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In the NBA, yes a well rounded game is desired, but most people stick in the league because they're really, really damn good at one thing. Cal is great at getting guys to showcase that one thing that will be their ticket.
 
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SuporChin

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I'd counter Billups by saying that Cal stresses to share the ball so Bam had the right mindset coming in.
This is a great point. Cal always talks about that one of the challenges about recruiting the kids he does is that all these guys are used to being the alpha on their team. Suddenly their on a team full of guys who were all used to being top dog so he has to really press the importance of passing the ball.
 
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WildMoon

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Tyler's game's evolution from UK is evident and it's beautiful to watch.

Really great job Cal did with Tyler, and even better job Tyler has done to continue to improve on it.
 

Shaudylo

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Was so hoping he came back for this second year . He made the right decision as you can see
 

LineSkiCat14

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He might enter rare company. Old generation never played in nba when they are young.

Yep. Has to be within the last 20-25 years. Lebron? I mean, so many great players were with bad organizations early on, because of drafting.. but still, he did it.. and its something I really think maybe only 1 or 2 others accompolished.
 
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kyjeff1

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Herro is lighting them up. It’s either him or Bam that makes huge plays for the Heat, with a bit of Butler mixed in.

It would be awesome if they would throw some credit at Cal and/or UK in some of their post game interviews though. Any recruiting help would be awesome.
 

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Yep. Has to be within the last 20-25 years. Lebron? I mean, so many great players were with bad organizations early on, because of drafting.. but still, he did it.. and its something I really think maybe only 1 or 2 others accompolished.


I know LeBron missed first year, not sure second year? Didn't he lose in early rounds?
 
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Tyler right now:
 
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I know LeBron missed first year, not sure second year? Didn't he lose in early rounds?

I thought he got to the finals early? I'm on my phone so I didn't look.

If not Lebron, than idk who. Tim Duncan, because SAS was solid already? But I think he was over 20.

You basically have to be extremely young, extremely good and be on an extremely good team.
 

WildMoon

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I thought he got to the finals early? I'm on my phone so I didn't look.

If not Lebron, than idk who. Tim Duncan, because SAS was solid already? But I think he was over 20.

You basically have to be extremely young, extremely good and be on an extremely good team.

I believe duncan had 3 years in college.
 
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I didn't think much of UK players in these playoffs making much of a difference in recruiting.. but with the way these teams are winning against all odds, BECAUSE of Kentucky players.. it has to be noticed.