I see, that is what I did though, but you also have to look at similarity in how they play. Iguodala you could say also a poor man's Pippen, which is basically a Richard Jefferson with better playmaking ability, so he'd be in the 5-6 APG range. Sean May's max to me is prime Clarence Weatherspoon (18 PPG 10 RPG, 1.4 BPG), I still see Okafor as a lesser Alonzo in his prime. When a guy is a scorer, you can kinda see it early on, Okafor hasn't shown signs of being a true big scorer in the NBA, but still Alonzo was a 20 PPG guy, so if he can do Alonzo without being as good a defender or shot blocker (Alonzo was a DPOY 4 BPG guy, it's not something you can just do), he's still pretty good. I see him more as a 17-19PPG type guy though. If Ben Gordon becomes like a Mike James type player, I that's very good, I can see him beign a better scorer if a team let's him be the first option. So a Mike James type player still works. If you have him as a Mike James player but better, for a whole career he'll put up possibly better than Reggie numbers. Mike James post All-Star: 24.6 PPG | 6.5 APG | 46.7% FG | 44.8% 3PT. I don't see JR Smith being that good of a player, so I'm not changing my Q-Rich prediction for him. Athletic guy that can shoot, but low percentage scorer, and not big in terms of his all-round game. He'll have to prove me wrong. Q's career high is 17 PPG, so that's his target to beat.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting og15:</div><div class="quote_post">I see, that is what I did though, but you also have to look at similarity in how they play. Iguodala you could say also a poor man's Pippen, which is basically a Richard Jefferson with better playmaking ability, so he'd be in the 5-6 APG range. Sean May's max to me is prime Clarence Weatherspoon (18 PPG 10 RPG, 1.4 BPG), I still see Okafor as a lesser Alonzo in his prime. When a guy is a scorer, you can kinda see it early on, Okafor hasn't shown signs of being a true big scorer in the NBA, but still Alonzo was a 20 PPG guy, so if he can do Alonzo without being as good a defender or shot blocker (Alonzo was a DPOY 4 BPG guy, it's not something you can just do), he's still pretty good. I see him more as a 17-19PPG type guy though. If Ben Gordon becomes like a Mike James type player, I that's very good, I can see him beign a better scorer if a team let's him be the first option. So a Mike James type player still works. If you have him as a Mike James player but better, for a whole career he'll put up possibly better than Reggie numbers. Mike James post All-Star: 24.6 PPG | 6.5 APG | 46.7% FG | 44.8% 3PT. I don't see JR Smith being that good of a player, so I'm not changing my Q-Rich prediction for him. Athletic guy that can shoot, but low percentage scorer, and not big in terms of his all-round game. He'll have to prove me wrong. Q's career high is 17 PPG, so that's his target to beat.</div> Very thought out. Appreciate this post og15, thanks. When I first wrote this as I said again I was tired. I am still not willing to write a long drawn out explanation of why I think they will become who I said since I'm lazy . I will hoever explain why I put Gordon = Miller. Miller is known for his shot and his clutch. Thats what I think Gordon will be in the future. Known for his shot and his clutch.
i agree with most of og15s iguodala/carney = jefferson (AI's dunks aren't graceful enough to be like VC, i think he dunks more like T-Mac; though dunking doesnt matter) bosh = garnett wade = clyde drexler tyrus thomas = darius miles chris paul = isiah thomas
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting DIRK4L1FE:</div><div class="quote_post">Dirk Nowitzki = Jesus Christ</div> Not funny
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Chutney:</div><div class="quote_post">I actually see Tyrus Thomas developing into a Shawn Marion if he can improve his shot.</div> I don't see it, but since he's a guy I haven't seen play in the NBA, I can't say you're wrong. He seems more like a PF/C than a perimeter player. Marion came in as a SF. To me he's more like a defensive version of Stromile Swift than he is a Shawn Marion, though he does seem to move like a SF type guy. One thing I will say from summer league is that in comparison to a guy like Marion, he puts the ball on the floor a lot better in one on one situations. He showed a nice crossover against the guys he was playing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting og15:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't see it, but since he's a guy I haven't seen play in the NBA, I can't say you're wrong. He seems more like a PF/C than a perimeter player. Marion came in as a SF. To me he's more like a defensive version of Stromile Swift than he is a Shawn Marion, though he does seem to move like a SF type guy.</div> I'm skeptical about his ability to develop some low post moves or offense as a PF/C. I think eventually, his offense will focus on using his athleticism and quickness. Obviously he has a lot of adjustment to make (better dribble, shot, etc.), but he has all the tools to be a similar player.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting dallasdude:</div><div class="quote_post">Chris Paul = Speedy Claxton</div> .............
Ike Diogu= Mixture of Brand and Boozer,with Brands defense and shot and a bit of Boozers inside game Brandon Roy= Joe Johnson, but not as good at creating and without the deep range, though he can develop it. Kendrick Perkins = Theo Ratliff How do you get KG/Duncan from Dwight? Duncan has the best post game we have seen in a long time, and Howard...well doesn't have a post game. KG's offensive game is based on his superior ball handling and quickness for a big and his ability to fade and turn and shoot of everyone. I see shades of Howard as Amare on offense and KG on defense.
Dwight is more of a Tim Duncan or Shaq while Bosh is more of the KG type player. He is long and lanky while Dwight has a bigger build and uses his body in the paint. KG has a good mid range game like Bosh.
Dwight is pretty unique. He's a bit of Duncan and KG, but doesn't have either one's offensive game yet. But I think he may end up being similar to Jermaine O'Neal.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Swish15:</div><div class="quote_post">Dwight is more of a Tim Duncan or Shaq while Bosh is more of the KG type player. He is long and lanky while Dwight has a bigger build and uses his body in the paint. KG has a good mid range game like Bosh.</div> Please tell me how Dwight is like Duncan.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting H.ayes:</div><div class="quote_post">Adam Morrisson is nothing like Larry Bird and will never compare to Larry no matter what he accomplishes in his career. He is white; that is all they have in common.</div> Thats a smart comment right there. Now just get rid of the dumb LeBron to Jordan comparisons. He's not good enough to be compared yet.
