You started off trying to keep within the rules but then you said fuck it and posted this, "you're just being a dick." Also we don't need you and @STOMP derailing the thread.
That's not what I said at all. I said "you're just being a dick to a guy for no good reason." That's a completely different statement!
No doubt Wallace went "all out" most of the time. He threw his body around and it took a toll over a long career. He also started out in an era where he could get away with a lot more on D, none the less he was great (and willing ) to take a charge. But yeah his outside shot was not dependable at all. And he often tried to do too much on offense...resulting in turnovers or wild shots. He and Little are not identical but again they do have some physical similarities. I would be surprised if Little did not end up being a better 3 and D type player due to his potential for actually making 3s. But you are right he may never be as good of an "all out" hustling defender as Gerald. That takes a special mind set.
Yes, and it's still a personal insult. I'm hoping you and @STOMP start some sort of a rap battle like Dame and Bagley.
You can't stop me Sly. If you strike me down I will come back more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
Why didn't Dame help Harkless or Aminu out with their shooting? Somewhat playing devil's advocate here, but they were both drafted much higher then Little and I'm sure that optimism abounded from their respective fanbases when they were drafted and that their profiles noted them not being strong outside threats. I'm sure they've both shot countless jumpers trying to improve this obvious weakness. It's my observation that it's far from a given that a player can develop a consistent J in the league, but here's hoping that Nassir proves to be one of those who can. STOMP
Shawn Marion at UNLV (after transferring from a Junior College) : 6'7, 215, 7'1 wingspan Little at UNC (age 18): 6'6, 220, 7'1 wingspan
Aminu and Harkless 3pt % did improve in Portland. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/harklma01.html https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/aminual01.html
Yeah that is pretty accurate. That is why there are so many high draft picks that never end up reaching their lofty expectations. Year after year we see it. You never know who improves and who doesn't.
Here are some grades from media; can't believe somebody gave only a B+ https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/6/...ades-portland-trail-blazers-nassir-little-unc
It's true for everyone in every draft, there's no guarantee's, there are some who you have more confidence in than others.
True, but Little's main criticism is his shooting. So, while he may have the mechanics to improve that weakness, the same concern is there. Yeah, his length is great, and he's plenty solid to muscle guys a few inches taller. I was just shocked at seeing him listed at 6'4" on NBA.com's draft ticker. I don't think they list anyone else's barefoot height, so they must have have a data error on his bio. I'm like, damn, we just drafted another ~6'3" combo guard to play SF!
I see the similarities, but Matrix was much better. Look at those defensive and turnover stats. Cements the thought that Little BBIQ is low. Everyone knows this, but he's a project...
