Where Was This Rak Last Season ??????????

[newmexicuse]

dreamin that if he developed one year sooner - maybe an NC ......

 

[Cheriehoop]

He and JB had a long talk once the season was over. Rak committed to working to become what he now is. I think he decided to love the game and it really shows. Awesome display. He ( Hop & staff) have so much to be proud of.

 

[Digger]

I hear ya, but some would ask about where was the opportunity, more than the development.

I fall somewhere in the middle.

Regardless, what he is right now is absolutely incredible.

 

[pearl31]

I believe this is now the 17th thread on this in the past month or so

 

[rrlbees]

He and JB had a long talk once the season was over. Rak committed to working to become what he now is. I think he decided to love the game and it really shows. Awesome display. He ( Hop & staff) have so much to be proud of.

Yep. Some people think he could have done this last year if we had gotten him the ball more. But I'm told until this year, he just didn't have that "want it" attitude.

 

[SoBeCuse]

Yep. Some people think he could have done this last year if we had gotten him the ball more. But I'm told until this year, he just didn't have that "want it" attitude.

That makes sense. He is definitely more hungry and plays with way more passion than ever before. Amazing game for him. Not some fluke either. I expect him to pretty much score in the paint every time down the floor. Crazy! His footwork and how he is sealing off guys is impressive.

 

[pearl31]

Yep. Some people think he could have done this last year if we had gotten him the ball more. But I'm told until this year, he just didn't have that "want it" attitude.

Nope. Not possible. Our dinosaur coach simply refused to let him do it.

 

[Shark58]

Yep. Some people think he could have done this last year if we had gotten him the ball more. But I'm told until this year, he just didn't have that "want it" attitude.

or was playing the 5 exclusively...or didn't have to look over his shoulder to be pulled...or was having the O run through him...or...

 

[Ghost]

I believe this is now the 17th thread on this in the past month or so

I would take the over on this if it was a betting line.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

I believe this is now the 17th thread on this in the past month or so

It's nice to have dreams...

 

[rrlbees]

or was playing the 5 exclusively...or didn't have to look over his shoulder to be pulled...or was having the O run through him...or...

What I mentioned comes before anything on your list.

 

[Cowtown]

That's an easy one: sitting on his ass in foul trouble all the freaking time

 

[two3zone]

Nobody gets that much better in 7 months.

 

[Shark58]

What I mentioned comes before anything on your list.

just like it did in this thread

 

[Moontan]

He showed flashes at times last year but didn't have the hunger/desire/anger/determination that he has now.
It's all about attitude and the belief that you can do it. JAB's chat flipped a switch in Rak's head. It's gone from a Christmas tree light timer (turning on for a minute each half) to being in the "on" position for the full game. Great to see, as I've always enjoyed his beastly flashes the past two years.

 

[OttoMets]

He was standing on the block, wishing his point guard would see him and pass him the ball.