09-24-2024, 08:36 AM
IMO, Derrick Rose is the prototype for what Ja Morant aspires to be, just without all the wannabe-gangsta crap. Extremely athletic, high flying point guard/scoring machine. I have wondered for a few years now how he will hold up physically as he's (obviously) not a big guy and he's going to get pounded trying to make some of the plays he attempts. Like where he thinks he can out fly everybody and just dunk in their face, but we all know there is payback coming at some point. Unless you have more meat on your bones, for example, James Hardin, it's hard to last in the NBA.
In that vein, I wonder about some of the tall, slim young players and their durability. Webby made it through is first season OK, but staying outside more than normal for a 7+ footer probably helps. Chet Holmgren is another one. He's already missed a season with injury and he's only been out of school two years. I had some concerns about Lively in this area, but he seems to have added a little mass since getting drafted, so I'm hopeful he will hold up better.
In that vein, I wonder about some of the tall, slim young players and their durability. Webby made it through is first season OK, but staying outside more than normal for a 7+ footer probably helps. Chet Holmgren is another one. He's already missed a season with injury and he's only been out of school two years. I had some concerns about Lively in this area, but he seems to have added a little mass since getting drafted, so I'm hopeful he will hold up better.