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The Midnight

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Guys.. here's a place we can discuss NBA rookies for this year (who are not drafted by the Jazz).

I don't know if anyone would be interested but yeah.. here's a place we can all discuss it anyway.

I'll start...

- What position do you guys think Austin Rivers will play in the NBA? He's really not quick/fast enough to play the PG position for NO. Plus now that they've just matched Gordon - will he just be backing up Gordon at the SG position?

- Waiters looks like a keeper so far. He's splitting double teams, he's pulling off spin moves, he's dishing & hitting 3's. He's got that swagger. He's sort of like the Klay Thompson/Burks of last year. Imagined if the Cats had taken Thompson & Burks instead of Biyombo & Walker? They should have done what the Cavs did in taking Waiters early and take a chance on Thompson & Burks IMO.

- Lillard looks as hot as advertised. He looks quick off the dribble, can pass it, can get to the rim / take the contact and score. Man - wish we could have had him! But is he athletic enough?

Any thoughts?!?!
 
1. Next OJ Mayo

2. We'll see but I think picking him that high was really ballsy

3.I don't think he is athletic enough, but I'm neither am I so who am I to talk.
 
Rivers was drastically outplayed by Doron Lamb in a head-to-head matchup. Lamb scored 20 on him and was easily getting by him. That doesn't look good on Rivers, as Lamb is a very smart and crafty player with a killer shot, but he's not the fastest guy out there.

I still think Rivers has the sack to be good, but he has his limitations.

I like Waiters, but think he was picked too high .. can't imagine there won't be a half-dozen guys with better careers that were pciked lower (and were generally thought to have been the better pick at the time).

Lillard - Total enigma for me. I have less opinion of him and where he was picked than most anyone in the 1st round. Can't wait to see how he pans out, I suspect pretty well.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
- Waiters looks like a keeper so far. He's splitting double teams, he's pulling off spin moves, he's dishing & hitting 3's. He's got that swagger. He's sort of like the Klay Thompson/Burks of last year. Imagined if the Cats had taken Thompson & Burks instead of Biyombo & Walker? They should have done what the Cavs did in taking Waiters early and take a chance on Thompson & Burks IMO.
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Are we talking about the same guy? Waiters was a chucker and failed to take over the game despite trying almost anytime he touched the ball.
 
orangello said:
Are we talking about the same guy? Waiters was a chucker and failed to take over the game despite trying almost anytime he touched the ball.
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He weren't consistent for sure. But I saw flashes there that tells me that there is enough talent there. He's got good size for a SG. He is fast on his feet. He can handle the ball. He's not afraid to shoot. He could play with the ball along side Irving and I think a pick & roll with Irving will be deadly (both can drive and both can shoot).

Is he a stretch to take at #4? Yes. But to me he has the kind of upside that Burks/Thompson had last year. And those guys are definitely outplaying the likes of Biyombo, Veseley, Walker and Jimmer who were taken earlier.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
He weren't consistent for sure. But I saw flashes there that tells me that there is enough talent there. He's got good size for a SG. He is fast on his feet. He can handle the ball. He's not afraid to shoot. He could play with the ball along side Irving and I think a pick & roll with Irving will be deadly (both can drive and both can shoot).

Is he a stretch to take at #4? Yes. But to me he has the kind of upside that Burks/Thompson had last year. And those guys are definitely outplaying the likes of Biyombo, Veseley, Walker and Jimmer who were taken earlier.
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I respect what you are saying but no thank you. There are more reasons than one I feel that way but I won't get into it.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Have faith brother. Where would Naruto be if he wrote himself off at the beginning.

:)
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OK, let me set some things straight. Waiters is a chunky chucker. When I watched him play in SL, his only concern was making himself look better.

Neither of those things are comparable to Naruto. I like you Nickkk, but I might have to nwg rep you if you ever compare Naruto and Waiters again.
 
orangello said:
OK, let me set some things straight. Waiters is a chunky chucker. When I watched him play in SL, his only concern was making himself look better.

Neither of those things are comparable to Naruto. I like you Nickkk, but I might have to nwg rep you if you ever compare Naruto and Waiters again.
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Do it.
 
orangello said:
OK, let me set some things straight. Waiters is a chunky chucker. When I watched him play in SL, his only concern was making himself look better.

Neither of those things are comparable to Naruto. I like you Nickkk, but I might have to nwg rep you if you ever compare Naruto and Waiters again.
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Far out! Cool it bro! I do like you too!

To be honest I'd stopped neg repping since PKM started repping Blues (even though EVERYONE was against Blues at the time). That act of kindness spoke to me in a big way. I'm a strong Christian myself and to neg rep someone is supposed to be against my belief but i was still doing it.

So I've decided NEVER to neg rep people no matter what they say or do. And even in some instances I pos-rep people who have neg-rep me (forgiveness).

You see - at the end of the day no matter what someone say or do, it doesn't warrant you doing something negative to that person.

Just telling you how I feel....
 
Hotttnickkk said:
Far out! Cool it bro! I do like you too!

To be honest I'd stopped neg repping since PKM started repping Blues (even though EVERYONE was against Blues at the time). That act of kindness spoke to me in a big way. I'm a strong Christian myself and to neg rep someone is supposed to be against my belief but i was still doing it.

So I've decided NEVER to neg rep people no matter what they say or do. And even in some instances I pos-rep people who have neg-rep me (forgiveness).

You see - at the end of the day no matter what someone say or do, it doesn't warrant you doing something negative to that person.

Just telling you how I feel....
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Now.. duck.
 
PKM said:
Now.. duck.
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LOL.. I did say "some instances".

But lately I've been questioning the notion and value of "Rep Power". What is it really at the end of the day? Does someone who have a high rep power, a better person than the rest?

I've discussed this with you earlier about the correlation of someone with high rep power vs being banned (with the exception of you). I'm not prepared to say something cool/insulting/bullying just to get some reps but at the same time making someone else feel bad about themselves in the process.
 
Hotttnickkk said:
LOL.. I did say "some instances".

But lately I've been questioning the notion and value of "Rep Power". What is it really at the end of the day? Does someone who have a high rep power, a better person than the rest?

I've discussed this with you earlier about the correlation of someone with high rep power vs being banned (with the exception of you). I'm not prepared to say something cool/insulting/bullying just to get some reps but at the same time making someone else feel bad about themselves in the process.
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Basically, yes.

So start off small .. don't say anything insulting or bullying, just try saying something 'cool' and let the good times roll.
 
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