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Clayton Jr. is different

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by murphree_hall, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:41 PM.

  1. murphree_hall

    murphree_hall VIP Member

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    He has taken the next step, IMO. He has that elite movement look to him. Every step is purposeful now. He doesn't look like he is playing against the other players, he looks like he is competing against himself. This is a man on a mission.

    All this true PG chatter is nonsense. He isn't Chris Paul or Magic, he's something different. Enjoy his game for what it is and don't worry about what it isn't. We have a great one on our hands.
     
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  2. rserina

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    So much fun to watch. What I love is how well he scores in the paint. He is so athletic and decisive getting in the lane, takes great angles to the hoop, and knows how to shield with his body. Last year, he shot an outstanding (for a guard) 52% from 2 on the third most attempts on the team (also amazing for a guard). Granted, USF did not have a lot of big bodies and zero rim protection, and the entire team killed them in the paint, but he was particularly special in that regard last night (8-10).
     
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  3. vaxcardinal

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    You’re right, maybe it’s his hair
     
  4. murphree_hall

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    Scoring highlights. Most impressive is the control and pace. He's not pressing or forcing at all. So smooth it looks slow, but it's actually really fast. Impeccable footwork.

     
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    Practice? We talkin' 'bout PRACTICE?!
     
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    He will win many games in crunch time at the line.
     
  8. murphree_hall

    murphree_hall VIP Member

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    Scoring Point Guard. o_O
     
  9. outbackjack

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    We had the same type of scoring point guard in the early 2000’s….Anthony Roberson.
     
  10. gatorstrackman

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    But Roberson was not tough enough. Clayton is a badaz