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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ May 2 2008, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t;object width=&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t;object width=&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div></div> Those are from high school. Here's something that is less encouraging. Last summer, he was part of the U19 World Championship team that went to Novi Sad, Serbia, and finished second to the home team. After a big game against Mali, a west African country without much of a basketball tradition, he sat most of the rest of the tournament. In the final, he played five minutes, scoring one point and grabbing three rebounds. His teammates included Michael Beasley, Donte Greene and Stephen Curry. For the tournament, Jordan averaged 5.3 ppg. And check out his profile. He is listed in the FIBA guide at 6'10", not 7'0". (Beasley is listed at 6'8") Some other draft prospects played a lot better. Victor Claver, listed at 6'9" by FIBA--and 6'11" by ESPN, averaged 17.6 ppg and 8.6 ppg. Michael Beasley averaged 12.8 and 5.3 and Nicholas Batum of France, 11.7 and 5.3. Mladen Jeremic, a 6'6" sharpshooter for Serbia who destroyed the US in the finals--and who is an early entry in this year's draft, averaged 14.7 and shot almost 50% from the arc. http://www.usabasketball.com/men_team.php?page=mu19wc http://www.serbia2007.fiba.com/pages/eng/f...4414/index.html
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ May 2 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t;object width=&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t;object width=&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div></div> Here's what I saw in that video: -Slow runner -Horrible hands -Struggles to make layups -Relies strictly on his athleticism -Barely looks to pass There's no way Frank would ever play this kid.
Is it me or is it actually easier to count who doesn't have a basketball with a cross on their arm than the other way around? I want no part of this kid whatsoever. Trade up!
Yeah but guys he's as tall as Dwight Howard and he can dunk really well. Therefore, obviously, he will be as good at basketball as he is. <span style='color:#000000;background:#000000'></span>
Dwight Howard is a lazy comparison for any big man that has a decent frame and athleticism. Dwight Howards are not available at #10 in the draft.
Howard was very raw and weak coming into the Draft also. I think DeAndre does have to potential to be the next Dwight Howard. However, he also has to potential to be the next bench player who gets traded around the league or cut. It's obvious that Jordan is a Boom or Bust type of player but I'd take a chance on him. High risk high reward. Also Jordan really has to get a whole lot stronger if he wants to be a great NBA Center along with every big man on our roster. If this kid can get stronger his confidence will soar and I can see him being the next Dwight Howard. But, he really has to be determined and wiling to work hard to get that far. haha his real name is "Hyland DeAndre Jordan"
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ May 3 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Howard was very raw and weak coming into the Draft also. I think DeAndre does have to potential to be the next Dwight Howard. However, he also has to potential to be the next bench player who gets traded around the league or cut. It's obvious that Jordan is a Boom or Bust type of player but I'd take a chance on him. High risk high reward. Also Jordan really has to get a whole lot stronger if he wants to be a great NBA Center along with every big man on our roster. If this kid can get stronger his confidence will soar and I can see him being the next Dwight Howard. But, he really has to be determined and wiling to work hard to get that far. haha his real name is "Hyland DeAndre Jordan"</div> I agree man.. its high risk but the dividends could be huge. Isnt taking a risk part of Drafts? I would give him a chance if anything like someone said before.. trade him if it doesnt work out hes still young and raw just like howard was.
Howard was "raw" because he was coming out of high school. This kid is not only raw as in he's unpolished, but he has a history of mental problems. He doesn't care often, he doesn't work hard. In all the highlights you can find of him, you wont find a single defensive play. Plus, watch the videos. He's SLOW. Howard is a power player, but he's also very mobile. Jordan isn't even close to being on the same level. These Howard comparisons are ridiculous. Look at what Howard did this year. He became a nationwide known superstar because of the way he acted, that shows brains. (just look at how he planned out the All-Star break)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ May 3 2008, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>besides, wasn't Howard a #1 pick--and a consensus #1? (let me know if I'm misremembering here)</div> Some people wanted Emeka Okafor at #1, most wanted Dwight.
Sean was the first clear "project" pick Rod has taken, and that was in part due to where they were selecting . . . The Nets really tend to take players who are more likely to contribute NOW. I can't see the Nets taking a guy who is just ranked in "potential," not preformance. Yes, the Nets may rate prospects a little differently with Wiki on board, but I just can't see them with two project big men on the roster.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 3 2008, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>But if he doesn't work out why would a team trade you anything for him.</div> Maybe the team thats trading for him has different expectations. And we wont trade him for alot i guess.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ May 3 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>besides, wasn't Howard a #1 pick--and a consensus #1? (let me know if I'm misremembering here)</div> Howard was second to emeka i think . im not sure
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ May 4 2008, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 3 2008, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>But if he doesn't work out why would a team trade you anything for him.</div> Maybe the team thats trading for him has different expectations. And we wont trade him for alot i guess. </div> So either you find another team that doesn't follow the NBA, or you admittedly waste a top 10 draft pick...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 4 2008, 03:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ May 4 2008, 03:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 3 2008, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>But if he doesn't work out why would a team trade you anything for him.</div> Maybe the team thats trading for him has different expectations. And we wont trade him for alot i guess. </div> So either you find another team that doesn't follow the NBA, or you admittedly waste a top 10 draft pick... </div> I dont know man thats a risk we may have to take
