If we are to draft a pure SG I would take Beal. He is having a pretty good year despite having to play with 2 ball dominant combo guards. He is listed as 6'3 on ESPN, but he looks at least 6'4 (and a long 6'4 at that).
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orangello
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I would love Beal. Honestly as long as the Jazz get a least one pick in this draft from 5-17 I will be very happy.
He is 6'4, for sure, but pure PG .. no.
I LOVE beal .. but he's a combo .. difference between him and, say, Wroten, is he's heady. Smart kid.
Wroten or Beal? I'm assuming nothing ..
Funny thing is both suck at shooting this year.
I fail to see where I mention either PG or Wroten in this quote.
I just made stuff up so I could disagree. I already agreed with you twice in one day.
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I must admit I'm a little disappointed in Beal's shooting touch this year. Strong kid, a good athlete, and an elite pure SG should be able to muster better than 42% from the field and 34% from three. I suspect we'll see good improvement, but if not, I'd be cautious.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'd take Rivers ahead of either Beal or Lamb. I hate Duke and I dislike Rivers, but I think he'll be the better pro .. he has 'it.'
Also, never thought I'd say this, but I believe he could be transformed into a PG ..
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'd take Rivers ahead of either Beal or Lamb. I hate Duke and I dislike Rivers, but I think he'll be the better pro .. he has 'it.'
Also, never thought I'd say this, but I believe he could be transformed into a PG ..
Yeah, I give Beal the benefit of the doubt though. Everything I have heard about him is that he is suppose to be an amazing shooter.
Maybe ..
He has good handles, can pass (he's just always rather shoot), sees the floor well, and doesn't flinch in adversity. A lot of college freshmen have a difficult time transitioning from them being the only scoring in option on their high school team, to being surrounded by scorers. That's why so many appear selfish (which I think Rivers is). Having said that, Rivers wants to win more than anything else. I don't see him as selfish as much as egotistical .. which isn't all bad if handled properly.
Rivers can shoot from anywhere on the floor (NBA range with ease) and can slice into the lane anytime he wants. I think he has the tools and the smarts .. the question is whether he has the willingness.
He's going to be one of the underrated players in the draft if he's taken around 12 or lower .. and he probably will.
Hedda Gambler
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Apologies if this has been posted before, but I have a quick question. As a Norwegian the time difference makes it difficult to watch NBA-games and following college ball too is virtually impossible. I know that this draft is supposed to be stacked, but how high do you think a player like Derrick Williams would go in this draft? Will we be in a position to pick up someone like him with an 8th or 9th pick, or is that too big a stretch?
Bradley Beal is bigger than Ben Gordon. DX said that he was 6'4.5 in shoes as of April 2011. He also is also quite lengthy. His size will never be a problem in the NBA, or hold him back.
Ben Gordon was a combo guard in college also. Beal is as of a pure SG as a SG can get. I see no comparisons between them.
margodydek
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I think a better comp would be the other Gordon (Eric).
BENTLEY
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Wow. That would be awesome if the Jazz could land both K-G and Rivers.