Is anyone getting a Trevor Ariza vibe from T-Will?

I think his offensive abilities can be much better than Ariza's

But his D isn't as good as Ariza.

 

I didn't see him try to drive and then dribble the ball off his leg. He doesn't get the ball enough to be an ariza.

 

I don't see the comp that much. The thing which has held Ariza back from reaching his physical potential is that he is a terrible ballhandler for a small forward. I don't think T-Will is nearly as bad, although I wouldn't call his ballhandling exactly a strength either. At the same time, though, T-Will really has to prove that his improved shot is for real and not just a hot streak. If he can continue to knock down those outside shots and pull-up shots it'll open up lanes for him to use his athleticism going up to the basket.

 

My goodness! If TWill has Ariza's "I am a star" attitude, we can kiss all his potential goodbye.

 

Come on are you serious? When Ariza didn't get the ball from Brooks he showed clear frustration shaking his head or turning away before. He even took a swing at Derozan one game cause he was playing awful.

 

Twill is a showboat!! :grin:

 

Well, TWill can dribble, so not really.

 

What? Seriously? Ariza couldn't dribble or pass. T-Will is one of the better ball handlers on the team and can make a pretty direct pass to any area on the court.

 

If he is anything like Ariza we should trade him.

 

Twill passed way more than he shot..

 

thank god he is not Ariza..

Ariza was just below garbage..

 

Ariza couldn't shoot, dribble, create, could pass a little bit.

But Ariza's a better defender, longer, better rebounder, way better cutter and can hit wide open shots if he gets streaky.

 

I'm getting a Marbury/Payton vibe from TWill. Got their type talent, been around Payton a lot and got his big mouf, and got a little bit of Marbury's space cadet thing going on in there as well.

 

Trevor Ariza's a Champion and NOT a Houston Rocket. Thank god for the second part.

 

don't see it...not in attitude or playing ability....the only similarity is the area they took the shot from.

 

silly comparison.

 

This except he doesn't shoot as much as Marbury. The thing is that Twill thinks of himself as a point guard and not as a 3 which is why there are times where you kinda scratch your head when he doesn't shoot. He has the opposite of tunnel vision which make him indecisive sometimes.

 

Everyone gets the ball knocked away occasionally.

It was more impressive to me that he kept his composure, and knocked down the shot despite losing the dribble... But yes, unfortunately I can understand the comparison.

T-Will may not have the handle he'll need for stardom, and -- I'm not questioning his athleticism -- his quickness may be a bit overrated by some on this board. I'd love for him to turn into a Wade, but I just don't see it yet.

Would love for him to prove me wrong.

 

My favorite ariza moment was a game vs Phoenix I believe. He wanted the ball real bad but they never passes it to him