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OregonLakerGuy
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16 and already in the conversation as the greatest of all time.
Isn't hyperbole the best thing in the whole universe?  |
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KobeBryantCliffordBrown
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| OregonLakerGuy wrote: |
16 and already in the conversation as the greatest of all time.
Isn't hyperbole the best thing in the whole universe? |
Well, I understand your stance. But that's what some said about LBJ as well when he was on the cover of SI. When I see Thon Maker, I agree completely with OLG, skillset and size never before seen. Now will that hold up? That's the question, but no one has ever seen the likes of this kid at 16.
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ringfinger
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| Wow, he's like KD, but even taller. That's incredible. |
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KobeBryantCliffordBrown
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| ringfinger wrote: | | Wow, he's like KD, but even taller. That's incredible. |
I think he's a better passer and has better handles and body control than KD.
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ringfinger
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:00 am Post subject: |
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| KobeBryantCliffordBrown wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | Wow, he's like KD, but even taller. That's incredible. |
I think he's a better passer and has better handles and body control than KD. |
It's really hard to say whether those skills can translate to the bigs though. He's certainly better than his peers which most NBA caliber players are in high school.
I'd agree, his handles are really, really impressive. Looks like a guard out there. |
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Donkeybong
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:23 am Post subject: |
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| His game looks surprisingly polished at his age. |
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70sdude
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| It's just Shaq's usual, a change-with-the-wind lip flap. |
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DShotMaker1824
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Can he become the version of Shaq that can actually hit free throws?
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ringfinger
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| diando wrote: | | Can he become the version of Shaq that can actually hit free throws? |
Did you watch the video? He plays nothing like Shaq. |
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| ringfinger wrote: | | diando wrote: | | Can he become the version of Shaq that can actually hit free throws? |
Did you watch the video? He plays nothing like Shaq. |
Which makes it a perfect topic in a thread about Shaq. 
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ringfinger
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| venturalakersfan wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | diando wrote: | | Can he become the version of Shaq that can actually hit free throws? |
Did you watch the video? He plays nothing like Shaq. |
Which makes it a perfect topic in a thread about Shaq. |
Ha. But he's tall! |
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j-wolf
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 8:57 am Post subject: |
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OMG!!!
7'2"?!!!!!!!!
Damn! |
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| KobeBryantCliffordBrown wrote: | | OregonLakerGuy wrote: |
16 and already in the conversation as the greatest of all time.
Isn't hyperbole the best thing in the whole universe? |
Well, I understand your stance. But that's what some said about LBJ as well when he was on the cover of SI. When I see Thon Maker, I agree completely with OLG, skillset and size never before seen. Now will that hold up? That's the question, but no one has ever seen the likes of this kid at 16. |
The only thing that could stop him is injury. Otherwise, he will be amazing. Heck, he already is. |
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Reflexx
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| KobeBryantCliffordBrown wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | Wow, he's like KD, but even taller. That's incredible. |
I think he's a better passer and has better handles and body control than KD. |
I think that may be stretching. I'm not saying that it's not true, but he's not going up against NBA competition.
Also, I'm not sure how much you've seen him play. I surely haven't. Highlight clips can be misleading.
There is definite talent and ability there though. Wow. |
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j-wolf
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| Reflexx wrote: | | KobeBryantCliffordBrown wrote: | | ringfinger wrote: | | Wow, he's like KD, but even taller. That's incredible. |
I think he's a better passer and has better handles and body control than KD. |
I think that may be stretching. I'm not saying that it's not true, but he's not going up against NBA competition.
Also, I'm not sure how much you've seen him play. I surely haven't. Highlight clips can be misleading.
There is definite talent and ability there though. Wow. |
It appears that he's got all the tools to be Dream with 3 pts threat???!!!
This is crazy! |
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D-Dogg
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| Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Huh, nobody said it yet so..
Do it Mitch!
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Lakers should call up that dudes high school and see if they'll trade him for Julius Randle and Sacre.
Get er dun Mitch! |
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Tanlentueux
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| Shaq: the must dominant force ! |
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| OregonLakerGuy wrote: |
16 and already in the conversation as the greatest of all time.
Isn't hyperbole the best thing in the whole universe? |
When did I say "greatest all time"?
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jdm43390
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| ksmgf wrote: | Ive always liked Shaq  |
Mitch, you know what to do |
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LandsbergerRules
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| Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:53 am Post subject: |
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Yup, I was looking for this article to post here. Too much hype on these young kids these days because of the "mix tape era". Just like Wiggins' mix tape made some people claim he was a once-in-a-generation type talent.
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EddieJonesss
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If he's 7' 1" or 7' 2" now, isn't there a possibility he gets to 7'5" or 7'6" by the time he's fully grown?
If so, this could have many consequences for his health down the line, like all super tall NBA men in history. Plus, exactly how useful will his handles be at that height against NBA caliber players? |
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fadeaway3
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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| He reminds me of KG only taller. |
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Shaq's proclamation that "Brook Lopez is the best center in the league" is when I stopped taking anything he says as being legitimate or sincere. He's just the type to say ish just to say ish. A buffoonish clown, if you will.
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