Re: ? on Walker

[RickDHome@xxxxxxx]

> Third, what does it mean to say that "Antoine's style of play does not raise 
> a
> red flag on foul shots"? He either gets fouled, or he doesn't, and anyone 
> who
> watches the games, knows that he does - a lot. 

Lurker chiming in here.  I only see the nationally televised games, but I 
think I understand the 'style of play' argument.

A.I., even at 6'1", or whatever he is, attacks the basket and takes it the 
rim strong.  Most of Antoines shots around the basket seem to be of the cute 
little flip it up from no higher than shoulder level before the defender 
realizes a shot is forthcoming.  He's fairly effective at it, but it's not a 
strong move to the hole, and generally doesn't result in contact.  Antoines 
shooting form is like little kids that have only strength enough to get it to 
the basket by starting the shot down around the waist and heaving it.  At 
shot like that requires a lot of space to be a good look.  If he's not wide 
open, or is unable to surprise the defender by chucking it in a hurried 
fashion, he won't get a good look, and will often result in his shot being 
blocked.  I don't know that I've ever seen a "power forward" get so many 
shots blocked

I'll give him his due... if he's got time and space to get his shot off, he's 
fairly accurate, but I have to agree with Egg; his style does not lend itself 
to getting calls.

FWIW, lump in PP, or Kobe, or McGrady (slashers all) with AI about the taking 
it strong to the hole.  They're the guys that get the calls.

And that's the view from Lurkerville.