I like that fact that he hates losing, that’s a good strait to have.
I’m okay with him increasing the amount of 3s he shoots this year, but I still think his bread and butter is inside and getting putbacks.
Quite honestly I still think he has a ways to go to figure out what is a good shot and what is a bad shot. Last year at times it felt like it went up almost everytime he touched it. There are a lot of options on this team so the goal is to get as many good shots as we can as a group.
I like that fact that he hates losing, that’s a good strait to have.
I’m okay with him increasing the amount of 3s he shoots this year, but I still think his bread and butter is inside and getting putbacks.
Quite honestly I still think he has a ways to go to figure out what is a good shot and what is a bad shot. Last year at times it felt like it went up almost everytime he touched it. There are a lot of options on this team so the goal is to get as many good shots as we can as a group.
Reminds me some of Kevin Boyle in hustling hard with limited natural athleticism and skill set. This team could use Kevin Boyle. Should work well.
Boyle was a better athlete than you remember. He could throw it down if he got loose on the break. He was also an excellent offensive rebounder. And obviously he hustled as you pointed out. He played small forward back when the position still existed and often guarded a bigger player and did a lot of his offensive work from the baseline. If he would have been a little more explosive he would have been Kenyon Murray, who was also known for his defense and who's offensive role steadily diminished over his four years-like Boyle's. He was never the same player after being held scoreless, mostly by Derek Smith, against Louisville in the fateful 1980 national semi final game.Reminds me some of Kevin Boyle in hustling hard with limited natural athleticism and skill set. This team could use Kevin Boyle. Should work well.
Boyle was a better athlete than you remember. He could throw it down if he got loose on the break. He was also an excellent offensive rebounder. And obviously he hustled as you pointed out. He played small forward back when the position still existed and often guarded a bigger player and did a lot of his offensive work from the baseline. If he would have been a little more explosive he would have been Kenyon Murray, who was also known for his defense and who's offensive role steadily diminished over his four years-like Boyle's. He was never the same player after being held scoreless, mostly by Derek Smith, against Louisville in the fateful 1980 national semi final game.
Ron Gonder, and possibly Jim Zabel used to call that right baseline "Boyle Country".He had a lot of grit. Garza, slow as he is shows grit. that's what reminds me. Boyle had the uglies shot, but loved the baseline pull ups.
Ron Gonder, and possibly Jim Zabel used to call that right baseline "Boyle Country".
12-15' shot, sometimes behind the plane of the backboard. A shot seldom found in anyone's arsenal anymore.
I met Ron Gonder at a golf outing in the late 1990's. Great guy and awesome stories. Love his "Footprints" segments on WMT radio.
I try teaching baseline moves and today's players act like it's an underhand free throw.
Louisville was one of the few teams that actually handled Boyle pretty well. Losing Lester was pivotal on that. Same concern with Garza. If he can be focused on, he will be easy to shut down. With a balanced pt guard, Garza will be terrific. Cook helps as does JBo shooting and passing, but the Hawks need that penetration.
Actually had an unplanned lunch once with Wayne Laravee. He was very cordial. Struck me a bit on the shy side.
He had a lot of grit. Garza, slow as he is shows grit. that's what reminds me. Boyle had the uglies shot, but loved the baseline pull ups.
Ron Gonder, and possibly Jim Zabel used to call that right baseline "Boyle Country".
12-15' shot, sometimes behind the plane of the backboard. A shot seldom found in anyone's arsenal anymore.
I met Ron Gonder at a golf outing in the late 1990's. Great guy and awesome stories. Love his "Footprints" segments on WMT radio.
I like that fact that he hates losing, that’s a good strait to have.
I’m okay with him increasing the amount of 3s he shoots this year, but I still think his bread and butter is inside and getting putbacks.
Quite honestly I still think he has a ways to go to figure out what is a good shot and what is a bad shot. Last year at times it felt like it went up almost everytime he touched it. There are a lot of options on this team so the goal is to get as many good shots as we can as a group.
He may have teamed up with Grinnell's Frosty Mitchell for awhile on hoops broadcasts. Does anyone remember Frosty?I always loved the name Ron Gonder. Never met the guy. Don’t know him. Just liked the way that name rolls off the tongue.
The trick is to have Rick Barry work with them on free throws.I try teaching baseline moves and today's players act like it's an underhand free throw.
Louisville was one of the few teams that actually handled Boyle pretty well. Losing Lester was pivotal on that. Same concern with Garza. If he can be focused on, he will be easy to shut down. With a balanced pt guard, Garza will be terrific. Cook helps as does JBo shooting and passing, but the Hawks need that penetration.
Actually had an unplanned lunch once with Wayne Laravee. He was very cordial. Struck me a bit on the shy side.