beenaround
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Post by beenaround on Apr 23, 2016 22:27:11 GMT -5
The main things Otto needs to improve on are of course his core strength but most of all, his ability to create his own offensive opportunities. As of now, he can't be counted on to carry a unit without John Wall on the floor creating scoring opportunities for him either in transition or spotting up around the perimeter. If he could only become marginally better doing that and maintain that 40% clip from three for an entire season, he could become a really good pro. I agree with you. But more specifically, he really needs to improve his handle, which would allow him to create more scoring opportunities. The other thing is improving his ability to draw contact and get to the line. He rarely goes straight into the defender when he is driving or try to fake and get the defender to bump him on his jump shot. Those extra 3 or 4 free throws is the difference between averaging 12 and 16. As you state, he must continue to get stronger. He did have a very good season, this past year,,,averaging almost 12 pts and more than 5 rebounds. He was also in the top 20 (or close to it) in steals per game.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2016 8:01:40 GMT -5
The main things Otto needs to improve on are of course his core strength but most of all, his ability to create his own offensive opportunities. As of now, he can't be counted on to carry a unit without John Wall on the floor creating scoring opportunities for him either in transition or spotting up around the perimeter. If he could only become marginally better doing that and maintain that 40% clip from three for an entire season, he could become a really good pro. Another sign I'm getting old ... Crazy how in the "new NBA" (and I don't disagree) a guy playing the wing like Otto needs to hit about 40% from 3pt to be relevant enough. The best 3pt shooters in the game 15-20 years ago (M Price, D Ellis, D Curry etc) averaged 40%. Bird was a "deadly" 3pt shooter back in the day and his career average was 38%.
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Post by ksf42001 on Apr 24, 2016 10:37:59 GMT -5
The best3pt shooters in the game 15-20 years ago (M Price, D Ellis, D Curry etc) averaged 40%. Bird was a "deadly" 3pt shooter back in the day and his career average was 38%. Not to mention that they got those lower percentages in much fewer attempts as well.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Apr 24, 2016 13:28:21 GMT -5
I think it reflects the overall trend toward three point shooting. Today's players grew up firing threes, unlike Bird and people who were around when the line was put in place. With guys like Curry garnering more attention, even more people are going to focus on it as a skill, and percentages go up.
At least in college, I think the line needs to be moved back.
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Post by 71hoya on Apr 24, 2016 13:31:11 GMT -5
NBA D League finals: Game 1: Sioux Falls at LA 7PM ESPNU
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Post by HometownHoya on Apr 27, 2016 22:46:49 GMT -5
Congrats to Jabril and Greg for winning the D-league championship!
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 28, 2016 5:50:17 GMT -5
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 28, 2016 20:31:35 GMT -5
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Post by blueandgray on Apr 30, 2016 17:10:05 GMT -5
Can we talk about Jeff for a minute. Never have I been so frustrated watching a guy play in the league the way I am when watching Jeff. He is oozing with talent, has the athleticism and skills to match anyone he goes up against, and yet he looks as if he is going half speed for whatever reason. Guys out effort him all the time...there is no excuse for it. It's as if the lightbulb turned off at the Ohio St. game and really never turned on again.
Sorry for this, I live in Los angles and have been watching the clipper games and am amazed that no one brings up his name on this board. He's was the only hoya left in the playoffs and no one even makes mention of it.
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 30, 2016 22:50:16 GMT -5
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Post by puppydog100 on May 1, 2016 9:24:52 GMT -5
Patrick Ewing to interview for the Sacramento Kings head coach position.
Good luck Patrick, maybe some day we will see you back at GU.
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Post by LCPolo18 on May 1, 2016 17:32:01 GMT -5
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Post by beenaround on May 1, 2016 17:59:17 GMT -5
Can we talk about Jeff for a minute. Never have I been so frustrated watching a guy play in the league the way I am when watching Jeff. He is oozing with talent, has the athleticism and skills to match anyone he goes up against, and yet he looks as if he is going half speed for whatever reason. Guys out effort him all the time...there is no excuse for it. It's as if the lightbulb turned off at the Ohio St. game and really never turned on again. Sorry for this, I live in Los angles and have been watching the clipper games and am amazed that no one brings up his name on this board. He's was the only hoya left in the playoffs and no one even makes mention of it. I rarely bring up Jeff anymore for the exact reason you state. It is just too frustrating. In my mind, he is the most athletic and skilled Hoya under JT3 and, has the tools to go against virtually anyone in the NBA. I have convinced myself over the years that Jeff would become an All-Star, if only he found "the right situation". At this point I have given up. He does not have that internal motor to drive him to greatness, other than for an occasional game where he scores 40 or makes the highlight shows with monster dunks. Hey...it is his life, he earned his degree and many millions and is wonderful representative of the university. He has accomplished far more in his life than I have. But, the wasted potential is a shame. And yes, if Jeff had really been aggressive against Ohio State, I still feel we could have won the title.
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 2, 2016 10:23:21 GMT -5
Pat, I know you really want to be a head coach, but that ownership situation is insane. Something to think on.
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Post by SaxaCD on May 2, 2016 11:40:48 GMT -5
Pat, I know you really want to be a head coach, but that ownership situation is insane. Something to think on. Sometimes, though, there comes a point when you have to get on the ride to become part of the "coaching carousel".
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Post by FrazierFanatic on May 2, 2016 12:12:56 GMT -5
Having even limited success in that situation would lead to better opportunity down the road.
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Post by njhoya78 on May 2, 2016 12:37:41 GMT -5
Pat, I know you really want to be a head coach, but that ownership situation is insane. Something to think on. Patrick has also voiced interest in returning to the Knicks. I don't believe that there is presently a more dysfunctional ownership/management relationship than that at Madison Square Garden. I don't think the Kings' issues would stop him from going there.
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