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IT BEGAN HERE
IT BECAME THIS
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The Bear Jew,
Standing Tall & Talented, The Irrepressible One
#1 - Amar'e Stoudemire
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None, in more than a decade, have waved the orange and blue banner with a fervor the likes of his own. He has done his part in bringing a winning record and a trip to the post-season. I, for one, could not be more thankful for his efforts nor more in awe of his desire to quench the city, the team and the fans of their thirst for success. Amar'e Stoudemire is the bringer of rain.
Age: 28 > 35
Height: 6'10" < 6'11"
Weight: 240 < 253
Wingspan: 7'1" < 7'4"
25.5 PPG > 14.9
8.5 RPG < 8.9
2.5 APG > 2.4
2.0 BPG > 0.8
.505 FG% < .528
He himself is a wilful individual. A first round elimination as this team's leader will be like an entr? of cyanide to Amar'e. He chose the limelight, he decided on NY's media scrutiny, he now, more than ever, is looking down the business end of a loaded barrel. If pressure truly does make diamonds, then we have a potential 100ct stone just below the surface, ready for exposure.
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ON THE FLOOR
STAT has the athletic advantage, but not the physical. Both players are high post catch and shoot and finish well around the basket. Both can pass, block shots, run the floor and get to the line.
Are we looking at a colliding elimination here?
I think not.
I think not.
Amar'e will/should benefit from Boston's low/high block double teaming on Carmelo.
Perhaps the call out of Gasol as 'soft' was a blessing for Amar'e now that he's been called out for his defensive lapses? Regardless, if he doesn't address them, he'll quickly go from saviour to scapegoat as the grip of the NY media tightens and the series moves on game to game.
'Cocaine's A Helluva Drug!'
#3 - Shawne Williams
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#3 - Shawne Williams
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We will need no less than his best. To expect any less of himself will be to ultimately fail when opportunity rears its head again, this time in a form previously unbeknownst to him.
Age: 26 - 25
Height: 6'9" - 6'9"
Weight: 230 - 235
Wingspan: 7'3" > 7'1"
PPG 7 < 13.3
RPG 3.8 < 4.8
APG 0.7 < 1.4
He plays well off the pass in motion, but his offensive awareness leaves something to be desired. Defensively he is capable both on and off the ball, but has been criticised for lacking a physical presence in post ups and under the backboard.