CJ working out with Nash (for PG skills)

[adrenalize74]

I would say he learned some things from him to help his court vision. Where to look, where not to look, etc.
Much of court vision is your body stance and how you are angled to see peripherally what is happening around you. Based on what CJ said, it seems he learned some things on eye movement, body positioning, etc.
So probably.

Gotta disagree here. While stance and how you use your eyes to survey the court do aide in court vision, it is only a fraction of the equation. Court vision is a natural attribute/gift, you either have it or don't, its not something that can be greatly improved on.......slightly perhaps, but not drastic by any means.

Now, learning HOW to see the court better, what to look for, and what tools/tricks you can use (look off a defender or misdirect) CAN be learned and practiced effectively.

 

[Orion Bailey]

Gotta disagree here. While stance and how you use your eyes to survey the court do aide in court vision, it is only a fraction of the equation. Court vision is a natural attribute/gift, you either have it or don't, its not something that can be greatly improved on.......slightly perhaps, but not drastic by any means.

Now, learning HOW to see the court better, what to look for, and what tools/tricks you can use (look off a defender or misdirect) CAN be learned and practiced effectively.

Pretty much semantics? Knowing what to look for? How to position your body to be able to SEE what your looking for? Is there really a difference there? You cant teach stances and ball protection that still keeps your eyes and peripherals on the court?
Also, the question was not a little or a lot, it was posed as at all? SO even if he learned enough to improve his court vision just a little.. isn't it still an improvement, of which we would be agreeing?

We will have to agree to disagree. I think what you cant teach is instinct. knowing when to pass vs when to drive., etc. But as far as where to look, where to stand, how to dribble the ball and use your body as a blockade are all teachable traits and can help court vision...in my opinion.

 

[Draco]

My first thought was maybe Nash would be interested being an assistant coach but then I remembered something about him wanting to be around his kids in LA.

 

[Jelloman]

BS, Golden State is not around LA and he is willing to take the job. Bet you he is still pissed at Dame.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Pretty much semantics? Knowing what to look for? How to position your body to be able to SEE what your looking for? Is there really a difference there? You cant teach stances and ball protection that still keeps your eyes and peripherals on the court?
Also, the question was not a little or a lot, it was posed as at all? SO even if he learned enough to improve his court vision just a little.. isn't it still an improvement, of which we would be agreeing?

We will have to agree to disagree. I think what you cant teach is instinct. knowing when to pass vs when to drive., etc. But as far as where to look, where to stand, how to dribble the ball and use your body as a blockade are all teachable traits and can help court vision...in my opinion.

If it was that easy, I'm sure Olshey & Allen would hire Sobonis to teach our bigs court vision so they can pass like him. Amare Stoudamire had some training with Hakeem Olajuwan.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

IMO, "court vision" is a misnomer, because it's not about seeing the court as much as it is about knowing and understanding what is going to happen on the court before it happens. And yes, certain people have a natural ability to understand patterns and motion and mechanics. But I also think it is possible to develop and improve that ability, and I think a good teacher would be able to convey an idea of how they see some of the things they see.

No, working with Nash is not going to turn CJ into Chris Paul. But I do believe that he can better learn how to direct an offense and make the right reads. Sounds like I'm talking about a quarterback, but that comparison has been made a million times in the past, and it's an apt one.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

So now we have to worry about CJ bolting for the Warriors?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Just a teaser to see how C.J. will be passing the ball next year.

 

[Orion Bailey]

If it was that easy, I'm sure Olshey & Allen would hire Sobonis to teach our bigs court vision so they can pass like him. Amare Stoudamire had some training with Hakeem Olajuwan.

Your completely missing the point. And teams DO do this...Lopez Bros worked out with Hakeem too.

 

[riverman]

So now we have to worry about CJ bolting for the Warriors?

or we're trading him for Klay Thompson