Flip wrote:balla45 wrote:Just some parts that I like from this rebuttal.
I won't quote that whole thing, but where does that author think Ricky Rubio is from? He's definitely in the top 20 in assists.
The Schwab wrote:I'll bite...Let me start by saying that AAU offers great opportunities for our players, by giving college coaches an opportunity to watch them play. I do not believe that AAU basketball is for everyone. I think what Kobe is saying has merit in the aspect that basketball in general is going away from the "fundamental" aspect to the "athletic" aspect. I feel that all of the rule changes or "clarifications" have taken basketball away from its roots. If you watch NBA players, they don't have good footwork. Even big time college basketball players travel an awful lot. I would say Kobe's complaints have merit, but not with AAU but with the direction that basketball is going in general
ndlionsfan wrote:I agree as well. Shooting and fundamentals are just not the focus anymore for the vast majority. That's why I enjoy watching teams like Northern Iowa, Gonzaga, etc. vs the bigtime schools these days. Same with the NBA, it is almost unbearable to watch at times except for a few teams such as Golden St and San Antonio. I mean when you have Andre Drummond, Dwight Howard, Deandre Jordan cashing huge paychecks and they can't even shoot a free throw it just blows my mind. Good lord, I wouldn't miss 23 freethrows shooting with my eyes closed.
RedDirtFan wrote:The posted rebuttal completely missed the point. Kobe is 100% correct. AAU basketball focuses on athletic display more than refined skill, and it's led to a poorer overall game. Nobody can post up anymore except for a handful of anomalies here and there, very few players can actually handle the ball, and very few players can shoot anything but a layup or a 3 pointer, and most can't do both. It has made the quality of basketball--particularly college basketball--significantly worse. The ONLY up side for college ball is that the field for the tournament is now much more wide open.
baloncesto wrote:Balla, I'm sure you can agree with this; your most successful kids in your program are not the ones who just show up and play on the weekends. They are in the gym throughout the week.
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