Will Favors finally make the athletick leap?

[Stifle Tower]

Lets not forget that Favors was drafted ahead of arguably the best C in the league, DeMarcus Cousins, and surely the reason that took place is because Favors was/is more athletic.

I think it was more because there were red flags with DMC. Talent and potential were certainly there, but IINM, there were character concerns coming out of college. Otherwise, I think DMC goes #1 or #2.

 

[franklin]

Not to mention DeAndre Jordan, Willie Cauley Stein, Karl Anthony Towns, and Tyson Chandler. There are plenty of athletic centers in the NBA.

That list is utter ****. Apparently my definition of athleticism is far more refined than yours.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

That list is utter ****. Apparently my definition of athleticism is far more refined than yours.

Uhhh, sure, whatever.

 

[franklin]

The number one trait of athletes is something that I rarely hear mentioned. It's body control. Some people just seem more attuned to making their body do exactly what they want it to than others. I've known heavy guys that look like they will be clumsy, but who posses a high level of athleticism which only really becomes obvious in the heat of competition. I've also known guys who look like the epitome of athleticism... but some lack that element of fine motor control that makes all the difference.

Exactly. Athleticism discussions tend to be centered around raw physical traits. Name me one top 50 player that was nothing but raw talent. You won't find a single one but you will find 50 agile, body controlling specimens who are also explosive.