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Old 02-12-2012, 03:10 AM   #5459
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Originally Posted by illapeeno View Post
I don't get all the analysts saying that Lin plays like Nash, they both play(ed) under D'antoni's system. Nash is a tremendos shooter not soo much of a driver and finisher near the rim like Lin is. Nash has never been a defensive player, whereas Lin has the tools to be a decent one. Lin reminds me more of Tony Parker before he got a jumpshot. Teams are going to start forcing him to go left and going under the screens to make Lin beat them from the outside, rather than causing havoc in the paint.
Keeps the dribble alive like nash. I like the comparison because Lin plays so well with the pick and roll just like how nash used to do with Amare.

Love his court vision - I think thats his biggest asset
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