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Mcgee Rookie Comparison

hands11: Banned User; Posts: 31,171; And1: 2,444; Joined: May 16, 2005; Post #21 » by hands11 » Sun Apr 5, 2009 3:34 am

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Post #21 » by hands11 » Sun Apr 5, 2009 3:34 am

Pulling those starts doesn't tell the complete story.

Blatche has yet to play his position. He isn't a center. He is more of a very tall PF/SF

He handles the ball a lot because he often times this year was one of the only players on the court who could create a shot. The other being NY. He was also makes some nice assists along the way.

Now add passing PG or two to our team and play him in position and then lets start looking at his numbers.

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kcruz: Freshman; Posts: 71; And1: 0; Joined: Sep 20, 2005; Post #22 » by kcruz » Thu Apr 9, 2009 9:14 am

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Post #22 » by kcruz » Thu Apr 9, 2009 9:14 am

I think most adequate is to compare McGee with Kevin Garnett...

After Summerleague, you will agree...

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DaRealHibachi: Veteran; Posts: 2,864; And1: 173; Joined: Apr 11, 2008; Location: Rebuild..?? What Rebuild..??; Post #23 » by DaRealHibachi » Thu Apr 9, 2009 11:40 am

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Post #23 » by DaRealHibachi » Thu Apr 9, 2009 11:40 am

kcruz wrote:I think most adequate is to compare McGee with Kevin Garnett...

After Summerleague, you will agree...

Bold statement...

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Twitter; Post #24 » by TheSecretWeapon » Thu Apr 9, 2009 1:13 pm

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Post #24 » by TheSecretWeapon » Thu Apr 9, 2009 1:13 pm

fishercob wrote:Thanks nate. Where do you grab that from?

Those numbers come from 82games.

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Post #25 » by closg00 » Thu Apr 9, 2009 1:16 pm

Most Likely to Win Most Improved Player

All it will take is some extended playing time and these players could be vying for the MIP trophy next season.

JaVale McGee, Wizards
Marreese Speights, 76ers
Anthony Randolph, Warriors

http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/d ... index.html

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Thanks NBA.com, make sure our new coach gets the message.

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