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re: LSU Basketball Week in Review WE 1/18/15
Posted on 1/19/15 at 11:54 am to MC123
Posted on 1/19/15 at 11:54 am to MC123
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Well, what did he say about Martin and Mickey?
The comment that stuck with me for Mickey was, "Man, I wish he was just a couple inches taller." Didn't say much about Martin but looked impressed with him when driving to the hoop. I think he came to the game with enough knowledge on them that he didn't have to ask much.
He did ask if Mickey was coming close to a blocks record and I was like 6/7 blocks is pretty regular for him and nothing new. He was calling blocks about 2 seconds before they happened. He could just tell right before he packed someone. It was pretty funny.
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Posted on 1/19/15 at 12:01 pm to SouthOfSouth
Mickey... 2 assist, 8 turnovers... there is a reason we can't truly play through the post. This has been consistent with him all year. As good as he is on defense, the fact that you have to play Martin outside because of Mickey's inability to care for the ball, it kills the offense. At one point, Darcy Malone was playing on the perimeter in a 4 out set with Mickey down low...
That being said, game is on CJJ 100%. He recruits combo guards for a reason but he fails to manage the game with them. They will always have a shoot first mentality and a my turn mentality. When you have those players, you've got to use your timeouts and media timeouts to remind them of situational basketball. Something he still can't do. Maybe he improves but for now, LSU will always be limited due to him.
That being said, game is on CJJ 100%. He recruits combo guards for a reason but he fails to manage the game with them. They will always have a shoot first mentality and a my turn mentality. When you have those players, you've got to use your timeouts and media timeouts to remind them of situational basketball. Something he still can't do. Maybe he improves but for now, LSU will always be limited due to him.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 12:16 pm to SouthOfSouth
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The comment that stuck with me for Mickey was, "Man, I wish he was just a couple inches taller."
That's why I think Mickey is gone after this season regardless of what LSU does the rest of the way. His game is probably as good as it's going to get at LSU, and (while I guess it's possible) he probably isn't going to grow 2-3 more inches. He will get great numbers and likely finish in the top 10 in points/blocks/rebounds. Someone will take him in the 2nd round (maybe late 1st) with the thought that they can refine his game (he already has decent touch from around 15 ft). The NBA can't teach his timing and athleticism
Martin is probably the better candidate to come back after this season. He has the higher NBA ceiling but needs a lot of coaching. He is LSU's "star" player, but is extremely passive. He wants nothing to do with the ball in big spots. To me, he plays like Rashard Lewis (without the consistent ability to knock down 3's) He has all the size and potential you can ask for, but seems just content to be a spot up 3 point shooter. The sad thing is that JJ has that same passive personality which doesn't help Martin. He seems like a guy that needs to be driven constantly and kicked in the arse sometimes so that he can realize just how good he could be.
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