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Some of you might think this is a silly question, but I'm still curious for responses.

Giannis started playing basketball at 13.

Bruno Caboclo started playing basketball at 13.

Giannis - 6'11 222 Wingspan - 7'3 ish

Bruno - 6'9 205 Wingspan 7'7 ish

Giannis played better in the Greek league than Bruno did in Brasil, but it wasn't THAT much better.

So what's the real dividing factor here? Two guys with fairly similar builds and stories and one is much, much, much better. Is Giannis just that much harder a worker, or is it just natural talent? When Caboclo was drafted, people said he was 2 years away from being 2 years away. Now he's nearing his 4th year and it doesn't seem like he's approved much and any hype is gone.

Are you kidding me?!

Lol! Talent work ethic, athleticism. The only common that they have is that they are both black and tall slim built athletes. Thats all.

Feel for the game, athleticism, IQ.

Everything.

bruno said he wanted to be a soccer player but he grew too tall. his passion for basketball is nowhere near gianns. athletism nowhere near, feel for the game not close. he is so damn clumsey. honestly though bruno has a better shooting touch than gianns but his shot selection is so garbage it doesnt matter

What separates Hakeem Olajuwon from Kwame Brown?

Extrapolating stats from college or different international leagues is not an effective way of predicting NBA success.

not to mention norman powell is better prospect than him. right?

Giannis is better at basketball, but Bruno arms so long he reached into the negotiating room while everyone was shaking hands and, without anyone noticing, added those two 2-way contracts into the new CBA, ensuring himself a career on the Raptors and possible adoption by Masai

raptor jesus wrote:Feel for the game, athleticism, IQ.

And skills, ball handling, definitely. Bruno is probably the better three point shooter, but unfortunately that is the only skill he is probably better at, lol. And, well, is very far behind in most of the other skills, other than length.

This is a legit question. I'm a 6'3" and white and I still can't figure out how I'm two MVP trophies behind Steve Nash.

Makes NO sense I tell ya.

The_Hater wrote:This is a legit question. I'm a 6'3" and white and I still can't figure out how I'm two MVP trophies behind Steve Nash.

Makes NO sense I tell ya.

Same exact situation, I feel your pain my man! I even have a decent jumpshot!

Johnny Firpo wrote:

The_Hater wrote:This is a legit question. I'm a 6'3" and white and I still can't figure out how I'm two MVP trophies behind Steve Nash.

Makes NO sense I tell ya.

Same exact situation, I feel your pain my man! I even have a decent jumpshot!

I'm 1cm shorter then Nash, I assume this is why i didn't make it

Maybe you both need to be from a commonwealth nation ?

Let's see... Bruno was 2 years away from being 2 years away 2 years ago so... maybe you should ask in 2 years, I think...

In related news, what separates Dirk from Yi Jianlian? I bet Dirk can also shoot over a chair...

I am going to say the difference is ......Bruno Caboclo is easier to pronounce.

The_Hater wrote:This is a legit question. I'm a 6'3" and white and I still can't figure out how I'm two MVP trophies behind Steve Nash.

Makes NO sense I tell ya.

For what it's worth, I voted for you over Nash both times.

Obviously there is a huge difference in skill, but how would some of you know that Giannis is more passionate or hard working than Bruno?

measurements aren't everything. A lot separates these two, for example Giannis is extremely talented and understands the game at a high level.

Bruno Caboclo? Caboclo? Some names aren't meant for greatness.