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RonRon
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10/31/2011 8:08 PM
Nalod should just changed his name to ANNOYED, it suits him a lot better.
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Nalod
Posts: 71155 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
10/31/2011 9:13 PM LAST EDITED: 10/31/2011 9:17 PM
If you watch the same video every day, does Iman get more in shape?
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nixluva
Posts: 56258 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/5/2004 Member: #758 USA |
10/31/2011 10:05 PM
Nalod wrote:If you watch the same video every day, does Iman get more in shape? You have as usual missed the point when it comes to people commenting on Iman's off season workout and pickup game footage. Iman is a highly talented draft pick. Our draft pick! So naturally we're going to focus on his progress and preparation. Instead of throwing salt on every positive comment Why don't you explain why we are wrong in liking what we've seen from his kid that we drafted looking like a steal at 17! First off, I was wrong about the idea that Iman Shumpert, who shares an agent with Amar’e Stoudemire, was taken in part to appease Happy Walters. The fact is multiple sources have told me that Shumpert’s workout were off the charts and that Donnie Walsh had Shumpert in his top 5 OVERALL in terms of athleticism and overall ability. Chris Singleton was the other choice to consider, but head coach Mike D’Antoni simply wanted “an athlete” and Shumpert is certainly that. http://www.theknicksblog.com/2011/10/31/inside-draft-info-iman-shumpert-defending-the-pick-and-roll/ Since the pre draft workouts there's been nothing but reports and statements where people have changed their opinion of this kid as a reach to feeling he's a steal due to the talent he's shown. So excuse me if I feel good about that and say a big "screw you" to your uninformed opinion based on nothing. As usual you offer nothing to support your position except bad jokes. |
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nixluva
Posts: 56258 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/5/2004 Member: #758 USA |
11/1/2011 12:45 AM
I don't think it matters that Iman was in the ACC! From all reports he was killing the other top PG's in workouts! Basically all we're saying is the kid has some big upside for a 17th pick! Walsh felt he was top 5 on the whole draft.
Kid is a 6-6 PG/SG with elite athletic ability, handle, defense, rebounds and he draws fouls. He already has an NBA body! Exactly what is there to be reticent about? If this was Landry before SL where we had no idea what we had I could understand but this kid seems like he slipped thru the cracks. The buzz started at the combines and then the reports of his workouts suggesting he could shoot much better than it was thought. Now we see his work ethic is just what you want. Other media guys that have seen him say he's got something special and then we have your Debbie Downer comments and it seems misplaced and odd for a Knick fan. We know it's all premature but it's still very encouraging. |
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Nalod
Posts: 71155 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
11/1/2011 7:05 AM
If we only had games to see...... In time it will all sort itself out. |
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Allanfan20
Posts: 35947 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 1/16/2004 Member: #542 USA |
11/1/2011 12:19 PM
Nalod wrote: I actually like that he's practicing his shot, but otherwise, these vids don't show much, unless you're a workout enthusiast and you want some tips for yourself. Then it's a great video. In terms of judging how his NBA career will turn out, it shows nothing. Nate Robinson probably does workouts that we can't even dream of doing! “Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do NOT do that thing.”- Dwight Schrute
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Allanfan20
Posts: 35947 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 1/16/2004 Member: #542 USA |
11/1/2011 12:23 PM
I will say that that part of the video that shows him doing hard dunk after dunk is impressive. That looks tiring! Nice anaerobic workout for a superiorly trained athlete. The guy is only 6'5" remember.
“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do NOT do that thing.”- Dwight Schrute
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nixluva
Posts: 56258 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/5/2004 Member: #758 USA |
11/1/2011 12:44 PM
It's not just the workout videos. It's what we also already know of him as a prospect. Iman has a legit boatload of talent and skill. When have we had a kid with his mix of size, speed, skill and explosiveness? He's bigger, nearly as fast and jumps higher than Westbrook! He is a defensive hawk but also a scorer. All this we already know about him, but he has shown that what people considered his big flaw isn't the weakness many thought it was. Kid isn't a bad shooter.
A kid with his game could have a big impact on a team like ours. I'm hopeful that he has the kind of game that translates well in the NBA. Once he gets adjusted he should help a lot with our backcourt defense. |
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Allanfan20
Posts: 35947 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 1/16/2004 Member: #542 USA |
11/1/2011 1:27 PM
nixluva wrote:It's not just the workout videos. It's what we also already know of him as a prospect. Iman has a legit boatload of talent and skill. When have we had a kid with his mix of size, speed, skill and explosiveness? He's bigger, nearly as fast and jumps higher than Westbrook! He is a defensive hawk but also a scorer. All this we already know about him, but he has shown that what people considered his big flaw isn't the weakness many thought it was. Kid isn't a bad shooter. I understand your point, but where is he playing? Can he play the PG? If so, cool beans, but if not, we may have a problem. Is he gonna play the 2? With Landry? If he's playing the 2, where is he getting his shots from? “Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do NOT do that thing.”- Dwight Schrute
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jrodmc
Posts: 32927 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 11/24/2004 Member: #805 USA |
11/1/2011 1:40 PM
nixluva wrote:jrodmc wrote:I wonder how long that agent-fronted cash will continue to flow now that paychecks to normal union members are going to stop. nix, first off, where does it say in my post that the kid's blowing cash? I made the post out of curiousity, which I expressed in other threads, about how Iman is getting financed. Someone said it was agents fronting him cash, which I figured could possibly be the only redeeming quality an agent may have. The question is even more pointed now that paychecks to people who are actually under contract are soon going to stop. Traveling across the country, last I heard, costs money, or does it in your world? End of comment. secondly, SMA, buddy. Just because I'm not ready to lick the crust out of every jockstrap in the NBA, doesn't mean I'm not a Knicks fan. Shump is an incredible talent; I'm a fan of the team, and I've never said I'm not happy he's our pick. In other posts I've poked fun at his workout vids...big deal. Jeezus dude, do you keep lifesize cutouts in your bedroom? Back off, player boy. We get it. |
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jrodmc
Posts: 32927 Alba Posts: 50 Joined: 11/24/2004 Member: #805 USA |
11/1/2011 1:43 PM
RonRon wrote:Nalod should just changed his name to ANNOYED, it suits him a lot better. That doesn't spell anything in reverse. Nalod has a deeper meaning when you say it backwards... Don't hurt yourself, ronron |