Just watching Joker in the FIBA WC.
Am i the only one thinking he has bulked up over the off season? Looking like a barrell on legs. A fast moving barrell though.
Is there much upside for him this year?
His trajectory is still aimed upward. He’s learning more about the game and should be excellent this season.
I think there's something about the international camera angle... maybe it's lower? Everyone looks fat to me...
He always plays on the heavy side. Can you imagine if he took his nutrition seriously? He could be top 3 player in the league. Playing with those extra pounds are eventually going to catch up to him. That's the main reason I never draft him even those he's a stat stuffer and then some.
He always have extra weight, check his instagram, every summer he gets real loose 😀
On the other note, im always following these offseason international tournaments. Brings extra mile-age to guys, not always but there is a risk for them to be more injure proned during season or take more games off (e.g. Jokic, Giannis, Gobert - who had injuries in the past, also Porzingis tear his ACL after playing his first NBA season, then right after European championship and 2nd year- for some guys its just too much and injuries are about to happen). Im always been surprised that no Fantasy sites focus on this (maybe they im just being over cautious). Anyway, I always keep these names on my list and if there is to choose between like Giannis or Towns, Jokic or Lillard, ill rather take the one who didnt have to play all those tough games in the summer.
I agree with the injury potential for the guys that are playing in the FIBA World Cup. I talked about it on our Hoop Ball NBA DFS Today podcast that dropped yesterday. I have a list of all 57 NBA players that are participating for a point of reference.
Please listen in to the podcast. Love to hear your feedback.