What does Kings guard Isaiah Thomas have that Nate Rob Doesn't?

[theaussieguy]

Both 5'9

physically its obvious isiah is skinnier, and nate is a lot more rugged (okay i just googled, it seems isiah has 2kg on nate which surprised me a lot, perhaps isiah is actually a legit 5'9 unlike nate which would explain this). This makes me think that isiah is naturally more capable of passing due to increased flexibility that would afford him more ball control and passing skill as opposed to Nates hulky and possibly inhibited frame. He just looks more skilful in that department. But honestly having been a fan of nates for a long time I know that he is not really lacking in the talent department. Also I am aware that Nate is considered a SG and a scorer first, but I really don't know much enough about basketball to understand why Isiah can get away with being a manlet and nate can't.... I'd like to hear some knowledgeable poster's opinion as to how they compare and contrast and just what Isiah posses's that nate doesn't too allow him his role as a starting player in the league.


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[#number6ix#]

An iq above 30

[buddha]

An iq above 30

this, plus pizza guy doesn't have ADHD like Robinson.

[theaussieguy]

i asked for knowledgeable posters, not a bunch of 12 year old's opinions. Kthanx

[#number6ix#]

Patiences, a higher basketball iq, a team that believes in him, a better attitude, a more consistent jump shot... He's just more skilled than Nate

[FreezingTsmoove]

Isaiah can actually run an offense while cobtributing in other ways other than scoring. Every time Nate hits a bucket dude forces a heat check. He hits two in a row its over for ball movement. Watching him I feel like he cares more about himself than his teammates at times. Isaiah is not like that at all

[NuggetsFan]

Smarter. Development and off court stuff that we can't see probably plays a hand in it too. Nate did have that season where he scored 17 a game as mostly a spark plug off the bench and he was under 25 years old than too I think.

Isaiah Thomas is better but I'm curious to see what happens with him, if he ever starts or does what he's currently doing on a successful team/playoff team and not just a lottery team like Nate did in New York. Starting now but 4 years from now could be a guy you bring off the bench as a momentum changer.

[FreezingTsmoove]

Plus Nate has probably taught him a lot as well these two workout together a lot in the offseason

[NuggetsFan]

Isaiah can actually run an offense

This too. Thomas can actually start for you and act as a PG where as Nate Robinson is 5'8 SG who has questionable shot selection and is streaky as hell.

[inclinerator]

lol i remember he was suppose to be the next nate, but he is already better than him

[bdreason]

Better shooter, better passer, higher bball IQ.

[Lebron23]

Better shooter, better passer, higher bball IQ.


This

Nate Robinson is also 5'7 3/4" (5'9" in shoes) while Isaiah Thomas 2.0 is a legit 5'9" (5'10.5" in shoes).

Thomas is the best 5'9' and under player since Calvin Murphy.

[HylianNightmare]

From what I have seen IT seems to have Llot of support from the kings, even when he was tAken with the last pick the organization gave him ample burn off The bench

[moe94]

Thomas is the best 5'9' and under player since Calvin Murphy.

Muggsy doe

[Chrono90]

Consustency

[To4]

being the best last 2nd round pick ever...