Author Topic: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)  (Read 13074 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2017, 01:15:37 PM »

Offline Yoki_IsTheName

  • Ed Macauley
  • ***********
  • Posts: 11134
  • Tommy Points: 1304
  • I'm a Paul Heyman guy.
David Lee 2.0?

Oh man i hope not. I do like Antes ability to get to the basket and hes got that unorthodox hook shot

You're underselling David Lee in his prime. I'd be thrilled with that outcome.

Exactly. David Lee is an All-Star, a double double machine.

If Zizic turns into that guy, I'd be thrilled as well.

Although, I wish he plays better defense than prime David Lee.
2019 CStrong Historical Draft 2000s OKC Thunder.
PG: Jrue Holiday / Isaiah Thomas / Larry Hughes
SG: Paul George / Aaron McKie / Bradley Beal
SF: Paul Pierce / Tayshaun Prince / Brian Scalabrine
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge / Shareef Abdur-Raheem / Ben Simmons
C: Jermaine O'neal / Ben Wallace

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2017, 01:22:21 PM »

Offline kmart12

  • Kristaps Porzingis
  • Posts: 183
  • Tommy Points: 20
I'd settle for a big that could rebound with decent enough hands to catch a pass and finish competently around the basket. Toss in a little defense and enough athleticism to get up and down the floor and we'd hit the jackpot.

Some of his game reminds me of the pre-injury Nikola Pekovic with the way he bullies people on the block and finishes through contact (ungracefully). What I like the most about his highlights is that he finishes above the rim more often than not; he might thrive as a dive-man in the pick and roll.

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2017, 01:32:38 PM »

Offline Yenohb

  • Jrue Holiday
  • Posts: 345
  • Tommy Points: 73
FWIW, David Blatt on Ante Zizic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQEfFTjZ6uE

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2017, 01:50:25 PM »

Offline Ed Hollison

  • Jaylen Brown
  • Posts: 619
  • Tommy Points: 195
The reason we should all be excited about him isn't just what he can do now or what he just did in one of the best leagues in Europe. It's that he's still 20 and has the reputation as a tireless worker that's hell bent on getting better.

Stephen Adams is the best comp  if you ask me. And that's a very valuable player to have in today's NBA.
"A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love."

http://fruittreeblog.com

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2017, 01:59:47 PM »

Offline Future Celtics Owner

  • Ray Allen
  • ***
  • Posts: 3097
  • Tommy Points: 191
  • Celtic's only raise championship Banners
David Lee played with finesse while Zizic seems to like contact. Opposite ends of spectrum.

Lee is far more skilled, and not nearly as big.  I just don't see this comp at all.  I guess they're both white.

Zizic is more Perk than Lee...

Oh, God, not Perk. Ante has realy nice 10-footer and pretty decent FT%.
No he actually doesn't.
Do you see any turn-around's, fade aways, step backs?

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #20 on: June 25, 2017, 02:01:43 PM »

Offline liam

  • NCE
  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 43394
  • Tommy Points: 3150
FWIW, David Blatt on Ante Zizic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQEfFTjZ6uE

That's awesome! Zizic is going to be a full on Celtic!

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #21 on: June 25, 2017, 02:05:28 PM »

Offline jambr380

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13002
  • Tommy Points: 1756
  • Everybody knows what's best for you
The video should be called, "Ante Zizic and art of the two-handed hang on the rim dunk," because that is basically what he is doing in over 90% of the video.

If he is going to get playing time, he will need to rebound and be able to hit at least a 15-footer. He isn't Shaq or Howard so he can't only play down low, especially since he lacks advanced post moves.

I am not trying to be down on him, I love that he plays with an edge, but his game will need to evolve somewhat to the modern NBA.

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #22 on: June 25, 2017, 02:23:43 PM »

Offline csfansince60s

  • Paul Silas
  • ******
  • Posts: 6234
  • Tommy Points: 2238
And not only do we have Ante.....we have the anti-Ante!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ2a730_BWk

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #23 on: June 25, 2017, 02:30:10 PM »

Offline SHAQATTACK

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 36776
  • Tommy Points: 2961
zizic > Bender

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #24 on: June 25, 2017, 02:32:52 PM »

Offline blink

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18040
  • Tommy Points: 1469
David Lee played with finesse while Zizic seems to like contact. Opposite ends of spectrum.

Lee is far more skilled, and not nearly as big.  I just don't see this comp at all.  I guess they're both white.

Yeah I am with you.  I in no way see David Lee when I watch Zizic's videos.  Not even close.

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #25 on: June 25, 2017, 02:39:10 PM »

Offline Diggles

  • Jayson Tatum
  • Posts: 879
  • Tommy Points: 46
I see a little David Lee with bounce (not much more) and a better range/shot. 
Diggles

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #26 on: June 25, 2017, 02:42:03 PM »

Offline YoungOne87

  • Bill Walton
  • *
  • Posts: 1167
  • Tommy Points: 65
would be nice if the turns into sth like gortat

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #27 on: June 25, 2017, 02:52:05 PM »

Offline iadera

  • Jayson Tatum
  • Posts: 959
  • Tommy Points: 74
  • CroCeltics
David Lee played with finesse while Zizic seems to like contact. Opposite ends of spectrum.

Lee is far more skilled, and not nearly as big.  I just don't see this comp at all.  I guess they're both white.

Zizic is more Perk than Lee...

Oh, God, not Perk. Ante has realy nice 10-footer and pretty decent FT%.
No he actually doesn't.
Do you see any turn-around's, fade aways, step backs?

Yes he does. Very soft-handed center. Doesn't take these too much, because he's quite dominant in the paint in Europe. Though he could use it more in NBA.
For example, watch this video at 1:25 and later maybe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As11kyuiP9s

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #28 on: June 25, 2017, 02:54:43 PM »

Offline kraidstar

  • Rajon Rondo
  • *****
  • Posts: 5368
  • Tommy Points: 2478
David Lee played with finesse while Zizic seems to like contact. Opposite ends of spectrum.

Lee is far more skilled, and not nearly as big.  I just don't see this comp at all.  I guess they're both white.

Yeah I am with you.  I in no way see David Lee when I watch Zizic's videos.  Not even close.
I see him as being a more motivated Greg Monroe.

Zizic's measurements are VERY close to Greg Monroe's.

Monroe: 6'11" w/shoes; 7'2" wingspan;  25" standing vert; 29" max vert; 247 lbs

Zizic:     6"11.5" w/shoes; 7'2" wingspan; 25" standing vert; 29" max vert; 249 lbs

They have similar weaknesses coming into the league, poor passers, too many turnovers, lack of offensive versatility and range (though Monroe was a much better post player than Zizic coming in), lack of explosiveness.

I read that, coming into the league, there were questions about Monroe's passion and motor, which would explain the Pistons' and Bucks' apparent dissatisfaction with him. Hopefully this is not a problem with Zizic.
« Last Edit: June 25, 2017, 10:58:39 PM by kraidstar »

Re: Ante Zizic the next big thing (video)
« Reply #29 on: June 25, 2017, 02:54:51 PM »

Offline celticpride17

  • Xavier Tillman
  • Posts: 42
  • Tommy Points: 1
All i see is that he can dunk the ball, BUT  i gurantee he will get a lot of technical fouls for hanging on the rim! He needs to break the bad habit  of  raising his hips and legs and hanging on the rim, he does it automaticly on EVERY DUNK!.