Exclusive 2022-23 Rookie Season Productivity - Walker or Sharpe?

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Who will be more productive their rookie season?

  1. Jabari Walker

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    66.7%

  2. Shaedon Sharpe

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    33.3%
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  1. SharpesTriumph

    SharpesTriumph Well-Known Member

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    Who will be more productive their rookie season, Jabari Walker or Shaedon Sharpe?

    Not long term value, or trade value, potential, highlights, etc. Purely their value in play on the court this coming season in 2022-23.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Jul 12, 2022
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    I refuse to vote in this poll until after Sharpe's slightly torn labrum has been re-evaluated.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Jul 12, 2022
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    unless I hear that surgery will sideline Shape for 8 months, I have to think he'll have more of an impact
     
    wizenheimer, Jul 12, 2022
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    If either of them are putting up numbers, we are in trouble.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    I said the same thing the last couple seasons about Elleby and Nas.
     
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    There is no question in my mind it will be Walker just based on the depth of their positions in this upcoming season.
    It is almost like voting on who will be the rookie of the year. You vote for the guys who are likely to get the most minutes,
    not necessarily the guy who is best long term
     
    Pinwheel1, Jul 12, 2022
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  7. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    You were correct then and you are correct now.
    Besides, how the hell could anybody even know?
    It's summer league for crissakes.
     
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    You think we may be in trouble if they aren't putting up numbers?
     
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Exactly.
     
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    Sharpe was always a project, so I would say Jabari either way. But if Sharpe is as good as claimed, he'll find his way on the court eventually this season.
     
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    True you have always trashed Nas. Not sure why.
     
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    the barrier for entry (can i call it that?) for sharpe is higher than it is for walker just because of the position he plays.

    for Sharpe to get PT, he has to unseat or outplay at least one of Ant/Hart/Little/GP.

    for Walker to get PT, he only has to outplay Watford/Eubanks/Winslow/Brown.

    Based on that alone, you would think Jabari. But it's still too early for me to vote. I needed to see Sharpe play.
     
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  14. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    Because he is always gonna be a 6pts/6rebs a game guy.
    WOW!!!!!
     
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    I mean, he was a 13/6 guy in January before his shoulder injury, but OK...
     
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    ...while hitting 40% from 3 on 62 attempts.
     
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    Jabari's NBA ready IMO. Sharpe not so much.
     
    HailBlazers, Jul 12, 2022
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    Mo Harkless would have killed for those numbers
     
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  19. Wade Garrett

    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    The single most important ability is availability, and he severely lacks on that one.
    Who knows, maybe he could blossom into a 13/6 guy, but I, personally am not holding my breath. I just don't see it.
    (nice avatar of drunk bert btw..)
     
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    If they both play Id go with Sharp, as I envision him coming in with second unit to be a scorer. I think he's a huge talent and you cant keep that under wraps to long.
     
    Hoopguru, Jul 12, 2022
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