To my eyes, [Tyreke Evans] is more like a mutant Tony Parker -- he's terrific at getting to the rim and being creative once he gets there. He's not much of a finisher now, but he will be, and if he learns to make some midrange jumpers while throwing in a floater or two, he'll end up being one of the top paint scorers in basketball.
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But nothing has changed in the one game since.
by Ziller on Nov 17, 2009 9:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dont see it as a bad thing, but you would imagine that there would be something more comparable.
by Hilton on Nov 17, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he’s bigger, stronger, and feeds on your children
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
by joeytothelimit on Nov 17, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think 'Mutant Tony Parker'
translates to ‘Tony Parker on Steroids’, but I dont know if he wanted to say that exactly.
by DustyG on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
mutant Tony Parker that is on steroids, plays big time D, has no French accent and no Eva
I will take the Finals MVP part
by betweentheeyes on Nov 18, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just needs to work on his finishing
Like Thorpe said, so does JT though. Actually, a lot of the Kings could work on finishing.
by BucksForever on Nov 17, 2009 9:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i also liked his blurb on Casspi
Casspi is rounding into this class’s version of Rudy Fernandez — a 3-point threat whose energy fills an arena. His 3-point shooting has been top-notch, but he also brings a defensive intensity rarely seen in rookies. He plays with no fear, even when guarding All-Stars (something he routinely asks to do). His spirit in this area already has impacted the Kings franchise.
by sactoreg on Nov 17, 2009 9:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Casspi is bigger than Rudy right?
Is he a mutant Rudy Fernandez?
by kingme on Nov 17, 2009 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You are right
and he plays better D. I think he ultimately has more upside.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Nov 17, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he has an adamantium skeleton?
There can only be one Noce!
by NoceOne on Nov 17, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the casspi compliments mean less to me
Omri is his client.
GREENE! You’ve been superfluously apostrophe’d! - andy sims
by iashwash on Nov 17, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
After the last two seasons
I’ll take any compliment the media will give to the kings. Plus he is a well respected trainer so its not like it is just anyone saying that.
by Hilton on Nov 17, 2009 10:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He was really talking up Tyrus Thomas last summer
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by iashwash on Nov 17, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
He wont be perfect with his somewhat conflict of interest on some players. I just feel he gives a better breakdown on some players than the other writers can. Most the writers who praise Casspi have probably never even watched him play.
by Hilton on Nov 17, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
plus they both make Voisin moist in the panties
by passionforPERPS on Nov 17, 2009 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't?
Just be glad she isn’t covering Harry Knowles.
by Carl on Nov 17, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AICN
Is he famous now, or was that as obscure a reference as I think it is?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Nov 17, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thorpe is right of course
Tyreke needs to add a short jumper and/or floater to really make that penetrating ability shine. (watch beno for the jumper, Watch someone not on the Kings for the floater)
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Nov 17, 2009 10:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hawes actually has a nice little floater/push shot in the lane
It’s about the only thing falling right now.
by R-Man on Nov 17, 2009 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jennings signature shot is becoming a floater in the lane
Bibby’s teardrop works as an example as well.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.
by Aykis16 on Nov 17, 2009 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that reverse floater that barely missed last night?
The kid is wet.
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by iashwash on Nov 17, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As is his 3 point shooting. 53% is just damn impressive.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 17, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and, completely unsustainable
the kid’s really talented, but I hate him.
Professional Hyperbole Slayer
by ForThree on Nov 17, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. Why the hate? He's a little overconfident but I think Rooks need that to excel in the league.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 17, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to be doing pushups in his driveway like TO
in 5 years in between contracts or something else equally stupid.
I dunno, when I’ve seen him play, he’s been amazing, though no fun to be a teammate of from my vantage, but he’s a little too self-absorbed for me.
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by ForThree on Nov 17, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With you 100% 4-3
Godfather of the "nice ass" movement.... the future begins now...
by edm7 on Nov 17, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he is a product of the culture - and a bit of pioneer because he has made it work. Arrogant? sure, but 25.5 ppg and a 55 game is talent
Would I want him on the Kings? without a doubt. In place of Tyreke? no I don’t see that yet, I still have man-crush on the more complete game of Tyreke.
I think one of the best things going for Jennings is his team is the Bucks, they need him to take over, and the kid has responded incredibly to the pressure, and his Coach is Scott Skiles who will sit his butt on the pine if he thinks it is the thing to do. But hey, good for the kid, good for the Bucks – they are 6-3. The Bucks are 6-3, Redd is out, and look at their talent level. That is what is most impressive.
by betweentheeyes on Nov 18, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Tyreke/Casspi ranked in Thorpe's latest rankings?
I don’t have insider and don’t wanna pay for it.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Nov 17, 2009 10:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Evans #3 and Casspi #7
Jennings and Lawson are now #1 and #2
by markdog333 on Nov 17, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
agree
Lawson is good.. but he ain’t better than Tyreke.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Nov 17, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But he had a highlight!
Did you see the dunk! That’s worth 7 spots, minimum!
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Nov 17, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see the dunk. I will youtube it when I get home.
Stupid work blocks youtube
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets see Jennings drop 55 on 'Reke...
If he even gets 20 I would be surprised. The kid is fearless but shoots too much…
by OrangeLazarus on Nov 17, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My problem is with Jennings guarding Reke
He’ll pick his pocket
by kingme on Nov 17, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Most of Tyreke's turnovers
Are from bad passes and/or getting into bad situations under the basket. His ball handling seems pretty damn good to me…I don’t think he’d get picked a lot.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Nov 17, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In the Summer League game v. Milwaukee
Jennings picked ‘Reke a LOT. He had about 9 steals in that game (not all from Reke). But Reke didn’t draw BJ on defense much.
Still it was summer league, so you can’t really draw too much from it.
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by Aykis16 on Nov 17, 2009 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and it was summer league.
everyone has come a long way since then.
The NBA: "Where 27 free throws happens"
by lodisacfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a totally different 'Reke back then.
He brings his dribble way low now and did so a lot in the Rockets game. It’s just so great to see him improve and try new things every single game.
I say Jennings only picks him once the next time they meet next month if at all.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 17, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is going to be
A nice showdown! I hope the fans pack the place!
by OrangeLazarus on Nov 17, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jennings can't guard Reke
the opposite may or may not also be true
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Nov 17, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Reke can guard Jennings
Jennings can’t guard Reke on the post but I think he can do a decent job slowing him down
by kingme on Nov 17, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He has really quick hands
Reke will have to be very careful with the ball.
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by Aykis16 on Nov 17, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But until Speedracer is back
I doubt we see many points guarding Reke.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.
by Aykis16 on Nov 17, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The opposite is most definitely not true
At least in Summer League. Whenever Jennings had Reke guarding him, he couldn’t penetrate at all. But then it was summer league, and he did bank in a lucky-ass three pointer with Reke all over him to win it at the buzzer.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement and Grandmaster of the "Never let AnotherStupidSN forget what a Sham-Wow is" Order.
by Aykis16 on Nov 17, 2009 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Its so hard to tell until players have been around awhile
and there is a ‘book’ on thier game that teams can study.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Nov 17, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I like Jennings and ’Reke… I would be happy with either of them. I like the exciting style that guys like Jennings brings to the game but for some reason I think Tyreke will be the more dominating pro. I think you have to look at the number of shots Jennings puts up to get the numbers he is getting right now. He really dominates the ball…
by OrangeLazarus on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that 'Reke can post up and occassionaly guard SFs already makes him better imo.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 17, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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