spycam1
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Still doe
Following potential 2014 draftees
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Still doe
spycam1
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spycam1
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I think his value lies in that he will be able to shoot over most defenders that can match his quickness and overpower defenders that are his height. Plus, he's going to be a heady player and have nifty footwork and draw fouls well imo. Also, it doesn't matter how tough the shots are if they go in
I'll assume his handles and shooting will both improve throughout his career, which will determine how good he becomes.
Fishsticks
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I have seen this. The best part was the end when they all die.
Hotdog
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Like I said, trying to nitpick. It isnt a science how to scout. Its more of a feel. You can take all the measurements you want, and study the footwork, or shooting stroke. But you just cant caculate the intangibles, or whatever you want to
call it. You cant look at body types or skillsets and say they are this or that type of player. Its all about whats going on in his mind and heart. That will determine if he is just average or great. No, I dont know either if he is going to be great,, but my instincts are telling me that he has the "It". Whatever "It" is. You can just see that he owns the court when he steps on it.
call it. You cant look at body types or skillsets and say they are this or that type of player. Its all about whats going on in his mind and heart. That will determine if he is just average or great. No, I dont know either if he is going to be great,, but my instincts are telling me that he has the "It". Whatever "It" is. You can just see that he owns the court when he steps on it.
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And this is why drafting is pretty much a crapshoot. More dependent on the mindset and work ethic of the draftee than anything else
Elite players typically have stand-out length, elite quickness, or both. I'm not quite seeing either with Parker. He's obviously very skilled, but I don't see how he's going to dominate his match-up. He can take PFs out on the floor, I guess.
You look at these shots he takes, and they're just not high-percentage looks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr5fU3gW9Tg
You look at these shots he takes, and they're just not high-percentage looks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr5fU3gW9Tg
He did some pretty awesome things though. He could play either forward spot on offense and take the easier defensive assignment. His defense is a drawback.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDVCEDrHPlU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDVCEDrHPlU
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Jazz4ever
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Parker projects to have a good three point shot though, and this can help infinitely over having a few inches of wingspan or vertical leap. Not many teams have a big that can hit a three (outside of Dirk) that doesn't suck at every other aspect of the game. Parker is a good driver too though, so he would be getting to the rim a lot when teams close out hard on him. At this point he will have three options
1. Try and finish if the help is not shot blocker
2. Drop off to Favors who finishes at an elite 66% at the rim.
3. Hit another 3 point shooter on a kick out (if shotblocker present)
I think the offense would be a thing of beauty with Parker (and the right coach).
Stifle Tower
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This is all a mute point. He'll be gone by the time we pick at #5.
♪alt13
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moot
Stifle Tower
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"mute point" has been an inside joke on this board for many years...kind of like irregardless.
DX has Parker 3rd on their Big Board.
.....they also have Randle at 4......
Good post. I think Carmelo is a fair assessment right now with his limited passing skills.
https://grantland.com/the-triangle/steve-nash-george-karl-and-others-on-dirk-nowitzki-and-the-unguardable-play/
DX specializes in European and foreign players. Since they have Randle ahead of Exum, they either think Randle is a great player (which he is) or Exum is not as good as we all think he is.
I wouldn't give too much on a mock before the lottery happens.
It can have various reasons.
Some that strike my mind:
-Teams may be reluctant to consistently deal with Rob Pelinka
-Teams may not have a very clear opinion on him right now and Givony talks with scouts and GMs -> lack of exposure may have resulted in cautious comments from high level execs in the first slots.