Universe Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Could the former NBA star Bill Walton be in New Jersey helping with the development much like Patrick Ewing and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have been doing with their respective teams? Buried in the hustle and bustle of the paper, Dave D'Alessandro of The Star-Ledger wrote about Lawrence Frank’s interest Bill Walton as he has pushed Lopez into watching the former UCLA Bruins stars early videos on improving his post defence and offence. "It's amazing how Walton was always on his toes defensively, and obviously he was a great outlet passer who never rushed," the coach said. In the article, D'Alessandro asks Frank about the possibility of bringing in Walton to help out the young big. He states that Kiki Vandeweghe and himself have talked about the idea but were not sure Walton had fully healed since his spinal fusion surgery. "I am ready, willing and able to do this with Mr. Lopez, Kiki, Coach Frank, and the New Jersey Nets," Walton responded in the article. Though the Nets have just hired assistant coach John Loyer, who worked under Maurice Cheeks in Portland and Philadelphia, there is always room for a teacher of what many consider the future of the Nets. Walton has little experience with one of one coaching but has been coached by one of the best college coaches ever to coach in John Wooden. Add that with his knowledge he provides in commentary during NBA games and Lopez has a great personal mentor. The big problem between getting the two sides to meet, it might be money. While the Nets are in cost cutting mode from players to staff, Walton works for ABC and ESPN broadcasting games. The two sides will have to meet in the middle or Walton will have to go on the cuff and just take pride in the development of Lopez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teletopez Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Lopez has been watching Duncan, whose style is similar to Brook's in the aspect of playing in the paint as well as near the arc. He's been watching Gasol, who just won a championship. And now, he can be working with a former star that won two NBA championships and an MVP. It's great to see the support Brook has had from Frank this offseason and from Doug Overton during the course of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Brook will benefit greatly if Bill Walton was looking after him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Could adding Bill Walton as an assistant be the greatest move in the HISTORY of Western Civilization? The power, the grace, the behemoth ballet dancer that IS Brook Lopez would no doubt be enhanced exponentially by the verbal bombast of one of the game's true hyperbole maestros. There's only one more thing that need be said about the move. THROW IT DOWN big man, THROW IT DOWN! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Could adding Bill Walton as an assistant be the greatest move in the HISTORY of Western Civilization? The power, the grace, the behemoth ballet dancer that IS Brook Lopez would no doubt be enhanced exponentially by the verbal bombast of one of the game's true hyperbole maestros. There's only one more thing that need be said about the move. THROW IT DOWN big man, THROW IT DOWN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonah Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Lopez is a great big man. If he is able to develop his skills even more he will be a force to be reckon with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klashnekoff Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 People need to realize that Brook Lopez is the real deal. He is the Tim Duncan of the upcoming decade. This guy is committed to the game and has the natural skill to be one of the better players in the league (all-star for sure). I am confidence that this guy will be putting up 25, 12 and 3 soon in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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