STAT and Tyson working with Olajuwon this summer

[NyKnicks1714]

One of the best big men to ever play the game and ever will. Also a source of great pride because he's a charitable practicing Muslim (means a lot to me).

Tyson and Amar'e can only improve under his tutelage.

Wow.

EDIT: Yes, I'd still laugh if you had said catholic, jewish, buddhist, hindu or whatever. Being religious doesn't make a person any better or worse than anyone else.

That's your opinion. I won't laugh at it because I'm above that. No point in turning this into a completely off-topic debate, so we won't be going there. You can believe what you want, and I certainly don't have to agree.

Oh you won't laugh at his very reasonable and accurate opinion that being religious doesn't make a person better than someone else? How admirable.

[gethigh]

Can Hakeem teach STAT how to play defense?

[Jay10]

Can Hakeem teach STAT how to play defense?

that will be woodson's job once camp starts

[stuporman]

I don't like to think people are so set in their ways that the saying you can't teach an old dog new tricks applies but this sounds pretty ....'woof'.....

[CDAZ]

Can Hakeem teach STAT how to play defense?

[NowWHYcee7]

That's your opinion. I won't laugh at it because I'm above that. No point in turning this into a completely off-topic debate, so we won't be going there. You can believe what you want, and I certainly don't have to agree.

I'm with you man. It hurt me to death when we lost to the rockets in 94 but I comforted myself with the fact that at least a good muslim brother like hakeem was getting a ring. Hakeem is my favorite player of all time.

[god shammgod]

both of those guys wanted to work on post moves this summer. so they went to a guy who knows a thing or two. why criticize this ?

[cgf]

A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian are training basketball together...

Someone finish this joke.

They bring World Peace with them.

You sir, have won the internet.

[cgf]

Oh you won't laugh at his very reasonable and accurate opinion that being religious doesn't make a person better than someone else? How admirable.

Can we please not use the word better in a religious discussion? Yes religious people use it a lot, but us non-believers should be better than getting wrapped up in a semantical debate...I'm so clever...What they mean is more like them and better according to their standards. Just cause their standards come from some belief system that's more publicized and easier to poke fun at doesn't make it any better to attack them than attacking anyone that develops a world view in which some people are better, more valuable, etc. than others. It's their prerogative to place value in shared faith and ours to find that silly. No need to get all up in arms about it on a basketball forum about two of our most important players training with one of the all-time greats.

[lataflava00]

didnt he just say it was a source of pride for HIMSELF that olajuwon is muslim? why so much backlash over such a simple comment?

i dont know how you guys are interpreting his post, but no where did he say that religious people are better than non-religious.

[aggo]

Fake hustle.

goodjob STAT.

[makeitstop]

both of those guys wanted to work on post moves this summer. so they went to a guy who knows a thing or two. why criticize this ?

And you can bet if they didn't do something like this, they'd be criticized for not trying to improve their games in the off-season.

These guys just can't make the right move.

[DrKnick]

Remember when LeBron spend a summer with Olajuwon? Yeah, old habits die hard.

[smha201]

didnt he just say it was a source of pride for HIMSELF that olajuwon is muslim? why so much backlash over such a simple comment?

i dont know how you guys are interpreting his post, but no where did he say that religious people are better than non-religious.

You have reading comprehension skills. Respect. Thank you. Having sensible fellow posters keeps these forums worth it.

Oh you won't laugh at his very reasonable and accurate opinion that being religious doesn't make a person better than someone else? How admirable.

Can we please not use the word better in a religious discussion? Yes religious people use it a lot, but us non-believers should be better than getting wrapped up in a semantical debate...I'm so clever...What they mean is more like them and better according to their standards. Just cause their standards come from some belief system that's more publicized and easier to poke fun at doesn't make it any better to attack them than attacking anyone that develops a world view in which some people are better, more valuable, etc. than others. It's their prerogative to place value in shared faith and ours to find that silly. No need to get all up in arms about it on a basketball forum about two of our most important players training with one of the all-time greats.

Well said. I don't feel compelled to poke fun at non-believers because I don't have a problem with non-believers; I don't expect it in return. We are all entitled to draw pride from what we want to.

[smha201]

That's your opinion. I won't laugh at it because I'm above that. No point in turning this into a completely off-topic debate, so we won't be going there. You can believe what you want, and I certainly don't have to agree.

I'm with you man. It hurt me to death when we lost to the rockets in 94 but I comforted myself with the fact that at least a good muslim brother like hakeem was getting a ring. Hakeem is my favorite player of all time.

Absolutely, bro. He totally deserves all the accolades. It really is a personal inspiration to see a basketball legend prioritize being a high-character, devout person.

[kosmovitelli]

On the Bulls board I also read Noah will work with Kareem. I guess Tyson and Amare aren't the only ones looking to expand their game.

I don't really care about that. Stat and Tyson are both 10+ year vets. I doubt they will learn or change their game at their age. Being healthy should be their priority. That's the thing I'm worried about.

[HarthorneWingo]

according to Chris Broussard, he said this on today's pregame show...thoughts?

I likes a lot. Can't wait to see Amare and spinning and twirling in the lane next year. lol


"Duh Winning"

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[Stannis]

Bottom line, there was a lot of easy hoops Tyson could not finish from 2-3 feet from the rim. Still much respect for Tyson, he shoots 70% with 10 ppg. But The Dream can still help him. Maybe he will finish from up close, instead of relying on dunks.

Amar'e, stating the obvious, but even one post move can help a lot.

[Calvin Klein]

Robin Lopez worked with Olajuwon too last year. And Gortat.

They didn't change much.

[Handledatruth]

Post game is not just about having moves around the basket. Its also about a shooting touch in the paint. You can't teach touch around the basket, it has to be practiced and learned over a long period of time. Now, Chandler has absolutely no touch around the basket. If its not going off the backboard like normal layups then it most likely isn't going in (unless he just slams it down of course).

Amare has never developed back to the basket moves, but he has good touch around the paint with both the left and right hand. This is why he can make those weird looking floaters when he is 8 feet in. Amare's problem in my opinion has always been footwork and body control in traffic. Hakeem has mastered those things. I have a strange suspicion this might really help Amare. It won't do much for Tyson though.