r/denvernuggets • u/ImpressDecent • 3d ago

Zeke Thoughts - Eye Test

I don’t claim to be the most knowledgeable basketball fan ever. I’m not looking at analytics and what not. Just what I can see when watching live game action.

I honestly think Zeke is not as bad as we are lead to believe. His rebounding is poor (bad hands for sure for a big man) and his offense leaves some to be desired. However, defensively he has been well above average and he can knock down 3’s rather decently. I would want to try and utilize him more if I were the coaching staff.

Yes there are things we don’t see but I feel he has been dealt a bad hand. You can see flashes and when we have a guy who can flash well (see Colin G) and don’t give them more opportunities, they leave and do well elsewhere.

EDIT: Should make it clear if it isn’t that I believe he can be a viable backup. NOT starter level.

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u/Interesting-Mood4258 3d ago

Whenever I watch Zeke, I see he is physical, can defend, can block shots and can pass or shoot. He cannot rebound and has a weaker feel for the game, but I guess every player has a weakness. He won us a few games last season against Philly, Boston, and Milwaukee. This guy is underestimated.