If KCP makes two 3's/game here on out, he'll be #3 all-time for his age

treefi · Post #1 » by **treefi** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:40 pm

He is averaging 3.2 per game over his last 5. He looks to be a much better player with Jackson running the point and the timing is perfect... KCP is playing the best basketball of his career in February.

That would be 50 more 3's... Putting him at #3 all-time on this list...

http://bkref.com/tiny/LXFWA

He is already #29 all-time. We may have one of the best shooters in the league in a couple of years... 8-)

treefi · Post #2 » by **treefi** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:41 pm

http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2015/2/26 ... e-for-past

"Since January 31, Caldwell-Pope is averaging 16 points on 57 percent true shooting, including 47 percent from three on 5.7 attempts per game. It's the best stretch of his professional career, and has helped boost his three point shooting percentage up to a respectable 36.5 percent for the year."

joedumars1 · Post #3 » by **joedumars1** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:14 pm

Our 1 is Reggie MFing Jackson
Our 2 KC3
Our 5 Dre

Our 4 Moose?

Now we need to fill in the blank.

sc8581 · Post #4 » by **sc8581** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:27 pm

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joedumars1 wrote:Our 1 is Reggie MFing Jackson
Our 2 KC3
Our 5 Dre

Our 4 Moose?

Now we need to fill in the blank.

We need a starting 3 and 4 this summer

bstein14 · Post #5 » by **bstein14** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:52 am

Starting to look like our PG, SG, PF, and C could all be 13+ PPG scorers.... Would not surprise me one bit if KCP was to lead our team in scoring in March and or April.

ImHeisenberg · Post #6 » by **ImHeisenberg** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:18 pm

treefi wrote:He is already #29 all-time. We may have one of the best shooters in the league in a couple of years...

Nice post treefi.

This is why people need to slow their role when claiming KCP was a bust as a rookie, or even early into his soph season.

I still don't believe he's the next Ray Allen, but his shooting stroke is finding some consistency and as a result, we're getting a heck of a 3&D player out of it. Jackson's arrival has improved KCP's game, as KCP has stated he has more energy for offense now that he isn't required to guard the better backcourt player of whatever opponent they're facing.

Glad he's closing in on that 3 point record for his age. In the grand scheme it doesn't amount to anything, but it's helpful as a strong indicator of who he can be. Didn't think I'd be glad we got KCP over McLemore at the time of the draft. But, here we are.

DCintheD · Post #7 » by **DCintheD** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:37 pm

joedumars1 wrote:Our 1 is Reggie MFing Jackson
Our 2 KC3
Our 5 Dre

Our 4 Moose?

Now we need to fill in the blank.

Reggie Jackson
KCP
Stanley Johnson (trade up, offer whatever/whoever other than core players obviously)
Draymond (don't judge him by his ppg, brings so much more to a team than what you see on paper)
Drummond

try to sign and trade Monroe for bench depth.

Joe Berry · Post #8 » by **Joe Berry** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:15 pm

He is on a hot streak, they is no way he can sustain this. Anyone who watched KCP this season knows that his jumper and shooting stroke is not that good yet. But it sure can get there in a few years.
I would argue Meeks has a much better jumper, his is just way off at the moment and we need him back to normal asap.

DBC10 · Post #9 » by **DBC10** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:36 pm

Remember the flurry of "Kid can't play" posts and writing the kid off before his rookie contract even ended?

That was darker times.

Billl · Post #10 » by **Billl** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:53 pm

KCP is looking better and shooting well right now. Let's keep it in perspective though. 16ppg for a month isn't exactly a breakout performance when most of that is coming off hot 3 point shooting. He's clearly improved though and his confidence is growing. Hopefully, he continues to develop like this. He and RJ look like they will make a heck of a defensive backcourt.

Manocad · Post #11 » by **Manocad** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:15 pm

Billl wrote:KCP is looking better and shooting well right now. Let's keep it in perspective though. 16ppg for a month isn't exactly a breakout performance when most of that is coming off hot 3 point shooting. He's clearly improved though and his confidence is growing. Hopefully, he continues to develop like this. He and RJ look like they will make a heck of a defensive backcourt.

Bingo. I don't see how anyone can look at one month and start crowing, "And some of you guys said he couldn't play because of his entire NBA career up until this past month. So there!" Of course we all want to see him develop and be consistent, but let's not start yelling that he has arrived in the NBA based on one month's performance. All players go through hot and cold streaks, even all-stars.

Defor · Post #12 » by **Defor** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:35 pm

^^^ I was one of those guys who has been openly critical of his jump shot.I don't think he's arrive yet , but he does appear to have turned a corner . We'll have to see how he finishes the season, but I'm very glad to be wrong about his shot.

Post #13 » by **Snakebites** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:53 pm

He's on a hot streak.

Its nice and could lead to great things down the road, but it is still just a hot streak. I don't see how this particular data point (one month) should be more important than the entire season and a half we've seen the guy up to this point.

tmorgan · Post #14 » by **tmorgan** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:20 pm

I keep waffling on the Monroe thing, but...

If we sign RJ and KCP grows into a bigger share of the offense, we don't really need Monroe if our starting guards average close to 40 ppg. Monroe's strengths are low post offense (which Drummond needs to take a bigger share of in the future) and rebounding (which we don't really need with Dre and good rebounding guards).

We'd be better off with a lower usage 4 that can hit from 20 feet and play better defense. That's NOT Ryan Anderson, by the way. Draymond would fit, but he's going to cost more than he's worth and isn't leaving GS. Need to come up with someone else. Draft a 3 or a 4 and sign the other and we're definitely a top six team in the East immediately (assuming the bench stays productive).

DetroitPistons · Post #15 » by **DetroitPistons** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:53 pm

DBC10 wrote:Remember the flurry of "Kid can't play" posts and writing the kid off before his rookie contract even ended?

That was darker times.

This board has done that for everyone. I remember the same thing being said about Monroe, about Knight, about Drummond, and now about KCP. People don't know how to be patient. ALL of those guys, except KCP, have proven to be very good players and KCP is on is way to joining that list. KCP is our best perimeter defender and is one of those guys that makes out-of-nowhere plays that make you applaud his hustle. Offensively, his weakness is inconsistency (probably the most common weakness for all young players) but he is a good 3 point shooter, midrange shooter, coming off screens, cutting to the hoop, and even has a nice shot off a dribble or two, not to mention his excellent physical tools of speed and athleticism. If he ever learns to drive all the way to the rim we could be looking at an 18 ppg scorer at his peak imo. I know KCP will succeed for the same reason I feel Dinwiddie will eventually succeed. They both are multi-skilled and do several things really well. Guys like that give me a lot of confidence in their ability to develop. KCP isn't quite there until he learns to be more consistent but I'm kind of expecting a break out year for him next year. I'm loving the potential of our future backcourt.

DetroitPistons · Post #16 » by **DetroitPistons** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:57 pm

Snakebites wrote:He's on a hot streak.

Its nice and could lead to great things down the road, but it is still just a hot streak. I don't see how this particular data point (one month) should be more important than the entire season and a half we've seen the guy up to this point.

I agree you want to take these hot streaks with a grain of salt, as I am doing too, but I think it's different for a second year player with KCP's potential. Everyone is just waiting for him to put it all together and feel that he could break out any time. We can't get too high on him because we know he can be inconsistent but it is sure exciting seeing him play better for longer stretches. Hopefully it continues.

Navas · Post #17 » by **Navas** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:25 pm

KCP is one of the few guys in this league who will take a charge from LeBron.

Having jackson defend at PG has helped. Even KCP has said as much. When he's hot, he's hot, and if he gets some consistency, yikes.

The outrage over him being drafted was funny to watch, though.

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jakebernat · Post #18 » by **jakebernat** » Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:42 pm

i've loved KCP since day 1. his game just screams detroit basketball. he's a true competitor, and plays some blue collar defense. here's one of my favorite KCP games so far:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h1sKQTlVtc[/youtube]

this was the first time we played the suns after morris tried to call KCP out for "having no heart". say what you want about pope, but the kid has more heart than anyone out there.