Skal or Maker - Better NBA career?

nurseryc · Post #1 » by **nurseryc** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 9:53 am

Which rookie will have the better NBA career and why?

Post #2 » by **Prez** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:38 am

These two are the definition of projects in the NBA, it's way too early. They both have sick tools and have flashed high upside, but it's just too early.

Just to speak on Thon... His jumper is money. Like he's a 40% 3PT shooter right now. Small sample size but it looks pure as hell. If our coach wasn't dumb, we'd be running way more PnPs, catch and shoots, etc. His recovery speed and court coverage on D is filthy, and his motor is relentless. By all accounts crazy work ethic, smart dude and super coachable.

Negatives are that he hasn't channeled his tools into impact yet, he's spazzy/lost frequently, like you'd expect. But he'll have these 'woah' plays where he guards a guard perfectly, recovers to challenge in the paint. Strength is an issue, he absolutely needs to get stronger to not get destroyed by bigger centers, and to withstand contact on offense. That's the big question for him. If he can gain like 15 pounds, he has a pretty good floor and the odds of reaching his high ceiling are much better.

Drylick · Post #3 » by **Drylick** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:22 am

Thon Maker. Skal needs more polishing, which means that he'll take more time to get there.

E-Balla · Post #4 » by **E-Balla** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:52 am

Skal. He's like 4 years younger than Thon.

Colbinii · Post #5 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:23 pm

E-Balla wrote:Skal. He's like 4 years younger than Thon.

Actually, he is a decade younger.

juice4080 · Post #6 » by **juice4080** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:51 pm

2 guys i love a lot....skal is a lot more polished offensively and although maker is as green as baby **** you'd be crazy not to fall in love with his tools..right now im leaning skal but it wouldn't surprise me if maker ends up as good

Post #7 » by **KF10** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:30 pm

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feyki · Post #8 » by **feyki** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:59 pm

KG and TD with switching team strengths

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clyde21 · Post #9 » by **clyde21** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:27 pm

Maker. Love that guy's game.

nurseryc · Post #10 » by **nurseryc** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:35 am

Skal has put up a string of nice consistent games lately. He's on a role

Post #11 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:18 am

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Gut feeling is maker has the higher ceiling, but damn this kid can get up!