I will put T. Brown in the same mold as an A. Earls. Both very solid players who like to bang (Brown more so). However, they are not "athletic" meaning they are not great leapers or quicker than cats. Ricardo Johnson was athletic, T. Montgomery is athletic, D. Foster was athletic. Another kid that played for Boone was A. Brown. He was a hard worker and liked to play physical, but he was not athletic. Nothing derogatory here, just because you are not defined as athletic doesn't take away from your ability to help a team achieve it's goals.

I will put T. Brown in the same mold as an A. Earls. Both very solid players who like to bang (Brown more so). However, they are not "athletic" meaning they are not great leapers or quicker than cats. Ricardo Johnson was athletic, T. Montgomery is athletic, D. Foster was athletic. Another kid that played for Boone was A. Brown. He was a hard worker and liked to play physical, but he was not athletic. Nothing derogatory here, just because you are not defined as athletic doesn't take away from your ability to help a team achieve it's goals.

You are correct Brown is not a leaper, but is quicker at his position than you think. J Oppenheimer is not a leaper, but is athletic. Maybe it should be termed "basketball athletic" It's all an individuals opinion and these kids could probably care less about them. What does count is what the coaches at the next level think.

Back on topic.........does Boone's depth benefit them better this year than the last?

Edited November 16, 201015 yr by LoveTheGame33

T. Brown not considered athletic to you....that's a joke in itself. I guess everyone has their own definition of what athletic is and it's all good, no hard feelings or sensitivity here.

 

I guess we have different definitions. Again it's not a criticism. He's a big strong kid who posts well. He's not going to be on the front of the zone trap defense.

I guess we have different definitions. Again it's not a criticism. He's a big strong kid who posts well. He's not going to be on the front of the zone trap defense.

 

I don't know how much Trevan weighs, however, if I had to guess not many 6'3", 240 pound athletic kids are at the the front of the zone trap defense. In my opinion, that would not be his role, or I wouldn't think that would be his role on the team. However, to say he is not athletic is in incorrect statement. He has very quick feet and always seems to be where the ball is to get rebounds and put backs and easy buckets. Athletic kids can also be physical kids who like to bang.

 

If you look at his stats from last year per minutes played, he has to be doing something right to get all those rebounds and points. He needs to be on the court this year as much as possible. In my opinion, he was VERY underutilized last year on the Rebels team.

Some people are so sensitive. My reference was to the 3 big projected starters - not Montgomery or Downs or Stanley.

 

I like Boone's team and their coach unlike many of the Boone fans. I don't ever recall making any negative comments about Boone athletes. Since you have publicly accused me I challenge you to find any negative statements I've made .

 

P.S. Stating that someone is not "athletic" is not a negative statement. Larry Bird was not "athletic."

 

Heck, I disagree with this statement..... It must just be me..... Perhaps, I'm to sensitive, however, to say Larry The Great wasn't athletic is as inaccurate as it gets!!

I agree that guard play will be the issue with Boone this year. None of their guards have much varsity experience other than Montgomery, who played point guard all through middle school and his freshman and JV years. Downs, Stanley, and Pitts do not have much experience, but all are very quick, especially Pitts. I think he will be the key once he learns the system. He can provide a spark off the bench. Pitts did not play last year, but was one of Holmes best players his freshman year and played against very tough competition this summer. I hope he gets a chance to contribute.

Not that I thought in a million years I would be posting about Larry Bird and Trevan Brown in the same thread and comparing the two, however....

 

Per Dictionary.com

ATHLETIC- of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina:

 

I'd say this definition pertains to both Larry The Great and Trevan The Great, errrr, Trevan Brown as being athletic :lol:

Not that I thought in a million years I would be posting about Larry Bird and Trevan Brown in the same thread and comparing the two, however....

 

Per Dictionary.com

ATHLETIC- of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina:

 

I'd say this definition pertains to both Larry The Great and Trevan The Great, errrr, Trevan Brown as being athletic :lol:

I completely agree with you. I don't know too many professional aggresive sport athletes that aren't athletic.

 

Here ya go:

Career Highlights, Awards, and Accolades for Larry Bird:

•Won three NCAA player-of-the-year awards in 1979: the USBWA College Player of the Year, the Naismith Award, and the Wooden Award.

•NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980.

•Three-time NBA MVP: 1984-1986.

•Won three NBA championships: 1981, 1984, and 1986.

•Two-time Finals MVP: 1984, 1986.

•Olympic gold medalist in 1992.

•Twelve-time NBA All-Star.

•Nine-time All-NBA first team: 1980-1988.

•One of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History: 1996

•Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1998.

•Averaged a triple-double during the 1986 Finals: 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists per game.

•Averaged a career high 29.9 points per game during the 1987-1988 season.

•Played in 164 career playoff games.

•Career 23.8 points per game average in playoff games.

•Led the NBA free-throw percentage four times: 1983-84, 1985-86, 1986-87, and 1989-90.

•Compiled a triple-double in only three quarters against the Utah Jazz on February 18, 1985.

•Compiled a triple-double by halftime against the Washington Bullets on April 1, 1987.

•Had 69 career triple-doubles: fifth all-time.

•On March 12, 1985 scored 60 points against the Atlanta Hawks, all-time record for points in a game by a Celtic.

 

I'd say that's pretty darn good for a non athletic player. Could you imagine what a "real athletic" player could do. WOW!

I guess it depends on how we define "athletic."

 

Was Bill Laimbeer "athletic?"

I guess it depends on how we define "athletic."

 

Was Bill Laimbeer "athletic?"

 

Yes.

Yes.

 

Cool. We simply disagree on how to use the term "athletic."

I guess it depends on how we define "athletic."

 

Was Bill Laimbeer "athletic?"

 

Bill Laimbeer was one of the MOST Unathletic athletes that I have ever seen play basketball. Amare Stoudemire=Athletic. Some people just don't grasp "it".

Bill Laimbeer was one of the MOST Unathletic athletes that I have ever seen play basketball. Amare Stoudemire=Athletic. Some people just don't grasp "it".

 

You mean to tell me that Bill Laimbeer, a professional NBA basketball player, is not athletic? You've got to be kidding me!! Oh, that's right, his uncle owns the Pistons and that's how he got the gig!!! Give me a break. If I didn't know better, I would say you two are just trying take the opposite position because you are going to disagree with anything a Boone supporter is going to post.

 

Bill Laimbeer does not fit this definition: ATHLETIC- of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina?

 

He didn't have physical skills? Capabilities as strength, agility or stamina? Wow, it's incredible how you think.

 

And yet, he was still a KEY COG in winning NBA Championships for the Pistons and a FOUR TIME NBA ALL-STAR!!!! Yeah, I'd say we have a different definition of 'athletic' alright. Your definition is WRONG! My goodness, a 4 time NBA All Star and yet, you feel he is still not athletic.

 

What the heck does that say about the rest of the NBA? Or, is an NBA All Star not a good gauge?

 

Career Stats:

15 year NBA career

12.9 points per game

7.9 rebounds per game

4 time NBA All Star

 

We're not the one who doesn't grasp 'it'......

And he also played college ball at Notre Dame.

 

I know, Notre Dame isn't in the business of recruiting athletes. It was probably an academic scholarship and not an ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP!

 

Yeah, we don't grasp 'it'.

You mean to tell me that Bill Laimbeer, a professional NBA basketball player, is not athletic? You've got to be kidding me!! Oh, that's right, his uncle owns the Pistons and that's how he got the gig!!! Give me a break. If I didn't know better, I would say you two are just trying take the opposite position because you are going to disagree with anything a Boone supporter is going to post.

 

Bill Laimbeer does not fit this definition: ATHLETIC- of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina?

 

He didn't have physical skills? Capabilities as strength, agility or stamina? Wow, it's incredible how you think.

 

And yet, he was still a KEY COG in winning NBA Championships for the Pistons and a FOUR TIME NBA ALL-STAR!!!! Yeah, I'd say we have a different definition of 'athletic' alright. Your definition is WRONG! My goodness, a 4 time NBA All Star and yet, you feel he is still not athletic.

 

What the heck does that say about the rest of the NBA? Or, is an NBA All Star not a good gauge?

 

Career Stats:

15 year NBA career

12.9 points per game

7.9 rebounds per game

4 time NBA All Star

 

We're not the one who doesn't grasp 'it'......

 

Don't fall into the trap of LovetheGame. I don't play the "let's got he opposite way" thing.

 

Why is it difficult to comprehend that we simply apply the term differently? I have one definition and you have another. I don't think all professional athletes are "athletic." By your quoted definition they are. Cool. We disagree. No biggie. Won't be the last time someone disagrees with me but why get so upset about it?

 

Some of us use a definition of "quick/jumps well/fast" to define athletic. By that definition, Laimbeer is not athletic. It's as simple as literal definition vs accepted definition.