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Llull in the Gold Medal Game

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Llull in the Gold Medal Game 

Post#1 » by Mr. E » Sun Aug 12, 2012 3:50 pm

Liking what I'm seeing from Sergio Llull in the Gold Medal game. Good court awareness and one hell of a good defender. They have him guarding the red-hot Durant.

Two years from now a backcourt rotation of Lin, Lamb & Llull could be fun to watch.
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Post#2 » by Kal El » Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:05 pm

I didn't even notice that was Llull at first. All I noticed was a pretty good Spain guard, until they praised Llull for his defense.

He was definitely impressive in my eyes, as that was my first real look at him. I agree with you, he is one hell of a defender and that is something that is going to be appreciated in Houston. And he also has pretty good court awareness. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing him in a Rockets jersey.
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Re: Llull in the Gold Medal Game 

Post#3 » by pr0wler » Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:06 pm

I heard some Spanish coaches and stuff grumbling about how they finally decided that he isn't really a point guard and they're going to play him at the 2 from now on. Is that true? Maybe he could be one of those Jason Terry, Eddie House, Bobby Jackson type guys that can be backup 1/2 off the bench? Either way I hope he's in a Rockets uniform next season, we could definitely use some depth in our backcourt.
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Post#4 » by dr. strangelove » Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:59 pm

Spain won the game against France thanks to Lull's defense on Tony Parker in the 4th quarter.
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Post#5 » by rocketsballin » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:43 am

my boy sergio llull lol'd his way to another gold medal
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Post#6 » by JV4MVP » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:29 pm

Pretty sure he signed a 6-yr extension with his Spanish club.

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