Following potential 2015 draftees
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RandyForRubio
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Isn't Russ kinda known for taking really dumb shots?
Beer
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Occasionally, he is pretty money from the elbow on the fast break though. Its more the long pull up 3's that most people have issues with I think.
RandyForRubio
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Hey I'm not saying he's not good! Just that he takes bad shots!
Besides, using one of the best current players, and the greatest of all time in your argument is kinda wack! Winslow ain't either of those guys! Check the 2-pt % of guys like Carroll, Millsap, Ariza, etc. Wing defenders who can hit the 3. That's what Winslow is!
Beer
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Pretty much every consistent efficient scorer has a mid range game. If you are ok with someone that plays D and camps out in the corner with the picks thats fine. I'd like to aim a little higher than that though.
James Harden
And a ton of players who aren't 1st/2nd options.
I mean, if we take Winslow, he is suppose to be like our Trevor Ariza, right? A defensive animal who is physical and athletic and can hit the 3-ball.
Who knows, his pull-up game may develop, it may not. He is better than Oubre for sure though.
RandyForRubio
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Of course I want better than that! I never said I would be content with that buddy!! I think you've been drinking too much of your name
I'm just saying that's what Winslow is, which is why it would make more sense to compare him to those guys. Only difference really is that Winslow would be an elite defender, and those don't come by often. And they make a big difference! Hell, I think we learned with the Rudy/Kanter thing that sometimes (not always) elite defense makes a bigger impact than good offense.
Still need another big. I think a guy like Kaminsky could move ahead of Booker on the depth chart.
Hotdog
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I never referenced Winslow or anyone else. I just pointed out that Westbrook and Jordan use the two point shot very well.
Please stop with the Westbrook takes bad shots. He's a damn good player who's using the old school mid range jumper to kill opponents.
Well Winslow is just a Freshman, his skillset isn't set in stone. I'd rather take a guy I know who is already pretty good in a few areas and has shown he can produce than a guy like Oubre, who seems like he struggles to find ways to impact the game on a consistent basis.
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I will take any of the wings except Oubre (just think the guy coasts too much). He reminds me of Jeremy Lamb in a way. I just think drive is really under appreciated. The NBA is hard and he is going to need learn to grind. It is super hard to learn.
I think Winslow is okay. He is like an MKG who can shoot the 3 a bit. Not sure his motor runs as hot as MKG's but that is who he most reminds me of. He sucks at midrange, but he's good around the basket and in transition. I think he is somewhat limited, but will be good.
If you haven't watched Frank the Tank... Do it. He affects every possession his team has on offense. A good shooting big who can pass and dribble a bit. I see no reason he can't be on Memo's level some day.
I think Winslow is okay. He is like an MKG who can shoot the 3 a bit. Not sure his motor runs as hot as MKG's but that is who he most reminds me of. He sucks at midrange, but he's good around the basket and in transition. I think he is somewhat limited, but will be good.
If you haven't watched Frank the Tank... Do it. He affects every possession his team has on offense. A good shooting big who can pass and dribble a bit. I see no reason he can't be on Memo's level some day.