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If you were a mediocre NBA talent...

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by giddyup, Jan 27, 2004.

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  1. giddyup

    giddyup Member

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    What single skill would you master to ensure a long, well-paying career without attaining superstar status? Remember, you have mediocre talent!

    PG
    SG
    C
    SF
    PF
     
    #1 giddyup, Jan 27, 2004
  2. MacBeth

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    PG) Playmaking.
    SG) Outside shooting.
    SF) Outside shooting.
    PF) Rebounding.
    C) Shot blocking.
     
    #2 MacBeth, Jan 27, 2004
  3. London'sBurning

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    Passing in all the positions.
     
    #3 London'sBurning, Jan 27, 2004
  4. bigballerj

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    Have to go with either:

    A) Passing
    B) Shooting

    Mastering either of those will give you a 15+ year career (i.e. MJax, EddieJohnson)
     
    #4 bigballerj, Jan 27, 2004
  5. giddyup

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    Followup question: which of the particular skills would generally be easiest to excel at?
     
    #5 giddyup, Jan 27, 2004
  6. JuanValdez

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    Being tall. You can suck and still play center if you're 7' and strong enough to push Mihm off the block.
     
    #6 JuanValdez, Jan 27, 2004
  7. rimrocker

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    PG--low turnovers, good passing

    SG--perimeter defense, 3-point ability

    C--just need enough of an overall game so you can give 6 fouls while you don't embarrass the team.

    SF--perimeter defense, loose ball hog, feeding the post

    PF--defense, rebounding, inside garbage points
     
    #7 rimrocker, Jan 27, 2004
  8. xiki

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    I would be willing to give up my body on every play. I'd take charges, more charges, and dive after every ball on the floor.

    I'd shoot every single time -- the choice was beyond question, thus 1-2X/week.

    I'd set picks, and pass, and cheerlead from bench.

    I'd never whine about playing time.

    And, regardless of my height, I'd collect a decent check for years and years.
     
    #8 xiki, Jan 27, 2004
  9. KingCheetah

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    What about looks?
     
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  10. bottlerocket

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    Center. You can't coach height.
     
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  11. JamesC

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    I'd be a physical rebounding power forward. I love physical contact around the basket.
     
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  12. Black Sheep

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    Ass kissing.
     
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  13. London'sBurning

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    Great passing makes everyone on the team better.
     
    #13 London'sBurning, Jan 27, 2004
  14. Bailey

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    Defense. I think it's easier to stay on the floor for an NBA coach as a player with strong D and weak O, than vice versa.
     
    #14 Bailey, Jan 27, 2004
  15. DaDakota

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    Rebounding & passing.

    DD
     
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    Weed anyone? It's the steroid for all the geniuses....
     
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  17. Easy

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    Shooting and passing. Those are the only skills that will last even after your body is getting old. And they are skills that every team needs.
     
    #17 Easy, Jan 27, 2004
  18. Rocket River

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    Shooting
    Dale Ellis live off shooting
    Craig Hodges
    Steve Kerr
    the list goes one

    If I were a MEdiocre Talent
    I'd go with the Bruce Bowen Plan
    Shooting [long range] and Defense

    Rocket River
     
    #18 Rocket River, Jan 27, 2004
  19. Rivaldo2181

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    Isn't most of the NBA a mediocre talent once you pass the top 10 players in the league. I love the NBA, but the past 2 or 3 seasons have been disappointing. Now, the NFL has taken over as my favorite league to watch. I watch every Rockets game, but overall the NBA has declined. The NFL, most of the time you can watch any matchup and be interained unlike the NBA.
     
    #19 Rivaldo2181, Jan 27, 2004
  20. tozai

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    I've been having the same feeling. Even more so with college bball.

    You can't teach height, so if you're not going to have talent you should master being coordinated AND 7 feet.

    PG-passing and ballhandling--no turnovers and get the ball to the playmakers
    SG-consistent shooting from all ranges--mid range and 3 pt.
    SF- versatility-- especially passing and defense
    PF-reliable post moves and defense
    C-coordination and toughness
     
    #20 tozai, Jan 27, 2004
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