Either Jerami Grant or Billy Owens.
Hakim, Wes, and Jerami are definitely on this list.
TBH, Melo was a very underrated athlete. He's lost half a step now, but his combination of strength, quickness, and a really good double jump (how quick you can jump again after landing) at his height made him really exceptional. I think people just forget because of how smooth and skilled he was.Grant definitely. I never thought of Owens as an elite athlete -- I thought he was more crafty with a high basketball IQ, similar to Melo.
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Dave Johnson was the first player I thought of. Another is Rock Lloyd.What other players during Boeheim's tenure had the raw athleticism of Roberson in terms of speed, strength, leaping ability, agility, etc.? Dave Johnson came to mind of me. Who else is in that elite group?
I'm having a brain fart...who was the skinny 6'8" kid (had a nice "J" also) from Rochester that could jump out of the Gym?
No not JW. Very frustrating...John Wallace?
Dave Johnson was the first player I thought of. Another is Rock Lloyd.
I'm having a brain fart...who was the skinny 6'8" kid (had a nice "J" also) from Rochester that could jump out of the Gym?
Going waaay back, Dale Shackleford is one of the best athletes I've ever seen. He would have made a great NFL tight end.
John Wallace?
Grant, Hak, Wes, Melo, Stevie Thompson come to mind. Arguments could be made for Kris Joseph and Rak, too. Lydon shouldn't be left off the list either.