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HofstraBBall
Posts: 27152 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 11/21/2015 Member: #6192 |
7/22/2019 12:53 PM
TripleThreat wrote:Cartman718 wrote:https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/knicks-shot-doctor-is-trying-to-save-dennis-smith-jr/ A bit too much bitterness in this post. Dont think he is looking for a cookie. Specially not from some forum posters. Is he looking to do so so he can raise his value in a walk year? Sure. So what? So does every single pro in any sport. Just makes sense. Yes there is still much he has to prove in terms of fixing his shot. Of course he has to do so in a game and not practice. Of course all guys that are pros need to be in shape and work on their craft. But ****, the kid is in his third year and all of 21 years old and you have a problem with hearing he is working hard on his game? Point being missed is that he is DOING SO and working hard. If we are going to trash people for what they COULD have done, then you better get to work on that endless list every player and person can obsess with. 'Knicks focus should be on players that have grown up playing soccer or cricket' - Triplethreat 8/28/2020
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
7/24/2019 10:42 PM
Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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GustavBahler
Posts: 41138 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
7/25/2019 12:07 AM LAST EDITED: 7/25/2019 12:08 AM
CrushAlot wrote:Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Would like to have seen a few more makes, but his stroke looks good. Between Smith working on his, conditioning, shooting mechanics, work with Fizdale, and apparently 100 percent recovered from his back issues. Im encouraged. Should be a good competition for minutes with Payton in camp. |
CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
7/25/2019 9:03 AM
GustavBahler wrote:I do t have Instagram but there is a longer video on Knicks reddit from this workout. If I can find it I will post the link.CrushAlot wrote:Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
7/25/2019 9:16 AM
Here’s the link.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NYKnicks/comments/chfo6y/closer_look_on_dsjs_new_and_improved_jumper/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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HofstraBBall
Posts: 27152 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 11/21/2015 Member: #6192 |
7/25/2019 9:20 AM
CrushAlot wrote:GustavBahler wrote:I do t have Instagram but there is a longer video on Knicks reddit from this workout. If I can find it I will post the link.CrushAlot wrote:Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: 'Knicks focus should be on players that have grown up playing soccer or cricket' - Triplethreat 8/28/2020
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martin
Posts: 67903 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
7/25/2019 9:57 AM
CrushAlot wrote:Here’s the link. Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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Cartman718
Posts: 29068 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/12/2007 Member: #1694 |
7/27/2019 2:44 AM
HofstraBBall wrote:TripleThreat wrote:Cartman718 wrote:https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/knicks-shot-doctor-is-trying-to-save-dennis-smith-jr/ exactly. i am beginning to think dude has an agenda against me lol Nixluva is posting triangle screen grabs, even when nobody asks - Fishmike. LOL
So are we going to reference that thread like the bible now? "The thread of Wroten Page 14 post 9" - EnySpree
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TripleThreat
Posts: 23106 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 2/24/2012 Member: #3997 |
7/27/2019 4:31 AM
HofstraBBall wrote: But ****, the kid is in his third year and all of 21 years old and you have a problem with hearing he is working hard on his game?
B) The trends towards the value of long range shooting has been in all levels of true competitive basketball for a decade now. This is not some grand secret. The "Space And Pace" game is here to stay and any player coming up not working on his long range shooting now is three steps behind the curve. C) Age does not work in professional sports like other careers. Just being 21 is a good excuse if you are trying to be an accountant or something else. During the middle of your third year in the NBA, barring massive injury, you will likely show 90 percent of what you will be in the league for the rest of your career. THE BASIS OF THE LENGTH OF NBA FIRST ROUND PICKS IS BUILT SPECIFICALLY AROUND THIS GENERALLY ACCEPTED REALITY IN PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL. This is a balance between the owners and the NBAPA ( enough time for owners and franchises to determine a players long term worth, short enough so said players can cash in on free agency given typically short careers) D) Long range shooting tends to improve INCREMENTALLY. Meaning it just doesn't make a massive leap for most players. It's a little by little thing each season. So yes, you need to work on that **** long before if you want it to be efficient by your third year in the league. E) In professional sports, the way it actually works, talk is ****ing cheap. No one gives a **** what you say. What matters is what you produce when it counts. "I'm working on my shot!" Means jack ****. Do you have a functional league average three point shot? Then shut the **** up about it. That might sound harsh to many of you, but this is how it works. It's totally ruthless. Produce or get kicked the **** out. That means when you have this OPPORTUNITY, you should be working relentlessly all the time no matter what. Even before you are drafted and know you are likely to be drafted into the NBA. |
blkexec
Posts: 27793 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 9/3/2004 Member: #748 |
7/27/2019 8:55 AM
Cartman718 wrote:HofstraBBall wrote:TripleThreat wrote:Cartman718 wrote:https://nypost.com/2019/07/21/knicks-shot-doctor-is-trying-to-save-dennis-smith-jr/ Dont take it personal....I used to think the same thing....so I put him on mute. After time went by I realized this is internal pain and nothing against me. Born in Brooklyn, Raised in Queens, Lives in Maryland.
The future is bright, I'm a Knicks fan for life!
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blkexec
Posts: 27793 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 9/3/2004 Member: #748 |
7/27/2019 9:02 AM
Wheres this hitch? All I see is a baller who needs to increase confidence in his jumper. A baller who relied of his athleticism too much. I just see someone who needs time to mature his game.
Born in Brooklyn, Raised in Queens, Lives in Maryland.
The future is bright, I'm a Knicks fan for life!
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Uptown
Posts: 30878 Alba Posts: 3 Joined: 4/1/2008 Member: #1883 |
7/27/2019 9:51 AM LAST EDITED: 7/27/2019 10:15 AM
blkexec wrote:Wheres this hitch? All I see is a baller who needs to increase confidence in his jumper. A baller who relied of his athleticism too much. I just see someone who needs time to mature his game. Agreed...I think some were expecting too much too soon from Smith. The potential is there. I'm looking forward to him taking another step forward in his development. |
martin
Posts: 67903 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
7/27/2019 10:14 AM
blkexec wrote:Wheres this hitch? All I see is a baller who needs to increase confidence in his jumper. A baller who relied of his athleticism too much. I just see someone who needs time to mature his game. Surprised you didn’t notice it during his time with the Knicks. It’s more pronounced during FTs. Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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HofstraBBall
Posts: 27152 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 11/21/2015 Member: #6192 |
7/27/2019 10:26 AM LAST EDITED: 7/27/2019 4:29 PM
TripleThreat wrote:HofstraBBall wrote: But ****, the kid is in his third year and all of 21 years old and you have a problem with hearing he is working hard on his game? A) What does this have to do with Smith, a kid working on his shot? Are you saying Smith has shown NOTHING else that has value? So you think 2 years and 21 years old is the window? If that was the case Portis, Randle, Morris and about 75% of the current NBA players would be out of the league. B)Agree, EVERYONE knows the game is centered around the three. Are you saying you should come into the league being able to shoot 40%? So a kid that shot 34% his first year never worked on his shot? So whats the league average for PG's? How bout for 21 year olds in their second year? C) Bad analogy. 21 is not a good excuse for not knowing how to do someones taxes. That just means that one did not study like one should or that the college you went to did not prepare you properly. To excel in the NBA you need more than just talent and practice. Or did YOU NOT say that in your earlier post? (You said no matter HOW MANY shots you take and make in practice it does not mean it will transfer to an NBA game) Which I agree with but I guess you only feel that way when it helps your point. Fact is it takes most player 3 to 5 years to become rounded players and solid contributors. Btw.. Something Smith has already done in his first 2 years. D)Are you saying that Smith needs to go from 32% to 50%? Again, post the PG's shooting that? And you feel Smith should have been practicing an NBA distance three point shot in middle school and high school? That's some phenom planning ****. Kinda like middle school kids focusing on College level physics. If you knew as much about basketball as you claim, you would know that the above average athlete, like Smith, has always had a challenge when moving up to the NBA. As they were able to dominate at lower levels just solely on athleticism. Yet your complaining that the kid is noticing that and trying to correct it? E)This rant means nothing. All it does is prove my "Bitter" remark. Sounds like some grumpy old man **** and not anything to do with insight on a thread of a kid working on his game. Fact is that Smith is shooting at a "Functional league average" for his position. Work ethic is recognized by most and does pay off. Knocking a 21 year old for working on his shortcomings is weak and short sighted. Specially when ignoring the kid is an athletic freak and has already put up very good numbers in scoring and assists at 21. 'Knicks focus should be on players that have grown up playing soccer or cricket' - Triplethreat 8/28/2020
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