2011 draft.....
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During the Draft combine broadcast they mentioned a different comparison for Kanter. Al Horford. I think Horford has more lift and probably more lateral quickness. But this is by far the best comparison I have seen or heard about Kanter. They are close the same size and they a similar offensive style. A lot of Horford's value is on his defensive abilities. I question if Kanter can develop that part of his game to a high enough level.
Hantlers
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Better shooter, better playmaker, better passer, better ball handling skills, is a true point guard while Knight is a combo guard....etc. etc. Basically Irving is a lot better than Knight as of right now.
green
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Knight is taller, bigger, and younger.
17 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 3.2 to, 1.33 as/to, 0.7 stl, 42% fg, 37% 3pt, 80% ft, 1.28 pps
17 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2.5 to, 1.74 as/to, 1.5 stl, 53% fg, 46% 3pt, 90% ft, 1.85 pps
Other than shooting percentages, they are essentially the same player. I wonder what Irving's shooting percentages would be if he played a whole season (for example, the ACC schedule instead of a weaker OOC schedule). I don't know. I am not as sold on Irving as everyone else.
According to stats, he isn't a better playmaker, passer, ball handler. All Irving has is a better shooter. And Irving put his amazing stats against much, much weaker competition. If I am Cleveland, I definitely take Williams #1 and Knight #4.
Why is Irving so much better than Knight?
17 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 3.2 to, 1.33 as/to, 0.7 stl, 42% fg, 37% 3pt, 80% ft, 1.28 pps
17 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2.5 to, 1.74 as/to, 1.5 stl, 53% fg, 46% 3pt, 90% ft, 1.85 pps
Other than shooting percentages, they are essentially the same player. I wonder what Irving's shooting percentages would be if he played a whole season (for example, the ACC schedule instead of a weaker OOC schedule). I don't know. I am not as sold on Irving as everyone else.
According to stats, he isn't a better playmaker, passer, ball handler. All Irving has is a better shooter. And Irving put his amazing stats against much, much weaker competition. If I am Cleveland, I definitely take Williams #1 and Knight #4.
Why is Irving so much better than Knight?
Nasty Style
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If Harrison Barnes had entered the draft and the Jazz had the choice of Derrick Wiliams or Barnes, who would you take?
Also, personally, I'd be more okay with Kanter being a stud on another team opposed to the Jazz drafting him and becoming a bust.
Also, personally, I'd be more okay with Kanter being a stud on another team opposed to the Jazz drafting him and becoming a bust.
BENTLEY
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Barnes. I still hope to get him in the 2012 draft but the Jazz need more draft pick luck. So maybe if they draft Kanter they can trade a big like Millsap or Jefferson for some package that includes some 1st round picks for next year.
Spaniard
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I'm not overly impressed with Knight, I think our own Devin Harris is his who he's comparable to without quite the speed. May or may not have the PG instincts, but the fact that we don't really know that after a year at Kentucky tells me something. I'm content waiting out this year with Devin and Earl and trying to find our PG of the future next year.
Kanter doesn't seem to be a star but barring medical problems or something like that, he's the best big man (PF,C) in the draft. We gotta take him, unless Minny does, then I'm also fine with DWill2
Kanter doesn't seem to be a star but barring medical problems or something like that, he's the best big man (PF,C) in the draft. We gotta take him, unless Minny does, then I'm also fine with DWill2
BENTLEY
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