Gigi Datome
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Gigi Datome
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Gigi Datome
The Celtics have been linked to him so the ? is how good is he,whats his game like,and how well does it translate to the NBA Thanks in advance
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Justin33 wrote:The Celtics have been linked to him so the ? is how good is he,whats his game like,and how well does it translate to the NBA Thanks in advance
Pro: athletic 6-9 SF, great shooter (close to the "famous" 50-40-90), decent all-around player, hustler, good rebounder (can play the stretch 4 for some minutes), team player, clutchness...
Cons: thin weak body, average defender (poor against quicker and shorter opponents), not the greatest footwork, suspect ball-handling...
I don't know how his play will translate in the NBA but i think he could be a decent starter for weaker teams or a great backup/role player for a playoff team... not many 6-9 shooters like him in the NBA... it depends on how he will adapt to the toughness of the NBA and how he will defend his position.
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Justin33 wrote:The Celtics have been linked to him so the ? is how good is he,whats his game like,and how well does it translate to the NBA Thanks in advance
I dont think he can play PF, even for stretches. Decent offensive rebounder, especially for a 3 point shooter. Bad defensive rebounder. His vert is also pretty bad. He has a very good length, I think it creates an illusion that hes a leaper at times, although hes not.
3 point specialist, nothing else really. Can shoot off the dribble well if needed, not completely incompetent. I think hes comparable to Austin Daye, but a better shooter.
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