Trying to define the word "Soft" on here is like trying to find the perfect woman. You'll NEVER find it.
Why are European BIG men in the NBA so soft?
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Trying to define the word "Soft" on here is like trying to find the perfect woman. You'll NEVER find it.#RespectTheCulture -
Re: Why are European BIG men in the NBA so well-rounded(shooting, handling, passing)?
I don't think you guys know what I mean when I say soft. I'm referring to soft as someone who isn't physical, doesn't play intimidating defense, likes to fight for rebounds and loose balls, someone who isn't afraid to bump elbows in the paint and have a strong low-post game both offensively and defensively.
The players I mentioned earlier should by default at least try and fit this bill because of the nature of the positions that they play. When was the last time a European BIG won the rebounding title or the best defensive player award? Charles Barkley, Shaq, Rodman, Bill Laimbeer, Rasheed Wallace are a prime example of what I'm talking about. C's and PF's are positions where you need to be physical.MLB: New York Yankees
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Re: Why are European BIG men in the NBA so well-rounded(shooting, handling, passing)?
David West is HELLA soft.
The reason that most Euros are soft is because the game in Europe isn't physical.
What is soft? I'll tell you.
It's not having the heart of a lion. It's valueing your physical comfort over the good of the team.
It's altering your game when things get physical.
This is why Danielle Nowitzski is the definition of soft. If you physical Danielle, she will alter her game because she came out of the WNBA where you don't have to literally fight for a rebound.
If you get physical with a soft player, they will give you space under the boards. It's why having K-Mart on my team makes me GIDDY because there are a lot of shemales in this league who are afraid to get tough, and playoff basketball is inherantly more physical than regular season basketball where shemales like Danielle prosper. It's why you see them consistently fail to make it past the first two rounds of the playoffs.Comment
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Re: Why are European BIG men in the NBA so soft?
A soft BIG with excellent basketball skills and high basketball IQ > a physical BIG with limited basketball skillsRedskins, Lakers, Orioles, UNC Basketball , and ND Football
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Okaaaay.....
Im a big KG fan but he is "soft" (finesse) despite of the agressiveness he shows and he coundnt lead Minn anywhere.....Orlando wouldnt be a top 4 team in the east without Howard.....KG's game is better of course but I would choose Howard over him if I was building a team.....Last edited by Jukeman; 05-04-2009, 10:08 AM.Comment
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I don't think he ever said that though.#RespectTheCultureComment
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My fault. I ain't notice it til after. Unfortunately that's the consequence of using OS Mobile: you're always a 2 steps behind lol.#RespectTheCultureComment
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Gasol>Howard??????
Okaaaay.....
Im a big KG fan but he is "soft" (finesse) despite of the agressiveness he shows and he coundnt lead Minn anywhere.....Orlando wouldnt be a top 4 team in the east without Howard.....KG's game is better of course but I would choose Howard over him if I was building a team.....Redskins, Lakers, Orioles, UNC Basketball , and ND Football
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You must be excluding last years finals then. Pau was "soft" as tissue. Played like his nuts were on his chest.Comment
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