Comments on: Would You Take a Chance on Jonathan Bender?

By: LukeCage22

LukeCage22 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:37:58 +0000

I say someone should take a chance on him. If he’s putting in the work and he still has skills then I say why not. He’ll come very cheap and he may surprise. Plus he’ll be working harder than his last NBA run because he knows he’s got a lot to prove. Also, he’s only 28, so he could still have a solid 5 years of quality ball in him. He’s also got the experience of already playing in the league so its not like he’s a 28 year old rookie. If he’s got the shot and he can still finish around the basket, I say why not. He Bends but he doesn’t Break

By: KnicksFan84

KnicksFan84 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:53:28 +0000

Dude, I thought his Knees were SHREDDED like cheese… it’s over Bender…

By: bill

bill — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:03:51 +0000

cue The Dark Knight scene with the broken pool cue, only one spot open

Nik Tskitchiwasteofdraftpick Vs Bender

By: LB

LB — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:34:57 +0000

Dude looks like Dookie from the Wire. But yeah, I think he can come back. If Shaun Livingston can come back from that horrific knee injury, then I think Bender can come back. Maybe he wont be as athletic, but he always had a lot of range on his J. Plus, I think alot of teams are looking for better shooters from the 4 spot for pick and pop situations. I can see him being a Rashard Lewis-light.

By: K Dizzle

K Dizzle — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:32:04 +0000

@ Kuda and Bron, good posts. Bender “shoulda” made it. He had all the talent ans skill in the world, but his body couldn’t handle it, maybe a couple years in the SEC woulda shown him the way. I see Bender when I look at that prep kid comin up, Perry Jones outta Texas…

By: Bron42 aka Had Springs before Slamball

Bron42 aka Had Springs before Slamball — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:37:17 +0000

@Kuda, yes and no…core strength tops everything off…but bender had knee issues because he wasn’t strong enough in his lower body to handle all the shock from jumpin and banging. It comes from idiot guys in high sschool who don’t lift cuz all the “o lifting ruins your shot” “lifting stunts your growth” etc.. so guys stay skinny and fragile. Having a strong core wouldn’t have stopped his knees from givin out…he needed to do a squat or deadlift every now and then lol That way THEN he couldn’t worked his core instead of having legs made of wet chalk

By: haslem

haslem — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:00:19 +0000

In a word…YES! huge fan of this guy since I used to school people in NBA live 04 with him, felipe Lopez and Eddie Griffen. Bad reason I know but his height, athleticism, range and shot blocking ability really boded well for my style of play.

By: ERIC

ERIC — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:06:33 +0000

coulda been durant-ish if he had the killer instinct and stronger knees. unlimited range

By: Seven Duece

Seven Duece — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:48:01 +0000

Has a 6’10+ perimeter based player EVER turned out to be the player anyone expected him to be? The fallacy that one exists and is about to re-define the game has gotten a lot of guys drafted and even more fired. If they don’t develop a semblance of a post game, they all end up being cautionary tales. It’s a nice myth, but the reality is far from it. What will Bender bring to NY that Wilson Chandler doesn’t?

By: Kudabeen

Kudabeen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:47:38 +0000

He has the right workout plan for his body type, so he may have a chance at 28. At 6’11″ if his J is still in tact and he has 70% of the agility he had he is a good role player to have. I always loved his game, but he like Jermaine O’Neal was messed over by the Pacers’ training staff. You have to protect these guys knees and ankles. Top heavy is all wrong for a BBall player.

You can be slim and strong. Think KG, Tim Duncan, Odom (he had shoulder issues), LaMarcus Aldridge is growing well, etc…

There is a workout plan for everyone…Young Ballers don’t let the mirror guide your workouts…pay attention to your game and what you need to enhance…CORE Strength is greater than bulk for skill players…all day…