True. Jimmer did have a nice Tourney run that boosted his stock. Lillard won't even have that chance because his team was trash.
Damian Lillard - Our best PG hope
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True. Jimmer did have a nice Tourney run that boosted his stock. Lillard won't even have that chance because his team was trash.
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I get the feeling when his measurements come out, his wingspan is going to cause a stir. He kind of resembles Beaubois in that regard, and he's a total freak.
It's the Maloof's. Who knows why they fell in love with him or claimed to. It was a stupid pick at that spot then and now they know it.
One difference was Jimmer being NPOY and his national marketability .. well that's two things.
Good post. I agree with everything. (which is clearly what makes it a good post)
7StraightIsGreat
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If the Jazz end up just missing the playoffs and are picking around 12 or 13 in the lottery, they could do much worse than Lillard. I think the kid has some serious upside, and maybe one of the biggest positives: If he ends up being a stud at the NBA level, we probably won't be saddled with the worry of whether or not Lillard likes it in Utah when it comes time to re-sign him.
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That is a pretty broad bet because no matter what he pick he could be like I wanted to get this guy.
I bet Portland really wants him too. They aren't looking like a playoff team and need a PG.
Thee Jazz Fan
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I'm still in the draft Marshall crowd if The jazz go pg.
Just a couple things I saw from the game
1. I love his pick and roll offense a lot of pg's can be a little lazy causing the defense to keep him on the perimeter, which limits a pg's options. If the pg doesn't run a crisp route, the defensive big is able to run him off the the play. Lillard several times split the defense getting into the lane, and set up a teammate or get all the way to the basket.
2. Last night was the first time I've ever seen him play, so tell me if I'm wrong, but to me he isn't a great passer, willing yes, but he misfired on some really easy passes. Lillard may have had an off night in that aspect, so anyone who watches all his games set me straight if I'm off base on this.
3. Again I've only seen him play once, but with the game on the line, Lillard seemed to defer to inferior players. With the game close he just seemed to relax. If I recall through the first 10 to 12 minutes he had only taken two shots. That made me question if he has the killer instinct to finish games like a D-Will or CP3 The light didn't seem to click on for him till it was almost too late and Montana had built a big lead.
4. He is an actual pg, with a pg mentality I was afraid he would be the second coming of Westbrook. Always looking for his shot. The only question is, when the team needs him to score does he have that cold blooded instinct of a Deron or CP3, or a Stockton.
Just a couple things I saw from the game
1. I love his pick and roll offense a lot of pg's can be a little lazy causing the defense to keep him on the perimeter, which limits a pg's options. If the pg doesn't run a crisp route, the defensive big is able to run him off the the play. Lillard several times split the defense getting into the lane, and set up a teammate or get all the way to the basket.
2. Last night was the first time I've ever seen him play, so tell me if I'm wrong, but to me he isn't a great passer, willing yes, but he misfired on some really easy passes. Lillard may have had an off night in that aspect, so anyone who watches all his games set me straight if I'm off base on this.
3. Again I've only seen him play once, but with the game on the line, Lillard seemed to defer to inferior players. With the game close he just seemed to relax. If I recall through the first 10 to 12 minutes he had only taken two shots. That made me question if he has the killer instinct to finish games like a D-Will or CP3 The light didn't seem to click on for him till it was almost too late and Montana had built a big lead.
4. He is an actual pg, with a pg mentality I was afraid he would be the second coming of Westbrook. Always looking for his shot. The only question is, when the team needs him to score does he have that cold blooded instinct of a Deron or CP3, or a Stockton.
