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HAWAIIGUY27 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:59 am Post subject: |
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Afrosho wrote: | He should train with his left hand tied behind his back for a month or two. |
I'd vouch for it. My mom tied my left hand behind my back often when I was really young (because of its "bad luck stigma"), and now I'm basically ambidextrous. _________________ In Rob I trust. |
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Vin Star Player
Joined: 03 Jan 2013 Posts: 6005 Location: France
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:05 am Post subject: |
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I've warned people that it would be a struggle for him once the defense adapted to his limitations. He's a rookie though. Him and Russell are going through the same kind of struggles. |
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KG24 Star Player
Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 1482
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:46 am Post subject: |
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zePokar wrote: | I've warned people that it would be a struggle for him once the defense adapted to his limitations. He's a rookie though. Him and Russell are going through the same kind of struggles. |
But with one big difference, Randle has athletic skills. |
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fiendishoc Star Player
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 8488 Location: The (real) short corner
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:58 am Post subject: |
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20 years old. 11th game in the NBA. Give it time. |
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Purp 32 Star Player
Joined: 12 Jul 2014 Posts: 2154 Location: Inglewood, CA
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:20 am Post subject: |
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Kid has talent, but like Russell, needs a real coach to teach him how to play NBA basketball. Unfortunately, Byron's "man-ups" aren't helping anyone. |
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wolfpaclaker Retired Number
Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58318
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 5:45 am Post subject: |
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His defensive position is of concern, but the main thing is he needs to play with a bit more control on O.
Personally I never got the Lamar Odom comparisons, I think they are quite different players. Lamar underachieved but was maybe a top 10 talent (talent) in the league with great length combined with a high level of athleticism. He had true PG instincts and ability. You would never accuse LO of being a black hole or not moving the ball to teammates.
If I knew JR, I'd tell him to start focusing on having an identity as a player. What's my true role on the team for O and D? Stretch 4? Then gotta start making more jumpshots and be willing to catch and shoot. Stretch 4's don't just drive non-stop into the paint. But if not stretch 4, then he has to improve a lot on the P/R. He has to become better at setting strong picks and then rolling to the basket as fast and as committed as when he has the ball in his hands and trust that Russ will get him the ball.
There's 2 types of roles I see for Randle. 1) Stretch 4. He does what he's already doing but also takes (and makes) more jumpers. Improve his 3 ball, jumper and combine that with his driving skills. 2) P/R specialty big, who can also create his own shot. To do this, he has to improve his pick setting and rolling angles to the basket. In theory, a guy like Randle shouldn't have trouble becoming a really good roller to the basket.
I do think Randle's a 15 ppg guy in the league, and will get you 8-9 rpg. Physically he's also more in line with what you need in the league. What he needs now is defined role and objective within the O that is more than just creating shots by himself. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:28 am Post subject: |
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He needs that jumper. The sooner he realizes that hitting a 15 footer is easier than jumping into 14 feet of defenders in the paint, he'll be the better.
His confidence is shook at this moment. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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governator Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 24995
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:08 am Post subject: |
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why Randle P&M thread... he's been good for a rookie |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:15 am Post subject: |
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He needs to work on his game & his in-game attitude. |
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yuurin98 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:38 am Post subject: |
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HAWAIIGUY27 wrote: | Afrosho wrote: | He should train with his left hand tied behind his back for a month or two. |
I'd vouch for it. My mom tied my left hand behind my back often when I was really young (because of its "bad luck stigma"), and now I'm basically ambidextrous. |
I found my kind! _________________ I was an atheist, until I knew Kobe.
I love basketball. *Metta voice* |
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PROPHET Star Player
Joined: 05 Jul 2001 Posts: 4356 Location: Oxnard, CA - The Nard
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:55 am Post subject: |
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He needs to start taking that jumper without hesitation, he gets the ball in the mid post and starts to dribble he's easy to guard. He needs a step back jumper, just shoot it young man. Russell and Randle play scared out there, not sure if that's a Byron thing. He'll start to figure it out. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:27 am Post subject: |
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I'd be fine with Randle taking that open jumper and missing it. Would provoke him to improve it.
That hesitation in his mind where he's thinking "shoot or do I try to be a 6'8 Rafer Alston" is really messing with his jumper (notwithstanding his mechanics). _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Jordan-esque Franchise Player
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Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:51 am Post subject: |
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I'm just worried whenever he takes off because he does some crazy legs contortion in mid-air, and I feel like he'll land awkwardly and hurt his f00t (jinx). _________________
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Here you guys go |
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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He needs to stop thinking he's a guard. Teams already know that he's going to bulldoze his way to the basket and are waiting for him to charge into them.
Forget practicing with his left, let's first have him get a decent jumper going. |
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jab Starting Rotation
Joined: 21 Jan 2012 Posts: 154
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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His shot is worst than many guys I grew up with. He has no touch, no rotation, he shoots like a guy who has just picked up a basketball for the first time. And most of his inside shots are just flips....GEEZ!! |
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