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What? Primo’s ball handling is one of his better traits. He has advanced dribbling moves. Ball security and pass awareness is his problem. He makes careless passes with the ball. I watched almost all Spurs games and Austin games.
Agreed. Even his handles.
Ppl complain DJ’s handles were loose which was a fair assessment but you have to actually have handles to tighten them up. It’s a small sample size but I haven’t seen Primo show much by way of handles. Not that you need to be Kyrie with the rock but he looks much more like an off ball 2/3 to me who can probably hone his court vision and passing to be less turn over prone.
What? Primo’s ball handling is one of his better traits. He has advanced dribbling moves. Ball security and pass awareness is his problem. He makes careless passes with the ball. I watched almost all Spurs games and Austin games.
It’s still a small sample size i’m skeptical in his ability to create for himself, get to the basket etc as the primary ball handler.
Those are remarkable. But I like to see highlights of his passing and court vision. That’s the special quality that a Jason Kidd has, court vision and ability to see plays developing. I think that’s what Pop sees and that’s why he thinks Primo is special. He’s letting Primo commit turnovers, it just a matter of proper execution that eventually Primo will clean up. The dunks are more secondary. White somewhat has it but is not an alpha. DJ not as much I’m sorry. Kyle has it. Of course the big 3 all had it, Boris, Tiago.
Maybe he'll be better off the ball where he can just go get you a bucket type of player and not try to mold him into something he isn't. But who knows we will see throughout summer league and the regular season and see what PATFO are trying to do with Primo. They tried to turn DJ into a PG when I thought he was a better fit as a 2 and he turned out pretty well lol so we will see what happens.
I’m telling you. Primo has wayyy advance court vision than DJ. I’ll give it to DJ. He worked hard on his game. But he didn’t have the natural gifts as far as bball iq like a Bird or Jokic or a LeBron James, guys who can see 3-4 moves ahead. And I’ve seen plays of Primo having that at a very young age. The passing is secondary and the mechanics is where he’s turning it over. But like shooting, it takes practice. Primo was drafted for that, when he exhibited facilitating instead of what he was just known as a c&s player. He has a General’s mentality, you need to lead a team.
PATFO knows better than me and Primo had a tough assignment this year being a primary ball handler/distributer in the g-lauge and suddenly a wing during his ~15 starts to end the season.
I will say this. I’m completely on board with having you g guys okay out of position this season if it means more court time. No reason to be playing someone like McDermott at all if some of the yourh can slide up a
position or two while Primo slides down.
I saw primo as a pg immediately….
and as he gets taller and improves his handle..baby magic baby!
book it!
You were doing so well……..primo will be fineI’m just waiting to prepare that crow for some of you! The dude is super nice , he just needs seasoning. Look at simons in Portland
he seems to have worked on his handle quite a lot. Ask yourself this: Is Luka Doncic lightning fast? Cause Doncic definitely ain't faster than Primo. Yet he's one of the best players in the league. That's basically the game Primo needs to develop. His handle is the top priority for him to create separation to score
Yeah I agree, DJ was raw as they come. But that's what I am saying if they can turn an extremely raw kid who couldn't dribble and pass when he came in the league and then turned him into a player that averaged 9.2 assist per game last year, then I am sure they can do the same with Primo. Only thing thing is the work ethic I don't know Primos work ethic but I know DJ work ethic is elite. It will be very interesting how things play out, that's for sure.
I’ve broken down the skill vs athleticism thing multiple time with plenty examples
With that I’ll say, Primo will be so much better than DJ. Book it!
Primo's gonna be just fine. Will likely end up being a competent NBA veteran a la Reggie Jackson of the Clippers. Loooong career as a combo 1 / 2. No All-Star appearances, but over time, a solid veteran who averages around 12-15 ppg. Should he start as point guard for the Spurs this season? Absolutely. But my expectations are not high. Hasn't shown even a glimmer that says he's gonna be a championship point guard who can counter Doncic or Morant in a 7-game series.
I get why PATFO is hyping him up. Best point guard prospect we've got right now. Nothing to lose this season letting him make more mistakes. Keep boosting his perceived value. I like it.
But say the Spurs get the #2 pick instead of the #1 in next year's draft? Wembanyama's gone. Do they draft Scoot Henderson even with Primo here? No question.
Vassell is gonna end up being a core piece for whatever Spurs championship culture evolves out of rock-bottom. I think Sochan has a chance to be core as well. Is Primo 'The Answer' for the Spurs at starting point guard if we're hunting championships? Let's not get crazy. He's a necessary step in the process.
Asking because I don't know. Being 18, is it likely he could add some burst? Make that first step a little quicker?
Proper weight management, target muscle improvement along with aligning an aggressive thought process... yeah.
You can add burst at his age.
I hope they got him training with Manu and not some midget like they do on those IG videos.
^ we are ED
Kev you are regressing faster than primo rookie year……… take a breather boss!
He lacks the mamba mentality.
Haha I can fall back and still be leaps ahead sir.
I just witnessed two care free children in that interview.
That senile drunk spent a lottery pick on that
Spurs need to draft players who already have quickness and burst instead of trying to develop players to get burst.
I get what you're saying, but I was responding to a question and I'm not wrong.
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