Rony was before my time but I’ve heard it took him a bit to get going. Wish I got to watch him play though. Sounds like he eventually became really strong too.
Forcing Marek to play center is killing him and his tooth.
Against better, more athletic teams we will need more of Griffin inside. I understand he’s had issues on defense but he rebounds the ball and has been very good at weak side blocks. Things Buddy just isn’t athletic enough to do. Matchup dependent as many things should be.
I'm rooting for Jesse to be successful. He has a lot of potential, but people forget that he was pretty inexperienced when he arrived in the US from the Netherlands midway through his final year in HS. At that point, he enrolled at IMG Academy, but IIRC, he didn't play on their top team. So he was pretty raw when he arrived at SU last year. And this year, his development has been especially hindered by the pandemic. He was stuck in the Netherlands for much of the summer, and he had to quarantine for 2 weeks when he finally got back to the US. And once the season started, practices have been limited by more COVID problems. I think he's coming along pretty well, given all of those disadvantages.
agree he was naturally more aggressive. but i am thrilled that jb woke up and got edwards some real time.
He ended up being a stud at SU and was the Heat's first ever draft pick when he went 9th over all. He nearly averaged a double/double for his career in the NBA, and that was during an era filled with alltime great centers that he played against.
He doesn't always actually try to grab the board, preferring instead to try to tap it to someone else. It just doesn't work, especially against teams with players that are taller and longer than him. He just plays so much better at the forward position. He and Jesse together last night were some of our most effective defense.
Yes, we have enough talent that no-one should play tired and take possessions off...
damn straight! i hope his presense continues in there cause like u said the defense in better with him or even frank anselem in there
thats very possible but he better continue to be him or A CENTER in the rotation! im sorry marek i love his game dfont get me wrong but i DO NOT want to see him at the center position for obvious reasons
I just watched the whole game on ACC NETWORK and edwards made the most of every minute being a big disturbance out there. I love his attitude out there, also really goes at the boards and IMO has a reAL good feel for the zone from what i could see. hopefully he keeps progressing!! with good minutes at the 5 on both sides we could be dangerous, THIS SEASON!
i wouldnt have a problem with him doing that because i also really love anselem's potential!!
One of two of JBA and Jesse (wouldnt even blame both) will transfer after this year. Frank will ride this out another year or two in hopes of getting the starting gig
