The guy is a very good defensive player for sure and seems to be a great teammate, but I just don't get how you can be so many years playing ball every single day without developping a reliable 12-15 ft jumpshot.

I mean, it's crazy at how he can't either dribble or shoot, and stands like a useless stiff when he gets the ball further than 10 ft from the rim.

I'm not asking for Olajuwon type of post moves, but just for a small jumpshot, even a ugly one like Camby.

Look at shaq's FT, and Howard is in the same boat, this is borderline unprofessional and those guys get paid millions.

I just don't get it.

MSG3 wrote:As good as he's been, I agree. Dude needs some post moves. But for what he is and has been in this league, we couldn't have asked for better thus far. He's the biggest bright spot on the entire team.

Just ONE low post move would be an epiphany.

"Paging Dr. Abdul-Jabbar..."

Amare doesn't have a post game, like TC, but TC's job is to anchor the DEF.
But Amare is suppose to be the offensive player and should be able to focus on the offense with some DEF as TC's wing man.
Problem is Amare started to season without his legs and is primary skill is the DUNK.
Like TC, he tries to get in the paint, without a good handle, he wants to get the high % with points in the paint, but forces action without the room he once had at Center.
Without that room and advantage he has at Center, he doesn't square himself up for the shot, and isn't a good shooter when he has doesn't square up, especially when shooting off the dribble. He doesn't have a stretch 4, that can hold his own at the PF position, while being a good % 3point shooter, with consistent penetration, and shooters to spread the floor, consistently get a good look at 3pointer, while being capable to drive past their own man 1v1 if the shot is half ass defended.
Players like Shawne Williams, Ryan Anderson, Al Harrington, and many others, would compliment Amare much more when he comes back with the 2nd unit.
Our players are trying and are giving effort, especially TC, but they just don't mesh. JJ is not very skilled and is a good help defender but not scoring threat or 1v1 defender, like Amare. It can be seen as an excuse or part of the reasons we are struggling...

thejerk wrote:Charles Oakley developed a little J towards the end of his career why cant Tyson?

Please, don't bring the Oakley 15 foot airball flashbacks back...

Key phrase there: end of his career

gunsnewing wrote:Tell that to Shaq and Dekembe Mutombo. We don't need anything offensively from Tyson. The high efficiency on offense has been a huge bonus. He is actually better offensively than I thought. And he is playing more minutes than ever and he hasn't gotten injured yet. What he brings to the team is invaluable

oh and he is a 78% free throw shooter and gets to the line alot cos he is so big and great on the offensive boards

He's got GREAT hands and agility. If we had a PG that could consistently hit him with the pass, he'd be a monster. He's very effective around the basket. The dunk is a great move

nixluva wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Tell that to Shaq and Dekembe Mutombo. We don't need anything offensively from Tyson. The high efficiency on offense has been a huge bonus. He is actually better offensively than I thought. And he is playing more minutes than ever and he hasn't gotten injured yet. What he brings to the team is invaluable

oh and he is a 78% free throw shooter and gets to the line alot cos he is so big and great on the offensive boards

He's got GREAT hands and agility. If we had a PG that could consistently hit him with the pass, he'd be a monster. He's very effective around the basket. The dunk is a great move

IM thinking the mystical PG being must be messiah like and will deliver all kinds of miracles!