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Post by Proud Aztec on Jan 31, 2015 19:00:27 GMT -8
What an awesome performance. But was he actively trying to pass on shots? It sure seemed that way. Malik trying to get his teammates involved.
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Post by tijuanaztec on Jan 31, 2015 19:01:33 GMT -8
That guy is insane.
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Post by ibtwww on Jan 31, 2015 19:23:47 GMT -8
This is truth.
And agree, he was passing up the top of the key three on most possessions. From what we've seen the past couple weeks, that might be our best look on O. I think the one he did miss ended in a long rebound and Skylar's mash
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Post by alohaboarder on Jan 31, 2015 19:43:46 GMT -8
Fisher told him to shoot the ball I believe mid way through the second half.
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Post by mySTRAS on Jan 31, 2015 20:03:02 GMT -8
He hit a couple in a row... and then missed one that probably shouldn't have been taken. You could tell he was hesitant after that to shoot another one.
Love watching him grab a defensive rebound and push it up court.
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Post by uncledougy on Jan 31, 2015 20:06:16 GMT -8
Would like to see 28-30 mins a game from Malik
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Post by smoketree on Jan 31, 2015 20:07:13 GMT -8
Would love to get three years from Malik, but I'm afraid he will be gone after two years.
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Post by hoobs on Jan 31, 2015 20:23:27 GMT -8
Would love to get three years from Malik, but I'm afraid he will be gone after two years. True, but I'd trade a Final Four next season in exchange for his 3rd year with SDSU...  |
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Post by Azthetic on Jan 31, 2015 20:29:27 GMT -8
He has Wesley Stokes swag with Evan Burns off the charts potential.
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Post by fisherville on Jan 31, 2015 20:31:57 GMT -8
Would love to get three years from Malik, but I'm afraid he will be gone after two years. I'd be very happy if he was gone after 2, that would mean he had an amazing sophomore year. |
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Post by NCAztec82 on Jan 31, 2015 22:20:22 GMT -8
Would love to get three years from Malik, but I'm afraid he will be gone after two years. True, but I'd trade a Final Four next season in exchange for his 3rd year with SDSU... Why wait 'til next season for a Final Four? |
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Post by aztech on Jan 31, 2015 22:37:43 GMT -8
What an awesome performance. But was he actively trying to pass on shots? It sure seemed that way. Malik trying to get his teammates involved. I think there'll be a time in the post season that he'll take over a game like he did against CSU. It sure seems like he's holding back right now. Maybe he wants to fine tune his defense before he opens up. He realizes that's still his deficiency. |
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Post by pdraztec on Feb 1, 2015 10:05:17 GMT -8
Pope is one of the smoothest, athletic, heady young players that I can remember in a long time. His passes are crisp
and usually on target and his ball handling skills are very evident. He reminds me of Keith Wilkes, the former UCLA
AA that played on the Bill Walton teams. Wilkes' knick name was " Silk" because he was incredibly smooth.....
Pope is 3-4 inches taller.
Enjoy him because he is going to be very special.
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Post by smoothcat on Feb 1, 2015 10:11:14 GMT -8
He is probably the most physically gifted and skilled combination player SDSU has ever had.
He has the look of being a sensational player, his ballhandling skills and shooting touch for his size are phenomenal and his skillset screams future pro to me.
I just pray the kid stays healthy so he can fulfill his potential. Seems like a good dude also from all accounts, you can tell he is becoming a fan favorite at Viejas....he can score whenever he wants but right now is wisely moving the ball and fitting within the team concept, look for him to blow up huge next season.
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Post by csfoster on Feb 1, 2015 11:20:52 GMT -8
I know a 5-Star Player when I see one and indeed I do!  |
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Post by tayloner on Feb 1, 2015 12:00:45 GMT -8
He is probably the most physically gifted and skilled combination player SDSU has ever had. He has the look of being a sensational player, his ballhandling skills and shooting touch for his size are phenomenal and his skillset screams future pro to me. I just pray the kid stays healthy so he can fulfill his potential. Seems like a good dude also from all accounts, you can tell he is becoming a fan favorite at Viejas....he can score whenever he wants but right now is wisely moving the ball and fitting within the team concept, look for him to blow up huge next season. Agree, every time he touches the ball it seems like the energy rises in Viejas, The Show and the rest of the fans love him. I know I sit up a little in my sit at home when he gets the ball or takes a shot. |
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Post by aztech on Feb 1, 2015 12:17:59 GMT -8
On a side note I think Shepard doesn't allow Pope's popularity to get into this head, which is good. Their contributions will always differ.
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Post by aztec10 on Feb 1, 2015 12:53:11 GMT -8
It's unfathomable to think he broke his left leg twice, two years ago.
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Post by dunksalot on Feb 1, 2015 13:08:28 GMT -8
It's unfathomable to think he broke his left leg twice, two years ago. Indeed. Given an off-season of work on his dribbling, footwork, and strength/conditioning...oh man we have something special on our horizon. |
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Post by theoracle on Feb 1, 2015 13:25:40 GMT -8
So here is the Oracle's no BS scouting report on Malik Pope.
What the Oracle likes:
1. He's long and will fit in well physically in the NBA.
2. He handles the ball well for someone his size.
3. He has the POTENTIAL to develop a great outside shot. He's shown flashes of having a good shot, but needs to be more consistent. This looks like something that will come with time and experience.
Areas of Concerns:
1. Despite being able to dunk, it looks like he doesn't get much lift when he jumps. Compared to his high school highlights, he's lost a noticeable amount with his jumping ability.
2. Building on the jumping abilities issue, he doesn't get much lift on his jump shots. This can be an issue especially if you have to shot over the likes of Kawhi, KD, LeBron, Paul George, Dirk, ect. Actually, Dirk Nowitzki at 36 years old looks like he gets more lift than Pope does right now. For the Oracle, this is a cause of concern regarding Pope's shelf life in the NBA.
3. Although he looks like he can make a nice shot from 3. Can he create shots for himself in the mid range game? If you look at the upper half of SFs in the league. They all can create some space for themselves and pull up for a BALANCED jump shot from 15 feet out. Haven't seen this from Pope yet.
4. As others have noticed, he does at times get lost on defense. In the NBA, this will cost you playing time. Part of the reason why Malcolm Thomas does not get much PT is because he gets lost on defense too. You can't do that. Especially if you are going to be playing the toughest position in the NBA, the SF. Also, since the SF is the toughest position in the NBA, you've got to have decent lateral quickness to stay in front of the offensive player. There has not been enough sample size to determine this yet with Pope's play, but hope that this is not an issue like it is for Jamaal Franklin who has zero lateral quickness.
In all, you can see the potential in Pope, but before anyone anoints him as the next KD, he does have several things that need to be shown before he can be considered at 1st round pick. The Oracle thinks it is safe to say that we've got at least 1 more year of Pope at SDSU.
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