I agree that Malone had quick hands, but his speed and quickness were not elite in my opinion. Think about LB James. Malone was 1" taller than him, and weighed about the same. Now that is elite athleticism (jumping, speed, quickness, body control). I often thought that Malone looked a bit uncomfortable/awkward with his drives to the basket; I would never characterize them as graceful. Malone had a good mix of athleticism and huge hands. His skill and savvy were through the roof. His drive, toughness, aggression, hustle, fitness, strength, and power were beyond elite IMHO.
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I agree that Malone had quick hands, but his speed and quickness were not elite in my opinion. Think about LB James. Malone was 1" taller than him, and weighed about the same. Now that is elite athleticism (jumping, speed, quickness, body control). I often thought that Malone looked a bit uncomfortable/awkward with his drives to the basket; I would never characterize them as graceful. Malone had a good mix of athleticism and huge hands. His skill and savvy were through the roof. His drive, toughness, aggression, hustle, fitness, strength, and power were beyond elite IMHO.
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Now this is the kind of stuff we need to get us through the lockout.
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I dont think Kanter will ever be a better post player than Al Jefferson. A rebounder?? From what we saw last season, most likely yes. However, people forget Al's stats pre-ACL surgery. If he can hit the 20/11 days of old, after being another year removed from ACL reconstruction, then perhaps Kanter will become slightly redundant, in terms of offense and rebounding. Defense? As long as Al can hold his own while Favors continues to beast, then again Kanters only edge becomes his outside game. I definitely see Kanter and Al competing for minutes over the next two years, if there is not trade. I dont think we should trade Al yet though
I can't think of a more skilled offensive post player in the NBA than Al. If he had Dwight's athleticism (his isn't pathetic), he would absolutely dominate (he can sometimes as it is).
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I concur. Big Al is in his own league when it comes to post play.... hardly can think of anyone better at this point in NBA - maybe Gasol?
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his stats in minnesota you mean? well if they play every posssesion through him, of course he can make some numbers, boozer was a 20/10 guy too remember, but there are things which doesnt appear in stats like basketball iq. And Big Al doesnt have it except his post plays. He just has one weapon, he doesnt have a consistent shoot or looks to pass unless he is forced to. I would definitely trade Big Al if they offer some decent assets in return
I have yet to see Kanter display any kind of above average Basketball IQ. He has good instincts, but his IQ appears to be mostly average.
i didnt mean very good, but Big Al's is too low, i dont know how the hell he has such a low iq with such a great talent.