i was pimping rivers .. But now that i've learned he plays for hitler .. Never ****** mind.
Meh....his HS rep was way overrated. People got on him for being cocky, taking a lot of shots and having a nickname like "Sub Zero" or something like that. People just want to take Duke players ala JJ Redick. Harrison Barnes made his own nickname "Black Falcon" and gets praised for it. I don't get it.
I was pimping Rivers .. but now that I've learned he plays for Hitler .. never ****** mind.
Well I think we should draft a SF because this draft has some good ones plus the fact that the PG class is not that great. I am watching Rivers to see if Coach K helps the kid to mature. I have to see more passing and less shooting from Rivers. However, ChitownJazz if you are concerned about Rivers attitude what about Wroten's attitude. I have read some concerns about his attitude and he seems to be more of a combo guard. Do not get wrong I like Wroten's game but it seems he shares some of the concerns you have with Rivers.
It's obvious by his demeanor on the court. I've also been told by a variety of people who would know. Having played the sport at a relatively high level all the way through high school, including AAU where we played in national tournaments, I've seen all sorts of guys who are 'the man' from their towns, cities, etc...There's a difference between playing like you know you're the man playing a team sport and how Rivers comports himself (all about himself). Just my $.02 of course.
But all that aside, he's not a pure point so I don't think he's even worth looking at. Between Hayward and Burks I think we're set at the 2 spot. If there's no PG we should get a SF of the future (and there should be a bunch in this draft).
Probably from his HS rep? I'd take Rivers, he seems pretty good to me. I don't think people who want to be awful teammates go to DUke.
I tend to look at how right now he's starting to take control of the huddle at Duke. As a freshman. Not everybody is going to like him, but they all respect him because they know that he wants to win. I bet Michael Jordon's demeanor annoyed you too.
Chitownjazz - are there any specifics you can share that helped form your negative views on Rivers?
Most non-Dukies feel Rivers is a snobby kid, bad teammate, selfish, entitled, team cancer, and overall punk. I actually think he has a fire that is misunderstood. He has some of those things, I believe, but not worried about it, personally.
Most non-Dukies feel Rivers is a snobby kid, bad teammate, selfish, entitled, team cancer, and overall punk. I actually think he has a fire that is misunderstood. He has some of those things, I believe, but not worried about it, personally.
You've also got to realize that most non-Dukies hate Duke players simply for being Duke players.
Chitownjazz - are there any specifics you can share that helped form your negative views on Rivers?
You've also got to realize that most non-Dukies hate Duke players simply for being Duke players.