Official Caris LeVert Thread

MrDollarBills · Post #761 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 10:55 pm

This kid is a flat out stud, and is consistently getting by NBA defenders with ease, and in crafty ways plus the cross over dribble.

Lin/LeVert will be an excellent two way backcourt if healthy. Lets hope we can get some help at SF.

ChokeFasncists · Post #762 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:00 am

reanimator wrote:As a Michigan fan, I've always though Caris' best position will be at PG to create the biggest offensive mismatches and for the longevity of his career. At Michigan, he flashed defensive potential but one issue that was pronounced was him getting steamrolled by wings with more mass. The great thing is he can slot in at both which allows you guys to put him where the roster dictates.

Doesn't look like it's a problem at all anymore. He held his own against guys like LBJ. Guess he built a lot of muscles after his injuries.

ChokeFasncists · Post #763 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:02 am

jbeachboy wrote:why isnt he stARTING?

Caution with his foot I suppose

ChokeFasncists · Post #764 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:03 am

MrDollarBills wrote:This kid is a flat out stud, and is consistently getting by NBA defenders with ease, and in crafty ways plus the cross over dribble.

Lin/LeVert will be an excellent two way backcourt if healthy. Lets hope we can get some help at SF.

Or if RHJ gets a corner three.

Is Kenny grooming JHar to be the next Korver?

Rockice_24 · Post #765 » by **Rockice_24** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:24 pm

shakendfries wrote:
Rockice_24 wrote:Is he a future PG or SG? Where does he settle in? PG that can score or SG that can pass?

This isn't evidence based, but just a hunch. Levert gets developed as a SG that can pass. Next season, I bet he starts w/ (RHJ/Harris) next to Lin if Bojan is moved.

As far as the second unit, Whitehead and Skil are either gonna work things out or Skill gets shopped next season.

That's kind of where I see him. A Lin/Levert backcourt next year will be very solid. His ability to pass at the SG spot will be more valuable than forcing him to be the PG.

MrDollarBills · Post #766 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 4:05 pm

Yeah, i prefer that he play the two. He can create offense for others easily but he also shouldn't take a back seat scoring wise.

reanimator · Post #767 » by **reanimator** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 4:19 pm

I don't think Caris is a volume scorer. Was never wired that way.

Claud · Post #768 » by **Claud** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 9:45 pm

reanimator wrote:I don't think Caris is a volume scorer. Was never wired that way.

I did not follow him in college but from his time in BK he always seems to make the right choices which is weird for a rook. Always seems to know when to pass, score, reset, etc. Very cerebral player I've noticed. Scoring wise, If he can stay healthy it would not shock me at all if he can get close to 20ppg during his prime years.

reanimator · Post #769 » by **reanimator** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:10 pm

Claud wrote:
reanimator wrote:I don't think Caris is a volume scorer. Was never wired that way.

I did not follow him in college but from his time in BK he always seems to make the right choices which is weird for a rook. Always seems to know when to pass, score, reset, etc. Very cerebral player I've noticed. Scoring wise, If he can stay healthy it would not shock me at all if he can get close to 20ppg during his prime years.

That comes from learning from John Beilein for 4 years

Personally, I think he peaks at 16-18 ppg 4-5 rpg 4-6 apg

MrDollarBills · Post #770 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Feb 1, 2017 10:16 pm

I think he can be a 20 5 and 5 1-2 stls per game guy with some seasoning. he's very sharp, and doesn't take a lot of bad shots in order to score.

shakendfries · Post #771 » by **shakendfries** » Thu Feb 2, 2017 4:05 pm

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MrDollarBills · Post #772 » by **MrDollarBills** » Thu Feb 2, 2017 4:22 pm

I see shades of a guy who's going to be a consistent go to scorer. Maybe not super high volume but someone who is going to be creating his own shots and other's shots on a nightly basis. Look at the confidence in the ball handling and how he gets separation from defenders. That's not going away any time soon.

Post #773 » by **CalamityX12** » Thu Feb 2, 2017 4:30 pm

Yea, some seasoning, stay healthy, add some muscle.... Caris will be a very good player in his own right, someone who will play within the system in place. No ball hog.

enko · Post #774 » by **enko** » Fri Feb 3, 2017 12:07 am

I like that he does not get rattled when pressured as he dribbles the ball well. He is composed.

antique0o0 · Post #775 » by **antique0o0** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 10:00 am

LeVert should play at 2 more than 3.
He's quick and long. Playing at 2 maximizes his potential as good playmaker and defender.
Judging from my impression of his body, even after he put on some muscle, he's still gonna be kind of skinny.

MrDollarBills · Post #776 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 12:55 pm

He had a rough night versus the Pacers. In a way, its good because its a reminder that he still has a long road ahead of him.

Prokorov · Post #777 » by **Prokorov** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 3:15 pm

28-89 from three. 31.5% would like to see that improve. missed alot of wide open looks in transition and on catch and shoot.

other then that im really happy with his play on both ends.

jrob23 · Post #778 » by **jrob23** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 7:24 pm

You got a better SG than Hield much later in the draft. That's good drafting right there. Cold shooting nights happen to everyone. Once he is playing alongside a legit PG he'll shine even more.

Paradise · Post #779 » by **Paradise** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 7:33 pm

He didn't shoot it well but he did everything else. Another great sign. Held George to 40%. He isn't here to be a one dimensional scorer. Nobody on this roster except Lin is capable of this level of skill against a top tier player.

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MrDollarBills · Post #780 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Feb 4, 2017 11:46 pm

It's a testament to how much of a beast Paul George is because LeVert nearly made him do a split and he recovered quickly enough to challenge LeVert's shot and forced a miss.

You want LeVert to play against guys like that every single night. That's what will make him better as a player and a competitor. Not playing against 2nd unit guys. I'm glad they got whipped in that first qtr. I bet when he gets his next start he'll bring a bit of an edge with him versus the next top tier guy he has to face.