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Knicks Now Understand the Skill-Talent Debate: Scott Soshnick

Commentary by Scott Soshnick

Oct. 30 (Bloomberg)

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_soshnick&sid=ayxukuit_Law

[My Notes: The Author is trying to categorize words but does so incorrectly.

My take is that Skills can be learned- Lives dead on observation between a shooter and a scorer is instructive. For example the proper mechanics on a jumper, on how to position oneself to rebound, footwork on the pivot, dribbling the basketball.

Talent is different, to me it is a pot luck sort of thing that some individuals are able to put together and put out better than others. Moreover it consist of at least two-perhaps more-- add on please- abilities. One abilty is the ability to improvize from options within a given set of skillsets. An example would be the scorer who not only possesses the basic skillsets others have-dribbling, shooting, posting up, slashing etc- but is able to weave them and mix and match these different components in a creative way that allows for additional options to exploit with the ball. Jordan, Kobe and our own Crawford anyone.

Another component of talent is the capacity/ability to be able to improve upon or maximize the effectiveness of a given skillset or set of skillsets. Reggie made an art of working the picks and the catch and shoot as has one of his admirers Rip Hamilton, Olajuwon took footwork in the paint for a big man to a new level with his dreamshake and fade, Jordan mastered the fade away to the discontent of many an adversary, Kareem made that skyhook a thing of beauty.

That's my basic take on how I see the skill talent distinction- artisan artist that I was reffering to in a question I posed- stumped- Lives with.

I believe what the author of this piece on Marbury is speaking to is to the concept of professionalism and maleability "coachability", which many here and around the vast fanbase of the NBA believe is wilting and at times dissapearing.

The article talks about Duhon's maleabilty to adapt and take to his coache's instruction/guidance. The article also speaks to Duhon's professionalism in how he goes about approaching what is surely the grind of the NBA season.

The purported maleability and coachability of Duhon is contrasted with Marbury's stubborness and obstinence. Murbury no doubt has skills and is very talented but to date most would agree that he has neither been the most coachable nor professional Knick. ]

Happy Halloween all.

Hope the Knicks trick the Sixers and don’t treat them to a no defensive showing that they, the Sixers, exploit to the Knicks’ detriment.

I agree about the duplication factor of what the Warriors are looking at in David lee. But if you think of it in terms of talent flipping Lee playing well in the last year of his contract could provide the Warriors with sign and trade options.

Paul-bring the-Noize

LMAO!

Nothing but love for ya homie.

DLT seems intent on trading away my man crush, (no homo), Pardy Hardy Mardy Collins.

Yes that would be a favorable trade for the Knicks in terms of getting back a player who is not only a rugged and capable inside scorer but also a player who would likely be a better fit in the smaller more uptempo Knicks.

I think the Knicks would have to throw in an additional player and a pick. I suppose Roberson or Mardy along with Curry and hopefully not budging on a one but offering a 2nd rounder. That would clear roster space and allow Ewing Jr. a chance to do a redux with flavor.

Curry’s value is so low right now though, that it’s a buyer’s market on him. I wouldn’t sell the barn yet for Harrington, even though he’ll give the Knicks Depth.

Next year Steph will definately be out and so will Rose. Curry will have to learn a hard lesson watching his teamate rot, and perhaps if their is an iota of self respect in that lug he’ll work himself into shape and into the rotation to do an exhibition to up his trade value next year.

Patience I say.

Though of course Mullin won’t be under contract with the Warriors and a sweet heart deal to GM at MSG might butter some workable trade out for both parties.

Aight Paulnoize hope to check you out on both sides of the indy blogosphere.

Dalegacy

DVJ reborn. I love your lakers this year though. Bynum is the real deal. He puts Curry to shame rehabing and improving to help take the Lake show back to the title.

Night all.

Seems like one of O&B’s or DLT’s “homer” trades to me. Maybe if we throw in a second round draft pick they’ll add Steven Jackson too, LOL! =)

i was surprised miami didn’t put up more of a fight.

gallo didn’t do much, as I expected, but marbury with zero minutes, well, how long will it take for the next locker room tirade?

nate impressed me tonight with his passing abilities. didn’t think he was tall enough to be a good passer but he did make some good ones last night.

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