PennFan10
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11-29-18 01:14 PM - Post#267518
In response to Jeff2sf
The point was made that AJ was already developed when he came to Penn and the implication is that he was closer to his ceiling than most others so his improvement may not be as perceptible.
I say BS. Every player can improve dramatically. That's where I am going.
The comment on work ethic doesn't mean AJ or anyone DOESN'T Have a work ethic, just the simple reality that not all work ethics are the same. Kobe Bryant combined elite talent with unparralled work ethic. It's well documented he worked harder than every other player (you can see various interviews around team USA--Lebron credits Kobe with improving his work ethic after he played with him at the Olympics)
If you were going to tier work ethics on the most recent Penn teammates I would put Darnell and Max as 1A and 1B over the last 4 years as players who have put in the most work outside of whats required. Darnell put in extra workouts in the morning and evening after practice, on off-days,whenever, he still does. Many, many times Darnell and more recently Max, were the first players in the gym and last players to leave.
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