Someone else stated that as well? I wonder where and when I said that? If so, I have changed my tune since the combine, which I was waiting for
I am surprised at all of the Barnes supporters on the board. He seemed to have a hard time getting his own shot at Carolina. I can't imagine he is going to be able to be very effective in the pros. If he is there with our pick at 10ish, then it's a no brainer, but higher scares me. I remember from you, and a few other times stating something similar. His jumping ability at the combine all of a sudden changes his ability to get off his shot? Regardless, it's not a bad thing to change opinions.
OK...but what is the 2nd dimension? Is he going to improve on defense? As a passer/playmaker? A creating his own shot? What I see is a guy with talent, but only one (albeit valuable) NBA level skill.
For me it was a few things. He tested out athletically way better than most thought, and some scouts have attributed his numbers to the NC system.
Barnes is actually a decent defender, and has the tools to be pretty darn good. He is a very good passer already.
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Very comparable to TRob (except for the body fat): http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kevin-Love-1062/ http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Thomas-Robinson-5496/
Actually, most of the "experts" consider his playmaking a major weakness. To paraphrase DraftExpress, his assists-per-40 number is among the worst for top SF prospects. He does, however, seem to have the tools to be a good defender.
Clearly his 40 inch vertical will help him dribble better to the basket and create for himself and others.
Yeah I definitely put Drummond over him. Drummond is a year and a half younger, produced equally on the glass, comparably in scoring, and definitively better in blocks. Hes the better physical specimen as well. Leonard seems to have impressed physically but also I think he interviewed well at the combine. Scouts may be concerned that Drummond has no drive or passion. Things like Drummond being such a god awful FT shooter could indicate that he doesn't work that hard.
Does Drummond shooting an NCAA low 30% from the line scare anyone? I was shocked to see Royce White at <50% and Henson at only 51%. And we all know about Wroten.
Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman #Blazers have announced predraft workout schedule for this week. Will hold two workouts Wednesday and one Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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I really hate these these type of stats. Play making skills may very well be a weakness for him, (I have no idea) but I hope they are basing their assessment on more than the assist-per 40 stat. There could be lots of reason for this low number. (Like playing with a PG who controlled the game well enough to of had 17 assists in one game)
Sounds like the promise Rives received could have came from the Hornets at #10. I wonder how this makes Gordon feel? That's an extremely high pick for a backup, don't ya think? LINK
Right now, Drummond is an F-22 with a 4 year old sitting in the pilot's seat. He is the rebirth of Daryl Dawkins. Is there any player in this draft who has a bigger chasm between his ceiling and his floor? In other words: he scares the bejeezus out of me.
