I think both of these young projects are gunna turn into something very special in this league. I'm gunna go with G-Money because of his hieght, athleticism, smooth jumper, and quickness. He's a skilled scorer already. But Martell has an incredible shot for his age, he's big as well, he runs the floor, much better defense than I thought (better defender than Gerald). But this is a good comparison. I think Gerald Green has star potential in this league, and I think Webster does as well. But I'm going with my boy, Gerald Green. You?
I honestly haven't seen much of Martell Webster, so I have to go with Gerald Green. He showed me a lot towards the end of the season. He was a rookie who was playing like a veteran with a whole lot of confidence. He had a much better shot than I had expected.All the T-Mac comparisons really were surprising to me when he was in high school, but after watching this kid play for real, he definitely is going to be a star in this league.
I really don't think Martell Webster will be anything special and I thought he was a big reach in the draft. Gerald Green is a much better athlete and has all the same skills.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BCB @ May 6 2006, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I really don't think Martell Webster will be anything special and I thought he was a big reach in the draft. Gerald Green is a much better athlete and has all the same skills.</div>bingo.Martell is a pretty good shooter, but he doens't have near the athleticism that Gerald has. They are equally poor on the defensive end, but Gerald has the potential to score 23-25 ppg. i can't see Martell ever averaging 20+. I'm glad Portland messed up.
Even though the guys have a common SG position, the 2 have totally different playing styles. Webster likes to shoot the ball a lot while Green likes to attack the rim. So it's hard to make a comparison.
Their both first year players out of high school. We have no idea because usually it takes a pretty long time for these guys to develop. I will go with Gerald though. He is really athletic. He might have some star power in him if he could learn some defense and develop a steady jumper.Please stop the comparisons with TMac though.
Why? He has a simalar game. Every great athletic 6'8" SG prospect gets compared to him, remember Qyntel Woods?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CB4AllStar @ May 6 2006, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Their both first year players out of high school. We have no idea because usually it takes a pretty long time for these guys to develop. I will go with Gerald though. He is really athletic. He might have some star power in him if he could learn some defense and develop a steady jumper.Please stop the comparisons with TMac though.</div>since when do you have to play defense to be a star?And he does have a steady jumper.but i do agree aobut the TMac comparisons. The games are similar, but when ppl see the comparison, they think he'll be as good as TMac. I know he won't.
Yeah bingo. People take "comparisons" overboard. They see someone COMPARED to a star. That does not neccessarily mean they will be as good as them. It means their games are similar. Will Gerald become as good as T-Mac? Who knows, but most likely probably not. But I do think this kid has star potential, no question. So does Martell.
