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spycam1 said:
Like his last game of the season when he put up 23 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 steals?
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I don't doubt he can produce within the game. He could put up MCW numbers next year, but he's not gonna be an asset in the final two minutes when games are won or lost.
 
LazyD said:
I don't doubt he can produce within the game. He could put up MCW numbers next year, but he's not gonna be an asset in the final two minutes when games are won or lost.
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Because we all know those other points scored in the first forty minutes don't matter at all
 
LazyD said:
But why not get players who can do both?
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I just think the clutch notion is a myth for the most part. If the are going to score in the game, they will likely score at the same rate at the end of the game. There is the rare guy like Kobe who will get to be a great closer as his career moves on, but he was horrendous in the clutch in his early years. Just look at those air balls he had against the jazz in the playoffs when we swept him and shaq.
 
b_line said:
I just think the clutch notion is a myth for the most part. If the are going to score in the game, they will likely score at the same rate at the end of the game. There is the rare guy like Kobe who will get to be a great closer as his career moves on, but he was horrendous in the clutch in his early years. Just look at those air balls he had against the jazz in the playoffs when we swept him and shaq.
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It's about having the necessary skills to be effective when the game slows down. These players are regarded as "clutch" because they can make the plays when everything slows down and the opposing defense turns up their focus level. It takes skills and intelligence to thrive in these situations, and I didn't see many of either from Smart this season.

Kobe became clutch because he got a lot better.
 
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PointGod_AlecBurks said:
i'm still cool with Bogdan Bogdanovic @ 23

It sucks hes not going to the combine, i guess you have to go with the numbers recorded at the 2010 Euro camp; 6'11" wingspan, a taller standing reach than Jabari with a 36" vertical.

it would seem his tools are similar to James Young, except hes 3 years older and has been playing pros, and Bogdan gets lots of praise for his defensive instincts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRTiQhLAJvc
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A longer Klay Thompson maybe. I don't know much about him. He does have a huge sample size on three point attempts which I like (6.5 @ 34% last year, 5.9 @ 37% this year).
Young will probably be able to do that himself in 3 years, but will likely be gone at 23.
 
PKM said:
dude's agent is a straight pimp. moving his tools for $1.2MM?? damn bruh.
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Like it's a surprise to YOU that you have to pay for dudes playing on your hardwood...

LazyD said:
It's about having the necessary skills to be effective when the game slows down. These players are regarded as "clutch" because they can make the plays when everything slows down and the opposing defense turns up their focus level. It takes skills and intelligence to thrive in these situations, and I didn't see many of either from Smart this season.

Kobe became clutch because he got a lot better.
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+1
 
LazyD said:
I don't doubt he can produce within the game. He could put up MCW numbers next year, but he's not gonna be an asset in the final two minutes when games are won or lost.
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Then who does fit this description with the 5th pick?

(btw, Smart was very clutch against Kansas)
 
LazyD said:
It's about having the necessary skills to be effective when the game slows down. These players are regarded as "clutch" because they can make the plays when everything slows down and the opposing defense turns up their focus level. It takes skills and intelligence to thrive in these situations, and I didn't see many of either from Smart this season.

Kobe became clutch because he got a lot better.
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He would at least be very handy on the defensive end in the clutch. We can just sub him and trey back and forth for offense and defense.
 
spycam1 said:
Smart is #Hungry
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Yep. The best word I can think of to describe him is electric. He's a playmaker on both ends.

I'm trying to think of a power guard like him who has played in the NBA and I'm sort of coming up blank. Bonzi Wells comes to mind, but he was only a SG - couldn't really handle and facilitate like Smart. I loved watching Smart this past season battle PFs and Cs on box outs and post ups. Other guards can't handle him in the post. I'm not convinced about him as an NBA prospect, but he there are things about him I just can't get enough of.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
Yep. The best word I can think of to describe him is electric. He's a playmaker on both ends.

I'm trying to think of a power guard like him who has played in the NBA and I'm sort of coming up blank. Bonzi Wells comes to mind, but he was only a SG - couldn't really handle and facilitate like Smart. I loved watching Smart this past season battle PFs and Cs on box outs and post ups. Other guards can't handle him in the post. I'm not convinced about him as an NBA prospect, but he there are things about him I just can't get enough of.
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A less athletic Boedsoe?
 
PKM said:
That's who I've got.
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He's moved up on your board or has everyone else just slipped down a couple of spots?
I'm undecided between Vonleh and Gordon. I think either could be a real impact player. Randle for me is a much safer bet, but his ceiling is lower.
 
PKM said:
A less athletic Boedsoe?
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Not really. I do think they have similarities in their game, and while Bledsoe is a strong guard, he doesn't have Smart's sheer size. EB goes about 6'1" 200, while Smart comes in at 64" 225-230. I think what makes Smart intriguing is that despite the big body, he's pretty quick laterally.

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Core4 said:
He's moved up on your board or has everyone else just slipped down a couple of spots?
I'm undecided between Vonleh and Gordon. I think either could be a real impact player. Randle for me is a much safer bet, but his ceiling is lower.
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A little bit of both. He's been there for a couple months.. moving up from around 8/9.
 
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