vanjulio wrote:what's the deal with the King's commentator nickname for Isaiah Thomas - the Hustlin Husky? He kept saying "dont mess with the hustling husky" or something and I'm like dude get a clue - we have 2 Huskies on our team. More than yours.
I watched John Lucas the other day and I can't see how in the world that guy gets off any shots. And same with JJ Barea. Then Isaiah Thomas - no way. To a much lesser extent Ty Lawson. If I got burned by them I would quit. But that's why I am at home on the couch and they're out there playing.
Has anyone out there played high-level basketball (like college or higher) and what is it like playing against short guys? From my perspective on the couch I can't see how they make a living!
I never played high-level, but there was a gym I used to frequent that used to see its fair sure of ex-college players and the like. I was relatively tall (about 6'2") and fairly athletic. Honestly, I had an easier time with some of the 6'8" guys than I did with some of the 5'9" guys that came in there.
The thing about guarding small guys is: 1) they tend to be pretty quick, and 2) they have learned to play against bigger guys all their lives.
Even if they're not overly fast, if they play a lot, they've probably developed a lot of moves that can help them get their shot off. Think about some of the reverse-pivot shots you see Steve Nash drop on bigger guys, and you should have an idea what I'm talking about.
The big guys typically were slower with worse handles and had too much confidence in their ability to shoot in someone's face. I learned a long time ago to forget about the ball and to just try to put my hand in front of their eyes.
I'm not saying being short is an advantage; far from it. But if you earn a spot on a roster at that height you're probably a really good basketball player.
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