Jeremy Tyler looked good from the workout videos they showed today. Good size, good athleticism and strong and quick post moves and he is what 19? years old? I would have liked to seen him against Keith Benson, he looked like he ate Vucevic up. Curious to see what Vucevic's workouts look like in comparison.
I wonder how skilled he is. From the highlights on Youtube he looks like he has stiff hands - Like a young Nazr Mohammed.
Tyler's workout highlight vid is amazing. http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2011/06/nba_draft_2011_jeremy_tylers_u.html Buchanan looks like he's having trouble hiding his excitement for the guy.
That's what i started thinking after reading Buchanan's comments; he is trying to hide his excitement. You know how he usually tries to say something positive about every guy and I felt like he was making a real flat statement about Tyler.
How could he not? I mean Tyler is raw, no question, but the physical tools look to be there. I think at #21 to get a guy like that would be a coup for POR.... I keep thinking of DeAndre Jordan when he came out, went 2nd round I think? A few years with NBA trainers and coaches and Tyler could end up being a steal.....or a bust...you just never know...lol But IMO I think if your going to take a risk @ #21, take a risk on a big guy.
He's been a knucklehead, but it's time to take a chance. This kid looks like a beast, and someone who could learn a lot from Buck
I know we can't really know but it does seem like he has matured some as well. I would love to get him at this point. At the very least he's another big body.
+1. I would think going from HS stud, likely lotto pick, leaving school early to Israel, and then getting basically run out of town there, and having to play in Japan would be humbling for a kid of that stature. Maybe the guaranteed first round deal changes that, but I could see even an idiot really learning from that.
TRAIL BLAZERS PRE-DRAFT WORKOUT SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, JUNE 18 WHAT The Trail Blazers' schedule of pre-draft workouts for Saturday, June 18. The 2011 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday, June 23. WHO Jimmy Butler, Forward (Marquette); Norris Cole, Guard (Cleveland State); Demonte Harper, Guard (Morehead State); Justin Holiday, Guard/Forward (Washington); JaJuan Johnson, Forward (Purdue); David Lighty, Guard (Ohio State); Jacob Pullen, Guard (Kansas State); Josh Selby, Guard (Kansas) and Trey Thompkins, Forward (Georgia). WHEN There are two workout sessions scheduled for tomorrow, with a brief media access period scheduled between sessions, at approximately 10:30 a.m. This will also be the final media availability for the Trail Blazers basketball operations staff before Thursday's draft.
Selby is the best player from that crop. I wouldnt mind using the #52 pick on a guy like Pullen or Jawuan Johnson.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/229552/Demetri-McCamey-Signs-One-Year-Deal-With-Australias-Cairns-Taipans
I still like Burks. He had a 14 PER his rookie year. He's still young and will get much more of an opportunity this year.
I guarantee there is no record of me saying McCamey would be some great player. I dare someone to try and find that post. I bet that challenge will be ignored, though. I understand in advance, don't worry. This forum has a big fascination of throwing wild accusations at me that are never true. It's odd. In the meantime, though, it's hilarious MickZagger bumped this thread when he's said such things as: http://sportstwo.com/threads/184417...d)?p=2605163&highlight=josh selby#post2605163 http://sportstwo.com/threads/184417...d)?p=2609738&highlight=josh selby#post2609738 Then there's the Burks post above. Weird bump. Just weird. Idk if it's jealousy or just plain stupidity.
I'm letting you know where McCamey's playing these days. You are getting all defensive for a guy that I thought was cool as a cucumber. Extensive research? Yikes. Its okay, buddy.
