He's pretty crafty. He handles and shoots well. That said, is he really a step up from Burks or Hood overall?
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He's pretty crafty. He handles and shoots well. That said, is he really a step up from Burks or Hood overall?
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Those are good numbers for a *****! I haven't watched him play other than highlights... I'll have to check it out. So he's just soft is the general opinion.
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The Hamilton kid from UConn looked pretty good to me tonight.Okafor is a beast
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Hamilton look really good out there, impressive for a Freshman. I guess he's the younger brother of the guy we just waived.
If we did, I think we'd move Favors to PF for rim protection. Rudy would have to be a back-up.
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kristaps porzingis is firmly #4 on my big board behind okafor, towns and mudiay.
big debate brewing between Johnson, Winslow and hezonja who will go first
Winslow - athletism, defense and upside. lacks shooting
Johnson - defense, maybe shooting (improving) alpha dog. lacks athletism
hezonja - scoring, shooting and athletism. lacks defensive IQ and desire
will be fun to watch.
big debate brewing between Johnson, Winslow and hezonja who will go first
Winslow - athletism, defense and upside. lacks shooting
Johnson - defense, maybe shooting (improving) alpha dog. lacks athletism
hezonja - scoring, shooting and athletism. lacks defensive IQ and desire
will be fun to watch.
Carbon13
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I guess, that would be the point at which we start moving pieces for better fits. I am excited about this team. I hate to drink the David Locke corporate Kool-Aid, but watching the last Jazz game (granted, the first I'd watched in quite some time), we looked improved.
I'm increasingly becoming a fan of Hezonja for the modern NBA. Watching the Warriors and Thunder go at it, it's apparent to me how the game has changed, with teams relying on spacing, quick ball movement, outside shooting and slashing. A 6'8" highly skilled athlete who can shoot 3s, get all the way on top of the rim, or make a play for a teammate off the dribble, while switching on defense and defending multiple positions----this is the future of the NBA.
If we're comparing Winslow, Johnson and Hezonja, I'd pick the one who's quickest, best off the dribble, shoots best and has the most versatility. I think that's probably Hezonja.
I agree that Porzingis also looks like he can be a real force in the league. The question with him is what he's going to do when a defender crowds him and gets right in his face. Can he put the ball on the floor and make a play off the dribble? If he can, he could be awesome.
If we're comparing Winslow, Johnson and Hezonja, I'd pick the one who's quickest, best off the dribble, shoots best and has the most versatility. I think that's probably Hezonja.
I agree that Porzingis also looks like he can be a real force in the league. The question with him is what he's going to do when a defender crowds him and gets right in his face. Can he put the ball on the floor and make a play off the dribble? If he can, he could be awesome.
It's not like Hezonja is a very good shooter though. He is a guy who can shoot OK, but he isn't a marksman.
As a freshman he is miles ahead of where Hood or Burks where at that age.
He is a much much better passer than Burks, not nearly as explosive though.
Russell looks kind of like Ginobili, even his shot looks kind of like Manu's.