Folks won’t realize there’s only one KD for a reason he’s a freak of nature. Missed two years with injury and still top five all time scoring 😂 never will get his credit because of the Warriors stint…
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People see Paolo Banchero working out with Kevin Durant and immediately start saying he needs to stop trying to be KD and get his 6’10”, 250+ pound frame in the paint 😭💀
But training with one of the greatest scorers ever doesn’t mean Paolo is trying to become KD. He’s learning how to tighten his handle, create space, shoot over defenders and become even harder to guard. Adding those skills to his size and strength is what could take his game to another level.
At the same time, the criticism isn’t completely wrong. Paolo is at his best when he attacks downhill, uses his body and forces defenses to collapse. There aren’t many players who can stop him once he gets momentum toward the rim.
The goal shouldn’t be for Paolo to p...
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