ORUTerry Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 excerpt..... Green's offseason: Oral Roberts' Caleb Green and LeBron James are the same size -- 6-8 and 240 pounds. James is a skilled dribbler who can play all five positions on the floor. Green, who will be a senior next season, would be wise to spend the offseason working on his medium-range jump shot, ballhandling and passing. To become a more complete performer, he's got to make plays while facing the basket. Blessed with great hands, Green already is the most dominant player in the Mid-Continent Conference. Just imagine the possibilities, at the college level and ultimately in professional basketball, if he can master a greater variety of moves and shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherdemon Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 excerpt..... Green's offseason: Oral Roberts' Caleb Green and LeBron James are the same size -- 6-8 and 240 pounds. James is a skilled dribbler who can play all five positions on the floor. Green, who will be a senior next season, would be wise to spend the offseason working on his medium-range jump shot, ballhandling and passing. To become a more complete performer, he's got to make plays while facing the basket. Blessed with great hands, Green already is the most dominant player in the Mid-Continent Conference. Just imagine the possibilities, at the college level and ultimately in professional basketball, if he can master a greater variety of moves and shots. IMO, he also needs to work on his defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oru86alum Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I had no idea they were the same size. I guess it comes from seeing James up close on TV and Caleb from afar at the Mabee Center. It would be great to see Caleb end up in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EagleBackr Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Kind of a goofy parallel by Haisten. Magic Johnson and James Worthy were roughly the same size, too. But just because one liked to push the ball up the middle while the other streaked down the sideline didn't make one better or worse than the other for the Lakers. It depends on the needs of the team at those particular positions. Sure, Caleb could stand to improve some other facets of his game, but let's be serious - his bread and butter is with his back to the basket. He's as good at that as ANYONE in the country at the college level. And guys like Waymon Tisdale (same height, bigger butt, but worse jump shot and free throw shooter) have done just fine in the NBA without a "face-up" game. Saying that Caleb needs to add Lebron-like skills over the summer is problematic - yes, it might make him a lottery pick if he does, but he still has plenty to offer the pros even if he doesn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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