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@IAmStatMatt @ShaxNBA He has the potential to be a monster defender. Athletic, excellent footwork & instincts. His health & lack of offensive game a big concern but high ceiling on other end.

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@SlappinGlass Excellent newsletter this week. It seems there is much more leeway for the exchanger to move into their screen these days (all screens, actually) which makes this even more effective.

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@Cats_Coverage Terry Shigg

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@nbanerdd I LOVE Boozer … but a reason why these Gators are still in college. He is going to see way more explosion & athleticism in NBA … and some of the rim scoring goes away. That said, he is smart & think perimeter shooting will be there (plus think can average 3 apg).

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@DraftExpress @ZachLowe_NBA Potential as elite defender. The lateral quickness & retreat ability is superb. He is a huge question mark on other end but can see him as incredible bench/situational player.

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@marko_daly @BruceTennen Was just thinking of Sampson in this scenario! Andrew Toney injury also loomed large.

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@DJAceNBA Great point. None are natural creators. Fox just not great on drive & kick nor in PnR.

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@MattGlenesk I anticipated better offense w/Princeton principles, inbound plays, etc. Amazed at the defensive improvement under Brown.

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@mdotbrown Agree. Also, the advent of games being on TV more frequently & then YouTube/replay lessened the creativity (more players mimic games/moves of others). Gervin’s finger roll, skyhook, etc. is discouraged at young age now. The 3 pt shot also plays a role in this.

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@MeManBoy0 Reminds me when UK listed Walter McCarty at 240 his senior year. Weighed in at 209 at combine. Lol

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@ericcrawford Said it 30 years ago, the non-rev sports are going to have to go. NBA has the cash to prop up WNBA. Most colleges do not.

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@JonesOnTheNBA Way better creator than Randle. Not near as explosive. Think he will develop into a better shooter. Different games and strengths but can envision Boozer reaching that level of production.

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@AndyGlockner Yes to all reasons you mentioned. Improved in almost all efficiency ratings. Big one I liked was BLOB efficiency. Went from just toss it to Jalen to great sets. Compare this to Bulls moving from Doug Collins to Jackson & Tex.

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@joe_ishmael @WildcatUKx He really grasped the system & caught fire in March of 2012. When he started playing that well, no one was beating UK.

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@AndyGlockner Brunson just a fascinating study. Primary scorer & Knicks only trustworthy ball-handler in starting lineup. Other small NBA Finals MVP lead guards (Isiah, Curry, Parker, JoJo White) did not have to take on full load to near same degree.

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@AndyGlockner He has no understanding of modern cap & expanded league which makes it hard as hell to retain players & repeat.

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@AndyGlockner 83 Sixers got a participation trophy.

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@KyleTuckerCBB Happens in tourney. Gators could be like 18 Nova after they lost early in 17 tourney.

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@KyleTuckerCBB Did not trust Gators in tourney last year w/guard play but Fland did improve some on defense & with decison-making. Still bit of question mark but even w/that issue they were a play away from beating Iowa.

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@AndyGlockner They have window to get a very good 4 before rookie contracts start expiring. I love Fox but he is not great in PnR & could be better as tablesetter w/that speed. Knicks 4th & 5th starters way better than Spurs’. Need an upgrade there.