misterearl wrote:ChuckBuck wrote:Love Shumps, but let's not mention him in same breathe as MJ yet lol.
Let's. Let's mention Shumpert in the context of Michael Jordans fierce will to win. This is not about stats, rings, sneaker endorsements or the NBA Hall Of Fame. It is simply an observation on intensity.
When Shumpert hit Stoudemire with the sweet assist after the steal - his plea to his running buddies (with lip reading) was along the lines of, "dammit, c'mon... we should be KILLIN' this thing..."
Translation: Follow Me.
MJ has been known to maximize the production from his team mates. He does mostly by asserting himself with his own play, leading by example, a lot of negative reinforcements, and some positive reinforcements as well. Many do not know that Jordan verbally and physically abused his team, striking fear to gaining production.
Tyson Chandler and Iman Shumpert bring a great level of intensity but use more positive reinforcements for guidance and gain productiveness. Iman Shumpert has that "killer instinct" and confidence on both ends, that many players lack. Those are ingredients needed to be considered in the pedigree of an "all star" level player. Aside from his physical skills, hard work ethic, communication, and positive attitude to increase his teammates confidence.
He has that demeanor, charisma, swagger, and confidence that really separates him from many of the talented rookies that come in the league.
He virtually inserts himself as a leader and is very surprising to have those qualities coming right out of college and in to the NBA, without a summer/training camp to work with the coach and staff. It has been a pleasure watching him so far and will continue to watch him develop with the rest of the Knicks, as he will probably be one of the faces of the franchise within time.