I think Alexander has a huge amount of potential. I've watched him play many many times last season and the dude has the potential to be a great player. He's smaller but has some post game, he's fast, athletic, blocks shots/rebounds and while his jump shot isn't going to wow you in a workout he can hit them in games at a good %. Give him a good shooting coach and watch out.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Boomdog @ Jun 3 2008, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Alexander has a huge amount of potential. I've watched him play many many times last season and the dude has the potential to be a great player. He's smaller but has some post game, he's fast, athletic, blocks shots/rebounds and while his jump shot isn't going to wow you in a workout he can hit them in games at a good %. Give him a good shooting coach and watch out.</div> There's our problem..
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Astral @ Jun 3 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I thought Bob Thate was a pretty good shooting coach.</div> our team is horrible at shooting
Wow Lopez got a 9-5 size reach, that's crazy!!!Also DeAndre was supposed to be a big time athlete wasn't he?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ Jun 3 2008, 08:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Astral @ Jun 3 2008, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I thought Bob Thate was a pretty good shooting coach.</div> our team is horrible at shooting </div> Eh, there's a difference. We don't have shooters, but that doesn't mean our team is horrible "at" shooting. Look at it: Krstic had a very sweet stroke before the injury. Jason Kidd's shooting improved for a bit after he worked with Thate. RJ has been improving in the shooting department, it was especially noticeable this year. Carter is becoming a very solid shooter in his own right. Our bench has been able to hit a few jumpers for the past few years, despite most of them being defensive minded. You can't blame Thate for Boone's free throws. Maybe they improved on their own, but I wouldn't say our team has in any way regressed shooting wise. Thorn has done a horrible job at finding natural shooters, besides House, there hasn't been a good shooter in NJ since Kittles, Van Horn and Harris packed their bags.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 3 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Final list is out. Draft Express How come no CDR or Rush? Do they not measure everyone in Orlando?</div> CDR and Rush aren't super athletes so this can only hurt their draft stock. Smart move.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Jun 4 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 3 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Final list is out. Draft Express How come no CDR or Rush? Do they not measure everyone in Orlando?</div> CDR and Rush aren't super athletes so this can only hurt their draft stock. Smart move. </div> Not really a smart move. They'll still get measured at private workouts, so it's moot.
SOOOO now that we know the "measurements.... What now?? Did this change anyone's view on the players?
John Riek? legit 7 footer with a 7'8.75" wingspan?!?!? Ya gotta be shittin me! I didn't think Mayo had a higher vert than Bayless. 3" diff? wasn't expecting that. Love helped his stock alot, dropping weight along with good strength & speed numbers along with a great vert (35"?!?!) DeAndre Jordan doesn't look as good as advertised. Super-athletic? Not 7' (even with shoes on)? standing vert of 26" and Max vert of 30"? Doesn't sound explosive to me
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 3 2008, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Jun 4 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 3 2008, 02:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Final list is out. Draft Express How come no CDR or Rush? Do they not measure everyone in Orlando?</div> CDR and Rush aren't super athletes so this can only hurt their draft stock. Smart move. </div> Not really a smart move. They'll still get measured at private workouts, so it's moot. </div> Not bench press and all that though.
I think this really helps Eric Gordon. His great length and terrific body more than offset his lack of height. The ability to take contact over several seasons and post up smaller players will be a HUGE factor in where he is drafted. He's not just a great athlete, but he's 222 pounds of muscle and pure power. Combine that with his great stroke and his explosiveness and you have a guy who will rise on draft day - very unusual for 6'3" shooting guards. I'd probably take him over Bayless, but Seattle won't because Bayless is an elite athlete with the image they are looking for to go with Durant.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 3 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>^ Damn I didn't think Jr was that weak</div> Common trait of G'town players
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 2 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ Jun 2 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>it's supposed to be released today. In one of the various articles I read today is something interesting about Beasley. There were worries that even though he was listed from 6'9"-6'10" coming into camp he looks like we might measure out to be about 6'7". If this is the case what do you think are the chances that Miami uses this as another reason to swing in favor or Mayo at the #2 pick. If it shows that he is 6'7" does he get shifted to the SF position on many team boards? How happy would Minnesota be if Beasley fell to them?</div> Imo if Beasley goes #1 the Heat might take Mayo over Rose but if Beasley isn't taken #1 I don't see him falling past #2. </div> Quite the opposite. The Heat are reportedly enamored with Rose, and would jump at the chance to pick him at #2, but could actually pass on Beasley and opt for Mayo if Rose goes to Chicago.
As the days go on, I'm more and more wanting Minnesota to get Mayo. But of course I won't complain is Beasley happens to fall on our lap
Question to all Nets fans... If Gordon is available when its our turn... and so is Jordan/Randolph/ Love/ Arthur Do you take Gordon OVER all of them even though we NEED a stud big man?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 4 2008, 06:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Question to all Nets fans... If Gordon is available when its our turn... and so is Jordan/Randolph/ Love/ Arthur Do you take Gordon OVER all of them even though we NEED a stud big man?</div> I seriously doubt that Gordon will last til the #10 pick...very seriously. But after Jordan's number's at pre-draft, I know I wouldn't pick him. I'd go with Love and that is only if he's still there...I don't see him getting past the Bobcats at #8. With Brown there he would go with Love who is more established in college and more NBA ready than going with Randolph or Arthur
I'd pick Gordon (even though the chances of him falling to 10th are extremely slim), and see what I can get for him, RJ and the #21 on the market on draft day. Could be interesting.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobimel @ Jun 4 2008, 07:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd pick Gordon (even though the chances of him falling to 10th are extremely slim), and see what I can get for him, RJ and the #21 on the market on draft day. Could be interesting.</div> That would be interesting. maybe Melo & Camby ?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobimel @ Jun 4 2008, 04:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 2 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NattaNerNuttaMan @ Jun 2 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>it's supposed to be released today. In one of the various articles I read today is something interesting about Beasley. There were worries that even though he was listed from 6'9"-6'10" coming into camp he looks like we might measure out to be about 6'7". If this is the case what do you think are the chances that Miami uses this as another reason to swing in favor or Mayo at the #2 pick. If it shows that he is 6'7" does he get shifted to the SF position on many team boards? How happy would Minnesota be if Beasley fell to them?</div> Imo if Beasley goes #1 the Heat might take Mayo over Rose but if Beasley isn't taken #1 I don't see him falling past #2. </div> Quite the opposite. The Heat are reportedly enamored with Rose, and would jump at the chance to pick him at #2, but could actually pass on Beasley and opt for Mayo if Rose goes to Chicago. </div> Yeah, it's called a smokescreen. I've read that when the Heat went to go watch Rose workout.. they ended up in aww of Mayo. Imo Beasley is without a doubt their first choice and after that it's a toss up.
