When this guy arrived at the start of the season, your whole squad was beside themselves with excitement. Finally a legitimate presence in the paint, a guy easily over 6'4" with the broadest shoulders you've ever seen. Then they began to play and the hope drained away immediately. Many tall players were encouraged to play basketball simply because they're tall, resulting in a reviled species of giant athletes with absolutely no game whatsoever. Many will insist they're a ball-handler, rarely venturing inside the three-point line despite their six-inch advantage over everybody else on the court. Learn how to post up, for god's sake.
When this guy arrived at the start of the season, your whole squad was beside themselves with excitement. Finally a legitimate presence in the paint, a guy easily over 6'4" with the broadest shoulders you've ever seen. Then they began to play and the hope drained away immediately. Many tall players were encouraged to play basketball simply because they're tall, resulting in a reviled species of giant athletes with absolutely no game whatsoever. Many will insist they're a ball-handler, rarely venturing inside the three-point line despite their six-inch advantage over everybody else on the court. Learn how to post up, for god's sake.