Milwaukee Bucks Pick Giannis with pick #15

PedroGrande · Post #1501 » by **PedroGrande** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:02 pm

He is good passing to other side of the court to players open on the 3 point line (i don't remember the expression on that)

crkone · Post #1502 » by **crkone** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:02 pm

8-7-6 Weak sauce... :lol:

Beorn · Post #1503 » by **Beorn** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:02 pm

he's 8pt 8reb 6ast in the middle of the 3rd quarter so far, with +26

Swan Vox · Post #1504 » by **Swan Vox** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:03 pm

Can any of you folks who watch European ball tell me how Giannis compares to a young Kukoc? Tony was a legit point forward back in the day.

Ron Swanson · Post #1505 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:04 pm

From the footage I've seen thus far, I think his most impressive quality is his basketball IQ. He just seems to have a natural tendency to dish it once he gets in the paint, a VERY encouraging sign for a player that is so young and inexperienced.

His jump shot also doesn't appear to be as much of an issue as the pre-draft "experts" claim it was. Very encouraging signs. If he can just add some weight to that tooth-pick frame of his, I have no doubt that he can play at a very high level in the NBA.

Post #1506 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:05 pm

I don't think he's as far off from being able to play on an NBA court as most assume.

emunney · Post #1507 » by **emunney** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:08 pm

This game puts the laughter in slaughter.

crkone · Post #1508 » by **crkone** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:09 pm

I would have loved to see him play in Summer League to try to deal with the bump in speed that NBA players play with. He just seems naturally talented and made for basketball so I'm sure he would have done fine if he would have been allowed to get the ball.

emunney · Post #1509 » by **emunney** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:09 pm

I imagine we've seen the last of Yanni for today.

Swan Vox · Post #1510 » by **Swan Vox** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:09 pm

From what I've seen Giannis will do well playing with unselfish shooters that move the ball well. I think he'll do fine with guys like Ridnour & Delfino. Think he'd have more issues getting frozen out with Brandon & Monta like Tobes did. (but I guess anyone would) It will be interesting to see how aggressive he is in the American game. European basketball is inherently less selfish.

Beorn · Post #1511 » by **Beorn** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:11 pm

Montenegro looks really weak, I'm surprised they've reached so far in the tournament

crkone · Post #1512 » by **crkone** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:12 pm

Swan Vox wrote:From what I've seen Giannis will do well playing with unselfish shooters that move the ball well. I think he'll do fine with guys like Ridnour & Delfino. Think he'd have more issues getting frozen out with Brandon & Monta like Tobes did. (but I guess anyone would) It will be interesting to see how aggressive he is in the American game. European basketball is inherently less selfish.

It really depends on the team too.

Ron Swanson · Post #1513 » by **Ron Swanson** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:13 pm

Swan Vox wrote:Can any of you folks who watch European ball tell me how Giannis compares to a young Kukoc? Tony was a legit point forward back in the day.

I really don't see much of a comparison between the two. Kukoc was a knock down, spot up shooter with in-the-gym range, and although he was quite athletic in his younger years, he isn't quite the specimen that Giannis is. GA is more of a drive and score or drive and dish SF.

He has an OK release and range on his shot, but he needs more consistency. The only thing I can really compare is their passing skills, with both being very good considering their size. Kukoc could run a little point forward in his prime, but Giannis has a much better handle.

theFireBlanket · Post #1514 » by **theFireBlanket** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:13 pm

Swan Vox wrote:From what I've seen Giannis will do well playing with unselfish shooters that move the ball well. I think he'll do fine with guys like Ridnour & Delfino. Think he'd have more issues getting frozen out with Brandon & Monta like Tobes did. (but I guess anyone would) It will be interesting to see how aggressive he is in the American game. European basketball is inherently less selfish.

That's the style of basketball they're going to play under Larry Drew, motion offense. Players have to be unselfish or they're not going to fit in.

emunney wrote:I imagine we've seen the last of Yanni for today.

emunney · Post #1515 » by **emunney** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:15 pm

emunney wrote:I imagine we've seen the last of Yanni for today.

Me and my **** imagination.

What a flop there vs. Yanni.

Thunder Muscle · Post #1516 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:19 pm

How good or bad has the competition been?

He's pretty rail thin in the pictures I've seen of him, but it sounds like he has great instincts and I wouldn't be incredibly worried about the frame to start. It would be awesome to see him come in and contribute something right away. We need a beacon of hope.

Greek · Post #1517 » by **Greek** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:22 pm

I understand that your eyes are on Yianni, but what about your impression about the other Greek players like Laretzakis, Bochoridis, Papapetrou and Agravanis?

Post #1518 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:23 pm

Yanni's a special passer. Wow.

PedroGrande · Post #1519 » by **PedroGrande** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:25 pm

A lot of TO Also... But that is one of the things that gets better with experience

crkone · Post #1520 » by **crkone** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:25 pm

3 of his TO are from teammates not in position or ready for the pass.