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franklin

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Saw some stuff tonight I haven't seen in other rooks/sophs. Wait and see, but this kid looks like he actually has adaptable talent. We'll see.








p.s. please don't cry when he takes 4 minutes per game from Burks and Foye.
 
He's deceptively quick and moves well with and without the ball. He's not explosive, but he's got good touch and decent scoring instincts. Could be a really good mid-range shooter.
 
Murphy looked really good putting the ball on the floor tonight-reminded me a little of Marshon Brooks with his mid range game. Looks like he needs some work developing 3point range.

And he looked good on defense too-moved his feet well and didn't defend with his hands. Looks like KOC did his homework again in the second round.
 
candrew said:
Murphy looked really good putting the ball on the floor tonight-reminded me a little of Marshon Brooks with his mid range game. Looks like he needs some work developing 3point range.

And he looked good on defense too-moved his feet well and didn't defend with his hands. Looks like KOC did his homework again in the second round.
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This is what I was most interested in hearing (missed the game). I saw him enough in college to believe he could possibly adapt offensively, but was much more concerned about defense.
 
Sign me up for the fan club. He seems like a smart and calculated type of a player. Sort of like a Millsap when he first came out... won't try to do too much, play with brains, patient, etc. I'm excited for him
 
We'll see when the season starts, but I think more than anything he needs to change his body. He is going to get posted up constantly at 6'6 185.
 
PKM said:
This is what I was most interested in hearing (missed the game). I saw him enough in college to believe he could possibly adapt offensively, but was much more concerned about defense.
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I watched and wasn't impressed by his defense. I know he guarded Kobe a lot, but he seemed to have a hard time keeping his man from going right by him. I didn't think he did that well moving his feet, and used his hands too much, unlike what candrew said. I did like the other aspects of his games though.
 
Regardless, it sounds like he's a good shooter and at least tries to play "D," unlike Morris Almond. Doubt he'll play much this year, but perhaps he becomes a Korver-lite who can give the team 10-15 mins as needed next season.
 
I was impressed. Saw a play where he had to leave his man and run about 12 feet to guard another players man. Thing is, he had to read and react quickly to make the play, then he had to be unselfish.

If that was CJ Miles that is just an open look for 3 for the other team.

I'm not ready to sing his praises just yet, but, so far so good. I like what I saw.
 
There was a good stretch where he was defending Kobe, and you know the kid was probably crapping his pants a little.

But he really did well. Didn't back down, kept a hand in his face, and did great keeping up with him. His offense looked nice and silky too.

Hope to see some more of him.
 
I think the kid can play. He has very good basketball instincts and seems willing to learn and play team ball. I thought his defensive effort was very good. On another board, I drafted the kid with our second round pick so I liked him coming out of college. I agree that he needs to work on his body and I am sure he will. I think Murphy will get some playing time down the line if he continues to work hard and improves his all around game.
 
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