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crazyeights wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMwxOi4R9Pw[/youtube]
A little clarity for those who are skeptical of Randle's Summer League performance. He graded his performance a "D"...attributing this to being out of shape because of the previous uncertainty around his foot and whether it needed surgery.
"He's got to do a better job of setting screens," said Scott. "He's got to do a better job of getting up and down the floor. He does that in spurts.
"The biggest thing with him right now is that he has to get in better shape. He's in good shape but he has to get in great shape."
"When you're not in great shape and you get tired, you lose focus, it's that simple," said Scott. "It's just a matter of getting him in great shape."
FULL STORY - http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la ... story.html
The rookie power forward felt comfortable in his first game, which he said was a lot easier than the last week at Lakers training camp.
"Practice is way, way harder," Randle said.
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Man...Randle looks so quick out there. His combo of size, speed, and strength makes him a really interesting talent. My impression of him from the bits I saw at Kentucky and now are so different.
He could be utilized in some really interesting ways if the coaches get creative enough.
Slava wrote:His ability to absorb contact and finish is amazing. I hope he improves his shooting over the next couple of seasons and then people would have to stick close to guard his jumper when he faces up.
Sedale Threatt wrote:Take the comparison with a grain of salt considering one if a Top 20 HOFer while I've seen the other play for about 20 mins. But he kind of reminds me a little bit of late-stage Karl Malone in that he has the potential to straddle that line between powerful and skillful. Now if only Julius can match Karl's work ethic, IQ and passing/shooting ability...
D Nice wrote:He doesn't have the length to be an elite back-to-the-basket type, so the fact his face-up game is translating this well in pre-season and summer league is really encouraging. Cal made him a low post type because he's a good passer out of double-teams for his age and finishing over the top isn't really the same in college as it is in the pros. There are no Ibakas, Davis's, Noahs, etc.
I like that he doesn't automatically settle when players back off of him but a better jumper would make his life much easier (just ask Blake). I'd say his checklist should be...
1. Jumpshot (tons and tons of practice here)
2. Conditioning
3. Right hand
But he absolutely has all-star/top-5 PF potential, and more importantly, a good shot at getting there. Love watching him grab a board and take it coast-to-coast, very much like Lamar with the strength of a Barkley (although without the hops/length). He looks a lot more fluid than Blake Griffin in many of the same situations, which is again very encouraging. His akward finishing ability is like what Hansborough did at UNC only his didn't translate to the pros. Already seems like he's got decent defensive IQ and awareness, which is very good because that was a huge question mark coming in.
And dat spin move do....
ratra_1211 wrote:D Nice wrote:He doesn't have the length to be an elite back-to-the-basket type, so the fact his face-up game is translating this well in pre-season and summer league is really encouraging. Cal made him a low post type because he's a good passer out of double-teams for his age and finishing over the top isn't really the same in college as it is in the pros. There are no Ibakas, Davis's, Noahs, etc.
I like that he doesn't automatically settle when players back off of him but a better jumper would make his life much easier (just ask Blake). I'd say his checklist should be...
1. Jumpshot (tons and tons of practice here)
2. Conditioning
3. Right hand
But he absolutely has all-star/top-5 PF potential, and more importantly, a good shot at getting there. Love watching him grab a board and take it coast-to-coast, very much like Lamar with the strength of a Barkley (although without the hops/length). He looks a lot more fluid than Blake Griffin in many of the same situations, which is again very encouraging. His akward finishing ability is like what Hansborough did at UNC only his didn't translate to the pros. Already seems like he's got decent defensive IQ and awareness, which is very good because that was a huge question mark coming in.
And dat spin move do....
blake griffin's finish is almost always in awkward motion that i dont understand how the rock could get in.. i mean, he often twist his body in the post to a half-spin move and just jump and create seperation with his big body and finish.. awkwardly.
and man, its nice to see your post written in english for once. my head would really explodes when i read your posts on GB and PC with those martian language.. cant understand a thing you said
Just playing their game, but thanks. And yeah, Blake is crazy, it's surprising a guy that cut can contort his body in so many different ways all in the same forray to the basket. Part of what makes him special though.
