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Who would you compare Von Wafer jumpshot style to?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheDreamShake, Jan 22, 2009.

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  1. pippendagimp

    pippendagimp Member

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    Larry Legend
     
    #41 pippendagimp, Jan 22, 2009
  2. nolimitnp

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    I know I'm not alone when I say....who??
     
    #42 nolimitnp, Jan 22, 2009
  3. don grahamleone

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    #43 don grahamleone, Jan 22, 2009
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    i say madmax.
     
    #44 yaofor3, Jan 22, 2009
  5. kaleidosky

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    I can't believe the references.. Maxwell?? Scott Brooks, Sam Mack? Terry, Cuttino, Larry Bird??

    I mean slight resemblance to a part of a lot of guys' shots, but you could list 100's of players then. He doesn't really resemble any of those guys except in minute ways..

    edit: I can see more of a resemblance if I think back to the young Bird..I have some Indiana State highlights running through my head, and at least I understand the argument somewhat now. I had previously been thinking of old-man Bird that barely jumped on the shot
     
    #45 kaleidosky, Jan 22, 2009
  6. Gwalchmai

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    Lol-That three was the exact shot I was refering to with the comparison.

    Honestly, I think Wafer's shot has its own unique style. I could see a little bit of several players if I try hard enough, but none is really an exact match. So lets see, to be more descriptive I'll say Purvis + Maxwell with a dash of W.B.Free. (If my memory of what W.B.Free's shot looked like is correct. I was pretty young. ,<g>)
     
    #46 Gwalchmai, Jan 22, 2009
  7. abrocketsfan

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    There several things to consider ...

    1. Form
    2. Release point
    3. Elevation
    4. Quickness in release
    5. Arch in shot

    I think he gets alot of elevation like TMac or Ray Allen, and he has a lot of arch like Elie used to ... his form is sort of like Scola's (the way the ball is cradled) ... he also has a slow release like Elie
     
    #47 abrocketsfan, Jan 22, 2009
  8. kaleidosky

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    Good post with definition. And in "form".. it can be broken down further to include pre-shot, shot, and follow-through
     
    #48 kaleidosky, Jan 22, 2009
  9. Shroopy2

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    The Elevation of McGrady
    The Release of Richmond
    The Form of Bird
    The Impact of a
    BOMB
     
    #49 Shroopy2, Jan 22, 2009
  10. Cook1ez

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    That's Vonderful:)
     
    #50 Cook1ez, Jan 22, 2009
  11. t-mac4bigmac

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    just like Kirk Snyder's, only it's quicker and more accurate
     
    #51 t-mac4bigmac, Jan 22, 2009
  12. GOAT

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    he is our vinnie johnson.............our very own microwave
     
    #52 GOAT, Jan 22, 2009
  13. Honey Bear

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    Mitch Richmond had poor snap in his release, making it quicker as a result. I would compare his release and shot arch to Tim Hardaway.
     
    #53 Honey Bear, Jan 22, 2009
  14. Honey Bear

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    *more
     
    #54 Honey Bear, Jan 22, 2009
  15. shioew

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    Compare Wafer to Wafer, maybe better... ;)
     
    #55 shioew, Jan 22, 2009
  16. Matt_Maloney

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    am i the only one that thinks von wafer reminds me of peja stojacovic back when the kings were the best offensive team in the 00s
     
    #56 Matt_Maloney, Jan 22, 2009
  17. DudeWah

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    It's def. Mitch Richmond..
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    #57 DudeWah, Jan 22, 2009
  18. TheShooter

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    I think his stroke is pretty much like Penny Hardaway's shooting motion.
     
    #58 TheShooter, Jan 22, 2009
  19. Asian Sensation

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    I'd say it reminds me of Von Wafer.
     
    #59 Asian Sensation, Jan 22, 2009
  20. shaggylambda

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    Mitch Richmond or Tim Hardaway.
     
    #60 shaggylambda, Jan 22, 2009
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