Meyers Leonard fashions himself after Bulls' Noah
June 11, 2012 7:51 AM
"The way Joakim Noah plays with passion and a lot of energy and some tenacity out there I kind of model my game around that," Leonard said Friday at the NBA draft combine.
Leonard, who left the Illini with two remaining seasons of eligibility, said he foresees his transition into the NBA as a steady one, much like Noah's.
"Coming in I understand my role more is to be a defensive presence and impact the game with my athleticism and blocked shots, run the floor, finish around the rim," he said. "From there, expanding my game to pick and pop. I'm just going to come in every single day and try to get better."
Shannon Ryan
Leonard, who left the Illini with two remaining seasons of eligibility, said he foresees his transition into the NBA as a steady one, much like Noah's.
"Coming in I understand my role more is to be a defensive presence and impact the game with my athleticism and blocked shots, run the floor, finish around the rim," he said. "From there, expanding my game to pick and pop. I'm just going to come in every single day and try to get better."
Shannon Ryan
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