Larry Nance Jr. Discussion: Don't Fake The Funk On A Nance Dunk

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  1. therealdeal

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    I know we're going to try to turn Randle into Draymond, but Nance reminds me more of Draymond honestly.
     
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    I said that back a few pages. He has more "Draymond" in him. Makes the right basketball play. Unselfish. Plays much more under control. Much more likely to be able to defend the 3-5 than Randle (Not that I think Nance can defend 3-5 like Draymond...as nobody maybe in NBA history can). But he's the guy who strikes me as more of a Draymond type.
     
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    Besides his shot, Nance's real weakness is his complete lack of ball handling ability. It severely limits him to a player that can cut to the basket, finish, or catch and shoot.
     
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    It's why it's waste to try to play him as a 3. He's purely a 4.
     
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    Bingo!
     
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    We are gonna be ridiculously athletic regardless of who we get next season.

    Nance, Randle, Clarkson, and Ingram/Simmons are you kidding?
     
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    Good. He didn't inherit his dad's legs.
     
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    We definitely haven't been talking about Larry much as far as our core youngsters come to think of it. I know he's not the same in that he was I think maybe a 5 year senior same as A Brown, but he's got game. My only concern with him is his knees holding up, if they do I don't see why he's not a great boost off the bench for years to come and a decent starter when called upon for whatever reason.
     
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    larry was super promising last year. i just think his lack of ball skills makes him sort of unsexy, despite the dunks. his hoop iq and motor are great. he should be an nba rotation player for a long time, assuming his legs hold up.
     
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    Larry is someone we definitely are going to want to remember when this new offense catches hold. Not only is he athletic and talented, but he's a smart player. I think he's going to pick up this offense quickly and it's going to really let his athleticism shine. He's going to be open for backdoor lobs a heck of a lot next season.
     
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    Damn, if he hits that's three with any regularity, that is HUGE. The coaching staff is probably encouraging him to take that shot.
     
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    Larry was 1/10 on threes during the year, but I thought he had a pretty good looking stroke. Looks great in that little clip. Him hitting that three opens up the floor in an enormous way and would change our offensive game plan I think off the bench. He could be a Draymond type for the bench unit. Heck if his knees stay healthy he could take Randle's spot if Randle doesn't develop a jumper as well.
     
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    The form is good...shoots from a low base and a bit slow. Nance does have iffy handles but nothing he can't improve on. He is agile enough to get past defenders at his position.
     
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    Draymond's shot is pretty similar I think. Neither of them are particularly quick shooters, but if you can hit it then it opens up everything.
     
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