Bradley Beal vs. Austin Rivers

[Jazzfan12]

Ellis is a fringe top 10 SG, Manu is the third best SG in the NBA.

[Rockmaninoff]

I think the NBA people prefer Beal to Lamb because Beal is the tougher, more versatile player. He gets to the line more, he can guard multiple positions, and he's a better defender.

There isn't much to like about Austin Rivers from a stats perspective.

[vincecarter4pres]

I would say that statement is completely false.

Lamb is at least equal a defender currently and will be the much better defender on the next level due to his superior tools.

Beal has the chance to be a borderline turnstile on D in the association.

Calling Beal more versatile is an incorrect statement as well in my opinion.

The only thing I would give Beal is I like his attitude better, but I liked Lamb's last year, I think a lot of what's going on at Connecticut this year has been somewhat cancerous and although honestly I would have liked to see him deal with adversity better I think he'll do much better on the next level in most situations he'll find himself in.

And again this isn't to tear down Beal.

I just see likely case of Beal as a nice starting level shooting guard at the next level, slightly above average, where I see Lamb as a multiple All Star.

[Jazzfan12]

Is it just me or does Rivers' form on his jumper look broken? Seems to fade-away and move his legs too much.

[Roger Murdock]

I love Beals ability to rebound, drive, shoot, pass, and defend. Hes the total package IMO.

[HasheemThabeet]

haven't watched more than 4 or 5 Beal games. Are his shooting percentages so low because he's not that good of a shooter or because his shot selection is poo?

[King d]

Manu is the third best SG in the NBA.

[vincecarter4pres]

Manu is the third best SG in the NBA.

What's wrong with that statement?

If he isn't it's Harden and if it's Harden then Manu is 4th.

[Superiorblogman]

Austin is the perfect combo guard 6th man in the league. I understand what he is and I am okay with it. Beal I have no clue what he is and will pass. I think he is no more than the 6th-8th man on a playoff team though.

[EMG518]

Austin Rivers reminds me of Jamal Crawford, think there game is pretty much identical and thats exactly the type of player he would be in the nba. A guy who can score and get his own shot coming off the bench is where I see him being succesful and having a long career. Thats a good prospect if you ask me but im taking Bradley Beal without a doubt in my mind. That guy has star written all over him but I guess we will have to wait and see.

[BigBaller]

When this used to be comparison, hilarious

[madmaxmedia]

I just voted for Beal, does it still count as being right?

[Dcebucks11]

I will vote Beal too