billyshelby
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His total stats are 25 percent. He shot 29 percent last year. He's shot 21% in 78 tries, and 29% in 86 tries. That's a lot of tries and a lot of missing.
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His total stats are 25 percent. He shot 29 percent last year. He's shot 21% in 78 tries, and 29% in 86 tries. That's a lot of tries and a lot of missing.
billyshelby
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I'm not saying he can't improve. I'm saying I wouldn't draft him expecting he will. I'd draft him 6 because I was really sure he'd turn into Wallace. I'd draft him 12 because I was really sure he'd turn into Wilson Chandler. But I probably wouldn't take either of those risks. I might trade down and draft him, but if someone wants to love him at 6, 8, or 12, I'd let them love him.
Also, he has mammoth hands. He is also a really nice, low key kind of dude, which I personally like and think fits in with the Jazz.
But mainly, I just think he has that overall "it" factor.
Darkwing Duck
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So you don't want the Jazz to draft anyone with the "potential" tag and only draft the sure thing?
Nah, Ronnie Brewer doesn't have anywhere near the rebounding or ball handling skills that Leonard does. Also, Leonard's arm isn't permanently jacked up.
You know in both of the three against BYU games he had 22 points with 15 rebounds, 17 points with 13 rebounds and 20 points with 8 rebounds. He also spent significant time guarding Jimmer.
Best Case he is Shawn Marion with a better handle and shot.
vslice02
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I'd say best-case Wallace, worst-case Joe Alexander. I think he's ALOT closer to Wallace, and like Wallace Leonard needs to work on his perimeter game, but don't forget it took Gerald until his 4th season before he saw consistent minutes and 5th year before he started turning in bigtime production. Even though they lost him in the expansion draft, the Sacramento Kings got virtually nothing out of Wallace for 3 years. I could see a similar development with Leonard.
No way he is going to be a bust like Joe Alexander. He will at the very least be a serviceable role player.
Mr. McGibblets
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Hayward also shot 29% from 3 his last year of college. I would not rule out drafting a guy merely due to his shooting percentage in college, but it is a negative. If he really has an incredible work ethic and a decent stroke then I think there's room for improvement. Hayward had a huge drop off during his second year shooting wise, whereas Leonard improved his second year compared to the first. I realize not everyone will have a huge jump in the pros, but the rest of Leonard makes him an intriguing pick. I'd definitely like him more at 12 than 6, but we will see.
I also like what Qman said about his stats against BYU - he played pretty well and defended Jimmer a lot of the game. Saying he didn't do much during those games is a bit bewildering and makes me question your judgment.