RandyForRubio
Well-Known Member
Murray is more athletic than you think. Definitely finishes around the rim better than McCollum. Has the same standing reach and max vertical as Lillard coming out of college. Remember Lillard was mostly a jump shooter in school. He worked a lot on his body and became more of a dunker in the pros. Lillard was also considered a shoot-first guard with mediocre defense. It wasn't clear he'd be a starting PG. I think there are some comparisons there in terms of impact and ceiling. Murray needs to get stronger, like all freshmen, but he'd be a great offensive player with the Jazz and could play either guard position.
Yeah, kinda moot, since we're not likely getting him.
1) Did you watch Lillard in college? He was not just a jump shooter. Not at all.
2) He's still a shoot first PG with mediocre defense.
3) Msybe others weren't, but I was very high on Lillard coming out. Thought he was gonna be a star. So much of his game translated to the pros.
4) Murray ain't no Lillard.