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I know two different players , but I see similarities with late Boomer Yanni Wetzel who was a tennis player , grew 6 inches in senior high school. And is now probably the best Kiwi big not names Adams
If not mistaken Ping was a track athlete. There is something to be said about being a good all around athlete, but I don't think Ping could have done the things he did if he was not a good athlete.
It's the same with Wetzel. (He outplayed Zhou BTW using his quickness)
So back to question on who is the next Ping, i think a key thing is look for is a good all around athlete. I'm not referring to hops.
But motor and mobility.. with it comes strength and balance. Look at Rodman the greatest rebounder, he didn't jump as high as say Vince Carter , but I think he was a better all around athlete, BTW Dennis was also a late bloomer
BTW if Thirdy was 6'4 and didn't have skill , he could be the type of player
On a personal coaching note .. I coached a college team recently and at 1st I thought my tall 6'7 and above bigs would be my main guys , but in the end it was a 6'3 or 6'2 athlete who I could rely on most inside and on defense. It comes down to value .. what can they do on the court .. and it shows in plus minus ..my team plays better when an active, mobile guy who does not miss rotations is ther rather than a tall player who misses assignments. And isn't in the right position alot , is always late to rotate or get to a ball.
If not mistaken Ping was a track athlete. There is something to be said about being a good all around athlete, but I don't think Ping could have done the things he did if he was not a good athlete.
It's the same with Wetzel. (He outplayed Zhou BTW using his quickness)
So back to question on who is the next Ping, i think a key thing is look for is a good all around athlete. I'm not referring to hops.
But motor and mobility.. with it comes strength and balance. Look at Rodman the greatest rebounder, he didn't jump as high as say Vince Carter , but I think he was a better all around athlete, BTW Dennis was also a late bloomer
BTW if Thirdy was 6'4 and didn't have skill , he could be the type of player
On a personal coaching note .. I coached a college team recently and at 1st I thought my tall 6'7 and above bigs would be my main guys , but in the end it was a 6'3 or 6'2 athlete who I could rely on most inside and on defense. It comes down to value .. what can they do on the court .. and it shows in plus minus ..my team plays better when an active, mobile guy who does not miss rotations is ther rather than a tall player who misses assignments. And isn't in the right position alot , is always late to rotate or get to a ball.
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