Who is the most explosive scorer?

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  1. Natebishop3

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    If we've learned anything about the new NBA, it's that an explosive wing is a must. Derek Rose, Dwyane Wade, James Harden. Guys that can get to the rim. Is there someone in this draft that can slash but also has a decent outside shot? It seems like Waiters and Lillard can both drive. Beal not so much. How about Lamb or Rivers?

    We lost our slasher so we need to replace him.
     
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    Isn't Nic our slasher?
     
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    Lamb and Ross are potentially the most explosive scorers in the draft, IMHO
     
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    Better than Lillard?
     
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    Nic is better then all those players.
     
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    Only because of position
     
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    Something to think about: Batum should be our starting SG. So we need a SF more than a SG.
     
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    Beal and Barnes!
     
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    Scorer? Beal, IMHO
     
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    My list of get to the rim guys:
    1) Rivers (but I don't care for the rest of his game)
    2) Lillard (my choice because I think he could handle the point well enough)
    3) Waiters (explosive scorer, but not a lot else)
    Wroten, Ross all have some ability too, but not as much.

    I don't see Beal as much as a get to the rim guy, as a pull up from 10 feet guy.
     
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    Something to also think about. Batum's PER at SF was 18.1, and at SG was 14.2


    I was shocked to see this, by the way
     
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    That's laughable. I'm not sold on Nic, especially if he thinks he's getting 10 mil a year.
     
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    So you are telling me Lamb, Ross and Rivers are better then Nic Batum!?!?! You say it is "laughable"? Are you fucking serious? You pit Nic in this draft he probably goes #2!
     
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    Shit. I hate repping you!
     
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    Am I wrong? Get the fuck outta' here saying these chumps are better then Nic!
     
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    "Better" is subjective son! Is he "better" at 10 million a year? How much better? Lamb could definitely be better than Batum. I think Nic is probably the most overrated player by fans in the history of this franchise.
     
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    Your question wasn't about how much money they make. And you said it was "laughable" that I thought Nic was better then these kids.
     
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    Interesting, I looked up number of FT attempts per game (usually a good indicator of taking it to the rim). Of the top guards and wings, here is what I saw:

    1) Lillard 8.0 FTA/G
    2) Wroten 7.5 FTA/G
    3) O'Quinn 7.0 FTA/G
    4) Rivers 5.4 FTA/G
    . . .
    Waiters 3.6 FTA/G
     
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