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Anybody else think Alec Burks can be a 20-25PPG player with 30+ MPG?

yamers

yamers

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He is really starting to come together. Also he has the ability that makes all the other top scorers really good. GETTING TO THE FREE THROW LINE.



I think it's time to unleash Burks!
 
He's showing he can score in bunches- I take back my early comments of him being more athletic CJ. I hope he keeps it up great boost of the bench but if this keeps up its hard to keep him from starting SG and moving Hayward to SF
 
His jumper still has just enough off nights that I'm not sure he can. He would really benefit from being on a team that pushes the ball a little more, total beast in transition.

He's getting close, though. Huge huge HUGE improvement from last year.
 
Right now, on AVERAGE? No. That requires consistency that he's not shown. Maybe eventually. Maybe.

There are lots of good players that score plenty that don't score that much. That is not common.
 
I feel compelled to analyze Burks last 2 games as I had a run-in about his skillz with fishon earlier this week ;) Rainy Saturday afternoon makes it possible. Or will I be too lazy? Stay tuned!
 
All I know is that I am now worrying more about how much Burks is going to get paid than Hayward. I have been big on Burks but at the start of this season I started having doubts. If he can consistently (?) make his jump shots then I say he definitely can be a 20 pt scorer. I see no need to start him because coming off the bench he gets to be the man. He will not get as many touches if he starts.

Let him play in the fourth quarter especially if he is hot like last night.
 
DForceAUS said:
He's showing he can score in bunches- I take back my early comments of him being more athletic CJ. I hope he keeps it up great boost of the bench but if this keeps up its hard to keep him from starting SG and moving Hayward to SF
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really?

why isnt he starting already
 
No doubt in my mind Burks could be a 20 ppg player. He just needs to develop his jumper and get solid starting minutes. I'd prefer if he starts, but as long as he gets 34-ish minutes a game and closes out in the 4th quarter he should be able to be a 20ppg player in the future. I've been very high on Burks since we drafted him, so glad he's playing so well
 
mhindy said:
His jumper still has just enough off nights that I'm not sure he can. He would really benefit from being on a team that pushes the ball a little more, total beast in transition.

He's getting close, though. Huge huge HUGE improvement from last year.
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This.

He is already there as far as penetration, ball handling, quickness, finishing ability, and being able to get to the line (especially if he started getting the calls that all stars get).

I have always said that if he can get a consistent jumpshot then he will be a star.

Watch out.... his jumper is coming around nicely.
 
Gee, if only we had a season to throw away so we could find out!

What about Kanter? Evans? Heck, Gobert? Wouldn't it be nice to just play the young guys 30+ and see what they can do? I mean, if they play awesome, then we know what they are. If they play poorly, then we know what they are and gain a lotto pick.

But we gotta help Jefferson and Williams gain new contracts for new teams.

Maybe next year can be the year we forget about Ws/Ls and just let the young players play???
 
cowhide said:
He will not get as many touches if he starts.
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The starting lineup lacks a true scorer and number 1 option.
Burks should start AND get lots of touches. Let hayward play defense, spot up for threes and run and finish in transition.
Let favors play defense, rebound, and run pick n roll with alec burks.
Let trey be a solid point guard that doesnt turn the ball over and shoots alot less so he doesnt have to do much. (he is only a rookie after all)
Marvin can continue spreading the floor to open up driving lanes for alec.

Seriously, favors and marv dont need many touches, hayward would probably be better and more efficient with less touches, and trey is a rookie trying to do too much.

Lets unleash the beast and see what Alec "slick pimp" burks can do
 
The Thriller said:
Gee, if only we had a season to throw away so we could find out!

What about Kanter? Evans? Heck, Gobert? Wouldn't it be nice to just play the young guys 30+ and see what they can do? I mean, if they play awesome, then we know what they are. If they play poorly, then we know what they are and gain a lotto pick.

But we gotta help Jefferson and Williams gain new contracts for new teams.

Maybe next year can be the year we forget about Ws/Ls and just let the young players play???
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This
 
fishonjazz said:
The starting lineup lacks a true scorer and number 1 option.
Burks should start AND get lots of touches. Let hayward play defense, spot up for threes and run and finish in transition.
Let favors play defense, rebound, and run pick n roll with alec burks.
Let trey be a solid point guard that doesnt turn the ball over and shoots alot less so he doesnt have to do much. (he is only a rookie after all)
Marvin can continue spreading the floor to open up driving lanes for alec.

Seriously, favors and marv dont need many touches, hayward would probably be better and more efficient with less touches, and trey is a rookie trying to do too much.

Lets unleash the beast and see what Alec "slick pimp" burks can do
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Yep

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Awesome to see y'all back on the Train....

Felt Lonely there back in November!!!!

I've said it from the beginning Burks is our best player and the first to be an All-Star!!!

UGLI I've got a ticket for ya.... Come on aboard!!!
 
Zulu said:
Awesome to see y'all back on the Train....

Felt Lonely there back in November!!!!

I've said it from the beginning Burks is our best player and the first to be an All-Star!!!

UGLI I've got a ticket for ya.... Come on aboard!!!
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Gotta admit Zu's, you were right. Back in mid-late November I had completely given up on Burks and felt we should trade him for anything before the league found out... Burks has really impressed me as of late. Not just his scoring, but his passing too. That lightning pass he made to Jeremy for an open jumper after driving baseline was SICK!! I'll try and swing by the science building one of these days.
 
Batman said:
Gotta admit Zu's, you were right. Back in mid-late November I had completely given up on Burks and felt we should trade him for anything before the league found out... Burks has really impressed me as of late. Not just his scoring, but his passing too. That lightning pass he made to Jeremy for an open jumper after driving baseline was SICK!! I'll try and swing by the science building one of these days.
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In the mornings MTWR is the best time to find me!!!
 
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