Jamaal Tinsley opinion..

[t-noah]

...from Tracy McGrady, better handles than Kyrie Irving


I'm still bummed about Tyrese's injury, and heard he had successful torn achilles repair surgery yesterday, Monday. I ran across this and thought we could give some thoughts and love also, to another Pacer, and Iowa State great, Jamaal Tinsley. What a fun player to watch!

 

[Triggermv]

I loved Jamaal. For years he was my all-time favorite Cyclone and maybe still is. He was so entertaining to watch, especially being at the height of the And1 streetball era.

 

[SoleCyclone]

...from Tracy McGrady, better handles than Kyrie Irving


I'm still bummed about Tyrese's injury, and heard he had successful torn achilles repair surgery yesterday, Monday. I ran across this and thought we could give some thoughts and love also, to another Pacer, and Iowa State great, Jamaal Tinsley. What a fun player to watch!

Tinsley also made it to a finals with the Pacers. They've had good luck with Clone point guards

 

[Triggermv]

Tinsley also made it to a finals with the Pacers. They've had good luck with Clone point guards

Don't forget Fred had some decent success there too

 

[Cyclonepride]

He's the best I've seen. So many plays that just made you feel like you were watching something really, really special.

 

[Gunnerclone]

The way they teach basketball now Kyrie will be the last of their kind.

 

[VeloClone]

 

[clones_jer]

I don't think I've ever felt the way watching an ISU athlete the first time that Jamaal Tinsley made you feel. It was like instant, with his first 3 dribbles you knew he was absolutely special. Trying to recall a Cyclone that you just immediately knew was going to be dominant from their first minute of play? Troy Davis returned his first touch for a KR TD right? he was just right before I was paying attention to sports.

maybe Seneca? possibly Brock against OSU? Still think Tinsley was on a whole 'nother level of "oh ****, this guy's GOOD"

 

[cyfanatic]

My favorite ISU player to watch...Grayer! The best ISU player...Tinsley! That said...we have certainly had an opportunity to cheer for a lot of outstanding basketball players over the years!

 

[cytor]

Tinsley was like a Harlem Globetrotter with the ball.

 

[HFCS]

...from Tracy McGrady, better handles than Kyrie Irving


I'm still bummed about Tyrese's injury, and heard he had successful torn achilles repair surgery yesterday, Monday. I ran across this and thought we could give some thoughts and love also, to another Pacer, and Iowa State great, Jamaal Tinsley. What a fun player to watch!

If you’re talking pure break down high end ball handling skills Tinsley is the best I’ve seen and better than Kyrie.

As a shot maker and complete player Irving is easily on a different level and probably an underrated legend. I was looking at his stats yesterday (comparing to Tyrese at same age) and the guy is/was an absolute force.

 

[HFCS]

I don't think I've ever felt the way watching an ISU athlete the first time that Jamaal Tinsley made you feel. It was like instant, with his first 3 dribbles you knew he was absolutely special. Trying to recall a Cyclone that you just immediately knew was going to be dominant from their first minute of play? Troy Davis returned his first touch for a KR TD right? he was just right before I was paying attention to sports.

maybe Seneca? possibly Brock against OSU? Still think Tinsley was on a whole 'nother level of "oh ****, this guy's GOOD"

Tyrese as a passer is as elite as Tinsley was as a ball handler. We just didn’t get to see it long enough here at ISU. It sucks this injury will throw his career in doubt but I wouldn’t have been surprised to see Haliburton as a top five of all time passer.

 

[Big_Sill]

Kyrie and Jamaal are just a little different in how they handle the ball. Something like comparing apples and oranges.

If you compare top form Kyrie versus top form Jamaal, I'll give it to Kyrie.

 

[Marcelason78]

Kyrie and Jamaal are just a little different in how they handle the ball. Something like comparing apples and oranges.

If you compare top form Kyrie versus top form Jamaal, I'll give it to Kyrie.

I’d add Pistol Pete into this conversation. His handle may have been better than either Kyrie orJamaal.

 

[Pharmacy99]

If you’re talking pure break down high end ball handling skills Tinsley is the best I’ve seen and better than Kyrie.

As a shot maker and complete player Irving is easily on a different level and probably an underrated legend. I was looking at his stats yesterday (comparing to Tyrese at same age) and the guy is/was an absolute force.

I completely disagree. Tinsley often played with unnecessary flash and took risks against weaker competition. The best ball handler, without question, is Haliburton. Just watch the shots he created off the dribble during the playoffs—Tinsley never showed that level of control or creativity in high-stakes games. True ball handling is about breaking down defenses and generating offense for yourself or your teammates while minimizing turnovers. No one in the NBA does that better than Haliburton.

 

[ghyland7]

I don't think I've ever felt the way watching an ISU athlete the first time that Jamaal Tinsley made you feel. It was like instant, with his first 3 dribbles you knew he was absolutely special. Trying to recall a Cyclone that you just immediately knew was going to be dominant from their first minute of play? Troy Davis returned his first touch for a KR TD right? he was just right before I was paying attention to sports.

maybe Seneca? possibly Brock against OSU? Still think Tinsley was on a whole 'nother level of "oh ****, this guy's GOOD"

Watching (good) Royce White in person gave me that feeling.

He was a bit of an inconsistent head case, so maybe that’s not quite answering your question, but towards the end of his tenure, and especially that tournament game against Kentucky; that might have been the most dominant big man I’ve seen in an ISU uniform.

We have had some really great guards/wings, though.

 

[Big_Sill]

I completely disagree. Tinsley often played with unnecessary flash and took risks against weaker competition. The best ball handler, without question, is Haliburton. Just watch the shots he created off the dribble during the playoffs—Tinsley never showed that level of control or creativity in high-stakes games. True ball handling is about breaking down defenses and generating offense for yourself or your teammates while minimizing turnovers. No one in the NBA does that better than Haliburton.

I think you are measuring something different. Most people evaluate "handles" by looking at skill, creativity, flash, variety, making someone look bad....ect.

You are simply evaluating PG play.

 

[CyCrazy]

I would add White Chocolate, and Iverson.

 

[CycloneSpinning]

Watching (good) Royce White in person gave me that feeling.

He was a bit of an inconsistent head case, so maybe that’s not quite answering your question, but towards the end of his tenure, and especially that tournament game against Kentucky; that might have been the most dominant big man I’ve seen in an ISU uniform.

We have had some really great guards/wings, though.

I agree - Royce was special.

 

[NorthCyd]

Gilbert Arenas agrees