Who's 'potential' is overrated?

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  1. BrewCityBuck

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    A lot of people think Andrew Bynum is going to be the league's next great center and nobody knew who the hell he was until the draft came along. He's really young and 7'0" 280 pounds but my god some NBA fans just go ga-ga over him when he's shown nothing.Anyone else come to mind?
     
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    Most would say Darko I am guessing, but I don't think his potential is overrated. I don't know I guess he won't be as good as some thought at first, but he can block shots, and will develope next season once he get's to start I think.Bynum not sure about him he can be good.
     
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    eddy curry. all people talk about is how much potential he has but he has never come near that potential in 5 seasons. i say if he doesn't reach that "potential" this season i consider his career over because then he'll never reach it. how many season's does this guy need?
     
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    Curry hasnt been that bad...he is a poor rebounder but he had a nice scoring year with the Bulls in '04-'05, 16 ppg. Not exactly what we thought his full potential was, but maybe he can improve. He's still very young. Not as bad as KFB...
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 26 2006, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>A lot of people think Andrew Bynum is going to be the league's next great center and nobody knew who the hell he was until the draft came along. He's really young and 7'0" 280 pounds but my god some NBA fans just go ga-ga over him when he's shown nothing.Anyone else come to mind?</div>Bynum did show glimpes of it...7-7 from the field, he's shown to be a fierce rebounder..But he is kinda slow, he just needs to add muscle, and lose some fat.Tyson Chandlers potential, and Darius Miles potential come to mind..
     
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    This isn't about guys who haven't lived up to their potential but guys who have overrated potential..Eddy Curry is loaded with talent it's just too bad his head is loaded with hot air.
     
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    I think Darko's potential may be overrated just because he has sat the bench three and a half years.
     
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    I would say Bogut just to piss BCB off. Anyway, Darko is way overrated. He got traded to another team and suddenly he will be great? I dont think he'll ever be too good. It also doesnt help him that he came from the 03 draft class. People will always compare him to the players that came in in 03.
     
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    Well before it was Darius Miles but now it's gotta be Bynum. I believe in the Laker organization when they say he has great potential, but the only twinkle I've seen was that move on Shaq.I believe though.
     
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    Wow a Laker fan saying Bynum, I didn't think I'd see the day lol. But I agree with Bynum being one of the players with overrated potential. His time will come and he will recieve oppertunities, but let's see how he handles them. Also, how is his work ethic?P.S. - That move on Shaq was crazy.
     
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    I think Sebastian Telfair's potential has been overrated. He is turnover prone, can't shoot to save his life and they are already shopping him for a possible mid round draft pick..
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cdt @ Jun 27 2006, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Sebastian Telfair's potential has been overrated. He is turnover prone, can't shoot to save his life and they are already shopping him for a possible mid round draft pick..</div> How could I forget Telfair, he's all SLAM Magazine/NY hype...
     
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    ^^^^ :ban: what's the deal with darius miles? he was hyped to be a really good player out of his first year in high school and he was gettin endorsements back in the day with q rich. i thought he was gonna be really good because he played really good in the mcdonalds game and he was a highflyer. i guess his attitude problems and bong hits put a damper on his potential.
     
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    Samuel Dalembert and Tyson Chandler...those guys have absolutely NO offensive game to speak of. Yet everyone overrates them because of their long arms, frame, and their so-called 'potential'. [​IMG]
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cdt @ Jun 27 2006, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Sebastian Telfair's potential has been overrated. He is turnover prone, can't shoot to save his life and they are already shopping him for a possible mid round draft pick..</div>Actually the hottest and newest rumor is Telfair to Boston for Dickau and #7.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Jun 27 2006, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Actually the hottest and newest rumor is Telfair to Boston for Dickau and #7.</div> And tomorrow Ainge will say it's a load of crap.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ Jun 27 2006, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And tomorrow Ainge will say it's a load of crap.</div>Most likely, but he said the same thing about the Antoine to Dallas "rumor" and it came true 2 weeks later. Ainge denies every rumor even if it's true, he even said himself "Don't ask me to discuss trades or rumors, because I will not do it."
     
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    Re: Who's 'potential' is overrated?

    Darius Miles. People are still saying he could be a good player, even after years of no improvement and lack-lester play
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KMart @ Jun 27 2006, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Darius Miles. People are still saying he could be a good player, even after years of no improvement and lack-lester play</div>I have been waiting every year for Darius to elevate his game. But he is a punk, doesn't get along with any coach, and he has had legal issues. What a waste of talent.
     
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    Re: Who's 'potential' is overrated?

    Darius Miles was averaging 18/8 before his injury.
     

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