What players can we compare TJ Warren to?

Post #1 » by **bwgood77** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 2:03 am

I have heard him compared to Bernard King, so I pulled up some videos (I never watched Bernard King as I was too young), and not only does he seem to play a similar game to him, he kind of looks like him.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poHEMLd9Z4g[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX45kgRREbQ[/youtube]

Who else do you think his game is like?

toucansma · Post #2 » by **toucansma** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 4:50 am

Cedric Ceballos

SunsRback4Good · Post #3 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 6:40 am

He got compared a ton to Jameson early on but I believe that died down.

SunsRback4Good · Post #4 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 6:51 am

Watching Bernard King's highlights it looks like King molded his game from TJ Warren.

Revived · Post #5 » by **Revived** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 10:22 am

Its interesting that there's no current players we can compare him to.

toucansma · Post #6 » by **toucansma** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 1:55 pm

SF88 wrote:Its interesting that there's no current players we can compare him to.

I think it's because the midrange game has basically disappeared up the ranks. It's either inside or 3 pointers. He also reminds me a little bit of Grant Hill also, in shot selection (not the rebounds, assists, or dominance).

Cutter · Post #7 » by **Cutter** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 4:55 pm

Early on he reminded me a little of Shawn Marion. Young Shawn Marion wasn't a very good shooting from distance, but had great nose around the basket. Of course over time, Marion exploded into a beast of a player and at one point was one of the best players in the league. We'll have to wait and see if Warren gets even close to that.

Gorilla Warfare · Post #8 » by **Gorilla Warfare** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 5:08 pm

Caron Butler

jcsunsfan · Post #9 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 7:42 pm

Can't think of a better choice than King. I was thinking maybe Drexler, but Drexler was faster (with those long strides and elevation) and was a better passer.

Damkac · Post #10 » by **Damkac** » Sun Nov 1, 2015 8:42 pm

not only does he seem to play a similar game to him, he kind of looks like him.

I agree.

spanishninja · Post #11 » by **spanishninja** » Mon Nov 2, 2015 4:10 pm

Poor man's Glenn Robinson at this point. but if he develops consistent 3 though, whole other set of possibilities.

aIvin adams · Post #12 » by **aIvin adams** » Mon Nov 2, 2015 5:32 pm

not as explosive/athletic as richard dumas, but he reminds me of dumas the way he finds space and moves along the baseline.

Post #13 » by **bwgood77** » Mon Nov 2, 2015 7:39 pm

Oh, Richard Dumas. What could have been. Imagine if we had him in 94 and 95.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4PfT4UMcLY[/youtube]

jeff2020 · Post #14 » by **jeff2020** » Tue Nov 3, 2015 3:00 am

I'll go a little different and say big game James worthy

Post #15 » by **bwgood77** » Tue Nov 3, 2015 3:13 am

jeff2020 wrote:I'll go a little different and say big game James worthy

That's a pretty good one.

Safety Pickle · Post #16 » by **Safety Pickle** » Tue Nov 3, 2015 3:26 am

He's got a floater like Tony Parker and he can move without the ball like Ray Allen (obviously without the 3 point shooting)

Two Time · Post #17 » by **Two Time** » Tue Nov 3, 2015 5:53 pm

Troublesome there is no current excelling player to compare him to. Game has changed so much just in the last 5 years. I hope his skill set for a person of his measurables still has a place for success in the NBA, for us Suns fans sake.

Damkac · Post #18 » by **Damkac** » Wed Nov 4, 2015 8:58 pm

If he can score 15+ ppg on good efficiency (and I'm sure he can do that) I don't care if he do this in old fashioned way or in modern way.

Saberestar · Post #19 » by **Saberestar** » Thu Nov 5, 2015 11:15 pm

T.J. Warren, Suns forward with Burns & Gambo (11/5)
http://arizonasports.com/player/?a=316505

He seems an smart, mature and quiet guy.

8on · Post #20 » by **8on** » Sun Nov 8, 2015 6:00 am

Rudy Gay with the Grizzlies, perhaps?