Malone as a model for Fesenko

[idiot]

Yes I am an idiot. And since it takes us idiots longer to understand, let me put the issue somewhat differently in hopes of getting more detailed answers.

Given Fes's specific athletic/basketball attributes, what player should he try to model his game after?

You can argue that it's stupid for for a player in general to model his game after another player's, or that it's hopeless for Fes specifically, given his head, to model his game after someone else. But if you think there's value in using another player's game to give direction to one's own efforts, who do you think Fes would be wise to use as a model? I say Malone. I could also see Shaq or Oden. But since Malone and (potentially) Fes seem like better runners than jumpers, I'm going with Malone. Any other ideas?

 

[Hitman]

If you could transplant Malone's brain into Fesenko's head, you would probably have one of the most dominant centers to play the game.

I tried running this idea through ESPN's Trade Machine, and it said I needed one more brain to make the transaction balanced.

 

[Shad]

Is that a good enough model for fes?

 

[Hitman]

I heard that Carlos Boozer used Karl Malone as his inspiration when playing defence. Every time he walked past the Mailman's statue out the front of the ESA, he'd say to himself, "Yeah, that's how to play defence!"

 

[InGameStrategy]

I tried running this idea through ESPN's Trade Machine, and it said I needed one more brain to make the transaction balanced.

On which side of the transaction?

(This thread is probably the first time ever that it has been suggested that Karl Malone's brain be used for a transplant.)

 

[Stifle Tower]

Yes I am an idiot. And since it takes us idiots longer to understand, let me put the issue somewhat differently in hopes of getting more detailed answers.

Given Fes's specific athletic/basketball attributes, what player should he try to model his game after?

You can argue that it's stupid for for a player in general to model his game after another player's, or that it's hopeless for Fes specifically, given his head, to model his game after someone else. But if you think there's value in using another player's game to give direction to one's own efforts, who do you think Fes would be wise to use as a model? I say Malone. I could also see Shaq or Oden. But since Malone and (potentially) Fes seem like better runners than jumpers, I'm going with Malone. Any other ideas?

I think Fes should model hsi game after Shaq. They're both big, strong and can't hit a FT to save their lives. Seriously, "modeling" your game after someone else is assinine, especially when you're a scrub like Fes. He'll never have the athleticism of Karl, never be able to hit the mid-range shot that Malone developed in his middle years. And look at that pic of Malone that Shad posted. Does Fes have the dedication to work that hard on his body?

What Fes needs to do is just concentrate on DEFENSE and stop being a clown. It's great to make everyone laugh in the locker room or in pre- and post-game interviews. But there's a time to get down to business...and that's in the weight room and in practice. Malone had a maniacal work ethic. Fes would rather be goofing off. Fes is like a 100 other borderline NBA players: he has the size and decent skills, but he just isn't putting in the time and effort to take it to the next level. In that respect, he ain't a helluva lot better than John Amaechi. Amaechi flashed some skills, but was content to collect a minimal NBA paycheck, then go home and put out fresh flowers by the door and some Barbara Streisand on the ol' record player.

 

[moevillini]

I think Fes would respond more positively if the prize was something other than a banana: cigarettes and ... uh ... "women of negotiable affection" come to mind.

LOL, yeah, and maybe she can ask him about the banana in his pocket....



and what little i've seen of Fes, he doesn't seem the type to want to model himself after anybody. that'd be too much work. OK, maybe he'd model himself after Homer Simpson, I don't know. But maybe I have him all wrong. Maybe he's more like Lisa.

 

[Jeff]

If he modeled himself after Birdman I'd be thrilled.

 

[InGameStrategy]

If he modeled himself after Birdman I'd be thrilled.

By modeling after the Birdman (Chris Anderson), do you mean tat yourself up, gel your hair, get suspended for drugs (all off-the court activities, btw)?

Jeff underscores the only modest correlation between off-court activities and on-court performance. BTW, Anderson got more 50% more overall playing time in his first two years than Fesenko did in three.

While it would be great if all players had the work ethic of Karl Malone, "Modeling" isn't the biggest problem. It's court time. Fes should've had more minutes last year, and he should get more on-court minutes this season when defense is extra-important (i.e., when a lead is in place) if Utah wants him to improve. Many C's have gotten more burn than he has, and center is perhaps the most important position for players to get in-game experience.

 

[InGameStrategy]

If he modeled himself after Birdman I'd be thrilled.

By modeling after the Birdman (Chris Anderson), do you mean tat yourself up, gel your hair, get suspended for drugs (all off-the court activities, btw)?

Jeff underscores the only modest correlation between off-court activities and on-court performance. BTW, Anderson got more 50% more overall playing time in his first two years than Fesenko did in three.

While it would be great if all players had the work ethic of Karl Malone, "Modeling" isn't the biggest problem. It's court time. Fes should've had more minutes last year, and he should get more on-court minutes this season when defense is extra-important (i.e., when a lead is in place) if Utah wants him to improve. Many C's have gotten more burn than he has, and center is perhaps the most important position for players to get in-game experience.

 

[Harcher]

I don't think it is unreasonable to model your game after anyone, see Kobe and MJ... We know that Fesenko does not have the hand-eye coordination of Kareem to shoot sweet sky hooks. Idiot noted reasonably in my opinion that Fes has some athleticism (Malone) and some bruiser potential (Malone) that would allow him to get a piece of Malone's game, namely the "start on the left block, then bull your way into the lane, elbow the defender, then shoot a jump hook." Fes showed a bit of jump hook in his brief playing moments, so i think this is possible. The good news is that he could be a wonderful 2nd stringer to AJ if he gets that same move down and becomes a poormans AJ. (big if) That way the offense could remain generally the same when 2nd unit comes in or more specifically, as each single person is subbed, there doens't have to be much change to offense. (The Antoine Carr as a poor mans Malone idea.)

Now if he simply adds this one offensive move and practices catching the ball (for DWill or AK dump offs) then his offense is complete enough to be a player.

If there was one player who i would have expectations for to be a good, HUGE defender, it would be Fes. He seems to be quick, agile (for his size, not Hakeem-level, but good.) So he appears to have as much potential as a defender... maybe i'm missing something. (back to the committment issues...)


I don't think Fes will ever replicate any of malones open court athleticsm.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Is that a good enough model for fes?

I remember seeing this pic years ago and I'm sorry but what the **** is he wearing there? Ridiculous.