Norm Peterson 9,682 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, Jacob Padilla said: He's just not very quick. Having other poor defenders around him doesn't help, but he'd have a problem moving his feet and defending in space no matter what team he was on. He's slow. And to make matters worse, I think he's put on some bad weight. I take one look at his belly fat and see a taller, more athletic, slightly less handsome version of me some years ago and I think to myself, "Luka, careful, you're going to hit 350 and wonder where all the weight came from and I'll be there to tell you it was all those jamocha milkshakes from Arbys." Ron Mexico 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hskr4life 6,554 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 I think this thread might slow it's roll a little bit after the first batch of Big 10 games. Unfortunately he has struggled against the better competition. I wonder if him playing PG and trying to "create" has hurt what he can actually do? Nebrasketballer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Garza is the next Marc Gasol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Huskerpapa 4,745 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Banton is one of many on our team that can penetrate when we spread the floor. But like last year, defenses can collapse because we don't do a good job spreading the floor and we don't have players who can consistently knock down open looks; including three pointers. For many years now (really since Danny left) we have recruited scorers not shooters. We desperately, desperately need shooters to go along with the scorers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
huskerbill85 46 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Huskerpapa said: Banton is one of many on our team that can penetrate when we spread the floor. But like last year, defenses can collapse because we don't do a good job spreading the floor and we don't have players who can consistently knock down open looks; including three pointers. For many years now (really since Danny left) we have recruited scorers not shooters. We desperately, desperately need shooters to go along with the scorers. We got 1 coming in next year from a JC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hugh42 146 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Huskerpapa said: Banton is one of many on our team that can penetrate when we spread the floor. But like last year, defenses can collapse because we don't do a good job spreading the floor and we don't have players who can consistently knock down open looks; including three pointers. For many years now (really since Danny left) we have recruited scorers not shooters. We desperately, desperately need shooters to go along with the scorers. I would say that is what Nee did as well as we had very few shooters during his tenure and the same can be said under Iba. That appears to be changing under Fred. LK1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aphilso1 1,292 Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 (edited) I just don't see Banton being draftable right now. Yes, a tall, long PG is an intriguing prospect. But right now he is a below average shooter and an average passer. His lateral quickness is good for his size, but still not great. He also doesn't seem to have that killer instinct. With Teddy on the pine it was Banton's chance to step up and shine. Instead, he was nearly invisible and Trey took over. I think we see Banton wearing Scarlet and Cream for at least one more year. Edited January 3 by aphilso1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,386 Posted January 5 Report Share Posted January 5 Handy Johnson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zona Hoops 4 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 All aboard the Banton train! Check out our in-depth scouting report on him if you have the time! Thanks. Dalano Banton NBA Scouting Report Red Don, REDitus, millerhusker and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swan88 1,436 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 17 hours ago, Zona Hoops said: All aboard the Banton train! Check out our in-depth scouting report on him if you have the time! Thanks. Dalano Banton NBA Scouting Report Very cool! Thanks for sharing. Zona Hoops 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cazzie22 1,442 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 On 1/2/2021 at 10:35 PM, LK1 said: Garza is the next Marc Gasol. Regardless, he will be a multi-millionaire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 17 minutes ago, Cazzie22 said: Regardless, he will be a multi-millionaire. It wasn't an insult! Gasol has had an awesome career. Cazzie22 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Padilla 442 Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 On 1/2/2021 at 10:35 PM, LK1 said: Garza is the next Marc Gasol. At his peak Gasol was one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 514 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Gasol is one of the best defensive big men in the last 20 years. Also one of the best passing bigs probably ever. Garza doesn’t have either of those traits. Jacob Padilla 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 10 hours ago, Jacob Padilla said: At his peak Gasol was one of the best defensive players in the NBA. Dude read one line above this response. I wasn’t being facetious. Marc Gasol has had a fantastic career. I think Garza will be better because he already has 3pt range. He’s an excellent NBA prospect. Cazzie22 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, millerhusker said: Gasol is one of the best defensive big men in the last 20 years. Also one of the best passing bigs probably ever. Garza doesn’t have either of those traits. Really? I think Garza is a very good passer from the post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob Padilla 442 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 On 1/8/2021 at 11:56 PM, LK1 said: Dude read one line above this response. I wasn’t being facetious. Marc Gasol has had a fantastic career. I think Garza will be better because he already has 3pt range. He’s an excellent NBA prospect. And my point was I see no outcome where Garza comes anywhere close to Gasol on defense, and that's a huge part of who he he is as a player. I just don't see the comparison at all, and I'll be shocked if Garza comes anywhere close to having the kind of pro career Gasol has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 10 hours ago, Jacob Padilla said: And my point was I see no outcome where Garza comes anywhere close to Gasol on defense, and that's a huge part of who he he is as a player. I just don't see the comparison at all, and I'll be shocked if Garza comes anywhere close to having the kind of pro career Gasol has. Oh gotcha. Understood. I thought you were piggybacking off the one who thought I was being facetious. We shall see, but I think Garza will be a much more polished rookie offensively than Gasol was. I think Garza's PnR defense has improved quite a bit, but he's not on the same planet at Gasol there. I was thinking more in terms of offensive mobility. Garza is a tad bigger, maybe runs the court a bit better, but Gasol is a smarter defender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 514 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 23 minutes ago, LK1 said: Oh gotcha. Understood. I thought you were piggybacking off the one who thought I was being facetious. We shall see, but I think Garza will be a much more polished rookie offensively than Gasol was. I think Garza's PnR defense has improved quite a bit, but he's not on the same planet at Gasol there. I was thinking more in terms of offensive mobility. Garza is a tad bigger, maybe runs the court a bit better, but Gasol is a smarter defender. Not to keep arguing, but Gasol is bigger than Garza. Gasol’s official height is 7’1” and he has a 7’4” wingspan (before two years ago, NBA teams didn’t have to list official measurements, which was stupid. That’s why guys like Dwight Howard all of a sudden shrunk 3 inches). Iowa lists Garza at 6’11”, which means he’ll likely measure in at 6’10” or less at the combine. Garza is 10 pounds heavier than Gasol, but Gasol has thinned down since he got to Toronto (and now LA). He was much bigger in his prime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LK1 1,625 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, millerhusker said: Not to keep arguing, but Gasol is bigger than Garza. Gasol’s official height is 7’1” and he has a 7’4” wingspan (before two years ago, NBA teams didn’t have to list official measurements, which was stupid. That’s why guys like Dwight Howard all of a sudden shrunk 3 inches). Iowa lists Garza at 6’11”, which means he’ll likely measure in at 6’10” or less at the combine. Garza is 10 pounds heavier than Gasol, but Gasol has thinned down since he got to Toronto (and now LA). He was much bigger in his prime. Marc is listed at 6'11" and 255, I believe. His big bro is the one who is 7'1". Garza has 10lbs on Gasol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
millerhusker 514 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 7 minutes ago, LK1 said: Marc is listed at 6'11" and 255, I believe. His big bro is the one who is 7'1". Garza has 10lbs on Gasol. You're right. I was looking at his espn profile, which apparently hasn't updated with his official measurement. That's annoying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
49r 7,386 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Seems like appropriate discussion for the Dalano Banton NBA Draft thread. HB and thrasher31 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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