Gerald Henderson=Underrated

[XTC]

People are going to say he's older then everyone else(He's ONLY 21!!!), but that's not even the point. I don't even look at it that way, I look at it that he's a very polished player with potential. He is far more polished then maybe any shooting guard in the draft. He has made improvements every year he was in college. He has a nice pull up mid range game, one of the best athletes in the draft. a very nice defender, and range up NBA 3. Probably the second most polished SG in this draft after Harden

People got caught in the prospects with so called "potential" but Gerald Henderson also has potential. Why are people so caught up in freshman? Aren't people saying it's wise for Derozan to stay in college and work on his game? Yet you don't want to draft a guy who stayed in college worked on his game? Why does staying in college affect his potential? You can't tell me that someone of his calbre, can't become a star in this league, because I honestly feel Gerald Henderson will be a very good starter in the NBA, who I can see becoming a reliable 2nd option. He is really athletic, and he has a jumpshot. Derozan is an athlete, but has no jump shot, Evans probably has the most inconsistent jumpshot in the draft. When he's on, he will torch you, when he's off, you're going to blow your head off.

People really underrate him, and I think whoever picks him up, is going to be really happy. I know a highlight package isn't how to showcase a player, but this will show you a little bit of what Gerald Henderson is. So you're going to tell me that a 21 year old player who improved every year, has a polished game,has as much athleticism as he does, has no potential? He still has so much room to grow as a player.

Total package
http://realcollegebasketball.com/index. ... cle&id=154

Henderson best dunks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikv-3KoXW_U

A nice little mix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hehZQdVbG9I

[Dr Positivity]

Yup

[XTC]

It really is shocking how people tell prospects to stay in college and to work on their games(AKA Derozan), and when a prospect does stay and work on their game, they automatically have no potential(AKA Gerald Henderson)?

It shocks me, he worked on his game so hard, and he's athletic, and he is as long as any wing prospect in this years draft(Besides Earl Clark maybe). He worked on his game, and I see so much room for him to grow as a player.

He's going to be a good one in the NBA(I think he can atleast be a very solid second option on a team, not saying he is going to become that). Steal of the draft, if he goes lower then 9 IMO.

[It_Was_Typed]

I like him...just not with a top ten pick.

[Rebel INS]

1-inconsistency...overlooked with 19 year olds. Not so forgivable with 21 year olds
2-size...not necessarily undersized considering his length but he's average at the nba level
3-duke...he's a prospect from duke

Not saying any of these things are gonna hold him back imo (especially the duke part since he's pretty atypical of a duke product), just saying this is what I think this is keeping him from being a consensus top 10

I don't see him developing into anything dramatically more than what he is now, but I think he's going to be a very solid nba player. More of a 6th man type on a winning team in my eyes. In a draft like this, with my teams position where it is I'd rather swing for a homerun instead of going for the basehit but I wouldn't lose sleep over it either way. He's a better prospect than terrence williams for sure

[XTC]

1-inconsistency...overlooked with 19 year olds. Not so forgivable with 21 year olds
2-size...not necessarily undersized considering his length but he's average at the nba level
3-duke...he's a prospect from duke

Not saying any of these things are gonna hold him back imo (especially the duke part since he's pretty atypical of a duke product), just saying this is what I think this is keeping him from being a consensus top 10

I don't see him developing into anything dramatically more than what he is now, but I think he's going to be a very solid nba player. More of a 6th man type on a winning team in my eyes. In a draft like this, with my teams position where it is I'd rather swing for a homerun instead of going for the basehit but I wouldn't lose sleep over it either way. He's a better prospect than terrence williams for sure

1) He's still young, and what he brought to the table this year wasn't any different than what other prospects have done in the past. He's not going to be a superstar, but a second fiddle on a team is fair expecations for him, he has that type of skill level.

2) He has good size, he measured longer than any wing in this years draft not named Evans, so I don't think height will be a major issue for him.

3) Who cares where he's from, Grant Hill was from Duke.

[riehldeal]

1-inconsistency...overlooked with 19 year olds. Not so forgivable with 21 year olds
2-size...not necessarily undersized considering his length but he's average at the nba level
3-duke...he's a prospect from duke

Not saying any of these things are gonna hold him back imo (especially the duke part since he's pretty atypical of a duke product), just saying this is what I think this is keeping him from being a consensus top 10

I don't see him developing into anything dramatically more than what he is now, but I think he's going to be a very solid nba player. More of a 6th man type on a winning team in my eyes. In a draft like this, with my teams position where it is I'd rather swing for a homerun instead of going for the basehit but I wouldn't lose sleep over it either way. He's a better prospect than terrence williams for sure

1) He's still young, and what he brought to the table this year wasn't any different than what other prospects have done in the past. He's not going to be a superstar, but a second fiddle on a team is fair expecations for him, he has that type of skill level.

2) He has good size, he measured longer than any wing in this years draft not named Evans, so I don't think height will be a major issue for him.

3) Who cares where he's from, Grant Hill was from Duke.

just to be exact, I think Harden measured out longer with the wingspan but just barely

but I am with you... I think that if Henderson played on that Arz St team and in the weak a$$ pac-10 we would not be having this debate (lock top 10)

[Joana]

I've been coveting Henderson during his college career because I thought he'd be a nice player for the Bucks to draft - this before LRMAM insurgence.

I also think he's being somewhat underrated, but there are some reasons why I don't exactly consider him a lock for a top-10 pick:

- too streaky as a shooter, bad shot selection and inconsistent form.

- too small to guard big wings. He compensates that by being able to defend point-guards (I think he's going to be terrific defending smaller guards), but the Pierces/Melos of the world will simply shoot over him.

- doesn't go left. Teams will guard him by overplaying on his right and that will limit his ability to create off the bounce - and a LOT. He tends to take a pull-up jumper when forced left, a shot that he often misses (and that he has no good or consistent form taking). Get some film of him and chart this; you'll probably be surprised by how common it is.

- he isn't a good passer or playmaker.

Maybe he can be coached up to correct some of that stuff; but maybe his biggest value will be as a wing defender specialist who will also give you some good scoring nights, but who won't be able to combine efficiency and high usage rates.

I wouldn't mind the Bucks to pick him at the #10, but I also think they can do better, considering the team needs.

[cuseatduke]

I disagree. As someone who watched just about every one of Gerald's games over the past 3 years, I am of the opinion that Gerald, while being a hard worker and phenomenal athlete, isn't the most "natural" basketball player. Certain skills don't seem to come easy to him, his jump shot seems somewhat mechanical and streaky. He is not a great playmaker because he lacks "creativity" or whatever you wanna call it with the basketball. I honestly think Gerald will have a difficult time on the offensive end in the NBA but will stick as a bench player due to his defense/attitude/hustle.

[Chi Dynasty12]

I like him...just not with a top ten pick.

In this draft I do

[i<3basketball]

Gerald Henderson just doesn't have it. I really don't think he is going to be a starter in the league. He is an inconsistent shooter and doesn't make others better. I believe Wayne Ellington who is a mid to late 1st rounder should be considered over Henderson. That said Henderson will probably still go top 20, maybe even lottery to the Bobcats.

[mikero]

Agreed. This guy will surprise people next year.

[Smills91]

With a pick in the 10-20 range, SURE. Not with a lotto pick inside the top 10 though.

[gw795]

He will be a major steal if he becomes more consistent, especially with his shooting.

[skorff26]

I would love this guy on my team.

[CableKC]

At the 13th spot, I'd be okay with Henderson. I'm okay with him guarding SGs while becoming a future 6th Man off the bench for the Pacers.

[#1 pick]

Gerald Henderson just doesn't have it. I really don't think he is going to be a starter in the league. He is an inconsistent shooter and doesn't make others better. I believe Wayne Ellington who is a mid to late 1st rounder should be considered over Henderson. That said Henderson will probably still go top 20, maybe even lottery to the Bobcats.

I'm going to hold to you to this comment. I think Henderson compares to VC, not as big or athletic but a better defender and quicker. I feel that Ellington is like Kerry Kittles. He reminds me so much of Kittles. But in three years I will up this thread.

This will be as fun as when I said Wade was will emerge in the 2003 class and I was laughed at and even basketball minds wasn't too sure even though they trusted me. Fast forward and look now. Wade was 2nd in the MVP voting. Just saying... This type of opinions and projections make careers to be honest. That's why Pat Riley fully listens to his right hand man. You can't afford to be wrong.

[RandyLahey]

henderson is nothing special. he's worth a 20

[MilBucksBackOnTop06]

Gerald has an older more refined and disciplined game and he can also got a great basketball IQ and instincts and is as athletic as anyone.

Plus his pop Gerald Henderson Sr should be a coach somewhere if he is not. He was a heady role player and member of a title team in Boston.

Just because you do not see Henderson on some Mixtapes and on Streetball and the And1 Tour dont mean he don't have the goods.

I wish my Bucks could take him. He will be right around the #11 or #10 spot in the draft. He has NBA size and ability. I see fitting into any team who picks him.

A solid 10 year NBA career and borderline and a borderline All Star and third or second team All Defensive in the right system. He will win a Most Improved Player Award some year because he will keep growing and getting better.

Some team will get a nice safe and solid pick whenthey take him and the head coach will be elated because he will not have to waste time explaining things more then once to this young man before he can grasp it and execute it.

Coach K at Duke does his job...well.