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Athleticism is a lot more than jumping high & running fast
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I knew dudes would mention Larry and Steph. Those are 2 of the top 5 shooters ever. 
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John Stockton
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GMs get fired every year for drafting the freak athlete that doesn't pan out
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You can also be athletic and stiff at the same time
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This. People tend to define athleticism too narrowly. Like I would argue Steve Nash is a very good athlete because of next level hand-eye coordination; ability to use both hands, etc.
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John Stockton was quick...
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How about Tim Duncan for a franchise player who was not super-athletic in the traditional sense?
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So ONE example in 30 years... also happened to be one of the best shooters ever
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Yup. Steph is the same way.
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Athleticism matters less, the taller that you are.
And there are more ways of being a good athlete than being above the rim or super obvious quickness like Allen Iverson
Guys that are being name dropped like Stockton, Kidd, Steve Nash and Steph were/are good athletes
And there are more ways of being a good athlete than being above the rim or super obvious quickness like Allen Iverson
Guys that are being name dropped like Stockton, Kidd, Steve Nash and Steph were/are good athletes
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Dudes low key making
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point by mention all time greats in this Luka discussion.
He 7 feet, great rim protector and highly skilled.
trynafeelmink
point by mention all time greats in this Luka discussion. He 7 feet, great rim protector and highly skilled.
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I was gonna say Tim, but left him out since he's 7'0. But most def.
I'd also say Paul Pierce lost his athleticism early.
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But no sane person said Luka was going to be an all time great
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He asked for franchise players who aren't great athletes. Not making his point at all.
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What are Luka’s rookie numbers compared to Kidd’s?
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The dude on my high school basketball team with the most bounce - by far - was actually trash because he was wild uncoordinated and had terrible hands. Great leaper; bad athlete.
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No I quite clearly stated franchise player, who also weren’t Elite Shoters or 7 footers... the list isn’t very deep...
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When's the last time a rookie was unquestionably the best player on the team? My mind went to Durant but I'm sure there's another.
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Blake’s rookie year he was the best player on the Clippers.
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I never thought Larry bird was unathletic the way people say he was. He looks pretty agile whenever I see his highlights
And Steve Nash had quick as feet and was shifty. Crossed tf outta Evan Turner in his last season
I think Steph is athletic enough but the threat of his shot and his mastery of that threat with shot fakes opens up his game immensely
And Steve Nash had quick as feet and was shifty. Crossed tf outta Evan Turner in his last season
I think Steph is athletic enough but the threat of his shot and his mastery of that threat with shot fakes opens up his game immensely
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What the hell are you talking about? The statement was generational talents are also great athletes. That's not true. At all. What makes a generational talent is their skill. Y'all talking about shooting, THAT'S THE POINT GENIUS. Legitimately, you don't make any sense.
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Drazen wasn't a bouncy athlete.
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