Javale McGee dominating the Australian league

LockoutSeason · Post #1 » by **LockoutSeason** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 3:16 pm

Lockdown504090 · Post #2 » by **Lockdown504090** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 3:19 pm

1.He cant do that to every team in australlia,
2. Everyone can score more, its just that other people can do it better, thats why coaches dont allow them.
3. This is why calling role players bums doesnt usually make sense( Some just arent scorers like that)

Chuck Everett · Post #3 » by **Chuck Everett** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 3:23 pm

Just another example of the talent discrepancy around the world. Not every league is the same. However, kudos to Javale for actually improving as a basketball player as he has gotten older. He was always extremely gifted physically. There's an alternate universe where he gets drafted by a better organization than dysfunctional Washington and he becomes a multi-time all-star. He's old now and still moves like that. I'm impressed.

dirkdiggler4177 · Post #4 » by **dirkdiggler4177** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 3:39 pm

The difference between the NBA and, for example, the G-League is the tempo (mostly). There are better shooters all around the world than in the NBA, but those shooters need a bit more time to get their shot off; they are not used to the defender coming that fast. It's like every NBA wing player can do all of Kobe's moves, but they can't do it at the same speed as him. That is why McGee is so great playing outside the NBA; the speed of the competition is so slow that he is able to see all the plays.

mastermixer · Post #5 » by **mastermixer** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 3:39 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:Just another example of the talent discrepancy around the world. Not every league is the same. However, kudos to Javale for actually improving as a basketball player as he has gotten older. He was always extremely gifted physically. There's an alternate universe where he gets drafted by a better organization than dysfunctional Washington and he becomes a multi-time all-star. He's old now and still moves like that. I'm impressed.

I don’t believe that alternative universe exists.

He had the physical tools, but not the mental game to be a multi time all star

Mephariel · Post #6 » by **Mephariel** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 4:39 pm

It is a game of small levels. Just a bit less defense and bit less speed and you can score 10+ point above your average.

Indomitable · Post #7 » by **Indomitable** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 4:42 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:Just another example of the talent discrepancy around the world. Not every league is the same. However, kudos to Javale for actually improving as a basketball player as he has gotten older. He was always extremely gifted physically. There's an alternate universe where he gets drafted by a better organization than dysfunctional Washington and he becomes a multi-time all-star. He's old now and still moves like that. I'm impressed.

Him and Dwight stayed in shape.

Charlie Sollers · Post #8 » by **Charlie Sollers** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 4:46 pm

"It's easier to score in the Australian league than the NBA" - Luka Doncic

UcanUwill · Post #9 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 5:24 pm

Not to give Mirotic12 more ideas, but Zion just said this is second best league in the world. I think it is because Pelicans are Playing Melbourne United in Melbourne, not sure tho.

NZB2323 · Post #10 » by **NZB2323** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 5:29 pm

Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

UcanUwill · Post #11 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 5:34 pm

NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

It is probably very unpopular tho, If I was a guy like that, I would just go and destroy PBA, it is super popular despite probably being worst PRO league in the world, you would be supe celebrity in Phillipines. Tho that league does not even alow foreigners over 6'6 to play there, it is in rules :lol:

Bank Shot · Post #12 » by **Bank Shot** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 5:41 pm

I imagine this is super fun for a guy who was told to not do anything on the offensive end besides board and catch lobs for 16 years.

PlatinumState · Post #13 » by **PlatinumState** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 5:59 pm

NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

How? It would feel empty and pointless. "Oh Im dominating these plebs down undahhhh"

UcanUwill · Post #14 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:04 pm

PlatinumState wrote:
NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

How? It would feel empty and pointless. "Oh Im dominating these plebs down undahhhh"

Dominating PRO league is empty and pointless? Wow, what a sucky attitude.

LockoutSeason · Post #15 » by **LockoutSeason** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:18 pm

NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

The NBL is an elite league. Better than China, and almost on the level of Euroleague.

KGtabake · Post #16 » by **KGtabake** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:25 pm

LockoutSeason wrote:
NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

The NBL is an elite league. Better than China, and almost on the level of Euroleague.

It's not on the level of Euroleague.
Not underestimating anything but the top8 teams of the Euroleague for example would have been the top8 teams in Australia quite easily.

Post #17 » by **TheCage4** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:27 pm

McGee didn't have the mental fortitude to make it in the NBA. I believe there was a story where his mom contacted Shaq and asked him to stop making fun of her son :lol:

UcanUwill · Post #18 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:29 pm

KGtabake wrote:
LockoutSeason wrote:
NZB2323 wrote:Dominating the Australian league seems like it would be a great life.

The NBL is an elite league. Better than China, and almost on the level of Euroleague.

It's not on the level of Euroleague.
Not underestimating anything but the top8 teams of the Euroleague for example would have been the top8 teams in Australia quite easily.

Looking at these highlights, speed and athleticism of the players in nowhere close to Euroleague. I do not think it is comparable at all, based on player transfers and stats, it would around LKL or Polska Liga, bottom top 10 Euro domestic stage, maybe better than that.

But still tho, its a PRO league with many fans, televised games, known brands etc etc. Most pro basketball players who inspired children, and were beloved and hated by thousands of fans, most of these guys never played in the NBA. To come out on internet message boards and say that him dominating is empty is pointless is big winner move right there...

Mirotic12 · Post #19 » by **Mirotic12** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:45 pm

dirkdiggler4177 wrote:The difference between the NBA and, for example, the G-League is the tempo (mostly). There are better shooters all around the world than in the NBA, but those shooters need a bit more time to get their shot off; they are not used to the defender coming that fast. It's like every NBA wing player can do all of Kobe's moves, but they can't do it at the same speed as him. That is why McGee is so great playing outside the NBA; the speed of the competition is so slow that he is able to see all the plays.

The ball movement in the NBA is actually quite slow, as far as top pro leagues go. In recent years, the NBA has gotten a lot better with that, but it's still much slower than any other good pro league.

The ball moves faster through ball movement, than any player can with the ball.

This is made extremely clear whenever Team USA plays in the Olympics or the World Cup. Most Team USA players struggle on defense at those tournaments and can't keep up with the pace and speed of the half court play.

A team full of all time great NBA players can barely beat Serbia and France at the Olympics, because they are unable to deal with how fast the half court play of the opponent is.

A team of NBA all stars, can't even get a bronze medal at the World Cup, because they can't deal with how fast the half court play is.

Mirotic12 · Post #20 » by **Mirotic12** » Wed Oct 1, 2025 6:49 pm

LockoutSeason wrote:The NBL is an elite league. Better than China, and almost on the level of Euroleague.

The NBL is a good pro league. It's definitely one of the best basketball leagues in the world.

Yes, it is definitely better than China's CBA.

But almost on the level of the EuroLeague is a stretch.

In reality, it's a bit worse than the second/third European leagues like EuroCup and FIBA Basketball Champions League are.

Which still makes it one of the best leagues in the world, but "elite" is too much. I don't think any basketball league in the world meets that criteria other than the NBA and the EuroLeague.

I wouldn't even call the EuroCup or FIBA Basketball Champions League elite, and those two leagues are basically tied for being the 3rd best league in the world.