Clingan update 1/1/24

[Palatine]

Samson used his springs today on defense to show devastatingly quick he is off the ground and how high he gets. Through in those quick shots from 5-8 feet he’s taking now and he’s killing it. Just needs to work on his rebounding and he will be a hell of a player.

Samson blocked four shots and changed numerous others. He may not be getting defensive rebounds but he is creating rebounds.

 

[Palatine]

I remember Bill Walton - great center. I think was pushed back to play too quickly. Over time his feet became more and more fragile.

Walton was misdiagnosed leading to his problems.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I remember Bill Walton - great center. I think was pushed back to play too quickly. Over time his feet became more and more fragile.

You're thinking of Sam Bowie.

 

[UofCT]

I really hope we get to see this team whole by the middle of February. With the way SJ looks and how much SC is going to improve I agree with a few of the other posters, this team is dangerous. I don’t think we are going to see DC until mid February. And I am ok with that. He has to put himself first. I hope that does not mean sitting out the rest of the season but those decisions have to be based on what’s best for him long term.

I would love to get him back for the next DePaul tuneup on Feb 14th which leads into the tough stretch of our schedule.

 

[husky429]

Clingan just doesn't look strong. I wonder if he hits the weight room at all.

I can't tell if this is serious. Someone help me out

 

[Improviser]

You're thinking of Sam Bowie.

Sam Bowie, Greg Oden, Bill Walton, all with a Portland connection.

Just an odd coincidence.

 

[ARIDE]

Not much of an update..just some Debbie Downers!!!

 

[LBird33]

You're thinking of Sam Bowie.

And Bill Walton

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I can't tell if this is serious. Someone help me out

Pretty sure it is. This place is the worst.

Yes, he lifts. All the players have their weight training scheduled with coaches pretty much every day they have a practice, along with other sessions that aren't with a practice. It's all scheduled.

 

[uconnfan68]

Sam Bowie, Greg Oden, Bill Walton, all with a Portland connection.

Just an odd coincidence.

The water or the pot?

 

[boba]

The water or the pot?

Too much of one, not enough of the other?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Pretty sure it is. This place is the worst.

Yes, he lifts. All the players have their weight training scheduled with coaches pretty much every day they have a practice, along with other sessions that aren't with a practice. It's all scheduled.

I promise all the players don’t lift. Not saying Donovan is part of that group, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

 

[Marat]

I promise all the players don’t lift. Not saying Donovan is part of that group, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

Durant, Rip, etc....

 

[Palatine]

I read that Clingan lifts weights early in the morning like 6 AM as part of his daily routine.

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

I promise all the players don’t lift. Not saying Donovan is part of that group, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

We're not talking about all players. This is about players on this team. DC, and everyone on the team have structured weight training on their schedule.

 

[krinklecut]

I promise all the players don’t lift. Not saying Donovan is part of that group, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

I promise you there isn’t a single player on our roster or any other D1 roster that doesn’t have required time in the weight room with the strength and conditioning staff dude what are you talking about.

 

[imno1]

I promise all the players don’t lift. Not saying Donovan is part of that group, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

I promise most every player these days follow a strength and conditioning program and definitely every high major D1 player does.

 

[husky429]

, but famously lots of basketball players do not touch weights.

That is simply not true anymore. A couple or a few guys who don't lift? Yeah sure, of course.... there's head cases in all walks of life. You're thinking about an era where players were smoking a pack a day too.

The overwhelming majority of D1 and professional players lift, and lift a lot. We're talking 99.9% here. Even D3 players are required to lift.

 

[husky429]

Durant, Rip, etc....

Both of those guys lift or lifted during their careers. KD even lifts on game days, and has for years. He lifted at Texas before his disastrous bench press in the combine too.

Google "Rip Hamilton weights"... there are dozens of hits of him talking about the weight room.

Just because you're natty and have a thin frame doesn't mean you aren't lifting.

 

[Rocktheworld]

That is simply not true anymore. A couple or a few guys who don't lift? Yeah sure, of course.... there's head cases in all walks of life. You're thinking about an era where players were smoking a pack a day too.

The overwhelming majority of D1 and professional players lift, and lift a lot. We're talking 99.9% here. Even D3 players are required to lift.

I think the vast majority of college players don’t lift, but I’m sure plenty of professionals don’t.

 

[husky429]

I think the vast majority of college players don’t lift, but I’m sure plenty of professionals don’t.

I can't tell if you're serious, but no. Essentially everyone lifts. Even Zion lifts (with a plate of emotional support cheeseburgers).

 

[Edward Sargent]

Just staying consistent with my work,” he said. “We had camp all week long, we put the work in, got a lot of shots up, we were in the gym lifting. So credit to the staff for putting in the time with us and it came to fruition.” (Hassan)

 

[Huskyforlife]

That is simply not true anymore. A couple or a few guys who don't lift? Yeah sure, of course.... there's head cases in all walks of life. You're thinking about an era where players were smoking a pack a day too.

The overwhelming majority of D1 and professional players lift, and lift a lot. We're talking 99.9% here. Even D3 players are required to lift.

I mean, I was thinking 2-3 out of 12-13 was a pretty significant number, but maybe I’m exaggerating. I’m more pushing back against the idea that “all” players lift weights, when I know some don’t, especially during the season.

 

[husky429]

I mean, I was thinking 2-3 out of 12-13 was a pretty significant number, but maybe I’m exaggerating. I’m more pushing back against the idea that “all” players lift weights, when I know some don’t, especially during the season.

Difference here might also be what we count as "lifting." A lot of guys aren't going to be doing big, heavy lifts during the season. More accessory/mobility/recovery work. I really doubt there are but a handful--if that--of players who aren't in the gym at all during the season.

In college, we never deadlifted or did heavy back squats during the season, but we would do plenty of power cleans, goblet squats w/ a heel lift, etc.

 

[LIUCHusky]

I mean, I was thinking 2-3 out of 12-13 was a pretty significant number, but maybe I’m exaggerating. I’m more pushing back against the idea that “all” players lift weights, when I know some don’t, especially during the season.

Who are those you know of that don’t lift?