This is my unbiased opinion when trying to evaluate both players. I tried to break them down into categories. Speed, strength, passing, leadership, handle, defense, shooting, situations, playmaking and heart. All comments and critisims are welcome. This is just my personal opinion. So here goes nothing.
Speed: Advantage JW
Reason: Jamal is very quick, but doesn't have the raw foot speed that Jay has. Everyone knows that there is a difference in being quick and being fast. I think Jay is probably the 3rd fastest player on the team. Behind E-Rob and Tyson(who I think is the fastest player in the league) That being said Jay is also much quicker than Jamal.
Strength: Advantage JW
Reason: I know I don't have to answer this. Just look at the two. When the two go head up in practice. I bet it looks like Barron against Armstrong in last year's playoffs.(you're too weak get of of me)
Passing: Advantage JW
Reason: Ask Mike Jr. and Boozer about the easy looks Jay got them. While we don't really have an idea about Jamal's passing skills. Because he doesn't really try to show them.
Leadership: Advantage JW
Reason: Jay is vocal, emotional, and aggressive. While Jamal looks to be quiet, shy and timid. Like he just wants to fit in.
Handle: Advantage JW
Reason: Some might disagree because Jamal has a great crossover. But when you look at his handle its the crossover or bust. I know everybody remembers the trouble Jamal has trying to bring the ball up against on the ball defenders. As for Jay he has a cross that is also wicked and has no problems against any defenders witht the rock in his hands.(so far)
Defense: toss up
Reason: Jay plays decent defense but tends to be too agressive. He has the habit of leaving his man trying to get steals. This can get you burned in the league. While Jamal treats defense like having unprotected sex with a girl that's HIV positive. He doesn't want any part of it. Of the two Jay is still the better on the ball defender. But with Jamal's size he has the potential to be the better defender.
Shooting: toss up
reason: Everybody knows these guys can shoot the hell out of the ball. Jamal stroke is great. I still think Jay is trying to adjust to the NBA basketball. The college ball feels much better than the NBA ball because the leather is really soft and easier to grip. While the ball in the league is a hard slick leather. Which is why we always see guys using the rozine grip powder.
Situations: Advantage JW
Reason: At the end of the game who would you rather have with the ball? If its in Jamal's everybody knows that you're gonna see a crossover and pull up jumper. Which is not a high percentage shot. With Jay you have no idea of what's coming. You have to respect the jumper but if you get too close he blows by you. Going to the rack. This will get him more calls and respect from his team, NBA peers, and most importantly the refs. I don't know who I would rather have shooting FT's. I know Jamal is the better overall FT shooter. I just don't know if he has the stomach for crunchtime pressure FT's. Glad we have Jalen.
Playmaking: Advantage JW
Reason: You can't make plays staying on the perimiter. Jay is gonna get Tyson and Eddy many more easy buckets because of his ability to get to the rim. Also running the two man pick and roll will be great for us. He's murder with the ball coming off a screen. He can drive and dish, pull up for the jumper or just explode to the rim.
Heart: Advantage JW
Reason: This is a no brainer. This kid hates to loose. You can see it in his eyes. He's the reason it was so hard to beat Duke. He gives it his all. While Jamal just looks like he doesn't care sometimes. Remember on espn classic profile of Jay. He played his girlfriend one on one and dunk on her three times. So he wouldn't loose. Any guy that runs the risk of not getting some from his girl for a win can play for my Bulls.
This was just my opinion about the two. I can't wait to read you guys replies. Just waiting for an exciting season. Go Bulls.:sigh:
Speed: Advantage JW
Reason: Jamal is very quick, but doesn't have the raw foot speed that Jay has. Everyone knows that there is a difference in being quick and being fast. I think Jay is probably the 3rd fastest player on the team. Behind E-Rob and Tyson(who I think is the fastest player in the league) That being said Jay is also much quicker than Jamal.
Strength: Advantage JW
Reason: I know I don't have to answer this. Just look at the two. When the two go head up in practice. I bet it looks like Barron against Armstrong in last year's playoffs.(you're too weak get of of me)
Passing: Advantage JW
Reason: Ask Mike Jr. and Boozer about the easy looks Jay got them. While we don't really have an idea about Jamal's passing skills. Because he doesn't really try to show them.
Leadership: Advantage JW
Reason: Jay is vocal, emotional, and aggressive. While Jamal looks to be quiet, shy and timid. Like he just wants to fit in.
Handle: Advantage JW
Reason: Some might disagree because Jamal has a great crossover. But when you look at his handle its the crossover or bust. I know everybody remembers the trouble Jamal has trying to bring the ball up against on the ball defenders. As for Jay he has a cross that is also wicked and has no problems against any defenders witht the rock in his hands.(so far)
Defense: toss up
Reason: Jay plays decent defense but tends to be too agressive. He has the habit of leaving his man trying to get steals. This can get you burned in the league. While Jamal treats defense like having unprotected sex with a girl that's HIV positive. He doesn't want any part of it. Of the two Jay is still the better on the ball defender. But with Jamal's size he has the potential to be the better defender.
Shooting: toss up
reason: Everybody knows these guys can shoot the hell out of the ball. Jamal stroke is great. I still think Jay is trying to adjust to the NBA basketball. The college ball feels much better than the NBA ball because the leather is really soft and easier to grip. While the ball in the league is a hard slick leather. Which is why we always see guys using the rozine grip powder.
Situations: Advantage JW
Reason: At the end of the game who would you rather have with the ball? If its in Jamal's everybody knows that you're gonna see a crossover and pull up jumper. Which is not a high percentage shot. With Jay you have no idea of what's coming. You have to respect the jumper but if you get too close he blows by you. Going to the rack. This will get him more calls and respect from his team, NBA peers, and most importantly the refs. I don't know who I would rather have shooting FT's. I know Jamal is the better overall FT shooter. I just don't know if he has the stomach for crunchtime pressure FT's. Glad we have Jalen.
Playmaking: Advantage JW
Reason: You can't make plays staying on the perimiter. Jay is gonna get Tyson and Eddy many more easy buckets because of his ability to get to the rim. Also running the two man pick and roll will be great for us. He's murder with the ball coming off a screen. He can drive and dish, pull up for the jumper or just explode to the rim.
Heart: Advantage JW
Reason: This is a no brainer. This kid hates to loose. You can see it in his eyes. He's the reason it was so hard to beat Duke. He gives it his all. While Jamal just looks like he doesn't care sometimes. Remember on espn classic profile of Jay. He played his girlfriend one on one and dunk on her three times. So he wouldn't loose. Any guy that runs the risk of not getting some from his girl for a win can play for my Bulls.
This was just my opinion about the two. I can't wait to read you guys replies. Just waiting for an exciting season. Go Bulls.:sigh: