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>and that's because jabari has the potential to put up the same
>kinda "floor game" stats (dimes, stls, blks) as pierce did in
>his prime. i have no problem with him looking like melo,
>because that's not how i compare players.
Pierce and Carmelo are both multiskilled gifted scorers
at the 3, the difference being that Pierce operates a bit more
on the perimeter (like a classic 3), while Carmelo operates a
bit more in the post (like a power 3). Pierce can spare a 1 or
2 handling the ball. Carmelo can play stretch 4. Both Carmelo
and Pierce, however, are outstanding ball handlers, good shooters,
and have back-to-the-basket games (Pierce is a better 3pt shooter;
Carmelo is a better post player, and the advantages in those
areas are about equivalent).
Jabari's trends more like Carmelo, given his physicality,
toughness and size. That's where the build comes in.
Jabari will get minutes as a stretch 4, and terrorize
offenses that way, just like Carmelo won a scoring title
playing out of position (as a legit 4) for half the season
last year. That is in Jabari's game.
Carmelo is one of the great freshman LEADERS ever, and has
scored high on that test by everyone who has ever been around
him, including Kobe (he's Kobe's closet NBA friend) and K (who
lauded Carmelo's willingness to serve as a banger in the 2008
games, and come off the bench in the 2012 games).
Jabari has been lauded for his leadership.
Its a dead ringer in body type. Its a dead ringer in skill set.
Its a dead ringer in future projection. If Jabari is lucky.
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