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pohani komarac wrote:Bender has NBA speed, he strugles in some other areas like lack of polished skills, go to moves and mental toughness. ...those are Dzanan strenghts
He is skilled player with go to mentality, however he lacks off speed (explosivness more than speed)
Catchall wrote:pohani komarac wrote:Bender has NBA speed, he strugles in some other areas like lack of polished skills, go to moves and mental toughness. ...those are Dzanan strenghts
He is skilled player with go to mentality, however he lacks off speed (explosivness more than speed)
I think Bender's relatively slow feet mean he'll need to add strength and become a stretch 5, but maybe I haven't watched him enough. He has some wing skills, but just isn't quick enough for them to translate in the NBA, imo.
pohani komarac wrote:Catchall wrote:pohani komarac wrote:Bender has NBA speed, he strugles in some other areas like lack of polished skills, go to moves and mental toughness. ...those are Dzanan strenghts
He is skilled player with go to mentality, however he lacks off speed (explosivness more than speed)
I think Bender's relatively slow feet mean he'll need to add strength and become a stretch 5, but maybe I haven't watched him enough. He has some wing skills, but just isn't quick enough for them to translate in the NBA, imo.
I don't think there are many 7'1 guys in world who can slide on D and run up and down like Bender. He has no wings skills ever since he got taller, was always averge even in junior teams. His problem is lack off polished skills and go to mentality. that is why I always said he is an elite role player prospect
Catchall wrote:pohani komarac wrote:Bender has NBA speed, he strugles in some other areas like lack of polished skills, go to moves and mental toughness. ...those are Dzanan strenghts
He is skilled player with go to mentality, however he lacks off speed (explosivness more than speed)
I think Bender's relatively slow feet mean he'll need to add strength and become a stretch 5, but maybe I haven't watched him enough. He has some wing skills, but just isn't quick enough for them to translate in the NBA, imo.
Cedevita - Crvena Zvezda 79 - 74
Musa
Minutes 18.11
Points 17
For two 4/6
For three 2/6
Free throws 3/4
D. Rebounds 1
O. Rebounds 3
Assists 0
Steals 2
Turnovers 0
Blocks 0
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 2
Fouls on him 5
Cedevita - MoraBanc Andorra 91 : 73
Musa
Minutes 15.10
Points 12
For two 2/5
For three 2/3
Free throws 2/2
D. Rebounds 3
O. Rebounds 1
Assists 0
Steals 1
Turnovers 0
Blocks 1
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 0
Fouls on him 3
Mega - Cedevita 77 : 81
Musa
Minutes 23.42
Points 16
For two 5/8
For three 0/2
Free throws 6/8
D. Rebounds 3
O. Rebounds 1
Assists 2
Steals 1
Turnovers 0
Blocks 0
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 0
Fouls on him 8
Cedevita - Unics Kazan 94 : 74
Musa
Minutes 18.04
Points 20
For two 2/2
For three 4/7
Free throws 4/5
D. Rebounds 1
O. Rebounds 0
Assists 1
Steals 0
Turnovers 2
Blocks 0
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 2
Fouls on him 4
His highlights on this link:
http://sport1.ba/kosarka/video-musa-predvodio-cedevitu-do-pobjede-protiv-unics-kazana/99979
Cedevita - Olimpija 84: 60
Musa
Minutes 24.03
Points 10
For two 5/8
For three 0/1
Free throws 0/2
D. Rebounds 2
O. Rebounds 1
Assists 5
Steals 1
Turnovers 1
Blocks 1
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 3
Fouls on him 3
Levallois - Cedevita 91 : 81
Musa
Minutes 26.45
Points 10
For two 2/3
For three 2/5
Free throws -
D. Rebounds 2
O. Rebounds 1
Assists 4
Steals 2
Turnovers 1
Blocks 0
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 1
Fouls on him 3
What is your opinion on Montenegro National Team?
„I believe that the Montenegro national team is exceptionally strong. They have NBA, EuroLeague and EuroCup players, are well coached and well composed.“
Do you like more Partizan NIS or Crvena zvezda mts?
“I have the same opinion and attitude towards both, no favourites amongst them.”
Which is your favourite club, Cedevita excluded?
“Fenerbahce in Europe, Lakers in the NBA.”
What is your opinion of Pero Antić?
“He is a world-class player, I really like the way he plays. He is an experienced player and can give lots to a young team, as you can learn a lot from a player like him. I respect him a lot.”
Do you think that Crvena zvezda mts can win the ABA League trophy again this season and would you play for Crvena zvezda mts or Partizan NIS at some point of your career?
“I do not believe that they will win the ABA League trophy again, which is completely natural to me, as I play for Cedevita, which is one of the favourites to win the trophy. Regarding the future of my career, you never know where it will take you, but I do not believe that there are big chances for me to play for some of these two clubs.”
How old were you when you began practicing basketball?
“I was six years old.”
Are you planning to play in the EuroLeague in the future?
“If my dream of playing in the NBA comes true, then no. However, if I do not leave to the NBA immediately, this option is open. I would love the most for Cedevita to enter EuroLeague and to play in the EuroLeague with my current team.”
When do you wish to move to the NBA?
“I will attend the first possible draft and I hope that I will get the chance as soon as possible.”
Which team was the toughest one for you to play against in the BiH League in youth categories?
“Spars.”
Do you believe that you could gain the role of the key player at Cedevita, the player that the team cannot play without or do you wish to leave this role to other players?
“I would love to be the leader of my team, the player that decides the games in the toughest moments and I believe that I would achieve this with my effort and hard work.”
Are you more talented than Luka Dončić?
“I have no comment to this question, let others be judges of that.”
Can you pick an NBA team according to the current roster, where you see yourself as the future team’s leader. No diplomatic answers please, just the direct name of the team.
“The Lakers are my favourite team so…”
How tall are you without wearing sneakers?
“204 cm.”
Will you enter the NBA Draft at the end of this season and will you move to the NBA immediately or are you planning to stay in Europe for another season?
“I will enter the Draft by the timing of my departure to the NBA is up to the clubs.”
What do you think of the BiH National Team head coach Duško Vujošević as a coach and off the court?
“He is pedantic, a very good educator. He wishes to get the most out of his players, not only on court but also to be cultured, educated and that is his excellent dimension.”
Will the BiH national team qualify for the next European championship?
“I do not know that but we will do everything in our power to make it.”
Which is your favourite football club in BiH and which in Europe?
“In BiH it is FK Sarajevo and in Europe every club for which Džeko plays. I love to see him winning.”
Who was your favourite basketball player when you were still a child?
“Kobe Bryant.”
Cedevita - Mornar 99 : 74
Musa
Minutes 27.11
Points 35
For two 5/6
For three 5/6
Free throws 10/11
D. Rebounds 4
O. Rebounds 1
Assists 3
Steals 3
Turnovers 0
Blocks 0
Blocks on him 0
Fouls 3
Fouls on him 6