Rivers seems like a streaky shooter. His assists are low, and his Assist/TO ratio is less than 1.0. I'm also wondering how much of his attack game will translate to the NBA.
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Miller's only real question mark, as far as I'm concerned, is his drive. Not worried, at all, about his athleticism/natural talent.
I think he'll be a great pro.
Rivers is more of a gut feel that I think he'll be very good as well .. not because of what we're necessarily seeing right now .. just a hunch.
I think he'll be a great pro.
Rivers is more of a gut feel that I think he'll be very good as well .. not because of what we're necessarily seeing right now .. just a hunch.
Question off the cuff: Does Brad Beal compare at all to James Harden?
Beal is smooth shaven.
Actually, I think this is decent comparison. For the record, I usually hate comparing players .. it's just hard not to do it. This is a pretty good one, imo. Having said that, I want to see Beal start hitting his 3's in college before I get too excited about him doing it in the NBA. I think he well.
Well, I'm wondering if Beal could have a similar impact in the league. Harden was known as a mature, well-rounded SG in college who wasn't explosive and not really outstanding in any one category. He became a 6th man, and I assume he still is. He plays hard. I'm not that psyched about Hardin to be honest, but I'm just trying to get a read on what Beal's potential impact is. I'm not that excited about Beal right now either.
I think I'd rather have Jeremy Lamb than Beal right now.
I think I'd rather have Jeremy Lamb than Beal right now.
Boy, Russel Westbrook went for 28/6/11 tonight. I wonder if there's a player like him in the upcoming draft. Doesn't look like it.
Wow .. hard to say. I think there's POTENTIAL in Rivers and Beal .. but so tough to gauge.
Westbrook is a top-of-the-line athlete. BTW KD went for 37/14.
Back on Beal .. he's hitting only 42% from the floor (33% from three) and he averages more to's than assists. Great rebounder .. fwiw.
In high school he was a prolific scorer and averaged 50% from 3 .. so the potential is certainly there. I'm still waiting to see it.
In high school he was a prolific scorer and averaged 50% from 3 .. so the potential is certainly there. I'm still waiting to see it.
Yep, agree. That's why I'm not sleeping on Rivers. He has a tude about him that won't let him be anything but the best. Will he be the best? No, but his drive and moxy will make him a value pick if he goes 12 or lower, imo.