@approxinfinity said in What makes Jamari a good basketball player?:
Obviously, making shots matters. He did that this last game.
Defensively, he seems always in good position, while having the lateral quickness to get out and challenge (and not just wave) at perimeter shooters.
He seems to be a decent rebounder for his position with a small sample set? In large part because of solid positioning. I think he will be able to box out well and has good anticipation.
I don't see him as a great passer or handler, but competent in both areas.
He seems to do all things well, maybe not elite at anything, but competent and confident, and possible elite in sum?
I'm just throwing words out to get the ball rolling. Anyone have some deeper insights?
He REALLY boxes out like you said, that's for sure.
He is a wing for us in terms of ball handling. That makes him a short wing. Ideally he'd develop a bit there.
Something else he does, and I think this is the single biggest differentiator for him right now is he looks to actually do something when he gets the ball. He is facing the basket on the catch and will shoot if he is open. He will also check to see if a driving lane is there, maybe take a step in first to get a reaction from the defense before passing again. These are small things that have a big impact. It's something Elmarko doesn't understand yet and he is just wanting to move the ball like coach asks but you really have to do something with the ball and at least look at the rim. Bobby had this issue too. Obviously Self isn't telling them to not present a threat or whatever but this is something that needs to be fixed. If I can see it I am sure Bill can.
