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The Bucks measured Antetokounmpo's Achilles tendon from the back of the heel to the belly of the calf, and, at 13.5 inches (almost double the length of the average adult male's), well: "I have never seen an Achilles like his," Flanagan says. Many sports scientists believe a long Achilles means more efficient storage and release of elastic energy. That translates to acceleration and explosive movement-exactly the sort of traits that enable Antetokounmpo to, oh, say, burst almost the entire length of the floor in two dribbles. (Seriously. Google it.) So much for Antetokounmpo's having an Achilles' heel.

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Please tell me why Jaxson cannot possibly develop his handle to be as good as Giannis. What's the limitation

He’s a center. Been a center his whole collegiate and professional career. If he did have a good ball handle he’d have been used at least like a point center (think Jokic). Also 99.999% of Centers don’t just become good ball handlers. Especially to the point of being as good as Giannis.

This is maybe the only place on the internet where somebody thinks Jaxson can become Giannis

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Posted by TigerinATL

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Posted on 9/20/21 at 12:04 pm to theducks

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This is maybe the only place on the internet where somebody thinks Jaxson can become Giannis

I think he doesn't like the AD comparison because AD is passive and soft while Jaxson is so recklessly fierce he'll take on the entire LAPD. But there is no way the Jaxson plays more like Giannis than AD. One is an elite offensive engine, one is an elite offensive finisher. Jaxson is a finisher, not an engine.

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Posted by Milesahead

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Posted on 9/20/21 at 12:18 pm to theducks

"Can" and "Will" are two different things. All but the most delusional will readily acknowledge the odds are greatly against it...just as it was for G himself. The "can" is based on his size and athleticism, combined with a certain smoothness that isn't common among most big men.

Jax didn't play bball until later in life. While it isn't likely that he ever becomes an adept primary ball handler, the possibility remains. More so than most in the NBA, he has not come close to reaching his potential.

Key take away for me: a Tyson Chandler type contribution from Hayes is enough to have me excited. We have a young core that continues to develop, giving us plenty of room for optimism. Now if our coach is what we hope he is, we will be a perennial playoff team with the potential to compete for rings. That is exciting news as a Pels fan

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Posted by GOP_Tiger

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Posted on 9/20/21 at 4:01 pm to theducks

All that stuff about Giannis's Achilles tendon is about how explosive he is, but Jaxson is also incredibly explosive, so I don't know what you are trying to prove with that. Strictly in terms of explosiveness, I think Jaxson is already right there with Giannis.

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He’s a center. Been a center his whole collegiate and professional career. If he did have a good ball handle he’d have been used at least like a point center (think Jokic). Also 99.999% of Centers don’t just become good ball handlers. Especially to the point of being as good as Giannis.

That's why you think that Jaxson can't develop his handle? Really?

Jaxson doesn't have a good handle now because he hasn't developed it, because he didn't really play basketball until five years ago. Anyone can work on dribbling skills and improve with practice. That's why you see guys like Steph do those drills all the time, even before games.

You gave no reason that Jaxson cannot develop a handle as good as the one that Giannis has. It's absolutely possible.

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