JaVale McGee

[Nathan_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by VDusen04

I wasn't looking to make accusations. Rather, I was looking for information. What makes JaVale McGee so much dumber than any other player in the league? I ask in this fashion because at this point, the word "stupid" in the NBA seems to be directly associated with Mr. McGee. I see a lot of folks in the league who seem to have poor awareness on the floor; even more who make questionable decisions with the ball (and without it) while also having a history of struggling academically. I ask out of my own ignorance (as I do not live in the DC area nor listen to talk radio), what sets JaVale McGee apart from normal NBA players in terms of stupidity?

He's not a normal NBA player .

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[wwharton]

Quote: Originally Posted by VDusen04

I wasn't looking to make accusations. Rather, I was looking for information. What makes JaVale McGee so much dumber than any other player in the league? I ask in this fashion because at this point, the word "stupid" in the NBA seems to be directly associated with Mr. McGee. I see a lot of folks in the league who seem to have poor awareness on the floor; even more who make questionable decisions with the ball (and without it) while also having a history of struggling academically. I ask out of my own ignorance (as I do not live in the DC area nor listen to talk radio), what sets JaVale McGee apart from normal NBA players in terms of stupidity?

Stupid is the general term being used here, and if we're going to look at it technically, what's stupid about him is how he's wasting his natural ability based on the choices he's making. But the reason he won't be the player you think he could become is because he has a horrible work ethic, he's very stubborn and thinks he's better than he is, he'd rather play more like a SF than a C (yet doesn't have the skill set to consistently do either), he's selfish and probably rarely considers his team or game situation when making decisions on the court, and he's a complete knucklehead off the court who will eventually find himself in serious legal trouble. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. There's probably more.

[VDusen04]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Stupid is the general term being used here, and if we're going to look at it technically, what's stupid about him is how he's wasting his natural ability based on the choices he's making. But the reason he won't be the player you think he could become is because he has a horrible work ethic, he's very stubborn and thinks he's better than he is, he'd rather play more like a SF than a C (yet doesn't have the skill set to consistently do either), he's selfish and probably rarely considers his team or game situation when making decisions on the court, and he's a complete knucklehead off the court who will eventually find himself in serious legal trouble. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. There's probably more.

Appreciated. Mostly all I see of him are the spectacular highlights. I wasn't aware of off the court issues, nor some of the on-court things. He actually sounds like a few other guys in the league.

[Drewski]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Stupid is the general term being used here, and if we're going to look at it technically, what's stupid about him is how he's wasting his natural ability based on the choices he's making. But the reason he won't be the player you think he could become is because he has a horrible work ethic, he's very stubborn and thinks he's better than he is, he'd rather play more like a SF than a C (yet doesn't have the skill set to consistently do either), he's selfish and probably rarely considers his team or game situation when making decisions on the court, and he's a complete knucklehead off the court who will eventually find himself in serious legal trouble. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. There's probably more.

I came in this thread and those were the thoughts rattling around in my head. You saved me alot of time, thank you. LoL. . Guy could be a beast, it's amazing what a simple change in attitude and perspective could do for some of these NBA players with all the talent in the world (but you could say that about people in general, really).

[Checmate101]

One of McGee biggest fan, but just plain and simple dude is stupid when it comes to being a center in the NBA..As Ron Artest said last year.

Quote:

“He potentially could be a really good player,” Artest said. “I think he got to go to school a little bit more. He’s got to work on that IQ a little bit. He got to watch more tape. I don’t think he watches tape. I think he plays video games. I do. I don’t think he watches tape. I think he plays video games and I think he could possibly have an Atari. He should upgrade to a Play Station.” Atari? He’s that out of date? “Possibly Atari,” Artest said. “He could potentially become a force, if, if he wants to. But if he doesn’t, he can continue to play Atari.”

Also Lamar Odom said

Quote:

Lamar Odom back at Team USA basketball camp this summer said McGee needed to develop a better feel because “the game is called basketball, not run and jump.”

[ex carrabba fan]

Leave it to the NYer Lakers to say some dumb **** like that

All three of those bums crack me up

[ProfessaPackMan]

When Ron Artest and Lamar Odom of all people are calling you out about YOUR game, then you know you got some work to do LOL.

[a_maz_ing]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

When Ron Artest and Lamar Odom of all people are calling you out about YOUR game, then you know you got some work to do LOL.

LOL.
Maybe if he was on a team with good veterans or locker room leaders (ex:Lakers or Spurs) he would develop some good habits.