Collier11
4/21/2009, 03:30 PM
Review of the Jordan Classic
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From NBADraft.net
Keith Gallon -- 6 pts, 3-9 fg, 0-3 3p, 5 reb, 1 ast -- 300 pounder clearly has guard skills with his ball handling and jumper, but that's where the positives end on this night. He took 2 or 3 ridiculous chucker threes from way beyond three point range, one after a session of fancy dribbling. Projects a lazy attitude, dragging his feet up and down court and walking slowly off the court when subbed out. Made the worst play of the game giving away an easy lay up to attempt a pass off the back board to Wall which would have required more time on the clock. His jumper is almost a set shot, with little elevation. Didn't take his game inside at all to utilize his strength advantage. It's an all star game so hard to be too critical, but he definitely didn't make the same impression he made in the McDonald's AA game.
Tommy Mason-Griffin -- 7 pts, 3-6 fg, 1-3 3p, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 to -- Played a solid floor game. Hit a nice three pointer and pull back jumper in the paint. Had many more opportunities to attack in transition, but seemed content to wait for the cavalry and toss alley-oops towards the rim. Played an unselfish and solid, but not spectacular, floor game. His stocky build and calming presence puts him in the Khalid El Amin and Levance Fields mold.
On the local kids....
Xavier Henry -- 11 pts, 5-9 fg, 0-1 3p, 2 ast -- Has a terrific 3 point stroke but struggled to show it off here. His lack of foot speed is a little concerning. Finished three dunks on nice dishes from John Wall, and hit a three in the waning seconds of the game. Other that that, he made no impact. Attempted to take his defender off the dribble, but could not turn the corner. Also struggled to contain opponents on defense. Has superior strength for a 2 or a 3, but failed to display lateral speed or a quick first step. Has a beautiful shot with exemplary elbow lift.
Daniel Orton -- 5 pts, 2-5 fg, 1-1 ft, 3 reb -- Big man looked extremely agile despite a brace on his left knee. Was able to stick with guards on pick and roll switches. Clearly has a powerful frame allowing him to finish through contact down low. Was a menace defensively with his long arms making things difficult for players such as Favors and Cousins to get their shots off. Showed a nice looking stroke on his jumper as well. Had a Moses Malone segment where he gathered a rebound, shot, missed, got the board, went up, got rejected, got the rebound again and then put the ball in for an and one (totaling 3 rebounds on one possession).
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From NBADraft.net
Keith Gallon -- 6 pts, 3-9 fg, 0-3 3p, 5 reb, 1 ast -- 300 pounder clearly has guard skills with his ball handling and jumper, but that's where the positives end on this night. He took 2 or 3 ridiculous chucker threes from way beyond three point range, one after a session of fancy dribbling. Projects a lazy attitude, dragging his feet up and down court and walking slowly off the court when subbed out. Made the worst play of the game giving away an easy lay up to attempt a pass off the back board to Wall which would have required more time on the clock. His jumper is almost a set shot, with little elevation. Didn't take his game inside at all to utilize his strength advantage. It's an all star game so hard to be too critical, but he definitely didn't make the same impression he made in the McDonald's AA game.
Tommy Mason-Griffin -- 7 pts, 3-6 fg, 1-3 3p, 1 reb, 1 ast, 1 to -- Played a solid floor game. Hit a nice three pointer and pull back jumper in the paint. Had many more opportunities to attack in transition, but seemed content to wait for the cavalry and toss alley-oops towards the rim. Played an unselfish and solid, but not spectacular, floor game. His stocky build and calming presence puts him in the Khalid El Amin and Levance Fields mold.
On the local kids....
Xavier Henry -- 11 pts, 5-9 fg, 0-1 3p, 2 ast -- Has a terrific 3 point stroke but struggled to show it off here. His lack of foot speed is a little concerning. Finished three dunks on nice dishes from John Wall, and hit a three in the waning seconds of the game. Other that that, he made no impact. Attempted to take his defender off the dribble, but could not turn the corner. Also struggled to contain opponents on defense. Has superior strength for a 2 or a 3, but failed to display lateral speed or a quick first step. Has a beautiful shot with exemplary elbow lift.
Daniel Orton -- 5 pts, 2-5 fg, 1-1 ft, 3 reb -- Big man looked extremely agile despite a brace on his left knee. Was able to stick with guards on pick and roll switches. Clearly has a powerful frame allowing him to finish through contact down low. Was a menace defensively with his long arms making things difficult for players such as Favors and Cousins to get their shots off. Showed a nice looking stroke on his jumper as well. Had a Moses Malone segment where he gathered a rebound, shot, missed, got the board, went up, got rejected, got the rebound again and then put the ball in for an and one (totaling 3 rebounds on one possession).