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Message: [QUOTE="8893, post: 2506291, member: 93"] I've thought about this a lot. Like you, during the 2013-14 regular season I was down on Bazz at times for his inconsistent play (often the story of two different halves) and his petulance, and I really questioned whether he could play up to his potential consistently enough for us to go deep in the tourney--especially after that Louisville slaughter at the end of the season. We all know what happened. I've chirped similarly about Jalen's attitude, but for the reason you state I have tried to withhold judgment until I can see more. And no question Jalen has a much weaker supporting cast. That said, I have been watching him more closely of late, both on court and off, and agree with you that Bazz was more petulant; I think Jalen is just wired differently, so I disagree that they eerily identical. He's got a different motor than Bazz. Jalen has some physical advantages over Bazz, but I don't think he's as mentally strong, as smart or as able to shift gears as effectively as Bazz was. And he's not as good of a passer, shooter or ball handler either. I don't know this, but I suspect that Bazz has a stronger work ethic and focus on what he wants. [/QUOTE]