tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post5775109564861609398..comments2024-03-04T22:00:31.520-08:00Comments on The Nugg Doctor: Player Report Card: Yakhouba DiawaraNugg Doctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07717046742539283927noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-66550607881540073662007-05-12T10:50:00.000-07:002007-05-12T10:50:00.000-07:00Ok, here is the #1 issue with Diawara: He lacks c...Ok, here is the #1 issue with Diawara: He lacks confidence. That seems to be the same disease that affects DerMarr Johnson. In some ways, I consider them equal. Both have strong potential, but unless they can be confident in themselves to go out and get the job done, it will be hard for them to find playing time. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, a coach like George Karl is not exactly good with instilling confidence in young players. He is impatient (for right or wrong) and typically has a much shorter leash with young players then with his veterans, even if they are making the same silly mistakes. So...Diawara must bring a more confident game if he ever expects to make it in this league, or especially playing for coach Karl.<BR/><BR/>That is why a guy like JR Smith is exciting to. Disciplined he is not, but his confidence is sky high which really can help a player to distinguish himself from the crowd. JR's problem though, is balancing that fine line of confidence vs. cockiness!<BR/><BR/>But as far as Diawara, I think if we can upgrade that position, we should. If Diawara is an 11th or 12th man, so be it, but I truly feel the Nuggets MUST do something to bring in another perimeter player who can hit shots and defend. Raja Bell would be a dream on this team!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472139330721792861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21831933.post-72501095293610012582007-05-12T09:58:00.000-07:002007-05-12T09:58:00.000-07:00What I remember the most was the stretch of games ...What I remember the most was the stretch of games where YD just jacked up threes....and jacked more up..then some more...and clunked the hell out of nearly all of them.<BR/><BR/>However I think he's a good defender and as his game grows could become a great defender. And you know what, if you can get a great defender. Keep HimThaAnswerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062865116222734013noreply@blogger.com