The Jimmer slow? Think again as he shines in some

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  1. RR7

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    Big difference is Deron showed in college he was a good PG, averaging almost 7 assists a game, and needed to score more in the pros. I think it's easier for a guy to try to score more, and be more of a scorer than it is to become a better passer.
     
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    Oh definitely agree, but I'm trying to point out that his physical #s are comparable with some very successful players. I even see JJ Reddick as a comparison, and Jimmer is more skilled player than JJ, especially when it comes to ball handling, passing, etc.
     
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    I definitely think he's a good shooter (maybe great?) but I always worry a little bit about guys that played the volume shooter role on their team in college but who don't necessarily project as a starter at the next level. There really isn't any way to know it until he's in an NBA game, but will he be able to be an effective shooter off the bench taking 5-8 shots a night in short bursts of play versus 20 a night as the team's primary option? Personally I think if he's given a Daquan Cook/Kyle Korver/JJ Reddick role with a team he'll probably be OK.
     
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    interesting. Thanks for that. :cheers:
     
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    Been pimpin' him for a while now. Just a solid 2 way pg with the speed Portland has been hunting for in the back-court. Think he has the skill-set and experience to be a back-up pg pretty quickly.

    He seems to be getting enough buzz though that he could slide up to the bottom of the first round so hopefully Portland can find a way to grab him. I think Miami is going to take serious look at him at 31 so maybe we can work something out with a team like the Bulls who have two late 1st rounders. (although he would be nice fit with the Bulls as well)

    Jajuan Johnson is looking pretty nice at 21. Wish he was a better rebounder, but he's athletic, can shoot and block some shots as well.
     
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    What the fuck does being white have to do with ANYTHING? I'm white. Do the Blazers need me to win the championship? There you go again. I want Jimmer because he's a good player, not because he's white. Being white means nothing.
     
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    Oh and OKC absolutely DOES have an elite shooter off the bench. His name is Daequan Cook (42% from three this season). But he's black so you over looked him even though he is an NBA ALL STAR THREE POINT CONTEST CHAMPION.
     
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    Kerr was actually pretty good on defense for San Antonio.
     
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    He was. Barea is actually a pretty pesky defender as well.
     
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    Read my post again where I mention white or black. Plus, Cook is an afterthought this year. What's your glitch, Eric?
     
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    Yeah, a regular stopper. He played <10mpg combined for the Spurs in 30 playoff games.

    Wow, is this your time of the night?
     
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    Cook is a career 37% 3-point shooter who is shooting 35% in the playoffs.

    Dumb post, Eric.
     
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    If by "pesky" you mean "flopper", then sure.
     
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    If a player is a knock down shooter with range and a quick release then the D is forced to play up on them to try to take away that shot. Typically that gives the player a step advantage to blow by the defender and do some stuff off the dribble.

    The tale of the tape (both in size and athleticism) on Stephen Curry's predraft was pretty close to JF's and he's been able to get his shot off to the tune of 18+ points with a high shooting %. I think the main point in your first paragraph could apply here. I only watched Fredette a couple of games, but he seemed to shoot off the dribble great. If he's thought to have some passing skills too, I bet he's off the board well before Portland's pick.

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    they made the combine shooting drills public for the first time and jimmer did well
     
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    Didn't do as well off the dribble. Not that the results should be read into as 100% evidence of how he will be. Just not great for him to just be better spotting up than creating for himself.
     
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    Come on guys, trying to draw ANY conclusions regarding these tests is a stupid endeavor....
     
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    agreed
     
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    if me and you went out and shot 100 shots, and i got 90 and you got 40, it would pretty much say that i am a much better shooter than you.

    of course people can have off days, thats why the rest of their lives are filmed and dissected by scouts
     
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