Sunday, September 2, 2012

Lin and Lamb?

The Lin and Lamb backcourt sounds great and I believe Jeremy Lamb is a potential starter down the road. However, I'm just not sure how far down the road that is.

Although he possesses an excellent wing span, he is a bit undersized for the 2 at 6'5 1/4" (with shoes) and 180 lbs. He will obviously need to gain some weight and add strength to be able to guard most NBA 2's. If Jeremy moves over to guard the 2, which he does often, I'm not sure Lamb will consistently guard the point position.

While Lamb is known as a good shooter, his 3 pt % in his final year of college was actually worse then JLin's:

Lin - (34.1%)
Lamb - (33.6%)

This is a bit worrisome. His stroke seems pure but his college shooting numbers aren't all that great. We'll have to wait and see on this. 

He is pretty athletic and moves well without the ball. I like his mid range game and he can finish strong with his length. This length also gives him the potential to be a good NBA defender as well.

I say he contributes as a Rookie but is at least a year away, probably two, from being a decent starter (15 PER). Also, don't forget any of the young guys (except JLin) are chips that could be traded at anytime.




86 comments:

  1. Lamb offseason in physical training? If there is no physical training is indeed worrying.

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  2. Lamb shoots with a "leg-kick" that throws off his shooting form. Many young players have this, and I guess they use it to create space in traffic.

    On mid-range shots, the leg-kick is okay. But from 3pt range, those erratic body movements are magnified and throw off one's balance. Especially when you're fatigued.

    Jeremy Lin used to have a leg-kick on his jjumper as well...but he got rid of it. And his shooting improved as a result. IMO, Lamb needs to get rid of that leg-kick.

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  3. I see Lamb in his first season similar to Rip Hamilton in his detroit days. He never needs the ball in his hands for a long period of time. He moves well without the ball to create space for his own shot. He's readiness for the NBA game will be crucial for Lin's Success next season. Lin definitely needs some help in the 2 position.

    Last season, Fields and Shump were athletic but were not really offensively talented to relieve some pressure from Lin. Both players cannot create their own shots forcing Jeremy to carry the load of the backcourt. Now, Jeremy can now have an option to run plays to free up Lamb like those plays for Reggie Miller, Richard Hamilton and Ray Allen. Houston will definitely have an instant offense. So Lamb is an upgrade for sure. The key for Lamb is to learn to create space for him to release his shots. Running through screens, hitting mid range shots and maybe some occasional 3s.

    Another additional option for jeremy is DMo. His footspeed may be questionable but what can do best is to hit 3s. I see him in a lot of pick and pop plays and some postup plays if the opponents decide to switch the pick and roll. Jeremy may have Stat last season but the Knicks' spacing was dreadful. If Dmo can hit the 3s consistently then another instant offense for them. i see D-Mo similarto Channing Frye with a decent postup game. Frye even burned my Spurs in the 2010 playoffs. Pop even said that Frye created so much mismatch since big guys do not want to guard the perimeter.

    The key for both players will be their ability to hit their jumpshots consistently.

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  4. Lamb doesn't look like undersized at 6'5 as a SG. He can get up pretty easy for dunks, well compared to Lin. You can't compare their college stats because Lamb played in a much tougher conference than Lin.

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  5. OT

    Doc on JLin's left hand

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkmTnhSaa0o

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    1. Do you know anything about his training in terms of fastbreak situations? Different pick and roll situations? any special moves such as floaters , change of direction, crossovers, etc?

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    2. thanks so much for all the links especially this one, via wong.

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    3. @ neph
      Don't have much specifics out there.

      @ livrylife
      :) Great to hear doc address this. [JLin is indeed the quintessential learner.]

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    4. People were nitpicking when they mention that he has no left hand. They're really exaggerating his "weakness".

      I don't think it really matters when he can do what he does just going right. Yes, it would help his overall game but definitely not as big of concern as "experts" make it seem.

      Did anyone ever question Manu Ginobili's right hand? This guy was SO good with his dominant hand it didn't really matter.

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    5. I think basically it's just like what Lin has said that he will always have doubters and haters.

      So those people will always bring up something to discredit him, such as:
      1. can't drive to the left: so what? Like Unknown said: "Did anyone ever question Manu Ginobili's right hand?" This is completely a double-standard non-sense.

      2. TOs: which, per someone in a previous thread in this site, Nash and D-Will were the kings of TOs last season. Where are the criticism to Nash/D-Will? Another double-standard BS.

      3. Miami game: where an NBA "CHAMPION" team developed a game plan to stop, NOT Melo, NOT Stat, NOT Tyson, but a (virtually) rookie. Even though Heat won in that game, but this is really a lose-face thing for them. They should feel embarrassed, and try their best not to mention it again.

      3. his new contract: again, so what? why was he criticized the most for the same or similar money that Asik/Landry get (they didn't even have the same significant impact to the NBA, and fans all over the world. Sorry, Landry, I'm just stating the truth, and I do like the chemistry btwn you and Lin on the court). Another example of double-standard BS.

      There are many other examples, which I'm sure you all know better than I.

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  6. JLin finger training

    http://p.twimg.com/A1jVR6CCUAAUu0l.jpg

    JLin pokes his fingers & hand into a bucket of rice grains 3-4x a week as part of his training regimen. He said as a point guard, it is easy to hurt & injure one's fingers. This 'exercise' is a way to strengthen the muscle groups as well as muscle relaxation for the fingers. It helps to practice finger roll.

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    1. Interesting info. I wonder what other unique trainings he has.

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    2. That is a martial arts training method. Im very surprised to see JLin do that. Seems like Jeremy is planning not to just take on but to take down his opponents :)

      Again - thanks for sharing Via :)

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    3. @ willydilly

      The Iron Fist/ Palm :)

      http://www.dpmclimbing.com/articles/view/way-iron-fist


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    4. Yeah!

      Check out "Hai Teng of Shaolin"!

      That incredible old Shaolin master did terrifying things like stab through a canvas punching bag and do a two finger handstand while leaning against a wall!

      Such feats are more due to natural ability than quality training. Besides, one often pays a heavy price in loss of everyday function in achieving such technique.

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    5. Actually he does a one finger stand as shown here:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfunQGum8dU&feature=related

      Still - there are people who claim its fake. Anyway - I guess its a matter of balance and brains whether your body stays functional.

      A japanese friend of mine is a master of japanese martial arts. He told me - daily practice turns everyone into a master. Braking bricks and wooden boards turns everyone into an invalid :) According to him its the dumbest thing you can do.

      BTW todays shaolins are bboys:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aaTjLFvVgA

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  7. Lin-Credible Volvo Brand Tour
    http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201209010024

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w-ykiOMJW8

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrjwUTx-73o

    0:30 kid asks why he likes Jason Kidd
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkb9u8B26Hc

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    1. JLin Volvo ad

      http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aALL&ID=201209010017

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_p9BcT_ric

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    2. on Jason Kidd, "He's classy except for when he fouled me really hard".

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  8. 29 Aug training camp

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRIJAOXmeKM

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    1. 30 Aug - JLin press con [End of camp]

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEM-eSD1X9g
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pSXsCyQ4ac
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5zMdHQC-g

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    2. 30 Aug JLin team vs Taiwan camp all-stars

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0r-qKKRkr0

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  9. 1 Sep - Visiting with [mostly underprivileged] children at Hualien

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h05gJqJez9Q&sns=tw

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    1. so cute! especially the part when Jeremy said he's 15 years old lol :) I can understand why JLin said being with the kids at Hualien was his most fun memory. thanks for the post!

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  10. 20x Emmy-award winning producer Pete Radovich [CBS] talks about JLin, in Taiwan to do a story

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVemVGXOUGM

    Radovich: His influence goes beyond the NBA. I think his influence is to people who maybe don't believe they can do something. It's inspiring. I think, again, not only for basketball players but for anybody. That's why we're doing this story because it's not a sports story, it's a human story.

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    1. JLin Interview [fr HK Springboard event]

      http://hk.asiatatler.com/stories/people/interview-jeremy-lin

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    2. FWIW

      Lee Hom flew to Taiwan to meet-up with JLin
      [Also in pic, Jaeson Ma, Cheng Ho, 'Blackie']

      http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/524531_10151083864032054_1068962613_n.jpg

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leehom_Wang
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaeson_Ma
      http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2009/12/11/15-most-interesting-seniors-ho/

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    1. JLin evangelical event
      http://www.jeremylin.goodtv.tv/

      First look:
      http://instagram.com/p/PEQXhJCXlO/
      3vo7love
      http://p.twimg.com/A1xpWeqCUAA69nI.jpg

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    2. http://lockerz.com/s/240694409
      @Frantheokovich

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    3. Jeremy Lin's Miracle Night
      [林書豪奇蹟之夜]

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp5IXaPSgGc
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qtdQ3zrmSg
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FKVjWT7Zjg
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUekyJvJ0ew

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    4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BdRHM6otzg

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    5. http://instagram.com/p/PFUYxzlWd2/
      jaesonma

      Over 7,000 people in Xinzhuang Arena in New Taipei.
      Broadcasted outside on a 400-inch TV screen for those unable to get tickets.
      Broadcasted live at more than 700 churches in Taiwan.

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  12. Rajon Rondo On Jeremy Lin: "I'm Going To Beat Him Badly"; Also Takes Shots At Lakers and Heat

    http://www.isportstimes.com/articles/3206/20120901/rajon-rondo-jeremy-lin-im-going-beat.htm

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    1. This was another non-story. Initially, I thought he was trash talking him but if you read the whole interview (not found on isportstimes), you will realize that he praised jlin. He said some thing like this: "i wish he does well except against the Celtics because we're going t beat them pretty badly" . Those were not the exact words but the message was the same. The media only picked the last words without including the previous statements. I think TVN posted the interview in the previous thread. So this is a non-story. But Jlin should use this as motivation.

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    2. Thx for the clarification, neph. :)

      The other article on this I saw was on the celtics' site:
      Rajon Rondo talks some serious trash, expects NBA title
      http://www.celticslife.com/2012/08/rajon-rondo-talks-some-serious-trash.html

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    3. Rondo should be COMPLIMENTED for wanting to Linbarrass the Houston Rockets.

      Players in the NBA are too chummy with each other. Guys should want to kill each other in games, even or especially if they're friends off the court.

      When the Bulls played the Suns for the championship, Michael Jordan pulled out all the stops to win. He invited the entire Suns team to his restaurant to soften them up. He gave Charles Barkley a $30K watch because he wanted Charles to not hit him when Jordan attacked the basket. It all worked, because Barkley terrorized the Bulls but meekly let Jordan skywalk all over him.

      Rajon Rondo respects Lin, unlike a lot of players in the NBA. Thus Rondo wants to PUNK Lin and show everybody that Lin is no match for him. Meanwhile Jeremy Lin is probably wanting to go right at Rondo and make him Linbibe his words.

      Every NBA player, no matter how scrubby, should strut onto the court with arrogant pride and think that he can do whatever he wants. That includes Jeremy Lin who has publicly proclaimed that he wants to be the best player in the entire NBA. I salute both Rondo and Lin!

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    4. I wanna see JLin and Rondo throw down in a UFC-style cage fight!

      JLin's been working on his two-finger death strike and Rondo's obviously been following an intensive "mouth exercise" regimen in the off-season.

      Let's rumble.

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    5. Nothing wrong with being a little bit arrogant. I like politically incorrect answers. Besides, Rondo is not a Christian, so he can be a little arrogant without violating his beliefs. :)

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    6. What I am concerned is that Rondo's attitude may reflect the attitudes held by all NBA teams, so that they will play extra hard against JLin, in which case, JLin is in for a very tough season. It's sort of unfair because JLin did not seek all the attention, but I guess it comes with the territory.

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    7. Nothing wrong with a little bit of arrogance, or a politically incorrect answer. Besides, Rondo is not a Christian, so he can afford to come across as a little bit arrogant. :)

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    8. I WANT teams to play extra hard against Jeremy Lin in hopes of embarrassing him.

      There is no higher compliment to an NBA player than other players wanting to take him on and humiliate him publicly!

      Average players don't get targeted by opposing teams. That is because no special treatment is needed to keep an average player from taking over games. But Lin has amply proved that he can beat teams all by himself, which is why he is a STAR and is defended like one.

      The harder the competition, the faster Lin will improve. This will come in handy in pressure situations, particularly playoff basketball. After this upcoming season, Lin will likely have faced every kind of Jordan Rules defense that a NBA guard could possibly face.

      I also expect Jeremy Lin to go out and Linbarrass many of opponents who are coming after him. He's not getting paid his $5 million next season to cower in fear.

      Jeremy Lin will likely be the most targeted player in the NBA next season. Thus he has the ultimate opportunity to fight off all those oppnents and become the SUPERSTAR that opponents respect him as!!!

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    9. KHuang: yes, theoretically, that's good for him, but what I am worrying about is that some teams/players may go to extreme in trying to harm him purposely, when they can not stop him.

      The new season will be very tough for Lin, as for every game he will be facing, the opponents will be playing them like playoff games against him.

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    10. Good concern, HY.

      If teams bounty hunt Lin and the NBA refs don't stop it, then Lin will simply have to protect himself and retaliate in legal but painful ways.

      Fortunately, Lin has a coach in Kevin McHale who will eagerly teach him how to trash talk, play dirty but legally, and punish opponents for bounty hunting him. McHale is the best coach Lin could have for that.

      I would like to see Lin not just beat off the bounty hunters but become the AGGRESSOR. Just as a rookie Lin bumped Derek Fisher and basically laughed when Fisher helplessly flailed at him, Lin could become a bully who intimidates other point guards and struts around the court daring opponents to headhunt him at their own risk.

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    11. Rajon Rondo has the street ballers mentality. It's players like him who don't give respect to Jeremy Lin and his college background. He's only played one game against Lin. Rondo only respects those who can clearly beat him .... period.

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    12. I agree with everything KHuang said. There is no turning back. Irrelevant players do not get embarrassed by opponents. Only those who are good will get that treatment. Jeremy has to be ready every single game. He might play in a playoff intensity every game which is good for his development. Because now, he'll get a taste of every possible defensive schemes. He'll increase exponentially his Basketball IQ. He'll improve faster. He'll adjust also adjust faster.

      Another thing that may help him counter the opposing teams is gameplan. The coach must have a gameplan for every possible defensive schemes. Those counter plans may help Jeremy and his teammates take advantage of the defense. they should space the floor accordingly to provide Jeremy with sufficient room to operate.

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    13. @ABC Baller

      jeremy will have a hazing next season. He'll be tested by every other point guards in the league. Of course you cannot expect the elite ones to respect you that easily. Respect is earned not given. Those elite players have done for several years so do not expect them to just respect Jeremy. Anyways, Jeremy does not need their respect. he's being paid by the Rockets to improve their team. He can do that by beating his matchup and making others better. So this trash talking against Lin is good for him. It will serve as an extra motivation. There is no time to relax for Lin. He better be ready for a Hell of a season. It will surely improve his development.

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    14. I hope other players will also trash talk Jeremy. I want him to enter next season with BIGGEST CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER.

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    15. I wish to see Jeremy posting up on Rajon Rondo, using his size to back him down, going to the hoop strong, and getting him into foul trouble.
      I have yet to see any NBA point guard take advantage of his size. That's Rondo's weakness on D, he can lock down the perimeter, but he's a smaller guy.

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    16. @ ABC Baller

      I agree, I think Rondo is around 186 lbs. He's also 6'1

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    17. If any pg in the league respects Jeremy Lin, it is Rajon Rondo.

      Rondo invited Lin to play in his charity game last year. Besides, Lin is just another PG that Rondo wants to Linbarrass. Rondo has it out for EVERYBODY.

      A Jeremy Lin led Houston Rockets team is basically a bunch of semiskilled brutes running up and down the court playing smashmouth basketball. They'll ram the ball down people's throats and be stymied by the bigger teams like Boston or LA or Philly. But the Rockets are gonna be young, dumb, and FUN!!!

      Expect the Rockets to be a very physical, if a bit unskilled, team.

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    18. It doesn't matter if Rondo respects Lin or not. He's being paid to produce results not gain respect of his opponents. respect will come naturally, just wait for several seasons.

      Yes, I want some physical basketball. They should go out on the floor like they are going in a WAR. Expect an in-your-face style of basketball. There are no friends on the court. You can be nice to each other after the game.

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    19. Blake Griffin wants to KILL Rajon Rondo

      Perhaps before Rondo Linbarrass Jeremy; Blake has gotten Rondo killed. haha

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1d2AKn28GM&feature=related

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    20. "I want him to enter next season with BIGGEST CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER."

      - Pres Obama could help.

      "No matter what moves Mr. Romney made, the president said, he and his team were going to cut him off and block him at every turn. “We’re the Miami Heat, and he’s Jeremy Lin,” Mr. Obama said, according to the aide."

      The Competitor in Chief
      http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/03/us/politics/obama-plays-to-win-in-politics-and-everything-else.html?pagewanted=all

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    21. What the Hell! Did he really use Jeremy in his statements? Its disgusting for a president to that malicious thing!

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    22. @ neph

      He seemed to be in a manic state of mind, taking Romney lightly [Also over-estimating the intelligence & discretion of his aide, apparently.]

      This should add to JLin's motivation. No one wants to be known as the 'Stoppable Force' to someone's 'Immovable Object.'

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  13. Jeremy Lamb

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSlEx-m6B6s

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  14. Does anyone know when Jeremy will come back in Houston? I hope he trains with the other rookies for the whole duration of September.

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  15. Once Jeremy Lamb's body fills out, he'll be a very good NBA 2 guard.

    Physically he reminds me of Latrell Sprewell. His game is more Ray Allen in that Lamb seems to be a more natural two guard than a small forward like Sprewell.

    I'm not worried about Jeremy Lamb's percentages or form. With his 7'1" wingspan, Jeremy Lamb is a tough cover in the NBA.

    I can see the All Jeremy backcourt starting together as soon as next season.

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    1. I stumbled on this board because of my half cousin. Checked back your old posts and omg, you appear to me as a basketball scout more than businessman as you claim.

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    2. oh thank you.

      I'm not that good as a scout OR businessman, believe me!!!

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  16. i would like to see jlamb become more efficient as a scorer. the two scoring areas that he needs to work on is 1) 3 pt shooting, and 2) getting to the line. if jlamb can hit 33% on 3's, that would be a good target to hit on his first year. i'd be surprise if he can shoot better than that in his rookie season, although many have done so, include chandler parsons. if jlamb can make significant progress in those 2 offensive areas, then he'd be ready to replace kmartin. also, he needs to cut down on turnovers...that was is main flaw in summer league.

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  17. Anyone else think Lolo Jones and JLin would make a great sports couple? They are practically the same dedicated, religious and sense of humor. Why is Lolo on e-harmony when there is the most eligible bachelor Jeremy Lin. Someone make this happen.

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    1. She's 30 years old. Lin is 6 years younger. For most women, that's a turn off.

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    2. Tebow's 5 years younger, she seems open to the idea of getting together, so who knows... :)

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    3. Jeremy has no TIME for dating women. He must focus on embarrassing and destroying his opponents. Don't even compare Tebow with Lin. Lin can pass and have high IQ.

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    4. Why wouldn't you say, she is 6 years older. For most men, that's turn off? Just curious.

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    5. Dating would be big distraction for Lin and it may also soften Lin up. So as of now, NO DATING! Worry about dating after winning your first championship.

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    6. Y'all are NUTS.

      If Lin wants to date, he should date.

      Hot women have targeted him. Many of those hot women are GOOD women.

      Putting one's romantic life in hold to focus on earning money is a SUREFIRE way to FAIL in American society. I won't even bother getting into specifics of why gelding oneself hurts one's job prospects and performance!

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    7. Haha Tiger-mom's got nothing on you, @neph

      A good woman can work as an anti-ho. Could actually be a distraction-shield. :)

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    8. and let's not forget the devout Christian in Jeremy. He knows what he wants.

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    9. His personal life should be none of our business.

      All I want is to see him succeed in NBA.

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  18. Jump shooting is important, but I think this season will hinge more on the development of the low post game with Omer Asik and Donatas Montiejunas.

    Hakeem Olajuwon is tutoring Amare Stoudemire to develop a back to the basket low post game. Let's hope Morey has enough sense to hire Hakeem as a big man trainer.

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    1. Let's hope Morey has enough sense to NOT hire Hakeem Olajuwon as a trainer!

      I adore Olajuwon's low post afterschool program, but the Rockets have Kevin McHale who was at least as good a post player as Olajuwon was.

      Coach Kevin McHale developed Al Jefferson, Kevin Garnett, and Kevin Love. He knows how to tutor big men into becoming big time players.

      I absolutely worship the short low post tutorial Kevin McHale did on Res Auerbach's video "Winning Basketball". Mchale teaches the entirety of his low post game, including how to position oneself defensively and how to properly rebound and block shots.

      I love Hakeem Olajuwon's game and teaching. But this is Kevin McHale we're talking about here!

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    2. Winning Basketball with Larry Bird & Red Auerbach

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsLjuicMt7g

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  19. @KHuang

    I would like to know your opinion on Kawhi Leonard? Pop declared he's going to be the face of the franchise. Is he right in that assessment? There is even some thread in Clutchfans.net about leonard's upside. What do you think will his upside be?

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    1. If the Rockets plan to clear up space for their 15-man roster, they can trade to the SPURS Parsons or Montiejunas. We'll gladly give them Neal, Bonner, and Blair. Then, they could trade Bonner and Blair for future draft picks. We'll help the Rockets finalize their roster. They will also have a backup pg in Neal.

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    2. I won't get into mock trades.

      Kawhi Leonard is a good young forward who benefits greatly from playing with a veteran Spurs team.

      So far, I haven't seen anything from him that indicates he's a creative player. He shoots outside OK, finishes well around the rim, and is solid defensively.

      What the Spurs could do is hand him Bruce Bowen's old role as defensive stopper and corner 3 pt threat. I just don't see any basketball changeup skills in him that would make him a true offensive threat.

      Unless Kawhi Leonard has magically transformed into a change of direction dribble driving jump shooting forward, he'll continue to be the solid role player that he was with the Spurs last season.

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  20. JLin on PRC Dept of Educ "1st Day of School 开学第一课" show as role-model for Chinese kids.
    http://sports.sohu.com/20120903/n352151465.shtml

    14:34 Yao Ming
    91:39 JLin
    http://video.sina.com.cn/p/news/s/v/2012-09-03/091861855323.html

    Since 2008, PRC Dept of Education & CCTV [PRC official tv network,] has an annual showing of "1st Day of School 开学第一课" to hundreds of millions of school children on the 1st day of school [to inspire the kids.] The theme this year is “Beauty is by your side.”

    JLin joins a distinguished list of guests, incl Liu Yang [1st Chinese female in space], Olympic gold medalists Ye Shiwen, Jiao Liuyang, men's gymnastic team, Yao Ming [w/ a pre-taped vid on his Africa tour, talking about natural beauty, & endangered species/ environmental protection.]

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  21. JLin wraps-up 9-day Taiwan tour, heads to Guangzhou [then back to US]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8cZnsFYZto

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  22. No matter what moves Mr. Romney made, the president said, he and his team were going to cut him off and block him at every turn. “We’re the Miami Heat, and he’s Jeremy Lin,” Mr. Obama said, according to the aide.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/03/us/politics/obama-plays-to-win-in-politics-and-everything-else.html?pagewanted=3&hp

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  24. Latest news buzzzz that Rockets is going to sign Machado for a 3 yrs contract, his Thursday? Is it confirmed?

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  25. Latest news buzzzz that Rockets is going to sign Machado for a 3 yrs contract, his Thursday? Is it confirmed?

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  26. Latest news buzzzz that Rockets is going to sign Machado for a 3 yrs contract, his Thursday? Is it confirmed?

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  27. Latest news buzzzz that Rockets is going to sign Machado for a 3 yrs contract, his Thursday? Is it confirmed?

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