You vs Skal

[bigbluedrew]

Me and a buddy were having this argument today. If you played 1 on 1 against Skal and he spotted you 14 points in a game to 15 do you think you would win? No make it take it. Obviously this depends on your ability but I would think the average fan wouldn't even score once.

 

[CELTICAT]

Do I get four to six weeks of training or do I have to play him cold?

 

[ulismyman]

Me i just shoot 3,sTil one goes in game over

 

[Nuke99m]

I'm 6'7" and 270. I could Charles Barkley big-butt him and shoot 1-14. I'd have no chance of stopping him though so if I don't hit 1 out 14 I would lose.

 

[mj2k10]

Me i just shoot 3,sTil one goes in game over

Yeah, because he wouldn't expect that at all. And it would be so easy to get shots off over a 7'0" guy.

If this was Anthony Davis, I would certainly say no. In fact, I don't think the average fan, or really, even someone who played lower-level HS basketball, would have much chance of even getting a shot off against AD if he was really trying. Maybe you throw up 30 foot hook shots, but AD could probably swat even those. Skal's lateral movement and burst isn't at the level of AD, so you might (might) be able to shake him just enough to actually get a shot off (though not likely to be a good one), and then maybe you get lucky.

 

[wildcatsboston1984]

Me and a buddy were having this argument today. If you played 1 on 1 against Skal and he spotted you 14 points in a game to 15 do you think you would win? No make it take it. Obviously this depends on your ability but I would think the average fan wouldn't even score once.

Is he closely guarding me when I get the ball? If not, I would think I would have enough time to get a shot off from three as soon as I got the ball.

 

[cawoodsct]

It's 14-0 in your favor, pretty sure you are going to be closely guarded.

 

[calamitybone]

Yes.

 

[DoyleHargrave1]

I could......and I think my 21 year old daughter could. Are you guys serious????

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

I'm 56 years old and only 5-9. I'm in good shape for my age, but 56 is still 56. I couldn't score on Skal if he tied both hands behind his back.

 

[ThroughBlue]

OP should have more confidence in her game.

 

[thecatsareback#8]

I scored on OJ Mayo and Mike Beasley....I guess I could get one point on Skal in 15 tries. 15 tires is a lot.

 

[Orange Soda King]

In racquetball, I could.

 

[Jamal Mercer]

I'm 38, was a good PG in my day. I think I could find a way to muster 1 point.

 

[.S&C.]

Depends on the person.

I played basketball and have good technique. I play in a league currently with a couple 6"9 guys that played for Murray state and Rice. I understand there's no comparison, but I could get off a look to take it sure.

I actually had the pleasure of playing Tony Delk to 5 by 1's (no make it take it) about 10 years ago. It went 5-0 Tony but I had my chances to score. Skal is young and I think it can be done. 1 shot.

 

[martinsm30]

Not unless someone Tasers him.

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

Me and a buddy were having this argument today. If you played 1 on 1 against Skal and he spotted you 14 points in a game to 15 do you think you would win? No make it take it. Obviously this depends on your ability but I would think the average fan wouldn't even score once.

Pretty hard to stop anyone with any ability at all 14-15 straight times.

 

[WildMoon]

yes,

 

[Teachable Moe]

I'm 56 years old and only 5-9. I'm in good shape for my age, but 56 is still 56. I couldn't score on Skal if he tied both hands behind his back.

For our 25th HS reunion, we played a pick up game. To 10. It went on forever.

 

[UK-chulo]

Yes. And I wouldn't charge him for the lesson either.

 

[Xception]

I'd probably touch around and get a triple double , that day would be a good day .

 

[kentucky_wildcat_#1]

Unless you have been to a game, some can't understand just how big these guys are. They are huge. They have so much length its insane. I could score a point if my outside shot is falling and I'm talking deep.

 

[Teachable Moe]

Unless you have been to a game, some can't understand just how big these guys are. They are huge. They have so much length its insane. I could score a point if my outside shot is falling and I'm talking deep.

In my 20s, back in the Pennsylvanian Era, we played a regular Wednesday night game at some grade school gym. We were in our 20s and early 30s mostly. Non jocks just looking for exercise and an excuse to drink a beer later. One guy brought a friend who'd played JC ball around 10 years previously. It was absolutely unfair how much better he was than the regular crowd. People who are good enough to have made it to even that level are so much stronger and talented than us left-side-of-the-Bell-Curve guys. Plus they've been coached and, at some point, have gone through conditioning. I can't even imagine breathing on the same court as Skal.

 

[EvilMD]

I'd run the picket fence post on him.

 

[Notorious23]

Im 43 and I could beat him even if we had to go to 21. No joke. I would be sore, but I was know as baby Jordan on the playground. wink

 

[UKCatsFan10]

I would back up until I was far enough that he agreed to let me shoot uncontested. Then I'd pray I hit 1 out of 14.

 

[EliteBlue]

I've played against some high level college athletes before. I have no doubt I could score once with 15 tries. Then again I'm still in my mid 20s and play a couple times a week with a career that requires me to stay in decent shape.

No doubt the scenario gets more grey with 20 more years and few too many beers and burgers.

 

[W_Heisenberg]

1000% I would win, I can get 1 bucket on anyone

 

[throatpoker]

easily. it's not that hard to hit a 3 on 7 footers, I spent 4 years doing it. granted i've lost a step, or three, but the pure natural born shooting touch is the last to go.

 

[kybassfan]

I'm way too old now.

Back in my day however, I'd take that bet.

 

[TrustinCal]

I think I could draw a shooting foul and hit a free throw if that's a part of the game. What is amazing about players on that level is not how big they are, but how quick they are for their size. Played in a league with division 2 or 3 college players and had 6'7" guys picking my pocket like I was playing in slow motion.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

Not if he got close enough to block my shot every time, because I certainly couldn't score otherwise.

 

[bigbluelou]

25 years ago, yes. Now? Not unless Skal decided to play zone.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

I would tea bag Skal....15-0....game.

 

[Ben101er]

Me i just shoot 3,sTil one goes in game over

This. When I played, I could have made lots of outside shots against him. I wouldn't even try to play defense. I would just let him score and get the ball back. Of course, that was 35-40 years, and two knee replacements ago.

 

[Deacon Jim]

I`m to old now but back in the day I could. I scored on a ton of greats back then Wilt, Kareem, Willis Reed ,Nate Thurmond. We all played out in the back yard . They had nothing for me.

 

[UK Cowboy21]

If there were anything on the line, I seriously doubt there is anyone on this board who could come close to scoring on a 7' shot blocker that may go #1 overall in the NBA Draft lol

 

[UKGrad93]

Pump fake
Get fouled
Hit FTs
Win game

Pretty simple if you've watched our teams since Cal has been coaching.

 

[mj2k10]

Pump fake
Get fouled
Hit FTs
Win game

Pretty simple if you've watched our teams since Cal has been coaching.

Yeah, genius, and have you also happened to watch Cal's teams put up the top 4 team blocked shot totals in UK history? And have exactly one season in which the opposition hit 40% against them?

What an incredibly idiotic comment.

 

[Louis_Skunt]

Anyone over the age of 35 on here that says they could is insane.