Barton signs on the dotted line

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  1. chris_in_pdx

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    chris_in_pdx, Jul 14, 2012
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    Further, Jul 14, 2012
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    Well he does got "it"
     
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    With Barton's slight frame and lack of a deep jumper. I think his best bet to be an effective player is coming off screens and hitting mid range jumpers. Ala Rip Hamilton.
     
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    What about Elliot Williams?
     
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    That's going to be an interesting battle.

    They both are very similar with the exception of rebounding.
     
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    Except Williams relies on his extreme athleticism and Barton on his length and craftiness.
     
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    Except one has been healthy while the other struggles to do so.

    I look forward to watching both. One of my biggest disappointments last year was EWill's injury. He looked ready to step up his game.
     
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    Guaranteed?
     
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    I don't really get all the enthusiasm, either, over an older shooting guard that doesn't seem particularly skilled.

    I get that he was a good value in the second round, but... I just don't see it.

    I hope I'm wrong!

    Ed O.
     
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    Not skilled? He's a very crafty scorer.
     
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    yep

    I kid not when I say he could have been the steal of the draft. Not the same player as TP, but the same value.
     
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    He's pretty skilled, that's why there's the hype. Not sure why you think he's not skilled.

    OMG he's 21 years old. Nevermind, he is not capable of improving.
     
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    Yeah, he spent two years in college and just earned the right to order a drink in a bar,, what an old geezer. I wonder if Ed O thinks this thread is about someone else?
     
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