I like Barton

I realize his offensive game hasn't looked polished, but what I really like about the guy is that he has shown a real knack at playing the passing lanes and stealing the ball. He seems to have a keen sense for defense, and that's something you can't teach. I also think he's pretty long and athletic, which makes him that much more dangerous on defense.

I think he has a future. Either as a backup small forward or shooting guard. He could definitely be a defensive stopper if he puts in the work. Easily worth a 2nd rounder, and I think if we invest some time in him, he could be one of the best defensive players in the league. He has the tools.

 

I like Turtles.

 

Teenage mutant Ninja ones?

 

Shredder.

 

But.... he wasn't a turtle!

 

He was a turtle zombie. Essentially a turtle in a previous existence.

 

Barton > Turtles

 

I like Barton's stats.

 

It'll take a couple years I think, but he has the potential to be a tony allen like player.

 

Josh Howard.

 

yeah I was about to edit and say a more athletic tony allen, which is about what josh howard is. let's hope he has a higher BB IQ tho lol

 

Trevor Ariza maybe?

 

I thought he showed a lot of intangibles in the first 3 games, so I've been looking for tangibles in game 4 - he delivered.

21pts on 8 for 11 shooting to go with 9 rebounds and 2 assists.

 

Allen was more athletic before this:

[video=youtube;Le8rMnL56w8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le8rMnL56w8[/video]

 

OK, Barton, I like your all around game. I just need you to do something for me:

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Yeah he seriously just needs to go on an incredibly high calorie, high protein diet for the whole summer and lift every day.

 

I say Josh Howard because:
They look very similar (both skinny, dark complected)
Both the same height
Neither super athletic, but make up for it by being rangy
Both dropped lower than they should, probably because skinny and not super athletic
Similar kind of games

Howard was a senior, though, and had a few pounds on Barton.

We've got kind of a logjam on people whose best position is probably the two:
Wes, Elliot, Barton, Nolan, Batum. Oh, and Pavlovic, I guess. And they played Lillard at the two today while Bost played PG. Ideally I'd like Batum to start at the 2, but then there wouldn't be minutes for half our interesting young players.

 

I don't like that comparison just because: Ariza is more athletic but less skilled. Barton has guard skills and is more versatile offensively.

 

I don't see why it would be difficult to play Batum at SF, but just give him the ball on offense more.. Just put Wesley in the corner more. I guess I've just never really understood how "starting Batum at SG" would make much, if any, difference that couldn't be made just by telling the players what they should be doing.

 

I really like him. In the first couple games he seemed a little uncertain what his role is; i think he is used to handling the ball more. But now he seems to have found his place. I also like how he is talking and pointing on defense. And he just seems to have that air about him like he knows he belongs in the NBA.