Advice for Thomas Robinson

[maxiep]

For Robinson, I'll use one of my least favorite quotes: Simplify, simplify (why do they say it twice?). Focus on defense, rebounding and getting garbage buckets. The rest of his game will take care of itself.

 

[Draco]

When evaluating a player, wouldn't it be better to calculate standing reach rather than height? For example, Z-Bo is only 6'9", but he has no neck and really long arms. Of course, he doesn't use them for defense, but it allows him to get his shot off.

I’m not sure, I guess it helps if you use your head on defense.

 

[magnifier661]

I’m not sure, I guess it helps if you use your head on defense.

Standing height helps with scanning the court. Being able to seeing over people helps.

 

[jlprk]

For Robinson, I'll use one of my least favorite quotes: Simplify, simplify (why do they say it twice?). Focus on defense, rebounding and getting garbage buckets. The rest of his game will take care of itself.

Coach him intensely for 2 years and we'll finally have another Hickson. Then he'll want more than Hickson's $5M.

Correct, and Faried was 6'6.75" and 7'0" wing. Interesting to note that neither one wore "combine" shoes--their shoes only gave them 1" of height increase, unlike some who seem to gain 1.5"-2" in their shoes on combine day.

Where do I get me some? These high heels are killing me.