Following potential 2014 draftees

[A-Train (old)]

Gordon had a near perfect game today, except for 3 missed free throws. If you guys aren't going to want to draft a guy over his free-throw shooting, then that is just plain stupid. Gordon stepped up big when Johnson was 0-10 from the field.

 

[The Thriller]

Also, that is laughable if you think that is all he does.

It's about as laughable as you proclaiming that the only reason why people here are interested in LaVine is because of a "few good games."

 

[spycam1]

I genuinely am intrigued by both but Lavine is nowhere near Gordon's league as it stands today.

iawtp

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Gordon also made his only 3 today. Now 3/5 from deep in 3 Tourney games. Young Ray Allen.

 

[Game6Conley]

Russell Westbrook was 6'2 and 175lbs coming out of HS... not in the Rivals 150 in 2006

so i think thats part of the Westbrook comparison, they have the late bloomer thing in common.

The thunder said the reason they picked Westbrook was for his PG abilities. The team that chooses LaVine will likely be projecting him at PG

Both are kind of reckless. along with the Obvious explosion quickness i think thats really how the Westbrook comparison came to be

 

[spycam1]

If Gordon ever learns to create his own shot consistently....

All-Star

 

[framer]

Gordon had a near perfect game today, except for 3 missed free throws. If you guys aren't going to want to draft a guy over his free-throw shooting, then that is just plain stupid. Gordon stepped up big when Johnson was 0-10 from the field.

Not to mention stepping up his D with Zeus in foul trouble all game.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

It's about as laughable as you proclaiming that the only reason why people here are interested in LaVine is because of a "few good games."

8 total points in the Tourney despite playing good minutes.

Gordon has been the leading scorer for his team in two tourney games, and the 2nd leader scorer in the 1st agme.

 

[The Thriller]

The difference is Gordon can play in the NBA next year, Lavine can't. He won't be able to guard anyone for a couple of years. He might as well stay in school.

When did this become a LaVine vs Gordon argument? I'm pretty sure it was a LaVine vs Kyle Boris Diaw Anderson.

All I'm saying is that LaVine's potential is through the roof. CY, in typical trolling fashion, derailed the thread and tried to make it sound like people are only interested in LaVine because of a few games.

Sure, Gordon is superior, right now. Yay. But let's not ignore LaVine's potential, regardless of whether he is drafted this year or next. The kid looks a lot like Russell Westbrook to me and many other scouts.

I have no clue who to draft right now because we have yet to see where we will draft and who will even be available. What happens if parker, LaVine, and Gordon decide to go back to school?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Russell Westbrook was 6'3 and 175lbs coming out of HS... not in the Rivals 150 in 2006

so i think thats part of the Westbrook comparison, they have the late bloomer thing in common.

The thunder said the reason they picked Westbrook was for his PG abilities. The team that chooses LaVine will likely be projecting him at PG

Both are kind of reckless. along with the Obvious explosion quickness i think thats really how the Westbrook comparison came to be

Just hard to see Lavine ever getting that ripped. I know the same thing probably could have been said about Westbrook if we didn't have the bias of knowing what he actually looks like now, but just don't see Lavin ever getting his strength.

Lavine is to Westbrook as Burks is to Wade. Kind of a dumb comp that should be made is my point.

 

[8]

When did this become a LaVine vs Gordon argument? I'm pretty sure it was a LaVine vs Kyle Boris Diaw Anderson.

Probably started here:

The boners people get over Gordon for the few highlight dunks he gets every few games are incredible. But the key is potential. Same thing with LaVine, potential. The kid has the physical tools of Westbrook or Rose. If he continues to develop, he will be an incredible player. The holes in his game are just as concerning as the many holes in Gordon's game.

It's foolish to focus on the potential (and ignore the weaknesses) on one while only focusing on the weaknesses (and ignore the potential) of the other.

Why not assume that both Gordon and LaVine will continue to develop?

 

[The Thriller]

Russell Westbrook was 6'2 and 175lbs coming out of HS... not in the Rivals 150 in 2006

so i think thats part of the Westbrook comparison, they have the late bloomer thing in common.

The thunder said the reason they picked Westbrook was for his PG abilities. The team that chooses LaVine will likely be projecting him at PG

Both are kind of reckless. along with the Obvious explosion quickness i think thats really how the Westbrook comparison came to be

The reckless explosiveness is the main reason why Westbrook is in the NBA. I'm not sure I've ever seen a player play with such reckless abandon for his body. Maybe a young D wade or Rose? And look at the toll it has taken on their bodies.

 

[framer]

If Gordon ever learns to create his own shot consistently....

All-Star

I think that is part of that amperage thing. He never stops moving, at all. He hasn't yet had to slow his game down enough to take somebody off the dribble. He is always flowing downhill to the bucket.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Mods please rename thread to include the words;
Short
Bus
Scouts

 

[Bodhi]

Probably started here:

Lawl'd

 

[The Thriller]

The boners people get over Lavine are incredible. Really incredible for a dude who has an OK game every now and then.

Started here actually.

 

[spycam1]

I'm excited to see what Randle does tomorrow.

Gonna have to record it most likely, cause I'll be with one of dem black girls. So don't spoil it for me.

 

[spycam1]

Started here actually.

So the Gordon vs LaVine debate started with a quote by Cy where he never mentions Gordon?

 

[mellow]

Gordon with the SC Top 10 play

Meh, Favors could do that.....if he ever decided to run out on a fast break.

 

[8]

Started here actually.

Nope. Don't see any comparison with Gordon there. Just a blurb about boners and Lavine.