Our hero left the comfort of the hotel room to take in the fresh Atlanta air and stroll his way to the NBA TV studios to have a chat with Ernie Johnson, Greg Anthony, and that guy who called a timeout when his teammates didn’t have any timeouts.
You’re probably expecting a video in this post but are curious just what ‘analysis’ could possibly be accompanied by a harmless appearance on a variety show. Plenty, I say.
Dress:
I like the chequered look; it’s classy, hip, and just the right amount of informal for a formal occasion. It says, “Hey, I was just walking down the street shopping for some LPs when somebody nudged me on my shoulder and asked if I wanted to be on TV. I had a couple minutes, and figured why not make some people happy”
Stance:
Hands on his pockets but not in his pockets. Says I got so much game that I need to keep my hands in check lest I dunk on you right on this rim behind us.
Nodding Motion:
Nodding motion is huge. You don’t want to nod like you’re not listening and just waiting to speak, yet at the same time you don’t want to appear like a ‘yes man’. DeRozan’s strategy is to detect inflection in people’s voices and nod at a rate proportional to the rate of inflection increase. He pulls it off and looks interested, engaged, and yet relaxes.
Quality of Answers:
Gave his teammates credit; gave management credit; gave Drake credit. Talked about increasing his strength over the summer and taking everything personally, and dodged a question regarding if he’s the best SG in the league.
Representing Toronto:
Didn’t say anything when the guy who called a timeout when he didn’t have any timeouts grouped Sacramento and Toronto as “small towns”. Clearly the guy who called a timeout when he didn’t have any timeouts hasn’t been to Toronto since 1864.
Funny Factor:
Talked about a prank where put an egg in Amir Johnson’s shoe. Got a few laughs.
