Dude has a lot of potential, but he will have to work really hard to get his game to NBA level. If he manages to get his game up there he could be a major piece for us.
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Dude has a lot of potential, but he will have to work really hard to get his game to NBA level. If he manages to get his game up there he could be a major piece for us.
true dat, thought he did rehab here from the motorcycle accident and I think Sankidze did some work here as well.
This? http://www.youtube.com/user/coachdribbledriveQuote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by k_nguyen93
Sweet thanks for posting link.........gotta give the guy some props he seems to be very coachable and is working hard and thats all you can ask for second rounder.
Comments on YouTube videos seem to suggest he has an arrogance about him but that may be a good thing if he is still coachable and willing to learn. Not built in the soft Euro stereotype even if he just shoots jumpers. Curious how he does in Olympics next year at home. Deng and Gordon playing? If not could open some eyes.
Chris Bosh 2.0
Jumper including 3's
Post Moves
Improved by not being so soft
A bit of arrogance to ward off some of Pop's medicine
A legit big for once
Make thread with new videos!!!
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthre...=176672&page=3Quote:
Originally Posted by 20beastie45
You sure of that? Maybe he was, as you mentioned, but today Danny Green tweeted he was having lunch with Butler and Richards.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
Doubt Butler and Green went to the UK just to chill.
Anyways, I know for a fact he spent most of his time here in SA. Glad he's working out with Spurs staff and he looked good in the videos.
His doesn't look awkward down low. I wonder how good his defense is though.
He's in SA now.
His free throw release is horrible (standard Spur Big)
And his defense is also lacking against local guys can't imagine how abused he would get on that end in the NBA... On a positive note he's got some nice post moves good footwork and ball handling skills for a big, nice range as well (going by the recent youtube vids)
I don't expect a guy to be very physical on the defense in a practice 2 on 2. I mean seriously. It looked to be more focused on executing quick three dribble pass or shoot plays.
His free throw mechanics are wonky, but that is something he's developed on his own. A shooting coach can spend quality time retooling something like that.
He elevates and at times kicks out his feet too much when he shot jumpers in the videos. You could usually tell a majority of the time by that, that he would miss his jumper. When he released with more set and his feet underneath him, he had a much more fluid stroke.
His inside game during the back facing the rim drills looked decent. He struggled at times releasing the righty hook, but overall all looked decent. He doesn't need to exert any effort in getting in dunking on second chance mishaps when he was inside the lane. That was nice to see.
Overall he looks to be a promising prospect. Curious to see what he does overseas in the summer and if the fucking lockout wasn't going to happen, I'd get a nicer look during summer league.
Fucking hate lockouts. NFL and NBA.