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RT5 - Question 1 - Delly
DIR By: Tim Wray
Date: August 15, 2016, 10:19 pm
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Matthew Dellavedova has played a major role in leading Australia
to a second place finish in Group A. What have been your general
thoughts and reactions to his play so far in the tournament?
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Re: RT5 - Question 1 - Delly
DIR By: adamcoffman
Date: August 16, 2016, 1:41 pm
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Simply put, I love it. Not only has Delly surpassed many
expectations as to what he could do on an international stage,
he has made himself into a favorite of many fans and analysts
across the world due to his effort and intensity. This in turn
will aid the perception of the Bucks across the league, and
leaves open the possibility that the Bucks could be getting even
more than what they bargained for in inking the contract for the
Aussie.
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Re: RT5 - Question 1 - Delly
DIR By: JordanTreske
Date: August 16, 2016, 2:05 pm
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I think it's hard not to feel excited about Delly's play,
especially if you're a Bucks fan. He's shot the ball well, he's
leading all players in Olympic play in assists and he's been
making the right, simple plays for Australia and that's led to
very few turnovers for him. If there's one area where you could
say he needs to improve, it'd be on the defensive end as he's
looked just a bit off when matched up agaiinst his assignment.
Other than that though, Dellavedova's been incredibly solid in
Australia's run so far and hopefully it can continue for him and
Australia heading into the knockout round.
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Re: RT5 - Question 1 - Delly
DIR By: adammcgee
Date: August 16, 2016, 5:25 pm
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I think what's been most important about it is that we've seen
more than just grit. Most Delly detractors (and there are still
plenty of them) like to point to him being a hard worker and
nothing else, but he has shown some real quality so far.
With the ball in his hands both his vision and execution have
been near perfect. He's shot the ball well too. There will be
some who look to dismiss his performances as they've come
against FIBA competition, but he had a double-double against the
US and their team packed of stars. Likewise for the French.
He's not just gritty, he's good.
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Re: RT5 - Question 1 - Delly
DIR By: Tim Wray
Date: August 16, 2016, 10:46 pm
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Matthew Dellavedova wears the green and gold like it's a
Superman cape.
This is probably extremely bias (Delly is Australia's national
cult hero after all), but I think that he has comfortably been
one of the top five players (possibly top three) through the
group stage of the Olympic tournament. His play-making and
vision has been first class and the numbers have been incredibly
efficient (8.6 AST/TO). Chemistry with Bogut in the
pick-and-roll is off the charts and has just about been the most
damaging offensive weapon for the Boomers so far. When Delly's
playing on-ball, he's a very conservative and selective shot
taker (5.6 FGA/G), but when the shot goes up, he's makes it
count (64.3 FG% 50% 3PT). To add to that, on the occasion he's
brought the ball inside, his floater has also been really
effective.
All in all, If Australia goes onto medal, Delly is going to be a
major reason why the Boomers are standing on the podium with the
country's first ever Olympic Men's Basketball medal around their
necks.
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