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[Ronin]

Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson)
7/7/19, 7:03 PM
James Jones said the Suns believed that Ty Jerome was the best playmaker/lead ball-handler in the draft.

 

[1Sun]

Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson)
7/7/19, 7:03 PM
James Jones said the Suns believed that Ty Jerome was the best playmaker/lead ball-handler in the draft.

At the college level, I concur. The problem is whether his game, given his lack of athleticism, can translate to the NBA.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

At the college level, I concur. The problem is whether his game, given his lack of athleticism, can translate to the NBA.

The question isn’t whether it “can” translate as we have seen unathletic players do just fine in the NBA. The question is whether or not he has enough IQ and craftiness to off set the athleticism. That is what we will have to wait and see on.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The question isn’t whether it “can” translate as we have seen unathletic players do just fine in the NBA. The question is whether or not he has enough IQ and craftiness to off set the athleticism. That is what we will have to wait and see on.

We will also have some other young players, so he might be able to play, but not well enough to get time ahead of Jevon Carter--for instance.

I do think Okobo is done here though. He is a second round pick. He has potential, but you cannot just keep hanging onto marginal players with promise. They have to show something, or the team needs to move on to the next candidate.

 

[Johninromania]

The question isn’t whether it “can” translate as we have seen unathletic players do just fine in the NBA. The question is whether or not he has enough IQ and craftiness to off set the athleticism. That is what we will have to wait and see on.

I was under the assumption that he was just average in the athletic department. Or is he below average? If he has average athleticism I don’t see a problem. Tons of athletic freaks out there that are complete Garbage, Chriss and Jackson come to mind right away.

 

[1Sun]

I was under the assumption that he was just average in the athletic department. Or is he below average? If he has average athleticism I don’t see a problem. Tons of athletic freaks out there that are complete Garbage, Chriss and Jackson come to mind right away.

In terms of the combine, he was one of the worst all time in terms of athleticism measurables.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

I was under the assumption that he was just average in the athletic department. Or is he below average? If he has average athleticism I don’t see a problem. Tons of athletic freaks out there that are complete Garbage, Chriss and Jackson come to mind right away.

I would say he is below average. Not necessarily bottom of the league, but definitely below average.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I was under the assumption that he was just average in the athletic department. Or is he below average? If he has average athleticism I don’t see a problem. Tons of athletic freaks out there that are complete Garbage, Chriss and Jackson come to mind right away.

If there are two criticisms that people exaggerate about players its lack of athleticism and bad defense. "Hoooorible D" "can't guard a chair". It sounds intelligent to be extreme. It just is rarely accurate.

That said, Jerome tested fairly low at the combine. Now understand, no one tested horribly at the combine, but in comparison-- Cam Johnson beat him in every category except the shuttle run. However, his game is not built on athleticism. It is built on craftiness. We will see if it translates. I think it might.

 

[Johninromania]

If there are two criticisms that people exaggerate about players its lack of athleticism and bad defense. "Hoooorible D" "can't guard a chair". It sounds intelligent to be extreme. It just is rarely accurate.

That said, Jerome tested fairly low at the combine. Now understand, no one tested horribly at the combine, but in comparison-- Cam Johnson beat him in every category except the shuttle run. However, his game is not built on athleticism. It is built on craftiness. We will see if it translates. I think it might.

I hope so, the combine can be useful, but it isn’t the all of be all’s. Anybody think of any other players who have performed poorly at the combine but have had solid careers so far?

 

[Hoop Head]

On the rookie survey that was sent to players, 1 player selected Steve Nash as their favorite player in the league currently. That player was Ty Jerome.

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[Yuma]

If there are two criticisms that people exaggerate about players its lack of athleticism and bad defense. "Hoooorible D" "can't guard a chair". It sounds intelligent to be extreme. It just is rarely accurate.

If that was true, then EVERY guy that played against him would have scored like 50 a game. If you are that bad, guys will set records against you. That did not happen.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ty Jerome couldn't believe his nickname was listed as "Milk" in Basketball Reference but it provided a good laugh.


https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jeromty01.html

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[Superbone]

I think he's just messing with the reporter:

https://www.richmond.com/sports/col...cle_63e3ec75-4c57-5314-8f5d-4f11939e42d5.html

Jerome played pick-up basketball in the summer at some of New York’s most fabled courts — Rucker Park, Dyckman and Tri-State.


“It’s always still packed in the summer time,” Jerome said. “It’s a lot of fun.”

Jerome, often the only white player in the games, earned the nickname “Milk” for one summer tournament.