Following potential 2012 draftees
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I caught that. I just wanted an opportunity to give you some props.
spycam1
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Marshall really might be the missing ingredient...seems like he would be able to take all our young pieces and make them 'click'
And Marshall + Burks + Hayward would create quite the ball movement. Would be fun to watch.
I would like Marshall because he seems like a 20 year old veteran. I could really see him coming in right away, starting, and being affective. His role on the team would be exactly the same as it was with UNC.
Damn .. I look for every opportunity to disagree with you, but you're right most of the time. Pisses me off, really.
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a) effective
b) I know this is a poor comparison, but a lot of people said similar things about Kemba Walker before he went pro last summer (regarding coming in, being instantly effective due to being veteran-esque, and what not). I am also aware that they are very different players, I'm just saying that older college PGs don't necessarily equate to instant contribution
spycam1
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Totally agree. When I think of Marshall, I don't think of some young, immature, underdeveloped talent like I do with most of the other prospects. It's weird.
a) effective
b) I know this is a poor comparison, but a lot of people said similar things about Kemba Walker before he went pro last summer (regarding coming in, being instantly effective due to being veteran-esque, and what not). I am also aware that they are very different players, I'm just saying that older college PGs don't necessarily equate to instant contribution
I said Kemba would be average .. as well as Knight (to be slightly better). I also said Wall would be top 3 PG within 2 years .. we're all guessing.
a) effective
b) I know this is a poor comparison, but a lot of people said similar things about Kemba Walker before he went pro last summer (regarding coming in, being instantly effective due to being veteran-esque, and what not). I am also aware that they are very different players, I'm just saying that older college PGs don't necessarily equate to instant contribution
The difference between Kemba and Marshall is that Kemba's scoring game was obviously going to struggle against superior competition. Marshall isn't a great scorer and ought to be able to score in the same way in the pro game, plus his passing is really his main asset.
Lineups with Marshall, Hayward, and Burks would be great as long as Burks can become a 33%+ 3p shooter and Hayward can approach 40.
In all seriousness .. great post.
Kemba came out as a junior, Marshall is coming out as a sophomore (hopefully).
spycam1
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I think Burks will get around 34%, Hayward will be 37%, Marshall will be 30%. Not great, but they would stretch the floor well enough, imo.
Cy: I have a mtg in Crawford at the end of April .. you should let me treat you to a bourbon and a good cigar.
Look at a ******* map, dude. Do I gotta be your effin dad, too?
I'm in and out the same day, basically, so I was probably over-extending anyway .. best of luck on the exams.
Anyways, I guess what I really meant is that Kemba and Marshall just aren't comparable players. Kemba relied on what turns out to be relatively mediocre athleticism (no hate, just stating the facts), whereas Marshall's value is all about his court vision.
Personally, I really go back and forth on Marshall and Lillard for the Jazz. Although Marshall is a tremendous passer, we have a lot of guys who are good with the ball in their hands (Burks, Hayward, Jefferson, etc) and Lillard is a much better spotup shooter than Marshall is likely to ever be. On the other hand, Hayward can probably become more of a spotup shooter should we draft Marshall.
Honestly, I can see both Lillard and Marshall being successful and would be surprised if either of them doesn't end up being a nice player for someone.
Personally, I really go back and forth on Marshall and Lillard for the Jazz. Although Marshall is a tremendous passer, we have a lot of guys who are good with the ball in their hands (Burks, Hayward, Jefferson, etc) and Lillard is a much better spotup shooter than Marshall is likely to ever be. On the other hand, Hayward can probably become more of a spotup shooter should we draft Marshall.
Honestly, I can see both Lillard and Marshall being successful and would be surprised if either of them doesn't end up being a nice player for someone.
Would be interested to know what you major in...