Quote on Jimmer at King's Workout

[freakazoid]

Just so I'm clear, the observations are being made by a former BYU player, right?

Did you miss the part that he was also a pro in Japan?

Duh.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

Hahaha... that would make the World news and put Utah on the map!!!

Your serious?

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

If a 5 minute tape of Jimmer defensive highlights could be made after 4 years in college, I'd love Jimmer at 12.

Good point. Think about this: it's easy to put together a 5 minute highlight tape of Biyombo's offense. Jimmer's defense? Nope.

 

[margodydek]

Name the last PG that was drafted for their defense. Besides Rondo, name another starting PG that you'd want on your team that's even a serviceable defender. PG's aren't even allowed to play defense in the NBA anymore so who the hell cares if their PG can play defense?

 

[colton]

Good point. Think about this: it's easy to put together a 5 minute highlight tape of Biyombo's offense. Jimmer's defense? Nope.

--> post 21 of this thread

 

[fatchipper]

Name the last PG that was drafted for their defense. Besides Rondo, name another starting PG that you'd want on your team that's even a serviceable defender. PG's aren't even allowed to play defense in the NBA anymore so who the hell cares if their PG can play defense?

Exactly. Hell...Deron was blown by all the time and nobody cared about it, at least nobody here. The NBA is such a help defensive league that it really doesn't matter if your PG is a lock down defender.

 

[Joe Bagadonuts]

--> post 21 of this thread

Why don't you compile those steals and let me know if what you end up with resembles a defensive highlight reel. If you think it will you'd be doing James a big service. I'll bet it more strongly resembles a video demonstrating that NCAA level talent doesn't necessarily dribble or pass too well.