I was a big proponent of signing Asik during the offseason, and still am. From his game tape, I could see the strength, length, rebounding and team defense. I envisioned him averaging out to 12 points, 10 boards, 2 blocks per game in his first full year as a starter. Much more productive than Cato, Hayes, or Dally. Although he is on track, too often I see soft layup attempts in traffic. Someone needs to remind him its OK to use that big body to bull people out of the way, to position himself, and then go with force to the rim EVERY TIME. Dunk the ball and whichever fool is hanging on to you with it. He may still be adapting to the extended minutes. At some point it will click, and he will realize he is a legit NBA big man and play more physical.
I thought it was the worst move we have ever made. I almost didnt get league pass because of him. I have to admit i was wrong. I dont think he will ever be an allstar but im very happy i got league pass. I do wish he would either dunk it or holla at my man THA DREAM. He will have him doing the shake on these fools.
It is going to take time. From what I am seeing he seems comfortable with that reverse lay up for some reason. It will take time for his mentality to change where he is comfortable dunking it. Likely won't change until next season where is first instinct is to dunk the ball.
Everybody in the NBA who does not have serious vertical uses the reverse layup. It is not a surprising outcome for Asik.
He obviously does not have the vertical to play consistently above the rim. We saw that with Scola. It is not unusual and probably is not correctable. Not every NBA player has a 22" standing vertical.
He might have broken his collarbone when he tried dunking, the acl injury might be the cause of his lack of hoop. I prefer he dunks rather than lay up. However, if he can master lay up and jumper, he can extend his career and play longer
