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Jiri Welsch:T-Mac is the toughest person for me to defend

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mirror_image, Jul 28, 2004.

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    From:Luke, Boston, Massachusetts
    Jiri, I know your a terrific defender and I was wondering who was the toughest person for you to defend?

    Welsch: "I'd have to say Tracy Mcgrady. He's an unbelievable offensive player. When he gets it going it's almost impossible to stop him."

    Welsch take T-Mac over Kobe, yeah!:D:D:D
     
    #1 mirror_image, Jul 28, 2004
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    thats good to know but i never knew jiri could play d, which doesnt say much for him, since i know the players who play solid d in the league, bruce, ron, etc.
     
    #2 indaclubam2pm, Jul 28, 2004
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    Dude, you acutally read what Jeri's mail box?
     
    #3 feishen, Jul 28, 2004
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    Isn't Jiri a one of the better defender in the league? Don't you read the mailbox?
     
    #4 mirror_image, Jul 28, 2004
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    I've allways said that Tracy has been or is the most Talented and gifted Offensive player in the NBA.
     
    #5 blazer_ben, Jul 28, 2004
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    Since when did Jiri defend?
     
    #6 pradaxpimp, Jul 28, 2004
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    this doesnt surprise me one bit...

    tmac is not the best in the league, top 3 arguably..top 5 no doubt

    but he is #1 in talent and gift, no one has more talent than he does..
     
    #7 Franchisehoops, Jul 28, 2004
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    You really went out there on a limb on that one.
     
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    I watch the Celtics most of the times. He's defense is underrated.
     
    #9 Lionheart, Jul 28, 2004
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    :D
     
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    Man, some of you guys need to actually watch the games.

    Jiri is a very good defensive player. He can guard a number of positions too.
     
    #11 Hobbs, Jul 28, 2004
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    Jiri is a pretty good defender, that's why the Mavericks traded him.
     
    #12 AGBee, Jul 28, 2004
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    :D
     
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    Damn. any time anyone says anything nice about one of our players... some one has to chime in and make a negative comment. For once be an optimistic fan!!
     
    #14 Darrinlane, Jul 28, 2004
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    actually.. in the past season, AK47 mentioned that VC, TMac and Kobe are the hardest players to defend for him.
     
    #15 crimsonice, Jul 28, 2004
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    only one other person does......and he uses it well.......man goes by KG :cool:
     
    #16 HeyDude, Jul 28, 2004
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    KG has a ton of talent slightly less than tmac, tmac knows how to use his talent..except last season, but previous seasons in orlando he used it real well...

    KG on the otherhand has a ton of talent and all, but he does NOT know how to use it,kg with his height can be up to tmacs level talent-wise, but also with his height he doesnt use it to his advantage...

    and i do a lot of jobs where i have to evaluate talent, like being a recruiter for AAU's basketball...
     
    #17 Franchisehoops, Jul 28, 2004
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    erm, how would use explain his 2.17 blocks per game last season along with his 13.9 rebounds per game? I'm asking a serious question: what advantage isn't he taking of that he hasn't already? He rebounds, blocks shots, scores, drop dimes. He does everything and he does it well. One thing you could say is that he could use more work in the low post but he has his turn around J. I think the only way for him to improve there is just gain weight.
     
    #18 darkwarrior, Jul 28, 2004
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    I think you missed the 2003-2004 NBA season, featuring the Minnesota Timberwolves and their MVP KG. :D

    No, seriously, before last season, agreed. But last year, this guy was better than anyone in the planet. Those #s were Hakeem Olajuwonisk :cool:
     
    #19 HeyDude, Jul 28, 2004
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