The kid definitely is thinking about life after basketball, so that part doesn't surprise me. But, he seemed to be searching for the right words and phrases in the post game press conference more than I would have expected and he does an ad on Assembly Call and he's definitely reading and could have put some more life into it. Be interesting to hear him re-record it now, as I bet he'd already sound more polished. Leal Estate and a BTN analyt doesn't sound like a bad gig for a 25 yo!
I thought the same thing, mature beyond his years. At one point, he passed a question to Ware to give him an opportunity to speak which (in my view) tells me he is a great teammate/leader.
You're talking about the postgame press conference, not the studio bit. And I may be wrong, but Leal didnt defer that question to Ware, the moderator did.
You are correct, the post game press conference, Leal, Ware and Woody up there taking questions. I was drinking a bourbon, but I thought Leal was taking questions and at one point, he smoothly passed it to Ware to answer one. Maybe I'm mistaken, but Leal still came off as very polished.
I’m sure you have more press conference and television experience than Anthony. At your age maybe more radio experience? You should consult him on how you think he could do better.
I personally could not sit there in studio listening to Brucy babble on and then Rapheal Davis with his monotone mumbling.
and give Leal credit, as soon as he made the shot, he had the sense to go cover Baldwin and PSU could not inbound to him. Very heady play.
As am I. I was just surprised as I've heard him speak before, and he's always been well spoken. I think he was just still on a high coming off playing and making that shot. I didn't hear the segment others are referring to, just my reaction. I've felt he might have a future in the studio or on air ala Davis or Hummel. My bad, I thought this board was for discussion!
Ball watching and freezing is more common than not on those last second situations. Its why there are so many put back buzzer beaters. Leal even referred to that when talking about it after the game. And its why most coaches instruct to go with time left on the clock for the put back, in most tied or down a point or two situations.
I was referring to him sitting at the desk with the 3 guys a few minutes after the game. He was very good. Poised, answered the questions they asked, didn't use a lot of filler words like Umm, Uh, Like, etc...
Irony- the newly crowned Def B1G player of the year was the one guilty of ball watching. Instead of blocking out and getting the defensive rebound. That slip ended his season. He blocks out Leal, then that ball falls into his hands. All it takes is one brain fart.
DEFENSIVE player of the year.
yes Defensive...that was the point I was trying to make but forgot to add that rather important detail.
I have seen him before and yes he is a very intelligent polished kid for his age. I heard Dakich was ripping on him last week, did he do so again today?
I didn't see it but I was impressed with the put back. Glad for the kid actually because he didn't get a lot of playing time over the years.
??? Indiana Mr. Basketballs often look good in layup lines. What does that have to do with anything?
Dan was ripping him because of his comment for IU fans to chill. I didn't like that comment either. You thank the fans and don't preach to them. You leave the preaching to me.
