For a partial explanation, we solicited input from a professional. "It's kinda interesting how players who come to the NBA from Europe are generally considered soft ... In some cases, that's valid, but most of the professional play in Europe is really physical. In terms of the contact against a ballhandler that's allowed, it's night and day. The NBA protects the ballhandler, so a kid with the speed and handle of Jennings is built to succeed in our league." Beyond having the freedom to execute a knee-buckling crossover without being grabbed or hip-checked, Jennings plays with an exuberance that permeates most games he participates in. Full Article at FOX Sports