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I see Demarcus Cousins type play in Naz Reid
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:03 am
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:03 am
I'll start by saying....without the attitude.
He is slightly shorter than Cousins and obviously not at the same weight now, but they are/were similar weights out of high school to an extent and Naz plays with a type of perimeter big man game with handles and passing ability. Obviously turnovers will happen with Naz next year playing at top a lot, but I don't think WW will play him there with Smart, Waters, and Mays.
Regardless, I see a similar style of play with similar size.
This youtube video is what makes me compare the 2.
He is slightly shorter than Cousins and obviously not at the same weight now, but they are/were similar weights out of high school to an extent and Naz plays with a type of perimeter big man game with handles and passing ability. Obviously turnovers will happen with Naz next year playing at top a lot, but I don't think WW will play him there with Smart, Waters, and Mays.
Regardless, I see a similar style of play with similar size.
This youtube video is what makes me compare the 2.
This post was edited on 1/19/18 at 4:04 am
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 6:14 am to Ryan3232
You mean he's gonna lead the nation in turnovers?
Posted on 1/19/18 at 6:33 am to Ryan3232
Hope he isn’t the a-hole Cousins is.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 7:28 am to Ryan3232
Reminds me a lot of Johnny o Bryant actually
Posted on 1/19/18 at 8:34 am to Lester Earl
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Reminds me a lot of Johnny o Bryant actually
This. Though I think JOB had a better inside game while Reid has a better perimeter game. I doubt Wade just buries Reid on the block. I suspect he will team with Waters on some big time pick and roll action. You also may see some isolation to let him go one-on-one (though I don't know how much Wade will trust him).
Either way, I suspect he will allow LSU to get out and run in transition. Something they don't do a lot of now.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 10:34 am to Ryan3232
Better learn to rebound if he’s going to help us next year . We don’t need a another big who plays 20’ from basket . Get down there and bang
Posted on 1/19/18 at 10:58 am to rilesrick
He doesn't play defense and doesn't hustle every play. His hands are suspect. I saw a lot to like but his game needs a lot of work. It will be interesting to see what he will do with a coach that will push him. This kid has a ton of potential but he will have to learn to play defense. 
Posted on 1/19/18 at 11:15 am to rickyh
As I said in 1and Done thread he’s far from a lottery pick . Staff will have hands full getting him there
Posted on 1/19/18 at 12:54 pm to rickyh
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He doesn't play defense and doesn't hustle every play.
Mickey and Martin both fit this description IMHO, kinda played when they felt like it and that to me was the revelation to me of CJJ's lack of accountability. Cause when they did try they could actually execute ball screen defense and rebound, etc. but....they didn't always feel like trying.
They could still usually get their numbers without exerting too much.
Yeah, Mickey blocked shots off the ball, but don't confuse that with good defense. His on ball defense and ball screen defense were usually pretty bad, unless he felt like it.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 1:30 pm to Ryan3232
More excited about Bigby-Williams’s shot blocking and rebounding.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:58 pm to bayoubengals88
I feel Naz is going to be a great one. We really have a lot of talent to look forward to next year besides him as well. Days is great as well, not to mention Javonte Smart. With the veterans we have coming back next year could be extremely fun.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:00 pm to William G
IMO he's a monster.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 5:59 pm to rickyh
Cousins gives minimum effort. He is an absolute monster... but has to be the laziest player in the NBA. When they get the rebound and go down court on offense, he walks. They don’t even get into their set til 10-12 seconds left on playclock. He complains about ever call. He won’t cut. He won’t go for lobs. He won’t go after rebounds. It’s pathetic. Imagine if he got his arse in shape and gave maximum effort.
Posted on 1/19/18 at 6:27 pm to BDJ
Cousins is starting in the all star game and is the best center in the NBA
Posted on 1/19/18 at 6:35 pm to Sneakerhead42
Will be fun to watch for a year before he turns pro - hate this one & done bs!
Posted on 1/19/18 at 7:43 pm to 1723lale
Yea especially compared to our current front court.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 6:35 am to Ryan3232
OK how about just enjoy THIS year
Posted on 1/20/18 at 8:12 am to Ryan3232
Yea, well, they are both post players, responsibilities are similar: score from the low post, rebound, defend the rim. Naz is more athletic than Cousins and will play from the high post and perimeter more than Cousins. Uncle Willie will probably play him off the high post or perimeter mostly to draw big men from the basket and open up back door cuts and drives to the basket. But Naz does have good ball handling skills and a descent outside shot, so he can score from those positions too. Next season LSU will be loaded with post players, Naz, Darius Days, Kiir and any other returning big man and any possible signees in spring. They need a small forward type who can shoot outside, drive and play a little post if necessary. With his ball skills and outside shooting, Emmitt Williams could fill that roll if he signs with LSU.
Posted on 1/20/18 at 8:56 am to BDJ
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Cousins gives minimum effort. He is an absolute monster... but has to be the laziest player in the NBA.
This....the cat fills up the stat sheet but has poor fundamentals and as you say, effort is not his forte. Just think if he did bust arse and not try to dribble through traffic and jack 3's all night.
I've never seen any film of Naz, but hope he does have that talent but a better attitude.
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