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how come Scola rarely dunks in the NBA?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by devin23, Mar 29, 2008.

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  1. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    He lacks explosiveness. It's that simple. It's a lot harder to dunk on people who are bigger and can jump higher, which is now the case for him in the NBA.
     
  2. BrooksBall

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    White
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    Same reason Battier never dunks. ;)

    Bottom line is 2 pts is 2 pts.
     
  3. neobomb

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    yeah black people can jump out of the gym.. but sometimes thats the only thing they can do for example


    tyson chandler
    stromile swift
    tyrus thomas
    gereld green
     
  4. BrooksBall

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    I was only joking. How about you?
     
  5. hashmander

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    tyson chandler is another class compared to those clowns.
     
  6. theogcasey

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    I have a better question - Why doesn't he cut his hair like it was in the last two videos?! I HATED playing any sports with long hair. Sweat soaked hair down my neck and in my face certainly bothered me so I don't know how he does it.

    But yea, I would like to see him slam a couple down but I guess I don't care too much as long as he keeps his productivity up.
     
  7. H-townhero

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    Why do people call him European, he's from Argentina. :rolleyes:
     
  8. flamingdts

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    I think he doesn't dunk because he just got here and doesn't wana make a name for himself as a cocky person.

    Just like a new student going to a new school. They wouldn't wanna do amazing things like flips and be a smartass in class, because that usually makes others think of you as someone who thinks you're awesome. Thats why he only dunks when he is completely open.

    He'll probably start dunking next year. Or in playoffs.

    Also, dunks can often lead to screw up, The last thing you want entering a new career is screw up. Thats why he probably lays it up just to be safe.
     
  9. Dave_78

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    Not from United States or an island in the Caribbean = European to most folks. Geography is not a big deal these days.

    Haven't you heard Miss Teen North Carolina?

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    To be serious, I believe he has played for Spain in the Euro League for a while now so that is probably the reason he is referred to as European.
     
  10. ButtZilla

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    You are comparing Luther and Scola to the BEAST? Are you kidding me? :D

    Chuck Hayes doesn't dunk that much either. Almost the entire houston front is just "soft"
     
  11. H-townhero

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    Lol Mario Lopez was having a hard time not laughing. Bimbo blonde ftw.
     
  12. Eddie5ball

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    let Scola do what what he does, why complain when he is doing an amazing job? Seriously he is getting the job done, what does it matter what style he finishes in? This threat deserves a thumbs down rating sorry! (9 beers in the system!)
     
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    Even in the olympics? and even against pick and rolls by argentina/spain?
     
  14. stipendlax

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    He's scared to shatter the rim. Shaq style...
     
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    A Lay up and dunk are both worth 2 points... who cares... just make the basket!
     
  16. meh

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    Well, he never said "superstar" NBA players play defense. ;)
     
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    Is the rim higher in NBA than in Europe?
     
  18. neobomb

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    i dont think i was joking but i wasn't trying to offend no one
     
  19. neobomb

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    Chris paul makes tyson chandler look like a decent center.

    Look his fg percentage they are high because of Chris Paul throwing the alley-oops and practically spoon feeding him. Have you ever seen Tyson chandler on the low block on an "iso" it looks like he doesn't know what he is doing.

    He is terrible... if being in the Top 10 made you a Hall of famer then t.chander would be first ballot..
     

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