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Can Neto become the next Steve Nash?

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Boris

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Holy crap! His court vision is insane. His shooting is crap. He reminds me of how that ******* owner of Dallas gave ip on Nash and then he became MVP. Do you remember what he said about Nash? "Why did he not play like this for us". I think Neto is the next Nash he just needs to get his shot down. After that he is 20/11 player.
 
Too early to tell what kind of player he is going to turn into. I agree that he is an NBA player, but who knows if he will be a fringe starter or what. All I know is that I feel safe when he is running the PG for the Jazz. I predict that he stays and shares the backup pg/sg slot with Mack next season. Players from season 1 to season 2 usually make their biggest leap in their career, that's when we will see if he has that kind of potential.
 
Kyoto said:
Too early to tell what kind of player he is going to turn into. I agree that he is an NBA player, but who knows if he will be a fringe starter or what. All I know is that I feel safe when he is running the PG for the Jazz. I predict that he stays and shares the backup pg/sg slot with Mack next season. Players from season 1 to season 2 usually make their biggest leap in their career, that's when we will see if he has that kind of potential.
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It's not too early. AllThatAmar declared him the Brazilian John Stockton after the summer league.

Personally I find it offensive to compare a rookie to someone who was great for 15+ years (I got ticked off back when they compared Rubio to Stockton after his successful rookie year.) I think I heard Locke compare Neto to JJ Barea, at this point, that seems more appropriate.

I was going to make a point about Neto being 23 years old and already having played professional basketball, so his 1 to 2 year jump might be different that what we typically see. But Stockton was 22 when he was a rookie and played 4 years of college (vs the one and done point guards we see nowadays.)

Even though I hold Stockton's name as sacred, and get offended when AllThatAmar crowns a rookie "Brazilian Stockton" after three summer league games, go compare just for fun:

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/stockjo01.html
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/netora01.html
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nashst01.html

Stockton was solid his first 3 years, but didn't come on strong until he was 25 (fourth year.) Nash was 26 (fifth year).

Neto is getting 6 PPG, 2.1 Assists, and 1.4 Turnovers.

I think it's best we wait a few years.
 
Kyoto said:
Too early to tell what kind of player he is going to turn into. I agree that he is an NBA player, but who knows if he will be a fringe starter or what. All I know is that I feel safe when he is running the PG for the Jazz. I predict that he stays and shares the backup pg/sg slot with Mack next season. Players from season 1 to season 2 usually make their biggest leap in their career, that's when we will see if he has that kind of potential.
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He is 24 years old. This is like his 6th season being paid to play basketball. I think he is what he is, not going to turn into Nash ever.
 
Boris said:
Holy crap! His court vision is insane. His shooting is crap. He reminds me of how that ******* owner of Dallas gave ip on Nash and then he became MVP. Do you remember what he said about Nash? "Why did he not play like this for us". I think Neto is the next Nash he just needs to get his shot down. After that he is 20/11 player.
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U do realize Neto leads all rookies in 3pt%, right? He's already a good shooter.

I do however worry about his development next season as I see him being the most likely to fall out of the pg rotation with Mack showing well and Exum coming back.
 
Why would we limit his ceiling to Nash? He might be the next Steph.
 
King Cy said:
He is 24 years old. This is like his 6th season being paid to play basketball. I think he is what he is, not going to turn into Nash ever.
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While I'm sure you're right, it bears mentioning that Nash wasn't "Nash" until he was about 26
 
King Cy said:
He is 24 years old. This is like his 6th season being paid to play basketball. I think he is what he is, not going to turn into Nash ever.
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They said this about Karl Malone and Basketball John John Stockton ohh ooh oh. Now they are statues.
 
He needs to develop Nash's floater in the lane and stop with the awkward wrong foot leaner crap. Nash was an amazingly underrated shooter. One of the best I have ever seen. His very good passing was even better because players had to respect his shot. Neto is a better defender than Nash.

Neto's 3pg% has been good, but he really only takes wide open shots. I think he will be decent, but it will depend on how hard he is willing to work. Stockton was the player he was because he was a ****ing workhorse.
 
Boris said:
They said this about Karl Malone and Basketball John John Stockton ohh ooh oh. Now they are statues.
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Wtf...who said this?

Stockton was already a star in this league in his 4th season (averaged 13.8 assists per game), he made the all-star team in his fifth season.

Karl Malone was a bonafide Superstar in the league by his 3rd Season...
 
akirac73 said:
Wtf...who said this?

Stockton was already a star in this league in his 4th season (averaged 13.8 assists per game), he made the all-star team in his fifth season.

Karl Malone was a bonafide Superstar in the league by his 3rd Season...
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When were they drafted? How old were they? Every one passed on them and they said Karl would never hit a free throw. This is what Utah fans in this thread are saying about Neto. He has the same potential.

Great post vinylone I agree.
 
What would we have to add to Mack, Burke, & Neto to get D'Angello Russel?

Russel, Exum
Hayward, Hood, Burks
Favors, Gobert, Lyles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr5sCDnYlNc
 
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