Following potential 2013 draftees

[Sandy Braille]

Let me say that one of the biggest downsides to Schroeder is that we know very little about WHO he is. One of the things I just love about Burke is who he is. What if Schroeder is just a mega-talent but is a bit of an AK upstairs?

Keep in mind, we are looking at a 14th or a 21st pick here.

What you say certainly has credibility, but I think it is a tad unfair to compare him to Burke. Burke probably is one of the most well-rounded prospects (mentally) in a very long time. Clutch, pass-first, VERY high IQ, and just a great kid in general.

Essentially, I share the same worry, but it CERTAINLY would be something that would drive me bonkers, if I hear that the Jazz passed on him because his mood was 'suspect'. With Schröder, we have a chance to really snag one of the best talents of the drafts at a higher spot, specifically because of these 'unknowns'.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Keep in mind, we are looking at a 14th or a 21st pick here.

What you say certainly has credibility, but I think it is a tad unfair to compare him to Burke. Burke probably is one of the most well-rounded prospects (mentally) in a very long time. Clutch, pass-first, VERY high IQ, and just a great kid in general.

Essentially, I share the same worry, but it CERTAINLY would be something that would drive me bonkers, if I hear that the Jazz passed on him because his mood was 'suspect'. With Schröder, we have a chance to really snag one of the best talents of the drafts at a higher spot, specifically because of these 'unknowns'.

Agreed. I'm just riffing all the way around.

 

[Sandy Braille]

I don't think he speaks any English.. seems to understand it well though..

... is that gonna be a problem?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX_iIUu2UDE

The interviewer was summarizing his comments a bit plainly. I speak German, and the dude REALLY came across as super committed to improvement. He confidently stated that he believed they would win on saturday. Didn't sound cocky, just confident, and had the demeanour of a hard-working athlete. Very non-AK like, but I could be grasping at straws here.

 

[Sandy Braille]

Agreed. I'm just riffing all the way around.

Yup. I am also borderline-panicking at the thought of falling in love with another point guard again.

Watching Burke shoot up the draft board was excruciating-- the last thing I want is to go through the exact same experience all over again. Lol.

 

[The Midnight]

The interviewer was summarizing his comments a bit plainly. I speak German, and the dude REALLY came across as super committed to improvement. He confidently stated that he believed they would win on saturday. Didn't sound cocky, just confident, and had the demeanour of a hard-working athlete. Very non-AK like, but I could be grasping at straws here.

Did he say at the end there, more specifically when he'd likely be coming over to the NBA?

 

[NUMBERICA]

Yup. I am also borderline-panicking at the thought of falling in love with another point guard again.

Watching Burke shoot up the draft board was excruciating-- the last thing I want is to go through the exact same experience all over again. Lol.

Werd.

 

[Sandy Braille]

The interviewer was summarizing his comments a bit plainly. I speak German, and the dude REALLY came across as super committed to improvement. He confidently stated that he believed they would win on saturday. Didn't sound cocky, just confident, and had the demeanour of a hard-working athlete. Very non-AK like, but I could be grasping at straws here.

He's also fairly articulate. Not some bozon-athlete with poor grammar, a la half of the NBA.

 

[orangello]

He's also fairly articulate. Not some bozon-athlete with poor grammar, a la half of the NBA.

Thanks for the insider info Sandy.

 

[Sandy Braille]

Did he say at the end there, more specifically when he'd likely be coming over to the NBA?

Nope. The interpreter gave a good summary of what he said at the end there. Just said it was his dream, and that he's been working at it everyday, and its his dream. That sort of stuff.

 

[Sandy Braille]

Thanks for the insider info Sandy.

12 years of German schooling comes in handy sometimes Very, very rarely though. Lol.

 

[orangello]

Another thought, imagine going to a basket everyday in practice with Favors defending that basket. I think Schroe will improve that part of his game fairly quickly. He learned how to work with these new teammates within a week, imagine how he would improve with a full training camp.

 

[orangello]

12 years of German schooling comes in handy sometimes Very, very rarely though. Lol.

I'm sure that 12 years of work is totally worth it for the rep you will get from me as soon as I get to my computer.