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He needs to get tougher , too many times did I see him getting blocked for going too soft
How good do you think Tiago can be? If he stays healthy throughout his career
He needs to get tougher , too many times did I see him getting blocked for going too soft
A softer, faster version of Marc Gasol
decent, if he can ever stay on his feet
He needs to be slightly more decisive with his moves.
That fleeting second of hesitation is why he gets blocked.
IMO he could possibly be the next Vlade Divac
Could he be Kevin McHale-like?
I'm sure KBP would be happy to tell you ... if only he could.
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If and when he develops a jumpshot I think he could really be a star in this league. I think the coaches will also help him develop his post game, and for the love of god fix that awkward hook shot!
I think he could have a Okur-like career.
So he'll start shooting threes?
The Euroleague MVP could become a 16/9 type player if he can improve his physical physical qualities. (stamina, toughness)
Dude could stand to hit the weight room and learn to go hard to the rack.
IMO he needst to learn how to fall correctly. Some aikido lessons would not hurt.
or even better, hire Vlade as tutor
I've been noticing this as well. He'll get fed great passes in the post before his defender can react yet he'll recieve the pass and hesitate, waiting for his defender to recover to his back. It's almost like he thinks he can't make a post move without a defender on his back or something. Pop needs to drill him in practice about going straight up with the shot quickly when he has an opportunity to do so.
He also needs to work on a flip shot/baby hook. That ugly full running hook sweeping into the lane ala Dwight Howard is complete rubbish.
I myself mastered the half hook shot and I can make that shot out to 15 feet and it's a very effective weapon to have. At 5'9" I can get that shot up and over much bigger players consistently. The beauty of having that as a weapon also makes the up and under that much more effective as well. Once you make a few hook shots that defender is going to primed to bite on a pump fake, and once that happens you can go up and under him.
Don't think he has to learn to go hard to the rack. It just needs to be his first option.
Sick Bro!
Last edited by Legacy; 05-09-2012 at 03:59 AM. Reason: simple error, OCD
15/8 playing 34mpg
he need a mid-range jump shot... he can't learn this? Noah did.
Last edited by BRs.Ganso; 05-08-2012 at 10:20 AM.
It depends on whether his early-season post moves were fluky, or not..injuries will obviously be a determining factor, as well..
Last year, Splitter was atrocious in the post..this season, up until his first injury, he showed a massive improvement in the post..his unorthodox style was effective, he was making hook shots, and he displayed immense confidence..
Following his injury, he reverted back to last year's form, where his post offense is hideous and completely ineffective..
If he cannot create in the post, his ceiling is a great starting role player that finishes well at the basket, is a great pick and roll player, and a solid defensive player..Anderson Varejao is the obvious comparison..
If his post offense improves to the point where he consistently plays with the same confidence that he displayed before his first injury, earlier in the season, his ceiling is Marc Gasol..
A player like Marc Gasol, a top 3-5 Center, is far from elite, in regards to creating his own offense..however, he's good enough that he's a legit threat that can hurt you, occasionally..Splitter needs to reach that point..at the moment, he's not a threat to create his own offense..
Not a chance.
I don't see vast improvement. He is not a 20 year old rookie. His game is pretty much established at his age.
What are you guys talking about? Splitter's effective range is one foot.
Tiago already has one of the most important skills a bigman can have- ability to pass out of a double. If he improves in the post he could be a very good player.
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