FIBA World Cup - Germany Wins

[Duke4life831]

Like Ive said before, Paolo would be worthy of a top 5 pick even if you took away all his skills. Ya he may not be some explosive leaper, but the combination of size, strength, and agility is pretty freakish.

But then you throw in he has a solid handle for his size as well, nothing broken with his jumper at all and has good vision and is a willing passer for his size as well. The dude is different.

He just happened to come a year before Wemby. So his entire rookie year everyone was so preoccupied about the potential of Wemby. And now this year everyone will still be focused on Wemby.

To me the best thing about Paolo last year was, he didnt do anything that something out of his ability. So its not like he shot 43% from 3 or something and a big decline could be expected. Paolo put up 20/7/4, but the clear path for probable growth and improvement is very easy to see.

And I think you see some of that with this US team. Playing a different position, playing different roles and so on. The dude has so much untapped potential and versatility.

[zaymon]

Paolo at center is a very dangerous weapon. I hope his comment about his role on the magic doesnt mean he wont do it here, but he played some center last year so i think he is open about it. To be even more dangerous we would need two big forwards who can protect the rim next to him. Wagner/Isaac/Banchero would be hell of a change of pace but its hard to count on JI health.
Now we need to see how Paolo responds when his shot is off. He wont score 20+ a game every game. Player like Edwards will want his share of shots.

[ORLMagicGirl15]

This is exactly why paolo is the real deal. He show up when it matter. This is why I don't take guys like Edward's, Ingram and Jackson Jr serious.

They just had a bad game. I’m sure they will be better next time. Glad Paolo had a good game.

[OrlChamps2030]

Like Ive said before, Paolo would be worthy of a top 5 pick even if you took away all his skills. Ya he may not be some explosive leaper, but the combination of size, strength, and agility is pretty freakish.

But then you throw in he has a solid handle for his size as well, nothing broken with his jumper at all and has good vision and is a willing passer for his size as well. The dude is different.

He just happened to come a year before Wemby. So his entire rookie year everyone was so preoccupied about the potential of Wemby. And now this year everyone will still be focused on Wemby.

To me the best thing about Paolo last year was, he didnt do anything that something out of his ability. So its not like he shot 43% from 3 or something and a big decline could be expected. Paolo put up 20/7/4, but the clear path for probable growth and improvement is very easy to see.

And I think you see some of that with this US team. Playing a different position, playing different roles and so on. The dude has so much untapped potential and versatility.

I’m glad you’ve come around on Paolo’s skill level

[Residual-Heat]

Paolo at center is a very dangerous weapon. I hope his comment about his role on the magic doesnt mean he wont do it here, but he played some center last year so i think he is open about it. To be even more dangerous we would need two big forwards who can protect the rim next to him. Wagner/Isaac/Banchero would be hell of a change of pace but its hard to count on JI health.
Now we need to see how Paolo responds when his shot is off. He wont score 20+ a game every game. Player like Edwards will want his share of shots.

A JI-Paolo small ball frontcourt is definitely something we need to see more of. Hopefully God can "completely heal" Isaac again.

[tooler]

The funny thing about the Paolo highlights is he wasn’t even doing anything crazy. He just took what the defense gave him and made some jump shots. One of those “quiet” 20 point games we know all about.

[neuraldarwinism]

need to send a lot of people here to basketball reeducation camps

[KillMonger]

P5 at Center could work in spurts but it's something I would never want to see full time. Apparently he wouldn't either

Sent from the phone in my hands

[SOUL]

P5 at Center could work in spurts but it's something I would never want to see full time. Apparently he wouldn't either

Sent from the phone in my hands

Don't think anyone is arguing it should...

[AaronB]

Like Ive said before, Paolo would be worthy of a top 5 pick even if you took away all his skills. Ya he may not be some explosive leaper, but the combination of size, strength, and agility is pretty freakish.

But then you throw in he has a solid handle for his size as well, nothing broken with his jumper at all and has good vision and is a willing passer for his size as well. The dude is different.

He just happened to come a year before Wemby. So his entire rookie year everyone was so preoccupied about the potential of Wemby. And now this year everyone will still be focused on Wemby.

To me the best thing about Paolo last year was, he didnt do anything that something out of his ability. So its not like he shot 43% from 3 or something and a big decline could be expected. Paolo put up 20/7/4, but the clear path for probable growth and improvement is very easy to see.

And I think you see some of that with this US team. Playing a different position, playing different roles and so on. The dude has so much untapped potential and versatility.

I’m glad you’ve come around on Paolo’s skill level

Not sure if you are kidding or not, but for those who don't know Duke4life has always been Paolo's #1 fan on RealGM.

[RookieStar]

I know its only 1 game but this world cup tourney just goes to show that we have the special Magic BIG again that will dominate the world and the NBA.....




Thats right folks, MoeSwagner!!!!

[pepe1991]

World cup shows massive difference in competition and talent level among nba players vs non nba players.

Fact that Ronda Hollis Jefferson is basically unguardable and Patty Mills & Willy Hernagomez look like Magic & Hakeem is best example of it.

We all know Banchero is great talent, but you won't learn much about him and his NBA abilities by watching him on stacked team beating on competition that is below college level.

There are several teams at world cup who's path toward world cup was beating bunch of teams with 0-2 players taller than 6'6.
Also about Ivery's Coast League, i remember reading last year that one player said most players work "real jobs" as well as play as "professionals".

[fendilim]

World cup shows massive difference in competition and talent level among nba players vs non nba players.

Fact that Ronda Hollis Jefferson is basically unguardable and Patty Mills & Willy Hernagomez look like Magic & Hakeem is best example of it.

We all know Banchero is great talent, but you won't learn much about him and his NBA abilities by watching him on stacked team beating on competition that is below college level.

There are several teams at world cup who's path toward world cup was beating bunch of teams with 0-2 players taller than 6'6.
Also about Ivery's Coast League, i remember reading last year that one player said most players work "real jobs" as well as play as "professionals".

rhj looking like kobeeeeee

[pepe1991]

World cup shows massive difference in competition and talent level among nba players vs non nba players.

Fact that Ronda Hollis Jefferson is basically unguardable and Patty Mills & Willy Hernagomez look like Magic & Hakeem is best example of it.

We all know Banchero is great talent, but you won't learn much about him and his NBA abilities by watching him on stacked team beating on competition that is below college level.

There are several teams at world cup who's path toward world cup was beating bunch of teams with 0-2 players taller than 6'6.
Also about Ivery's Coast League, i remember reading last year that one player said most players work "real jobs" as well as play as "professionals".

rhj looking like kobeeeeee

Crazy similarity tho

Read on Twitter

Only difference in hands ( Ronda being lefty) and gap in talent

Fact he plays for Jordan makes it even more funny/sad/nostalgic


Damn i miss Kobe

[RookieStar]

Franz not playing.... darn

[KillMonger]

Franz not playing.... darn

even worse...franz in a boot...do not like that

[RookieStar]

Boot? Dang..
All the news i read said it wasnt serious and whats that wr have a Magic personnel there who isnt worried?

[ORLMagicGirl15]

Franz not playing.... darn

even worse...franz in a boot...do not like that

Last year it was Mo, this year Franz. Franz just need to chill until the start of the season.

[drsd]

Nothing is broken, torn, or anything like this ....

Tell your heart didn't skip a beat when you read that!

[OrlChamps2030]

Like Ive said before, Paolo would be worthy of a top 5 pick even if you took away all his skills. Ya he may not be some explosive leaper, but the combination of size, strength, and agility is pretty freakish.

But then you throw in he has a solid handle for his size as well, nothing broken with his jumper at all and has good vision and is a willing passer for his size as well. The dude is different.

He just happened to come a year before Wemby. So his entire rookie year everyone was so preoccupied about the potential of Wemby. And now this year everyone will still be focused on Wemby.

To me the best thing about Paolo last year was, he didnt do anything that something out of his ability. So its not like he shot 43% from 3 or something and a big decline could be expected. Paolo put up 20/7/4, but the clear path for probable growth and improvement is very easy to see.

And I think you see some of that with this US team. Playing a different position, playing different roles and so on. The dude has so much untapped potential and versatility.

I’m glad you’ve come around on Paolo’s skill level

Not sure if you are kidding or not, but for those who don't know Duke4life has always been Paolo's #1 fan on RealGM.

Really? I just remember him being the Duke fan saying Paolo has a bad handle and he went on to argue about it for multiple pages haha

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Draft board has some crazy takes.. some of mine included haha