Gant wrote:A couple of thoughts after a couple of games on Norris...
Despite needing substantial work everywhere, he has two things going for him.
1) That three ball of his looks like a possible weapon. It's not really the accuracy, it's the way he gets the shot off. Norris only needs a little room. Then, with his unusual length and quick release he can get the three up with ease. It always looks the same, and that crucial part of his game looks transferable to the NBA.
2. About that length. Drew Peterson has decent size, but is effectively not as tall as listed due to an extra long head and neck. Norris is the opposite. He's got high shoulders and very long arms, making him effectively taller than his height.
He needs to get stronger; learn positioning better; be more aggressive, active, and available; and improve his D too. But his three point release and his length make him a long-shot prospect.
Though Norris has quite a ways to go, he's more interesting than Anton Watson was.
Agree with this. Maybe tonight against BKN is a chance to see Norris if he travels with the team.
Peterson has the experience plus is a known commodity with the team. Knows where to be, and can handle the ball at times.
Norris has that additional length and athletic bounce. He's more of a front court player. Question is whether he is strong enough and moves well on defense and can hit that 3 ball (which looks smooth but we need to see it in the NBA).
Nets are all but out of playoff contention now, let's hope for a good game that turns into a runaway in the 4th and we can see some deep bench action for the C's. I have no idea if Norris is with the team, but this looks like a game for him to get some burn.
