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Mirotic may come into this league as a "3"... Dirk was too... but he needs to be a 4 to thrive in this league. I expect him to bulk up over the coming years so he can play that position.
Noah and Jimmy both don't back down which I respect, but I'm talking about a big bodied guy off the bench who can take hard fouls and bring some more size and toughness to the team. Right now Noah, Kirk, and Jimmy are the toughest guys on the team so the Bulls need more beef than that.
I think that every year, like he's forcing them. But by mid season I feel Luke they're coming up naturally and pretty authentic.I feel like he OD in 2010-11 on them. Then people just grew to like them. Though he still uses hot sauce for any hot 3 point shooter now.
Mirotic may come into this league as a "3"... Dirk was too... but he needs to be a 4 to thrive in this league. I expect him to bulk up over the coming years so he can play that position.
Mirotic really isn't a 3. He isn't athletic enough to be a star playing that position. Or fast enough to defend it. His value comes from being a 6'10'' guy who can extend the floor.
Mirotic looked decently quick out there yesterday actually. I had my doubts, but he's a lot more agile live than in those videos. I guess I'll see more tonight.Mirotic really isn't a 3. He isn't athletic enough to be a star playing that position. Or fast enough to defend it. His value comes from being a 6'10'' guy who can extend the floor.
Was Larry Bird athletic? Nope. I really don't consider Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony monster athletes either. How about Toni Kukoc? Hell, how about Dunleavy?
He's gotten a few dumb fouls tonight as well. I think he'll fix those issues, but I don't like seeing those things eitherThe one concern after that game, was the amount of moving picks Niko set. He's lucky that he wasn't called for any, and I hold him to a higher standard from playing at the highest levels of Euroleague to not make those mistakes. He's learning a new playbook, and clearly nervous in a new situation, so we'll have to see how well he adjusts throughout the season. His rebounds will come as he adds more muscle and learns the game at this level, but setting better screens and making smart decisions off the ball are short term fixes.
FIBA Derrick didn't get to the line so...still an improvement?FIBA Derrick is back in full effect
Was Larry Bird athletic? Nope. I really don't consider Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony monster athletes either. How about Toni Kukoc? Hell, how about Dunleavy?
Very well put. I don't know really what defines someone as being "athletic" to begin with.
Everyone you just mentioned is far more athletic than Nikola.