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Eric Bledsoe 

Post#1 » by flashstinson0 » Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:17 pm

Reports say he is up to 205 pounds.

Good or bad?

Him adding 10 pounds tells me that he is still thinking the game physically and not mentally, physically he cant get much better, physicality isnt a problem, he needs to get the mental part down.

10 More pounds tells me he is thinking outrun, outjump and outpower the opponents, he isnt going to always be a superior athlete.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#2 » by NaturalBuns » Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:52 pm

Hes really young he doesn't need to be thinking about cutting weight till hes older. He can test out 205 in camp and if its not working out he can cut it by opening day.

That may be by design since we plan on him starting at SG not PG.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#3 » by LukasBMW » Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:01 am

I'm a weekend warrior and I notice a HUGE difference between 170lbs (my former weight) and 180 pounds (my current weight).

At 170, I'm fast, I can run farther, and I do can more body weight exercises (pullups, pushups, etc), but I can't lift ****.

At 180, I really feel a difference (slower) when running (distance and sprinting) and hiking. My pullup number also suffers. But I am MUCH stronger on the weights.

I think that unless you are playing the 4 or 5, it's better to be "cut" then "swol", but as Natural said above, he can always test out 205. If it slows him down, it will easy easy to cut down with some minor diet adjustments. Hell, he may cut-down no matter when the season hits if his activity level increases and puts him at a caloric deficit.
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Post#4 » by flashstinson0 » Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:27 am

NaturalBuns wrote:Hes really young he doesn't need to be thinking about cutting weight till hes older. He can test out 205 in camp and if its not working out he can cut it by opening day.

That may be by design since we plan on him starting at SG not PG.


My concern isnt the 10 pounds, its more so him still thinking he can just out run and overpower people. He had the physical aspect down, we need the mental part from him.
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Post#5 » by flashstinson0 » Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:31 am

LukasBMW wrote:I'm a weekend warrior and I notice a HUGE difference between 170lbs (my former weight) and 180 pounds (my current weight).

At 170, I'm fast, I can run farther, and I do can more body weight exercises (pullups, pushups, etc), but I can't lift ****.

At 180, I really feel a difference (slower) when running (distance and sprinting) and hiking. My pullup number also suffers. But I am MUCH stronger on the weights.

I think that unless you are playing the 4 or 5, it's better to be "cut" then "swol", but as Natural said above, he can always test out 205. If it slows him down, it will easy easy to cut down with some minor diet adjustments. Hell, he may cut-down no matter when the season hits if his activity level increases and puts him at a caloric deficit.


Lol Bledsoes weight isnt what im concerned about he can be 230, if he doesnt get a higher IQ what will happen when he's 32 years old and cant outrun, jump and overpower people? ©What happens when he has to think the game?

Sidenote: Maybe your body isnt meant for you to be heavy, sone people can add weight and not slow down at all.
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Post#6 » by TASTIC » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:28 am

I'd rather him be working on his jumpshot or getting practice in with his new team-mates or spending time with Hornacek 1 on 1...

At least he's working out
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Post#7 » by wordsenuff » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:39 am

he's working on his game and at the end of the day we should be happy about that. as far as the mental aspect, how do we know he isnt working on that? he's probably watching video and working with trainers.
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Post#8 » by ShawnBronald » Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:56 pm

TASTIC wrote:I'd rather him be working on his jumpshot or getting practice in with his new team-mates or spending time with Hornacek 1 on 1...

At least he's working out


This is one reason I think they originally wanted to have Caron Butler on the team with Bledsoe. I think he would have really driven this point home to Bledsoe (and the other young players on the team). I'm a little concerned that aside from Frye (?), we really don't have a true veteran presence in the locker room.
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Post#9 » by grumpysaddle » Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:05 pm

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TASTIC wrote:I'd rather him be working on his jumpshot or getting practice in with his new team-mates or spending time with Hornacek 1 on 1...

At least he's working out


This is one reason I think they originally wanted to have Caron Butler on the team with Bledsoe. I think he would have really driven this point home to Bledsoe (and the other young players on the team). I'm a little concerned that aside from Frye (?), we really don't have a true veteran presence in the locker room.


I think Dragic can almost be called a vet at this point. He's been in the league long enough. Another year of starting PG will put him there, for sure.

Also...

Isn't Hornacek a vet? Granted a retired one, but he was in the league a while, and is still young enough to connect with players, rather than being some old dude that players don't listen to.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#10 » by Revived » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:04 pm

I went from 157' to 165 and I must say, I feel stronger, quicker and faster than ever before.
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Post#11 » by Saberestar » Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:09 pm

flashstinson0 wrote:Reports say he is up to 205 pounds.



Where is that report?

I think he was up to 205 since one or even two years ago. He is in great/amazing shape.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#12 » by flashstinson0 » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:08 am

Teaser Pleaser wrote:I went from 157' to 165 and I must say, I feel stronger, quicker and faster than ever before.


Yes but add 40 more pounds to you and then see how you feel lol.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#13 » by flashstinson0 » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:09 am

Saberestar wrote:
flashstinson0 wrote:Reports say he is up to 205 pounds.



Where is that report?

I think he was up to 205 since one or even two years ago. He is in great/amazing shape.


What makes you say he was 205 1 or 2 years ago?

And I forgot but it said Bledsoe added 10 pounds of muscle, and is now 205.
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Post#14 » by JMac1 » Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:52 pm

You guys are comparing your bodies to a super athlete. His body mass index is totally different from the average human. He is okay carrying 205 pounds....Like tastic said, work on your jumper and handles as well.
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Post#15 » by Safety Pickle » Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:28 pm

LukasBMW wrote:I'm a weekend warrior and I notice a HUGE difference between 170lbs (my former weight) and 180 pounds (my current weight).

At 170, I'm fast, I can run farther, and I do can more body weight exercises (pullups, pushups, etc), but I can't lift ****.

At 180, I really feel a difference (slower) when running (distance and sprinting) and hiking. My pullup number also suffers. But I am MUCH stronger on the weights.

I think that unless you are playing the 4 or 5, it's better to be "cut" then "swol", but as Natural said above, he can always test out 205. If it slows him down, it will easy easy to cut down with some minor diet adjustments. Hell, he may cut-down no matter when the season hits if his activity level increases and puts him at a caloric deficit.


Not to sound like an ass or anything, but you can't possibly compare your body to that of a professional athlete and draw the same conclusions. It doesn't work like that
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#16 » by flashstinson0 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:03 am

JMac1 wrote:You guys are comparing your bodies to a super athlete. His body mass index is totally different from the average human. He is okay carrying 205 pounds....Like tastic said, work on your jumper and handles as well.


No im not comparing my body to his.

Im saying he will slow down at some point athletically and being that heavy will only speed up the process.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#17 » by King4Day » Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:36 pm

I think people are overreacting. If he feels slower because of the weight, then you do cardio and legs so you can handle your new weight.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#18 » by YFZblu » Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:06 am

I wouldn't worry about it. He'll likely shed it once camp/pre-season/season starts and he's burning calories at a high rate again
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#19 » by LongTimeLurker » Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:56 am

I don't think 10 pounds is going to make that much of a difference in his speed or quickness.
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Re: Eric Bledsoe 

Post#20 » by mybloodisorange » Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:16 am

I think we are being overly critical. This season will most likely be a throw away in an effort to tank so there wont be alot of immediate pressure on him. I personally think playing along side Dragic this season will reap great benefits in the development department not to mention having Horny coach him. Not to mention that he's only 23 and freakishly athletic.

I dont know anything about his personality or off court issues, does anyone have any insight? To me this is the most important factor-give me someone with fire like Farried over a knucklehead like Beasley anyday. I don't even care if Bledsoe's IQ isnt the greatest right now as long as he is coachable & hungry. We don't want another scenario where 10 years down the road Bledsoe is crying in an interview about how the Suns organization never taught him how to play defense. *cough* Amare *cough*
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