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Man this kid is just insane! I thought he was a good story last year at the tournament but never really thought much of his game as something more than just a lucky run. But man, this kid is scoring at will. He has such a quick release, reminds me of a Ray Allen type of player. He just went off against West Virginia on ESPN right now finishing with 27 points with 4 threes. Scoring 13 points down the stretch at the end of the 4th. He's young with a basketball body of a Jr. Higher and a face to match but can shoot lights out in big games. What do you think about him in the NBA?
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Undersized for a two at the NBA level cause he's not really a point. But hell neither is AI and Curry is a much better shooter then AI. Shooting is a premium in the NBA, this alone will get Curry drafted.
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SmartWentCrazy wrote:It's extremely unlikely that they end up in the top 3.They're probably better off trying to win and giving Philly the 8th pick than tanking and giving them the 4th.
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I love this kid!!!
I know all about the chatter regarding his size, ball handling abilities, blah, blah, blah.
This kid is a basketball player and (while it may take him a while to adjust and find his niche in the L) will make a great pro.
I know all about the chatter regarding his size, ball handling abilities, blah, blah, blah.
This kid is a basketball player and (while it may take him a while to adjust and find his niche in the L) will make a great pro.
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he didn't shoot lights out last night until the end, he was like 1-13 from 3 half way through the second half
and he looks like he's 8
still wish i could shoot like that though
and he looks like he's 8
still wish i could shoot like that though
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i was just checking out his stats.. not bad. He should be drafted once he's ready to declare... but i prefer to monitor him further.
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Ya. Either I'm getting older or these college kids are looking younger and younger. I mean I've only been out of college for almost 3 years now but Stephen looks like the kids I played against in Jr. high. Whatever. I'm really interested to see how Collison is going to do out of UCLA. I've always liked his game and he hit a number of big shots in last year's run. I was surprised actually that he didn't come out like the other UCLA prospects. Unlike Jordan, this kid actually does have defense and paid attention to Ben Howland's defensive teachings.
Ben Howland is doing a great job over there by the way. His UCLA kids are doing great, and most are over performing in my eyes. I had Mbah a moute pegged as an absolute bust. I didn't even think he would make a team and be forced to the D league or play overseas since he's an undersized PF with no shot. But he's doing really well in Milwaukee. He even took over Villanueva's spot. Westbrook I felt was drafted too high, but he's doing great on the Thunders. He beat out Earl Watson with his quickness and athleticism. Kevin Love is starting to turn it around and is having double double games with him getting 11, 13, 14 rebound games.
Afflalo was starting for the Pistons and is continuing to have good success over there. Then obviously there is Farmar who is doing ok for us but lacks defensively. Kudos to Howland and his system. He's not only keeping his team competitive every year, but he's doing a great job preparing these kids for the next step.
Ben Howland is doing a great job over there by the way. His UCLA kids are doing great, and most are over performing in my eyes. I had Mbah a moute pegged as an absolute bust. I didn't even think he would make a team and be forced to the D league or play overseas since he's an undersized PF with no shot. But he's doing really well in Milwaukee. He even took over Villanueva's spot. Westbrook I felt was drafted too high, but he's doing great on the Thunders. He beat out Earl Watson with his quickness and athleticism. Kevin Love is starting to turn it around and is having double double games with him getting 11, 13, 14 rebound games.

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Chub he was a PF at the college level but I knew he would do great at the NBA level simply because he was quick enough to defend 3's, which is where he's been playing at in the NBA. His shot will come because not may players at the 1,2 and 3 spots are dead on shooters their first season anyway.Chubby Chaser wrote:I had Mbah a moute pegged as an absolute bust. I didn't even think he would make a team and be forced to the D league or play overseas since he's an undersized PF with no shot.
Technically he was a steal in the 2nd round, now he'll be able to pull the Gilbert Arenas and earn a fairly decent contract before most of his peers even finish their first one. I was kinda hoping the Lakers would get him but we were loaded at the 3, but Luc is a defensive minded type of 3. He'll be the next Bruce Bowen in about 4 years only stronger and more physical...............book it.
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SmartWentCrazy wrote:It's extremely unlikely that they end up in the top 3.They're probably better off trying to win and giving Philly the 8th pick than tanking and giving them the 4th.
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DEEP3CL wrote:Undersized for a two at the NBA level cause he's not really a point. But hell neither is AI and Curry is a much better shooter then AI. Shooting is a premium in the NBA, this alone will get Curry drafted.
He has switched to point in Davidson's offense, to prepare for the NBA.
If he just be a credible point guard (and he has been complemented for his ball handling and overall basketball sense), he could be a really good one at the next level.
His shot seems even more effortless than Ray Allen's.
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He's def the real deal you could tell just by that tournament he had transendant skills offensively. i have no idea about his defense or his PG skills, but he could be a Ben Gordon at the least with confidence.