If you know me, you know that I am a big fan of Nerlens Noel. I’ve loved this guy since he was destroying layups in Kentucky. I knew when he got healthy the potential will still be there and boy did we see it.
He should’ve won Rookie of the Year but you all basically said “But it’s Andrew Wiggins bro” and that was enough.
Rookie of the Year or not, Nerlens Noel is a savage and will continue to be one. His ultimate goal for the upcoming season is to become an All-Star. A very big ask.
If he improves his shooting, Noel’s ability to get to the rim will improve as well. […] “I think it’s really going to help me as a basketball player overall, especially at [power forward],” Noel said of the daily workouts. “[It will] help space the floor with my ability and start hitting the jumper consistently and complement our whole offense. And, you know, just changing my whole game and how effective I am.”
Noel sat out what would have been his rookie season during the 2013-14 campaign and struggled at the start of last season. However, he turned things around, finishing third in rookie of the year voting behind Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins and Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic. […] “We worked hard this summer. I think I’m in a good position to help this team move in the right direction,” said Noel, whose goal is to represent the Eastern Conference in February’s All-Star Game in Toronto. “Individually, I think I’ve worked on the things I’ve needed to work on. I just need to continue to show potential and continue to start producing at a high level.”
If that jumpshot is clean and he doesn’t let Jahlil Okafor effect his production too much. I don’t see why Nerlens can’t squeeze into an All-Star spot. He’s already a great shot blocker. I’d like that rebound average to go into double digits. But I think it’s possible.
