Big men who can be good Hakeem Olajuwon protégés – NBA Feature Part 3
Roy Hibbert
Third on the list of young and talented big men currently applying their trait in the NBA is Roy Hibbert of the Indiana Pacers. The 25 year old just came off out of last season with his best average in scores of 12.8 points per
game. And with a little bit of help from Olajuwon the 7 footer could become on the best centres in the NBA.
Hibbert has started coming into his own and last season’s performance was capped off his first All-Star selection. The 7 foot 1 inch frame of Hibbert has allowed him to score easy baskets and be a competitive force while protecting
the rim.
So if he gets some tips of from Olajuwon regarding how to be a more effective scorer, Hibbert can come forth to be known as one of the best big men in the NBA. In the past, Olajuwon has helped out Dwight Howard and superman has
reaped high benefits from the coaching.
So if Hibbert sets on the same path as Howard, he may be even inclined to being better than Howard. He may not have the same physical strength as Howard but with his extremely good foot work and long arms, Hibbert can become one
of the most prime big men’s in the NBA.
Another thing which Hibbert could get tips from Olajuwon is his footwork; He has managed to hold double – digit averages for his career. But given the high level of input from Olajuwon, Hibbert could have a rather easy time with
his back to the basket.
The list of things which one can take benefits from Olajuwon can become endless as he was one of the best centres in the NBA but one thing which Hibbert is bound to get tips on for sure is to beef up a little bit.
As big as he is, he is already a much feared big man in the NBA but when he puts on some weight, Hibbert can surely become unstoppable in the post. This could be highly benefitting for the Pacers as this would not only provide
them with a better scorer in the paint who can get them easy points but also give them a truly asserting rebounder and a shot blocker which can be an asset for their organization in the future.
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