The more clips I watch, the more I'm impressed with his mobility for someone as strong as he is. He's really strong but he has quick feet. I think he's going to fit Brad's defense really well.
He has another level motor also. Like Smart
He initiates contact
The best thing I like about the guy is coming out with rebounds. Not just boxing out but boxing out and coming out with clutch rebounds on both ends
One of the best O rebounders in the league
Still kind of surprised Lebron didnt want him on the lakers over Harrell. Maybe they were looking for more scoring and intel on the Clippers
like Smart he will frustrate the crap out of you.
If Thompson frustrates the crap out of us, imagine how fast the fans would have turned on Turner. Boston fans appreciate effort - that's why they are so in love with Smart.
Turner gives effort he just isn't a great player. Thompson doesn't give effort all the time. That is what is frustrating with him because you know he can do more.
Did you flip that accidentally? Because everything I've watched or read about two players is the opposite of what you said.
Exactly what I was thinking. Turner is the lazier, but more talented player. TT is the more hardworking, but less skilled player.
TT is a hardworking player when his head is right. When it is not, he is downright lazy. He coasts through games and he does not have enough talent to be effective when he coasts. It hugely annoying when it happens and it can last for weeks (not just a single game or off night).
Myles Turner I put more down to IQ than effort but yeah - whatever words you chose in an effort to describe him, there is definitely a Jeff Green sort of issue there (in terms of under-performance, annoyance with actions/in-action).
Note: TT could get away with those lazy spells better if where 2-3 inches taller but when you are undersized and low-skilled you gotta out-work the other guy. Simple as that. And when you are not working, you are not helping your team.
2nd Note: I am very happy with the TT signing - to be clear. I am delighted we got him. He is a good addition. Just do not expect perfection (in terms of effort) from him. There is a reason he was available on the MLE and the reason is what Moranis is getting at up above. It is because TT is not always the hard-working player he is made out to be. When he that player, he is a difference maker out there. But too many times he is not and that is why nobody made him a bigger financial offer. His effort is not consistent enough to justify the expense. Hence the MLE and why were able to get him.
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