Originally Posted by
buddy
It seems to me that Z has stopped trying to be everyone's conception of what a 7'1" guy should be, and instead is trying to do what he is capable of doing. His skills are limited (not a slap), but when he plays within himself he can be extremely effective. He no longer is trying to dribble to the hoop, he has stopped bringing the ball down, and has focused on rebounding, setting screens, etc. And all of those things are within his skill set.
This was a very satisfying game. Let's hope we see more. Congratulations Brian.
Agreed...he has worked on his weaknesses, and improved on his strengths. And he doesn't do what he can't do. (Which now no longer includes dunking )
Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."