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2013 Chicago Combine May 15-19

orangello said:
I know this is not a popular opinion but I would also take Tony Mitchell for UNT ahead of Larkin too.

And this is even if the Jazz don't draft a PG at 14.
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I would not take larkin over Mitchell either. that kid is going to be a problem, Gerald Wallace type but more PF'y
 
orangello said:
Again, Iverson is the exception, not the rule.

Iverson dominated in college and the translated to the NBA. Larkin didn't dominate in college and could be a good 3rd PG for a team.
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he still set the precedent that a player under 6'5" can be taken #1 overall though, kyrie now holds the torch of short #1picks
 
Everyone always thinks that big/strong PGs are better to have on the defensive end. This was true when teams would exploit a mismatch against a small PG and take him into the post. This rarely happens anymore. We all know that almost everyone runs their offense through PnRs now. This is where a small/quick PG can sometimes be to your advantage as they can use their size (lack thereof) and quickness to evade the pick and stay with there guy better than a large PG who will almost always get stuck on the pick. I'm not saying that I'd rather have a Larkinesque type guy as my starting PG, but at least for our backup I would approve of him.
 
PKM said:
Cool, thanks.

For the record, I would gladly give up #21 for either Thomas or Robinson.. for the same pay scale as the 21.
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Similar pay structure being the key phrase.

Also, I would like Thomas on the Jazz if the Jazz are not able to draft Schroe or CJ.
 
pkm i just saw ur pop shot about young dennis gliding do i have to get the video for you??

he not only has lateral quickness but he has supreme balance within his lateral quickness, ala MKG and Rondo
 
margodydek said:
Everyone always thinks that big/strong PGs are better to have on the defensive end. This was true when teams would exploit a mismatch against a small PG and take him into the post. This rarely happens anymore. We all know that almost everyone runs their offense through PnRs now. This is where a small/quick PG can sometimes be to your advantage as they can use their size (lack thereof) and quickness to evade the pick and stay with there guy better than a large PG who will almost always get stuck on the pick. I'm not saying that I'd rather have a Larkinesque type guy as my starting PG, but at least for our backup I would approve of him.
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I somewhat agree.. but its also become somewhat of a fad to say this. Weak players are still getting pushed aside.. strong defenders are still getting called fewer fouls because they don't have to lean in as much..

And Larkin, though a superb athlete, hasn't shown he has an explosive first step.. sans a couple highlight reels. Even in college he got moved off defending the scorer on the perimeter for a lack of being able to defend as well as his teammate Durand.
 
do not forget, it was JJ barrera who tore the heat to shreds
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PointGod_AlecBurks said:
pkm i just saw ur pop shot about young dennis gliding do i have to get the video for you??

he not only has lateral quickness but he has supreme balance within his lateral quickness, ala MKG and Rondo
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Huh? I like Dennis and his lateral quickness.. not sure what you're referring to.
 
never anywhere have i said larkin can defend lol, i like him as a change of pace guard, reminds me a bit of a smaller Jason Terry, maybe with better playmaking skills

the 1 pg that hasent been mentioned enough, and may infact fall to the jazz, is MCW, you guys think him Burks and Gordon works PG,SG,SF?
 
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