Following potential 2015 draftees

[Handlogten's Heros]

There is a BIG difference between playing in Europe and getting paid before going to NBA and staying in college and not getting paid.

Great point. I guess I'm fine with a guy having fun in college and saying I want this part of my life to continue, but anyone pretending he's making a good career/development move is simply buying into an old school belief that isn't at all true.

 

[sgjazzfan]

Great point. I guess I'm fine with a guy having fun in college and saying I want this part of my life to continue, but anyone pretending he's making a good career/development move is simply buying into an old school belief that isn't at all true.

It may be a good development move, but as far as career and financial, no way. You don't bet 3.3 Million Dollars (pick #14 guaranteed, approx 7 Million over 4 years) for the chance to earn 5 Million dollars (pick #7 guaranteed, approx 11 million over 4 years) but one less year of earning money.

 

[The Midnight]

Oubre is lauded as a good shooter, but is he? He shot 35.8% in college. I don't think that's something to brag about.

 

[bigmike]

It may be a good development move, but as far as career and financial, no way. You don't bet 3.3 Million Dollars (pick #14 guaranteed, approx 7 Million over 4 years) for the chance to earn 5 Million dollars (pick #7 guaranteed, approx 11 million over 4 years) but one less year of earning money.

To play devil's advocate:

1. It's not just about that first contract. The extra collegegiate development to become a successful pro can have a long-term developmental impact which could lead to more money.

2. These kids are human. If they're not ready, they're going to develop more in an environment where they're comfortable with (college) than they would riding the bench in the NBA where they're not ready.

3. If they love the college lifestyle, why not enjoy it one more year? There's something to be said for really enjoying a year of our career/life. Put a $ sign on that.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

It may be a good development move, but as far as career and financial, no way. You don't bet 3.3 Million Dollars (pick #14 guaranteed, approx 7 Million over 4 years) for the chance to earn 5 Million dollars (pick #7 guaranteed, approx 11 million over 4 years) but one less year of earning money.

There is a myth that players develop better in college. Worse coaching, worse training staff, limited access to other assets... Think of it this way... you think Jakob would do more for his body working out at P3 this summer or lifting weights at the U of U? They also have other school responsibilities that limit the amount of work they can put in.

It's also risky... next year there are a lot of bigs in the draft. His status is largely based on potential. He will be expected to fulfill some that potential or he may slide. If it isn't just to have more fun then I think it is a mistake... I think its a mistake either way actually... you can still have fun in the NBA.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Oubre is lauded as a good shooter, but is he? He shot 35.8% in college. I don't think that's something to brag about.

He has a couple things he needs to fix to be consistent, but most of the basics are there. He's intriguing to me but its all about his mindset honestly. If he works he has all the tools... he doesn't strike me as the most serious committed worker based on some of the reports from people around him.

His physical profile is Rudy Gay, Paul George like. If he takes himself seriously he could be great... that could also be said for many players in the NBA.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Oubre was generally regarded as being a better shooter than Johnson and Winslow, maybe in part because his release is pretty high and quick. However, Winslow got better as the season progressed and finished with higher shooting percentages overall.

Like HH said, the length and quickness give Oubre potential, but how much of it he reaches is tbd.

 

[silesian]

loads of billionaires all over the world who don't announce the fact that they're making 10 figures.

Yep, not just loads, but ****loads of them. How is it that you know about them and nobody else does?

 

[Elizah Huge]

Now that Poeltl has decided to stay put, there is a clear talent drop off at #12, with Oubre being the 12th guy. Dunn and Grant at 13th and 14th respectively are clearly a tier below compared to Oubre.


Luckily we've got the 12th pick. Let's hope noone else decides to drop out.

Dunn at #13 and Grant at #14?

 

[Elizah Huge]

Oubre is lauded as a good shooter, but is he? He shot 35.8% in college. I don't think that's something to brag about.

That's not bad at all, 33% is average, 40% is elite.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Oubre refresher... With him next to Exum, we'd have the best perimeter length in the league, or at least equal to the Bucks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC3VXSPdWtw

 

[slc]

Oubre refresher... With him next to Exum, we'd have the best perimeter length in the league, or at least equal to the Bucks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC3VXSPdWtw

Good grief
Could they pick a worse song
I can't even finish watching the video.
I guess just mute the sound.