Which vets should rookies seek to emulate

[jonathanlambert33]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/RookieStudy13-Davis/which-veteran-anthony-davis-study
 
They have 20 rookies listed.

 

[Pugz]

post the article, not the link.

 

[Teagz]

Yeah, some of us don't have insider lol

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Well it's not really a article.  They have all the different players and you click on their picture and it brings up short little write ups, which are kind of articles I guess.
 
Here's AD's:

Davis has elite physical gifts; his sense of timing and vision are strong; and he's already proven to be a far better scorer than he was in college. It looks like he's going to be a fine shooter, too. Add in his shot-blocking prowess and that's enough to merit his No. 1 slot in last year's draft.
 
But one concern with Davis is his sometimes passionless play. While he's still effective, part of the job of being a franchise player is to be inspirational. Like Noah. The Bulls' big man has been inspiring teammates since his college days. His drive to win is unequalled by any player in the NBA today and is reflected in his effort to make winning plays, not necessarily scoring ones. Noah also adds an elite dimension to his game as a brilliant passer; he's probably one of the top two passing centers in the game.
 
Davis has the ability to see the floor and make jump shots, and he has a one-dribble attack move from 16 feet. If he could master some of the passing plays Noah routinely uses to help cutters and post players score easily, Davis would elevate his team even more than he's already doing. And if he could copy Noah's spirit all game long, too, the Hornets would be quickly moving into playoff contention and beyond.

 
Here's Drummond:

One reason why Drummond slipped in the draft was because of concerns over his motor. Now we know it wasn't a motor issue. The problem was he didn't know just how athletically talented he is. Enter Griffin, who tries to destroy defenders (and rims) at every opportunity.
 
Drummond is built differently than Griffin but can still take the same approach, exploding and racing everywhere and therefore making plays few others can consistently make -- including Griffin, which tells you how special Drummond can be.
 
It is also important to note that Griffin is one of the NBA's top "bucket getters" despite not being particularly advanced with his low-post game -- he just beasts guys to the rim. Drummond, in consistent beast mode, would be a spectacular player.

 
 
Just ask for anyone else.

 

[Pugz]

mkg, and beal.

i really only wanted to read the two you posted but id like to see whats said about the two i asked about.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Beal: Beal is a silky-smooth shooter who seems a tad undersized to be an elite starting shooting guard. But his length and athleticism help him get over the size issue, much like those qualities have done for Wade, who overwhelms opponents with speed and is almost always in attack mode.

Although he's a better shooter than Wade, Beal would be more productive and efficient if he didn't hunt for jump shots. This would help him particularly in ball-screen actions. If he studies Wade in these situations, he'd see Wade attack sagging bigs by using his iconic "Eurostep" in an explosive way to score or get fouled (or both). Or he'd see Wade just turn the corner and beat the hedging defender. Both are better options than Beal's typical play: the long pull-up jumper over the big who is only too happy that he does not have to defend an attacking Beal.


MKG: MKG has always been bigger, stronger and more athletic (not explosive athletic as much as coordinated athletic) than his opponents. But in the NBA, he doesn't have those physical advantages as often, making his lack of a perimeter shot all the more painful.

James, of course, is and always has been the best athlete on the court for every game he has played since he was 15 or so. His ballhandling and quickness, far exceeding MKG's, enabled him to dominate the world without a reliable jumper. But to win a ring and defend the title this year without always taking a pounding on drives to the rim, James has developed a beautiful jump shot. It seems almost unfair, but that is what every top player must have to reach his ceiling as a player.

There are many things MKG can do as a "LeBron-lite," but nothing would help him more than developing that long jump shot.

 

[bosoxlover12]

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