Bayless putting in EXTRA practice time!

[THE HCP]

I try not to post too much "inside" info if you can even call it that. But I saw something tonight that caught my eye that I don't think my boss will mind me sharing with you board geeks. Tonight I was partaking in some drinks with some of my Orlando posse in the bar of our hotel, when I noticed the team arriving after practice. (They went straight to practice after we landed) Then, no joke 45 minutes to and hour later Coach Cannales walks in with JB. Those 2 and Bayno regularly work out together. Bayless stuck around and extra hour after everybody else went back to the hotel. This cat is a workaholic! Can't have nothing but love for that kind of work ethic. Hope it shows on this road trip, we'll need it!

 

[Darkwebs]

Hope he doesn't tire himself out. Though I love hearing that he is so diligent and eager to improve.

 

[barfo]

I try not to post too much "inside" info if you can even call it that. But I saw something tonight that caught my eye that I don't think my boss will mind me sharing with you board geeks. Tonight I was partaking in some drinks with some of my Orlando posse in the bar of our hotel, when I noticed the team arriving after practice. (They went straight to practice after we landed) Then, no joke 45 minutes to and hour later Coach Cannales walks in with JB. Those 2 and Bayno regularly work out together. Bayless stuck around and extra hour after everybody else went back to the hotel. This cat is a workaholic! Can't have nothing but love for that kind of work ethic. Hope it shows on this road trip, we'll need it!

So, basically, he went to a different bar than you for the first few drinks, and then pretended to be arriving from practice? Yes, we see.

barfo

 

[LameR]

This isn't going to go over well with Kingspeed's "Blake is the last one to leave" thing.

 

[Luther]

I've heard he is an absolute gym rat but this is impressive...With his athletic ability there is no way he doesn't become a great player if he continues to work like this.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'll go ahead and jump on this one before MARIS can: If he's staying after for so long it must mean he's a slow learner ...

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I hope he spends a ton of his extra practice time on his shooting. When he develops a consistent jumper he's going to be a beast.

Good to hear.

 

[blue32]

brex!!

 

[Shooter]

I'll go ahead and jump on this one before MARIS can: If he's staying after for so long it must mean he's a slow learner ...

 

[THE HCP]

Don't encourage him.

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

I'll go ahead and jump on this one before MARIS can: If he's staying after for so long it must mean he's a slow learner ...

I think it has something to do with his short arms.

 

[Schilly]

I don't think Bayless should be starting quite yet. As he gets more comfortable playing with Roy I think he will be our starter, maybe even this season. I also think he would be miles ahead of where he is if he wasn't treated like a late 2nd rounder.

 

[ABM]

I don't think Bayless should be starting quite yet.

I agree.

For now, I think he'll revel in the 'energizer bunny' role. Less pressure, better situation to develop and refine his overall game.........without the (self-imposed?) pressures that come with starting.

All in due time, though.

 

[Schilly]

I do want Bayless finishing though. I also think most teams finish with their starters.

 

[ABM]

I do want Bayless finishing though. I also think most teams finish with their starters.

I remember Damon and Anthony.

 

[ucatchtrout]

I try not to post too much "inside" info if you can even call it that. But I saw something tonight that caught my eye that I don't think my boss will mind me sharing with you board geeks. Tonight I was partaking in some drinks with some of my Orlando posse in the bar of our hotel, when I noticed the team arriving after practice. (They went straight to practice after we landed) Then, no joke 45 minutes to and hour later Coach Cannales walks in with JB. Those 2 and Bayno regularly work out together. Bayless stuck around and extra hour after everybody else went back to the hotel. This cat is a workaholic! Can't have nothing but love for that kind of work ethic. Hope it shows on this road trip, we'll need it!

Not surprising.

And thank you for letting us know about this.

I have always thought Jerryd was a very hard worker. And he has certainly earned a shot at some PT. In college he was a good shooter. Thus far, since becoming a pro he has not been very good at hitting the jumpshot. This, of course, has made his offensive game one dimensional. Once opponents figured that out, they were able to control him. From all accounts he has worked his rear off to get his shot right....something most of the better players in the league have had to do at one time or another.

Although I would still call him unproven at this point, he is a nice player and I look forward to seeing him improve and play an important role with our team.

 

[C_note]

Good news, but in my mind this should pretty much be standard, especially for younger players. These guys play fucking basketball for a living...if it was me, I'd never leave the Gym also.

 

[hasoos]

This is a very good sign. For instance, Kobe (boooooo Kobe) never really stops working out. His whole house is filled with workout gear so pretty much every minute of the day he can work out. The only way to attain that elite level of performance, is to put in the work.

 

[MARIS61]

I'll go ahead and jump on this one: If he's staying after for so long it must mean he's a slow learner ...

Anyone who follows the team should not be surprised. Every article or blurb about him since Day 1 has mentioned his great work ethic.

What is disappointing is that it wasn't Miller who worked extra. Or Howard.

Or Martell.

Or Steve, who has a reputation for putting in extra time.

Or Roy, who keeps talking about it.

...

 

[MARIS61]

I remember Damon and Anthony.

I remember it as a failed gimmick.

 

[Natebishop3]

Anyone who follows the team should not be surprised. Every article or blurb about him since Day 1 has mentioned his great work ethic.

What is disappointing is that it wasn't Miller who worked extra. Or Howard.

Or Martell.

Or Steve, who has a reputation for putting in extra time.

Or Roy, who keeps talking about it.

...

You know, one person I never remember hearing anything about them staying late was Sergio...

 

[Nikolokolus]

Anyone who follows the team should not be surprised. Every article or blurb about him since Day 1 has mentioned his great work ethic.

What is disappointing is that it wasn't Miller who worked extra. Or Howard.

Or Martell.

Or Steve, who has a reputation for putting in extra time.

Or Roy, who keeps talking about it.

...

Wow for once we actually agree on something (I'm sure it'll pass though).

 

[WillG]

If Bayless keeps this work ethic up, and along with his demeanor/ mental mindset; with some more experience I think he'd be a great natural leader for this team. . . . maybe even more so than Brandon is.

Brandon is a lot more passive (and about himself this year it seems).
Bayless just wants to win, no matter what, and just watching Martell respond to him, he already has a 'leader by example' type presence on court.
Either way, between Roy and Bayless, we have two excellent 4th quarter warriors.

 

[STOMP]

This is a very good sign. For instance, Kobe (boooooo Kobe) never really stops working out. His whole house is filled with workout gear so pretty much every minute of the day he can work out. The only way to attain that elite level of performance, is to put in the work.

From an average watch 'em on the TV fan's perspective, we can only speculating on how a player attains greatness, but my guess is that it's much more decided by the genes more then a matter of who works out the most. Of course some reasonable level of professional dedication is required, but to my eyes greatness is usually a matter of is or isn't rather then could be. I can come up with examples of HOF players who were actually portrayed as poor practice players with lousy diets... like Clyde. And having just referenced the coverage, it goes without saying that Kobe's image is a corporate creation... like say Tiger Woods image is. I take anything being fed to me about guys like that with a few shakes of salt... especially so w/KB as he seems very image conscious/two-faced.

To the OP, if Jerryd can knock down the sideline 3 at a 40%ish clip, he'll be starting by next season. He's got great form and can get separation on his own plus the size, quickness and strength to reasonably guard both 1s & 2s... on paper he should be able to achieve this. How frequently he'll be able to put it together on the skills end will determine his career path. He should get plenty of PT this season to help answer that question. I like the chances of Bayless Rudy Roy and Batum blending together and developing into something special.

STOMP

 

[hasoos]

From an average watch 'em on the TV fan's perspective, we can only speculating on how a player attains greatness, but my guess is that it's much more decided by the genes more then a matter of who works out the most. Of course some reasonable level of professional dedication is required, but to my eyes greatness is usually a matter of is or isn't rather then could be. I can come up with examples of HOF players who were actually portrayed as poor practice players with lousy diets... like Clyde. And having just referenced the coverage, it goes without saying that Kobe's image is a corporate creation... like say Tiger Woods image is. I take anything being fed to me about guys like that with a few shakes of salt... especially so w/KB as he seems very image conscious/two-faced.

STOMP

From the amount of sources that have talked about it, I don't take it with a grain of salt at all. I have seen is on everything from NBATV to interviews with other players who went and worked out with Kobe during the summer to see how he approached it. Most of the players come back wide eyed and illuminated about what they are up against.

 

[STOMP]

From the amount of sources that have talked about it, I don't take it with a grain of salt at all. I have seen is on everything from NBATV to interviews with other players who went and worked out with Kobe during the summer to see how he approached it. Most of the players come back wide eyed and illuminated about what they are up against.

if we were NBA players who worked out together all summer, and I dunked on you at will every day you'd probably be wide eyed about what you were up against as well. If I'm able to do that, I probably can also perform other physical feats that leave you bugging out. All of these guys work out for hours a day, some are just more blessed with physical gifts then others.

As a kid I'd go with my buddy Joel to the Jewish Community Center to shoot hoops. On separate occasions I got to see Paxson and Petro going through drills and then hour long shooting workouts with ball boys. Both guys would get it going to the point they'd go a minute plus without missing from deep making 40 50 and even 100+ shots in a row from deep (Petro put on an unbelievable show). They had set routines that both they and their assistant knew by heart as if they'd done them a million times. How much practice does it take to go a minute plus without missing from 3s?

I've seen portrayals of unbelievably grueling daily workouts done by scrub players in many sports doing everything possible to get a minimum contract. It takes a whole lot more then that to be great. Shaq would be a prime example of this. Dude has been fat for most of his career and yet will be in top 10 all time discussions. Greatness is.

STOMP

 

[STOMP]

I recall a Bayless interview where he claimed to be such a work out nut that he spends 20-30 minutes in the ice tub a day to keep the inflammation in his joints and muscles down after he's done... this has been the same since high school. Certainly he seems to be training and focused on getting the most out of what he has... and for all I really know his workouts put Kobe's to shame.

STOMP

 

[KingSpeed]

This isn't going to go over well with Kingspeed's "Blake is the last one to leave" thing.

When have I said that?

 

[MARIS61]

You know, one person I never remember hearing anything about them staying late was Sergio...

Sergio was mentioned many times by players for always spending extra time lifting weights, which surprised me.

Apparently only Greg lifted more often.

 

[Kaydow]

Sergio was mentioned many times by players for always spending extra time lifting weights, which surprised me.

Apparently only Greg lifted more often.

Yes, of course.

And when he wasn't lifting weights with his spare time he was volunteering for The United Way, Meals on Wheals, & various Animal Shelters. And let's not forget how instrumental he's been in the search for a cure for cancer.

Let's face it. There has never been a better basketball player, or a better man to ever come through these parts.