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Years ago

Matthew "delly" Dellavedova next aussie in the nba

I'd love to see Motum make it, but he doesn't have the athleticism either...hope he proves me wrong s he can downright play!

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Luuuc

Years ago

I wouldn't call Nash particularly athletic. It's just that he has the ball on a string, which means that with average athleticism he can do some amazing things with the ball in his hands. With handles, smarts and a good change of speed you don't need to be super athletic to beat defenders.
Delly right now is far from smooth as a ball handler. Mind you 2 years ago he was downright awkward so as Paul said he clearly works hard on his game and is improving all the time.

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Years ago

Not comparing his skill set to Nash, just his level of athleticism...

As for Cooper, he was a starter at a D2 school and did not guide his team to the NCAA tournament...

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Luuuc

Years ago

I'm supporting the heck out of him. Have barely missed a televised St Mary's game this season.
It's not a put-down to have realistic expectations of someone though. The competition is pretty tough so the odds are against him IMO.

Anyway a lot can happen over the next year. Given how much he has improved over the last one the NBA is definitely a realistic goal for him.
To be honest though I think it's better for a player to get quality starter minutes in Europe than to stay on the fringe in the USA like Patty is.

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Anonymous

Years ago

delly could be like a nash

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Luuuc

Years ago

He's not quick enough IMO. I can't see him making it. Could have a heck of a career in Europe though.

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Years ago

Delly as just as athletic as Nash IMO...

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MACDUB

Years ago

Don't go saying Delly should be in the NBA because Lin made it.

Have you seen Lin's handle?

The dude is so much more athletic than Delly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP_iADf87bg

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Years ago

I didn't exactly compare him like for like, but the situation is very similar...

Dellavedova Named Among Cousy Final 5

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Years ago

Jeremy Lin may have been the best thing to happen to Delly...

GM's may not as easily overlook someone like Delly in the next couple of drafts...

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Years ago

Great article on Delly...

Matthew Dellavedova: St. Mary's heart and mind

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orbit

Years ago

From what i've seen he's no where near an NBA player!

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Years ago

This year's draft for PG's is weak...but given he is also academically doing well, he will play his senior yer out first before decidingwhat to do...

I'd live to see him get a crack at the NBA, but I think long term his future lies in Europe.

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Anonymous

Years ago

this years draft is pretty strong he will be sweet next year

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MACDUB

Years ago

Will have a very good career in Europe.

And I would imagine HEAPS of teams would be interested in him because of the fact he probably has EU citizenship, hence he could qualify as a local.

His lack of speed really hinders him in terms of NBA..

Such a shame because he actually has good size..Listed at 6"4! So if he was in the NBA, he would probably be listed at 6"5..not a bad height for a PG.

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Anonymous

Years ago

speed can be increased if worked on

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Anonymous

Years ago

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Sydney Kings Ian Crosswhite, the worst affected, was unable to play in the tour match, while Oscar Forman, Brad Robbins and coach Brian Goorjian were very ill.

Forward Mark Worthington top-scored for the Boomers with 15 points, while Damien Ryan contributed 13 and rookie sensation Joe Ingles and Daniel Kickert added 11 each.

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