Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas asked a question on X.
After a legendary two-year college career with the Indiana Hoosiers, he went on to be among the best point guards in the NBA.Recently, he sent out a question that sparked a discussion.: "Has the emphasis on 3pt shooting decreased the need to be a freak athlete in the NBA?"— Isiah Thomas "I dunno, today's game requires more lateral move and range. 6'9" guys have to be able to cover ground quickly in all directions.
I dunno, today's game requires more lateral move and range. 6'9" guys have to be able to cover ground quickly in all directions.: "At least temporarily a window has opened for less athletic guys because they can shoot. But probably what will happen is the freaks will grow up learning to shoot too. They have to adapt so they will"
At least temporarily a window has opened for less athletic guys because they can shoot. But probably what will happen is the freaks will grow up learning to shoot too. They have to adapt so they will"3 point shooting has eliminated the traditional power forward. Interesting experiment this season with the Sixers. Either Paul George or Caleb Martin will play the 4."
3 point shooting has eliminated the traditional power forward. Interesting experiment this season with the Sixers. Either Paul George or Caleb Martin will play the 4."No. I think the freak athlete still remains what scouts are looking for and would bet on teaching 1 or 2 NBA skills.
No. I think the freak athlete still remains what scouts are looking for and would bet on teaching 1 or 2 NBA skills. Just from a practical standpoint the freak athlete is incredibly rare which is why they get emphasized and given more chances to succeedThomas played 13 seasons and won two NBA Championships.
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