Looney is a good rebounder for his size. I feel like with his limited athleticism his ceiling is in the neighborhood of Luol Deng. He might be a decent complementary player.
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Looney is a good rebounder for his size. I feel like with his limited athleticism his ceiling is in the neighborhood of Luol Deng. He might be a decent complementary player.
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Wow. I'm blown away.
This is the dude I want. Reminds me alot of deron williams.
What is his height and weight? Where is he being mocked to be drafted? Will the jazz even have a chance at getting him?
Would the jazz even draft him since they just barely drafted exum?
seattlejazzfan
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It's really hard to judge a young player playing in China for good or for bad, but there are definitely some concerns regarding Mudia over in China. First off, I question how difficult the competition is playing against 5'10" chinese dudes that Stephon Marbury is dominating. Mudiay is shooting a respectable 50% FGs, but only 30% 3pt - worse than Exum against lesser competition and a closer 3pt line. He doesn't get to the line often and when he does, he's only a 58% FT shooter. He averages 3+ TOs. On the positive side, he does average 6 rebs and 6 assists.
Ultimately, who knows. The sample size is small, he's still very young and the competition is iffy. I wish he had gone to play in the one of the better leagues over in Europe.
Ultimately, who knows. The sample size is small, he's still very young and the competition is iffy. I wish he had gone to play in the one of the better leagues over in Europe.
Hantlers
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Good points. Hard to judge against China talent.
You can tell he is talented and crafty. But he's not overly athletic and he's not a very good shooter. His biggest strength is his size for the PG position, and he appears to have a pretty decent handle. I know nothing about his defense or attitude.
You can tell he is talented and crafty. But he's not overly athletic and he's not a very good shooter. His biggest strength is his size for the PG position, and he appears to have a pretty decent handle. I know nothing about his defense or attitude.
NAOS
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a) They wouldn't have wanted him for the role that he wants for himself.
b) They wouldn't have paid him the chinese money.
Hezonja played only 14 minutes today vs Panathinaikos in the Euroleague, but scored 11 points(4/6FG, 3/3 from 3P).
His shot looks nice. Here are a couple of highlights:
https://vine.co/v/OpTvJQa7tTb
https://vine.co/v/OpTXXM6ra2M
His shot looks nice. Here are a couple of highlights:
https://vine.co/v/OpTvJQa7tTb
https://vine.co/v/OpTXXM6ra2M
freakazoid
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#InTheZoneYeah4Hezonja
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I am a jazz fan from china.
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I am a jazz fan from china.
spycam1
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He's 6'5. Not sure about his weight, but you can tell he's built well for his age.
He's pegged as a top 3 pick along with Okafor and Towns.