Shabazz Napier in the NBA

[Hi-Low]

Why does every thread seem to evolve into a pissing match....

 

[7774]

That's how I kno you don't know basketball because everything isn't built on stats

Any chance you'll be able to make a coherent post at some point, or is what we've seen so far representative of what we'll see going forward?

 

[MexicoHusky]

If I were Shabazz I would have no issues playing out my days in Italy or wherever

 

[aceboon]

OK maybe he don't have the athletic but basketball isn't all about that Chris Paul don't even have much athleticism. Basketball isn't all about high flying and speedy athletes but your IQ has to be on point

Chris Paul is still a great athlete even after the surgeries on his meniscus in his left knee. Paul is 6'0", you can't do stuff like this in game without being a great athlete, and this is on top of his incredible quickness.

 

[PcketknfNiels]

I've barely watched him at all in the NBA, but a lot of his struggles were predictable. Size, obviously, is a limiting factor, as is athleticism. He was always going to have a tough time guarding, a tough time generating easy baskets at the rim or from the line.

His shooting difficulty does surprise me a little bit, though. He was one of the best tough shot-makers to ever play here - even if it's a lot tougher to get your own shot in the NBA than it is in college, I can't imagine his shot chart consists of exclusively contested shots.

Why can't you imagine that? He didn't get separation in college, he's obviously not getting any playing against bigger, better athletes. He'll always be a Husky legend, but if anyone thought his NBA career would turn out any other way then you're crazy.

 

[BleedHuskyBlu]

Why can't you imagine that? He didn't get separation in college, he's obviously not getting any playing against bigger, better athletes. He'll always be a Husky legend, but if anyone thought his NBA career would turn out any other way then you're crazy.

I thought he had a chance to me a nice bench spark like say a Patty mills on the Spurs but I guess it wasn't meant to be

 

[intlzncster]

I thought he had a chance to me a nice bench spark like say a Patty mills on the Spurs but I guess it wasn't meant to be

if anyone thought his NBA career would turn out any other way then you're crazy.

Jesus guys, his entire NBA career is not yet written. He might get 10+ years in the league if he can become a dead eye shooter (and that's a possibility).

He's not going to be Christ Paul, but there's a whole lot of ground between that and bust.

 

[huskyfan224]

You sound stupid if you think Shabazz can't do that and he plays and dominate the ball as much as Rondo

Haha, I love Shabazz but this is comical. Rondo is not what he used to be, but to me he is still a top tier PG in the league. Shabazz can't even get time on the court, on what NBA team could he do what Rondo is doing/has done? I do believe Shabazz will be a decent player in the league if he gets in the right situation, but I wouldn't go as far as comparing him to Rondo

 

[Huskyforlife]

You sound stupid if you think Shabazz can't do that and he plays and dominate the ball as much as Rondo

Irony

 

[Danzz]

He has had plenty of time to show what he can do. It is time for Bazz to earn minutes so the idea he hasn't had enough PT isn't valid. He cant be just an average shooter and make it in the NBA because his other skills don't jump out at you. He probably has this season and next to turn it around or he will be playing overseas and that is not a terrible thing. His shot is better than he has showed so I know we are all pulling for him to get it back.

 

[caw]

Not every PG in the NBA can hit open shots. That is true. The difference usually is that those who can't have another NBA skill, or two, they are great at doing. Bazz has yet to show he is great at anything in the NBA.

He has a great shot but he has trouble getting clean looks in the NBA. He is a very good ball handler and passer but doesn't have the elite speed to get around defenders in the NBA and if he does, he isn't finishing at the rim, or on the break. It's not that he isn't athletic but he certainly hasn't figured out how to play in the NBA. Have to think a decent amount is confidence, because he is also missing FTs which just isn't him.

 

[Stainmaster]

Shabazz's skills helped him to do outstanding things against collegiate competition. But sometimes it just isn't enough to translate to the NBA game. Driving through the trees against Patric Young and Chane Behanan is one thing, but it's just a world apart where he is now. As others have stated, his natural limitations with size and athleticism are just not enough to offset the skill dropoff.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Kemba vs bazz for free on league pass right now 3rd quarter

 

[Huskyforlife]

Kemba has been looking terrific, shabazz with a lot of nifty passes

 

[Huskybass]

Bazz has heart and savvy. That should keep him in the league awhile.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Awesome game. I'd really recommend tuning in if you haven't.

 

[Huskyforlife]

1:30 left

 

[Huskyforlife]

Hornets down 3

 

[Huskyforlife]

Payton strips Kemba. Kemba strips him right back, dives on the ball, and calls timeout sith exactly 14 seconds left