Justin Anderson

[J_Ray]

Comparing Anderson with Winslow is like comparing PJ Tucker with Butler or Leonard.

All that is essentially saying is one guy can create his own shot and the other can't. Not a big deal when guys are projected about 15 picks apart.

[E-Balla]

Here's a question that perhaps some of you east coast guys could answer. How would you specifically compare Anderson to Winslow considering such factors as size, athleticism, length, motor, bball IQ, passion for the game, coachability, shooting, handle, creating for others, leadership, mental toughness, age and anything else you think is notable?

Winslow is the better player, there is a chance he could be a poor man's lebron in the long term, that being said, he has some deficiencies he got exposed at the combine and is definitely going to have to step his game up at the NBA level. That being said, watching both Duke and UVA play a lot, Winslow is the reason I have always thought Okafor was a bit overrated (still a top 5-10 talent, just overrated) I could see Winslow slipping in the draft a bit, but I feel like he was the true lifeblood behind the duke team this year.

Anderson is different, he is a guy who was highly touted out of highschool, got to UVA and rather flopped his first season because of ego, so playing behind Joe Harris the first 2 seasons he had to learn humility, teamwork and BBIQ, but Anderson still has that ability he had out of highschool, just without the ego and he has sharpened his skills.

Both Players will end up most likely going lower than their talent level, but:
Team player: advantage Anderson
Ball handling: advantage Winslow
Team Defense: advantage Anderson
1 on 1 Defense: advantage Winslow
Athleticism: some will disagree but I say its equal
Shooting: advantage Winslow
Potential: Advantage Winslow
BBIQ: Advantage Anderson
Ego: bout Equal
Age: Doesnt really matter
Injury Concerns: Advantage Winslow
Coachability: advantage Anderson
Creating for others: Actually have to say Winslow, like I said, I think he made Okafor a top 1-2 guy
Leadership: I think Winslow can be called to lead if he is the best guy on the team but I have to give it to Anderson who can be a great leader in the starting unit or off the bench even if he isnt the best player on the team.

Basically Anderson and Winslow are 2 different types of players, Winslow can be a complimentary piece on a good team as we saw with Okafor, but I believe he thrives as the #1 option and can play at an All Star Level on any team, Anderson is a guy who is great within the team concept and a good #3rd option or even 6th man, if he is on a bad team or gets very little playing time, he is not going to do well, but if he gets a team who have good supporting pieces or a superstar and he is given ample minutes, he could easily be a legit x factor on a team, but probably not an all star

Yeah this is pretty far off. I get that you like Winslow but he wasn't even the 3rd option at Duke and he was under Quinn, Tyus, and Jahlil in minutes and role. How can you say with a straight face that he was the lifeblood behind the team?

[Marcus]

what is this growing consensus that Justise made Jah better about?

Did he cover up some defensive mistakes? sure.

But if it is and has been common knowledge that Jah struggles on defense in space, if its been talked about and written about at nausea, and he's still considered top 2 on most boards around the league and hasn't really dipped past there from his first Bluedevil game till now.

How does that make Justise the reason behind it?

[Zordor]

Here's a question that perhaps some of you east coast guys could answer. How would you specifically compare Anderson to Winslow considering such factors as size, athleticism, length, motor, bball IQ, passion for the game, coachability, shooting, handle, creating for others, leadership, mental toughness, age and anything else you think is notable?

Winslow is the better player, there is a chance he could be a poor man's lebron in the long term, that being said, he has some deficiencies he got exposed at the combine and is definitely going to have to step his game up at the NBA level. That being said, watching both Duke and UVA play a lot, Winslow is the reason I have always thought Okafor was a bit overrated (still a top 5-10 talent, just overrated) I could see Winslow slipping in the draft a bit, but I feel like he was the true lifeblood behind the duke team this year.

Anderson is different, he is a guy who was highly touted out of highschool, got to UVA and rather flopped his first season because of ego, so playing behind Joe Harris the first 2 seasons he had to learn humility, teamwork and BBIQ, but Anderson still has that ability he had out of highschool, just without the ego and he has sharpened his skills.

Both Players will end up most likely going lower than their talent level, but:
Team player: advantage Anderson
Ball handling: advantage Winslow
Team Defense: advantage Anderson
1 on 1 Defense: advantage Winslow
Athleticism: some will disagree but I say its equal
Shooting: advantage Winslow
Potential: Advantage Winslow
BBIQ: Advantage Anderson
Ego: bout Equal
Age: Doesnt really matter
Injury Concerns: Advantage Winslow
Coachability: advantage Anderson
Creating for others: Actually have to say Winslow, like I said, I think he made Okafor a top 1-2 guy
Leadership: I think Winslow can be called to lead if he is the best guy on the team but I have to give it to Anderson who can be a great leader in the starting unit or off the bench even if he isnt the best player on the team.

Basically Anderson and Winslow are 2 different types of players, Winslow can be a complimentary piece on a good team as we saw with Okafor, but I believe he thrives as the #1 option and can play at an All Star Level on any team, Anderson is a guy who is great within the team concept and a good #3rd option or even 6th man, if he is on a bad team or gets very little playing time, he is not going to do well, but if he gets a team who have good supporting pieces or a superstar and he is given ample minutes, he could easily be a legit x factor on a team, but probably not an all star

Yeah this is pretty far off. I get that you like Winslow but he wasn't even the 3rd option at Duke and he was under Quinn, Tyus, and Jahlil in minutes and role. How can you say with a straight face that he was the lifeblood behind the team?

I am actually a UVA fan as college basketball goes and am not very high on Winslow at all, but I have to concede just what I saw when I watched him. As for far off, maybe the first year in the league I think they might each contribute about the same to whatever team they end up on, but I think Winslow will have a definite late bloomer effect, I dont know that I would put him on the level of Jabari Parker (even though Jabari did get hurt) , but I would put him fairly close.

[165bows]

Anderson showing a little spunk in the Celtics workout today. Stated that Dekker was supposed to be there then backed out, and also said he didn't need to be 'hid' on offense like some of the other guys at the workout (which included RHJ and Brandon Dawson).

Gotta like a little trash talk.

[E-Balla]

Winslow is the better player, there is a chance he could be a poor man's lebron in the long term, that being said, he has some deficiencies he got exposed at the combine and is definitely going to have to step his game up at the NBA level. That being said, watching both Duke and UVA play a lot, Winslow is the reason I have always thought Okafor was a bit overrated (still a top 5-10 talent, just overrated) I could see Winslow slipping in the draft a bit, but I feel like he was the true lifeblood behind the duke team this year.

Anderson is different, he is a guy who was highly touted out of highschool, got to UVA and rather flopped his first season because of ego, so playing behind Joe Harris the first 2 seasons he had to learn humility, teamwork and BBIQ, but Anderson still has that ability he had out of highschool, just without the ego and he has sharpened his skills.

Both Players will end up most likely going lower than their talent level, but:
Team player: advantage Anderson
Ball handling: advantage Winslow
Team Defense: advantage Anderson
1 on 1 Defense: advantage Winslow
Athleticism: some will disagree but I say its equal
Shooting: advantage Winslow
Potential: Advantage Winslow
BBIQ: Advantage Anderson
Ego: bout Equal
Age: Doesnt really matter
Injury Concerns: Advantage Winslow
Coachability: advantage Anderson
Creating for others: Actually have to say Winslow, like I said, I think he made Okafor a top 1-2 guy
Leadership: I think Winslow can be called to lead if he is the best guy on the team but I have to give it to Anderson who can be a great leader in the starting unit or off the bench even if he isnt the best player on the team.

Basically Anderson and Winslow are 2 different types of players, Winslow can be a complimentary piece on a good team as we saw with Okafor, but I believe he thrives as the #1 option and can play at an All Star Level on any team, Anderson is a guy who is great within the team concept and a good #3rd option or even 6th man, if he is on a bad team or gets very little playing time, he is not going to do well, but if he gets a team who have good supporting pieces or a superstar and he is given ample minutes, he could easily be a legit x factor on a team, but probably not an all star

Yeah this is pretty far off. I get that you like Winslow but he wasn't even the 3rd option at Duke and he was under Quinn, Tyus, and Jahlil in minutes and role. How can you say with a straight face that he was the lifeblood behind the team?

I am actually a UVA fan as college basketball goes and am not very high on Winslow at all, but I have to concede just what I saw when I watched him. As for far off, maybe the first year in the league I think they might each contribute about the same to whatever team they end up on, but I think Winslow will have a definite late bloomer effect, I dont know that I would put him on the level of Jabari Parker (even though Jabari did get hurt) , but I would put him fairly close.

How are you not high on him? High on him means you think higher of him than most and from reading your post you think he's the lifeblood of a national champion so you clearly are higher on him than most. Then you said he's on the level of Jabari Parker? Jabari nearly had the same per game averages as Justise in his first 25 career games. He's on a whole different level than Justise. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills when I read posts on Justise. Who is this player you were watching because it can't be Justise.

[J_Ray]

Anderson showing a little spunk in the Celtics workout today. Stated that Dekker was supposed to be there then backed out, and also said he didn't need to be 'hid' on offense like some of the other guys at the workout (which included RHJ and Brandon Dawson).

Gotta like a little trash talk.

Anderson is workout warrior type, I wouldn't want to risk my stock facing him either. Smart move by Dekker. I think Anderson and RHJ have been working out together at Impact, so I'm sure they've gotten to know each other's game quite well.

[Jajwanda]

He has the ability to shoot off of screens. That's very different than your average 3 and D guy who sits in a corner. He's a perfect off-ball SF for this era. I'd be shocked if the Lakers don't do everything they can to get him since he's such an ideal fit with the rest of their young guys.

[165bows]

Anderson showing a little spunk in the Celtics workout today. Stated that Dekker was supposed to be there then backed out, and also said he didn't need to be 'hid' on offense like some of the other guys at the workout (which included RHJ and Brandon Dawson).

Gotta like a little trash talk.

Anderson is workout warrior type, I wouldn't want to risk my stock facing him either. Smart move by Dekker. I think Anderson and RHJ have been working out together at Impact, so I'm sure they've gotten to know each other's game quite well.

Interesting. B. Dawson was there so could have been him in the mix for that too.

Austin Ainge called the workout a 'bloodbath,' wish there was video lol.

[Chuck Everett]

Anderson is going to be a colossal bust. Once NBA games starts, all anyone's going to ask is why can't he dribble a basketball.

[mademan]

He has the ability to shoot off of screens. That's very different than your average 3 and D guy who sits in a corner. He's a perfect off-ball SF for this era. I'd be shocked if the Lakers don't do everything they can to get him since he's such an ideal fit with the rest of their young guys.

He's a high character 3+D player who's likely capable of contributing right now. A lot of contenders drafting in the 20's (where he'll prolly go) are gonna love him (CLE/CHI/MEM/SAS). I dont think he'll fall to 27

[yitur]

He has the ability to shoot off of screens. That's very different than your average 3 and D guy who sits in a corner. He's a perfect off-ball SF for this era. I'd be shocked if the Lakers don't do everything they can to get him since he's such an ideal fit with the rest of their young guys.

He's a high character 3+D player who's likely capable of contributing right now. A lot of contenders drafting in the 20's (where he'll prolly go) are gonna love him (CLE/CHI/MEM/SAS). I dont think he'll fall to 27

That's why the Bulls trade rumors started I guess. 27+34 for 22 and the pick would be Justin Anderson if he isn't picked.

[doordoor123]

Anderson is going to be a colossal bust. Once NBA games starts, all anyone's going to ask is why can't he dribble a basketball.

McLemore couldn't dribble the ball either. Same with Shabazz Muhammad. McLemore has been good and even Shabazz has been successful playing without being able to dribble. If you're a wing and you can shoot and defend, you'll be fine.

[No-Man]

Muhammad is terrific on the block for his size, he has great lower body strength and tremendous instincts downlow.
McLemore has an amazing stroke, natural floor game, he floats, he is much more fluid offensively than Anderson, even though he is still kind of clumsy with the ball.

[J_Ray]

Muhammad is terrific on the block for his size, he has great lower body strength and tremendous instincts downlow.
McLemore has an amazing stroke, natural floor game, he floats, he is much more fluid offensively than Anderson, even though he is still kind of clumsy with the ball.

The bigger point was it is not necessary to be a great ball handler if you can put the ball in the hoop. Anderson is being drafted to play D and knock down catch n' shoot opportunities with the occasional finish at the rim. By no means will he be mistaken as a top ISO option.

[ferk]

Reminds me of Pondexter .

[djthesonicsfan]

He's a lot stronger than Pondexter. But they both worked on their games while in college.

What I'm noticing about Anderson is his maturity and commitment to development. He's got plus NBA length/strength/athleticism. And he's already demonstrated improvement (3pt%) and that he's all about winning (Virginia was awesome until he got hurt). I'm thinking this kid is going to be good. Real good. I'm still leaning toward Booker because he's got such a fantastic stroke, but if I'm Presti & Booker's already gone, no doubt that I would take Anderson at #14.

[SaintofKillers]

Dallas just drafted him.

[SaintofKillers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLf0hA638dY

Justin's first SL game and his handles look really good here. It's not just straight line drives, he had a behind the back dribble on one possession.

[Upperclass]

I'm sorry.. his handle is still poor. he's just so damn athletic. Looks like Corey Maggette to me