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 Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: Suns didn't draft Kawhi Leonard in part, because he sweated too much during interview |
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| Quote: | Suns didn’t draft Kawhi Leonard, in part, because he sweated too much during interview
A snapshot of the 2011 NBA draft:
13. Markieff Morris, Suns
14. Marcus Morris, Rockets
15. Kawhi Leonard, Pacers (for Spurs)
The Morrii have had nice careers, but why did Phoenix pass on Leonard, who has become one of the NBA’s best players?
Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic (hat tip: Scott Howard):
But with a front office conducting its first draft in Phoenix, then-General Manager Lance Blanks’ staff did not have Leonard in the discussion. Part of the Suns’ knock on Leonard, beyond his perimeter shot, was how nervously he acted in a draft combine interview, when he sweated through his suit.
That’s from a 2015 article, but the humor and lesson are lasting.
Teams sometimes drive themselves crazy in the pre-draft process by overanalyzing players. Interviews are important, but like every factor, nobody should overreact to them.
The Spurs didn’t see a sweaty wreck. They saw a good defender with potential to develop offensively and the diligence to work at his craft. And they were very right. |
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| Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Suns didn't draft Kawhi Leonard in part, because he sweated too much during interview |
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| Basketball Fan wrote: | http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/05/11/suns-didnt-draft-kawhi-leonard-in-part-because-he-sweated-too-much-during-interview/
| Quote: | Suns didn’t draft Kawhi Leonard, in part, because he sweated too much during interview
A snapshot of the 2011 NBA draft:
13. Markieff Morris, Suns
14. Marcus Morris, Rockets
15. Kawhi Leonard, Pacers (for Spurs)
The Morrii have had nice careers, but why did Phoenix pass on Leonard, who has become one of the NBA’s best players?
Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic (hat tip: Scott Howard):
But with a front office conducting its first draft in Phoenix, then-General Manager Lance Blanks’ staff did not have Leonard in the discussion. Part of the Suns’ knock on Leonard, beyond his perimeter shot, was how nervously he acted in a draft combine interview, when he sweated through his suit.
That’s from a 2015 article, but the humor and lesson are lasting.
Teams sometimes drive themselves crazy in the pre-draft process by overanalyzing players. Interviews are important, but like every factor, nobody should overreact to them.
The Spurs didn’t see a sweaty wreck. They saw a good defender with potential to develop offensively and the diligence to work at his craft. And they were very right. |
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On the other hand, if the sun to pick him and he doesn't work out, we'd be reading a story about how idiotic they were to ignore him sweating through his suit |
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| Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 2:34 am Post subject: Re: Suns didn't draft Kawhi Leonard in part, because he sweated too much during interview |
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| activeverb wrote: | | Basketball Fan wrote: | http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/05/11/suns-didnt-draft-kawhi-leonard-in-part-because-he-sweated-too-much-during-interview/
| Quote: | Suns didn’t draft Kawhi Leonard, in part, because he sweated too much during interview
A snapshot of the 2011 NBA draft:
13. Markieff Morris, Suns
14. Marcus Morris, Rockets
15. Kawhi Leonard, Pacers (for Spurs)
The Morrii have had nice careers, but why did Phoenix pass on Leonard, who has become one of the NBA’s best players?
Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic (hat tip: Scott Howard):
But with a front office conducting its first draft in Phoenix, then-General Manager Lance Blanks’ staff did not have Leonard in the discussion. Part of the Suns’ knock on Leonard, beyond his perimeter shot, was how nervously he acted in a draft combine interview, when he sweated through his suit.
That’s from a 2015 article, but the humor and lesson are lasting.
Teams sometimes drive themselves crazy in the pre-draft process by overanalyzing players. Interviews are important, but like every factor, nobody should overreact to them.
The Spurs didn’t see a sweaty wreck. They saw a good defender with potential to develop offensively and the diligence to work at his craft. And they were very right. |
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On the other hand, if the sun to pick him and he doesn't work out, we'd be reading a story about how idiotic they were to ignore him sweating through his suit |
Either you are great at evaluating talent or you aren't, seems the Spurs have quite a knack for it. |
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Too cheap to pay to contend and too dumb to draft good players...the story of the Phoenix Suns.  |
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| this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
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| splashmtn wrote: | | this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
This. Kawhi was just a raw player when he joined the league. One of the knocks was that he had NO jump shot. Now he's one of the league leaders in 3-point shooting. Who knows if the Suns could've developed that with him. |
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| Posted: Tue May 16, 2017 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Suns didn't draft Kawhi Leonard in part, because he sweated too much during interview |
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| kobeandgary wrote: |
Either you are great at evaluating talent or you aren't, seems the Spurs have quite a knack for it. |
The Spurs are heads and shoulders above everything else. They always grab strong players late in the draft. |
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| splashmtn wrote: | | this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
Culture and having the right staff does a LOT. This is why a lot of top picks fail, NBA and even NFL. And it's why top tier teams can draft low and still turn players into stars.
I even argue that Kobe may not have been "KOBE" if he hadn't been picked by us. |
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| R-Tistic wrote: | | splashmtn wrote: | | this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
Culture and having the right staff does a LOT. This is why a lot of top picks fail, NBA and even NFL. And it's why top tier teams can draft low and still turn players into stars.
I even argue that Kobe may not have been "KOBE" if he hadn't been picked by us. |
a scout once explained to me in the late 90s how complicated it is to judge a draft pick...they don't necessarily focus on skills or anything. he mentioned people don't realize how much marketability is factored in. they'll often choose a high marketable player over a lower one, despite the skill. |
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| SuperboyReformed wrote: | | R-Tistic wrote: | | splashmtn wrote: | | this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
Culture and having the right staff does a LOT. This is why a lot of top picks fail, NBA and even NFL. And it's why top tier teams can draft low and still turn players into stars.
I even argue that Kobe may not have been "KOBE" if he hadn't been picked by us. |
a scout once explained to me in the late 90s how complicated it is to judge a draft pick...they don't necessarily focus on skills or anything. he mentioned people don't realize how much marketability is factored in. they'll often choose a high marketable player over a lower one, despite the skill. |
Well.. It is a business after all. Think about it like this. If you're one of the lower 15 or so teams year in and year out. What's your goal if you're the owner? To sales seats and player jerseys. This is where you will get your money from. So yeah, I could see some losing owner choosing someone that is highly marketable over someone who may end up being a better choice down the line basketball wise. |
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| splashmtn wrote: | | this is funny. but truth is, i highly doubt he would've become the two way star player he has become under the suns. I just aint seeing it. |
Kawhi lives in the gym and apparently has no life outside of basketball. I think he would have been great no matter where he went. Freak athlete + insane work ethic = great. |
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Dude was sweating at the thought of being drafted by the Suns. |
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| JerryMagicKobe wrote: | | Dude was sweating at the thought of being drafted by the Suns. |
They signed AC away from us, too. He was the only guy whose hyperhydrosis gave Pat Eww-ing's a run for its money. I wonder if his FT lane puddles caused one of KJ's injuries or something.
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| non-player zealot wrote: | | JerryMagicKobe wrote: | | Dude was sweating at the thought of being drafted by the Suns. |
They signed AC away from us, too. He was the only guy whose hyperhydrosis gave Pat Eww-ing's a run for its money. I wonder if his FT lane puddles caused one of KJ's injuries or something. |
all that sweat...all that pent up...you know. |
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