Beantown
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The same can be said for Knight, but Rivers has a higher ceiling.
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The same can be said for Knight, but Rivers has a higher ceiling.
What makes you say that?
Zerol
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It was just one game, and after that he has not played in any organized, competitive game.
You should copyright that phrase, bottle it up and sell it to all the Kanter nay-sayers. Just a thought.
All kidding aside, Kanter's kinda like last year's Counsins to me. Counsins was the biggest talent in the draft last year no question - but he was pulled back by his attitude. What would have happened if Kanter were allowed to play in the NCAA? May be he could have been the #1 prospect as well. Who knows?
To me it's a risk vs reward situation. You bring the guy in, you work him out, you use all your knowledge and experience and assess.
An interesting story about how Nowitzki was picked 9th courtesy of Wikipedia:
Rivers is 6'4, that is legitimate SG size. It's not ideal, but I wouldn't be too worried about starting a 6'4 SG.
Rivers is a SG, period. Dude puts up 30 with 0 assists while dominating the ball. Ice water in his veins.
Here's a stat most wouldn't know; In Knights senior year of HS, he and Rivers were two of the most prolific scorers, even went head-to-head, but did you know Knight took MORE 3's that year AND shot a higher %? All the Rivers fans hate that stat, but true.
Back to topic.
Teague? Maybe, but he's a bit undersized and not a great shooter, by any means.
Kabongo? Love his game, honestly. Super athlete, great finisher, but terrible decision making and sloppy. Needs major improvement before he'd be considered a lottery pick next year. My opinion is it won't happen.
Marshall? Puhleeaase .. won't even dignify that with a response.
By the way, the PG crop for the following year doesn't look any better. Either get your PG this year or any FA ... I say the latter.
Here's a stat most wouldn't know; In Knights senior year of HS, he and Rivers were two of the most prolific scorers, even went head-to-head, but did you know Knight took MORE 3's that year AND shot a higher %? All the Rivers fans hate that stat, but true.
Back to topic.
Teague? Maybe, but he's a bit undersized and not a great shooter, by any means.
Kabongo? Love his game, honestly. Super athlete, great finisher, but terrible decision making and sloppy. Needs major improvement before he'd be considered a lottery pick next year. My opinion is it won't happen.
Marshall? Puhleeaase .. won't even dignify that with a response.
By the way, the PG crop for the following year doesn't look any better. Either get your PG this year or any FA ... I say the latter.
Favors Flave
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Hey Box, you make a group about Brandon Knight loverz, you can be president and I can be co-prez.
I'm on board with ya, I really like Knight. But I like D-will2 more and don't have a problem with Kanter though.
I'm on board with ya, I really like Knight. But I like D-will2 more and don't have a problem with Kanter though.
Lit'cherlly ell oh ell'd!! You have MAYBE only seen YouTube clips of these kids and now they are "your guys"?
-Austin Rivers isnt a PG, period.
-Kabongo has Stevie Franchise written all over him
-Teague; "ehhhh"
-Marshall.............
But you keep hope for the future, ok. Tell us all about the 2013 crop of guys you've never seen play either, in a few months.
I dont know how you can tell how good a PG is going to be coming out of HS. Im pretty sure Knight was ranked above Irving by most HS list and now Irving is almost hands down considered the better prospect.
Fishsticks
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You have no idea what you are talking about. You only know.....THE KANTER. Btw...interested to know how you became a fan of the jazz.