<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery. This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks. Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10. What's wrong with this picture?</div> If you watched him play in game, you'd realize. </div> Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder? </div> I told you, he's a sleepwalker. Didn't impress me, showed no fire, no hustle, looked like he just didn't care. His jumpshot is UGLY too. </div> In your opinion... who's better? Jordan or Javale?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery. This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks. Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10. What's wrong with this picture?</div> If you watched him play in game, you'd realize. </div> Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder? </div> I told you, he's a sleepwalker. Didn't impress me, showed no fire, no hustle, looked like he just didn't care. His jumpshot is UGLY too. </div> In your opinion... who's better? Jordan or Javale? </div> I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.</div> Younger? It's six months. Your perception of more potential I get, but age shouldn't be a factor here.
There is no potential when there is no work ethic. McGee > Jordan anyday. Hopefully Jordan did get a top 5 promise and will go so we don't even have to think about drafting him. Biggest bust in the entire draft.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 6 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.</div> Younger? It's six months. Your perception of more potential I get, but age shouldn't be a factor here. </div> You're right, I worded that poorly, the potential factor is what takes prevalence. Thanks for pointing that out.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 6 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There is no potential when there is no work ethic. McGee > Jordan anyday. Hopefully Jordan did get a top 5 promise and will go so we don't even have to think about drafting him. Biggest bust in the entire draft.</div> It's impossible for any of us to know any of these prospects work ethics from the sources we can get. From what we know or what we can gather, there's no telling who has the better work ethic. I just hope we don't draft either.
I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them. I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant. These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings. There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them. I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant. These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings. There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.</div> Sounds like you've been reviewing Kiki's draft history and are attempting to rationalize the selection of one of these guys.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them. I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant. These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings. There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.</div> Hopefully between workouts, interviews, and conversations with others that worked with these guys that management will get us the right guy. Nobody around here will ever be able to tell those traits through video or scouting reports.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Jun 6 2008, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them. I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant. These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings. There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.</div> Sounds like you've been reviewing Kiki's draft history and are attempting to rationalize the selection of one of these guys. </div> I think there's a decent chance both of them will be gone by the time the Nets pick.
I would rather not have either but if I had to chose between the two, I'd pick McGee. He seems like he could be a Big Z type role for us but with more speed and everything. This 10th pick sucks because you could snag the same type of talent between 15 and 20 as well.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Jun 6 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would rather not have either but if I had to chose between the two, I'd pick McGee. He seems like he could be a Big Z type role for us but with more speed and everything. This 10th pick sucks because you could snag the same type of talent between 15 and 20 as well.</div> Yeah I think the talent drop off in this draft is after the 1st two and then after around #7 or 8 and then again around #25. #9 through #24 are a crap shoot. Out of those 16 players I think you'll get 5 future NBA starters, 5 rotation guys, and 6 busts. At least we have 2 shots at someone that will contribute to this team.
