Official Speculation Thread ‘19-'20 II: BIG as F
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basketballRob wrote:It looked like Aminu with the miss on the other end.ezzzp wrote:ezzzp wrote:Al-Fq Aminu (Nigeria) vs Khem Birch (Canada)Spoiler:
Khem Birch lob dunk: https://streamable.com/ktuda
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Yea, it was a grab and go rebound where he went end to end and attacked the first line of transition defense but missed shot. He is more skilled than a basic 3-D guy that can't dribble.
That was a nice assisted dunk by Birch, CoJo put it on the money.
Birch shot a three this game...not pretty - broke backboard, but maybe he's working on trying to add that shot to his game.
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His team looked better than the national team yesterday. I didn't see Clifford.
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Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
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I didn't realize our preseason schedule was out. We have the Celtics and 76ers at home.
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Mc-o wrote:?s=20
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
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SOUL wrote:Mc-o wrote:?s=20
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
nah... he's looking much better. Just hard to look swoler when your arms are so darn long. lol
still another offseason or 2 away from "Go get em big fella". but huge step forward for him... and us.
edit: lol... towards M-CO haha
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Mc-o wrote:Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I would not call Bamba "skinny". These very long armed players hold "stretched" muscles.
For example:
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For me, what I want to see is Bamba's lower body strength. That is an in-game kind of thing.
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FIBA time is always a fun time for me. Isaac learning from Popovich, getting meaningful reps of great value.
Bamba’s 25 pounds gain is definitely legit, just need to build that base.
Dropped a new Penny & Pops Podcast episode talking about the last 3 months. I’m getting excited about Fultz.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-pops-podcast-magicbasketballonline-com/id1114413480#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F663220370
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AeolR2NxygcZFhLCbHPcm?si=A8cd4YTZQYKeKjeTYhBRMg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/137665379/2019-magic-mega-summer-extravaganza-episode-29-august-8-2019
Bamba’s 25 pounds gain is definitely legit, just need to build that base.
Dropped a new Penny & Pops Podcast episode talking about the last 3 months. I’m getting excited about Fultz.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-pops-podcast-magicbasketballonline-com/id1114413480#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F663220370
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AeolR2NxygcZFhLCbHPcm?si=A8cd4YTZQYKeKjeTYhBRMg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/137665379/2019-magic-mega-summer-extravaganza-episode-29-august-8-2019
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Penny & Pops Podcast (Orlando Magic): https://soundcloud.com/137665379
Penny & Pops Podcast (Orlando Magic): https://soundcloud.com/137665379
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AdamTheGreek wrote:FIBA time is always a fun time for me. Isaac learning from Popovich, getting meaningful reps of great value.
Bamba’s 25 pounds gain is definitely legit, just need to build that base.
Dropped a new Penny & Pops Podcast episode talking about the last 3 months. I’m getting excited about Fultz.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-pops-podcast-magicbasketballonline-com/id1114413480#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F663220370
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AeolR2NxygcZFhLCbHPcm?si=A8cd4YTZQYKeKjeTYhBRMg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/137665379/2019-magic-mega-summer-extravaganza-episode-29-august-8-2019
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Can’t believe isaac blew that highlight alley oop from Derrick White
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SOUL wrote:Mc-o wrote:?s=20
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
But compared to other centers he is not swole , not that it even really matters for basketball , his energy and awareness on defense is a bigger issue and no amount of weightlifting will solve that .
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Mc-o wrote:SOUL wrote:Mc-o wrote:?s=20
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
But compared to other centers he is not swole , not that it even really matters for basketball , his energy and awareness on defense is a bigger issue and no amount of weightlifting will solve that .
His weight and energy will have a huge impact on his energy and endurance. Plus, the less he's focused on his fatigue, the more focused he can be on his game.
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AdamTheGreek wrote:FIBA time is always a fun time for me. Isaac learning from Popovich, getting meaningful reps of great value.
Bamba’s 25 pounds gain is definitely legit, just need to build that base.
Dropped a new Penny & Pops Podcast episode talking about the last 3 months. I’m getting excited about Fultz.
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/penny-pops-podcast-magicbasketballonline-com/id1114413480#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F663220370
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AeolR2NxygcZFhLCbHPcm?si=A8cd4YTZQYKeKjeTYhBRMg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/137665379/2019-magic-mega-summer-extravaganza-episode-29-august-8-2019
thing is, the players will be mostly learning from assistants. Pop will just be managing the team
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Mc-o wrote:SOUL wrote:Mc-o wrote:?s=20
Is it me or is Bamba still skinny? I don’t see how people are calling this guy “swole”
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
But compared to other centers he is not swole , not that it even really matters for basketball , his energy and awareness on defense is a bigger issue and no amount of weightlifting will solve that .
i mean, look at Gasol. He has a dad bod, but he can still play.
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tiderulz wrote:Mc-o wrote:SOUL wrote:
I mean compared to last year, those arms are much bigger.
But compared to other centers he is not swole , not that it even really matters for basketball , his energy and awareness on defense is a bigger issue and no amount of weightlifting will solve that .
i mean, look at Gasol. He has a dad bod, but he can still play.
I agree , I just don’t think Bamba is “swole” but also think it doesn’t make a difference . His issues were more about awareness and energy not strength . I mean Durant is skinny as hell but he is still a great defender and rebounder .
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ChosenSavior wrote:
If JI makes a leap this year together with AG. I think we got ourselves the superstars we have been waiting for. If JI and AG makes the all stars by Feb we will be top of the east.