Malik Monk Discussion: SacTown

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    I like the JR Smith comparisons.

    However, when I was watching the highlight reel I actually thought he’s more like a Jordan Clarkson because he’s capable of driving and finishing at the rim.
     
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    Many people don’t realize it, but JR was an incredible athlete early in his career.
     
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    this was my point. the implication seemed to be that clarkson was a better finisher. no.

    jr smith was incredible athlete and a great shooter. he was just incredibly dumb. monk may be the same in all respects--though honestly, he's not as strong as jr smith, so he's kind of the poor man's version, tbh.
     
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    He's a smaller, shorter JR Smith, with slightly higher "BBQ" and similar propensity for... uhhh... "substances".
     
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    SLIGHTLY HIGHER BBQ

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    Whoa! on those JR dunks.
     
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    Monks a better passer and creator then JR. His game is more well rounded and he's definitely smarter lol
     
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    I have no clue how smart Monk is. Even so, I can’t imagine how this can’t be true.
     
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    their career A/TO rate is basically identical.

    i'm telling you, they look eerily similar on paper and actually, on the court.
     
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    I think there's similarities but hell you can say that about a lot of guys but they are very comparable statistically. JR is a straight d****** though and always has been. Before I label Monk in a similar fashion Ill wait to see how this year plays out.


    Big advantage that Monk is gonna have over most guys in the league is being able to play with Bron and Russ this early in his career. Work ethic, situational basketball just everything all around. Lot of guys are never afforded that opportunity
     
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    OX, "who's Mink". :giggle:
     
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    Damn big thimbs lmao
     
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    That bar is so low, it's probably underground.
     
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    Limbo lower now ... how low can you go?
     
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    Shots fired
     
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    Some cute young girl attached to Monk's arm?

    Monk's Mink!,
     
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    ...and give up 96? :)
     

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