Thomas Robinson:comparisons,potential?

crazybranman360 · Post #21 » by **crazybranman360** » Thu May 17, 2012 12:17 am

Players he reminds me of:

Carlos Boozer
Kris Humphries
Paul Milsap
Blake Griffin

Not an all-star or even close. Will be a solid starter in the NBA but nothing more

Rockmaninoff · Post #22 » by **Rockmaninoff** » Thu May 17, 2012 12:42 am

Better rebounding Brandon Bass.

Jack wore plaid · Post #23 » by **Jack wore plaid** » Thu May 17, 2012 5:58 pm

To me he is a cross between a rich man's Kenneth Faried and Paul Milsap.

crazybranman360 · Post #24 » by **crazybranman360** » Thu May 17, 2012 8:14 pm

One concern is that all of these player comparisons aren't all-stars and some aren't even close.

Don't understand why this guy is a top 5 pick. I see him as a mid-late lotto

ManualRam · Post #25 » by **ManualRam** » Thu May 17, 2012 8:18 pm

crazybranman360 wrote:One concern is that all of these player comparisons aren't all-stars and some aren't even close.

Don't understand why this guy is a top 5 pick. I see him as a mid-late lotto

how many all-stars do you think come out of the top 5 every yr?

crazybranman360 · Post #26 » by **crazybranman360** » Thu May 17, 2012 8:30 pm

ManualRam wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:One concern is that all of these player comparisons aren't all-stars and some aren't even close.

Don't understand why this guy is a top 5 pick. I see him as a mid-late lotto

how many all-stars do you think come out of the top 5 every yr?

5

ManualRam · Post #27 » by **ManualRam** » Thu May 17, 2012 8:32 pm

crazybranman360 wrote:
ManualRam wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:One concern is that all of these player comparisons aren't all-stars and some aren't even close.

Don't understand why this guy is a top 5 pick. I see him as a mid-late lotto

how many all-stars do you think come out of the top 5 every yr?

5

then your assumption would be wrong. the number is closer to 2 than 3.

Geaux_Hawks · Post #28 » by **Geaux_Hawks** » Thu May 17, 2012 11:10 pm

Can anybody see Dale Davis but athletic?

Geaux_Hawks · Post #29 » by **Geaux_Hawks** » Thu May 17, 2012 11:21 pm

Can anybody see Dale Davis but athletic?

Dr Positivity · Post #30 » by **Dr Positivity** » Thu May 17, 2012 11:22 pm

Is there a ton that separates him from Jordan Hill. I think Robinson's mobility and hands are better and he's more jacked (I can't remember ever being "more out" on a consensus top 5 prospect than Hill and I know I like Robinson more than that)... but still...

crazybranman360 · Post #31 » by **crazybranman360** » Thu May 17, 2012 11:28 pm

ManualRam wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:
ManualRam wrote:
how many all-stars do you think come out of the top 5 every yr?

5

then your assumption would be wrong. the number is closer to 2 than 3.

I was being sarcastic, obviously only a few "all-star" type player come from the top 5-7 each year.

But why would you take a player that you know has very little change of being an elite player?

The majority of the elite players in every draft come from the top 5ish in each draft so if you have one of those picks, you should walk away from that pick saying "I think we have an all-star/elite player"

Are you confident in saying that if you take T-Rob there?

crazybranman360 · Post #32 » by **crazybranman360** » Thu May 17, 2012 11:29 pm

Dr Mufasa wrote:Is there a ton that separates him from Jordan Hill. I think Robinson's mobility and hands are better and he's more jacked (I can't remember ever being "more out" on a consensus top 5 prospect than Hill and I know I like Robinson more than that)... but still...

toughness + strength

DanTown8587 · Post #33 » by **DanTown8587** » Fri May 18, 2012 12:14 am

He will be a good but not great PF who needs a solid P&r PG to set him up. His best bet would be Detroit or Cleveland.

ManualRam · Post #34 » by **ManualRam** » Fri May 18, 2012 12:52 am

crazybranman360 wrote:
ManualRam wrote:
crazybranman360 wrote:5

then your assumption would be wrong. the number is closer to 2 than 3.

I was being sarcastic, obviously only a few "all-star" type player come from the top 5-7 each year.

But why would you take a player that you know has very little change of being an elite player?

The majority of the elite players in every draft come from the top 5ish in each draft so if you have one of those picks, you should walk away from that pick saying "I think we have an all-star/elite player"

Are you confident in saying that if you take T-Rob there?

it's all relative. how many all-star/elite types are there at all in this yr's lottery? not many. this isnt a high end draft. the lotto is pretty much anthony davis and then a bunch of interchangeable players.

Blasphemy · Post #35 » by **Blasphemy** » Fri May 18, 2012 1:19 am

i'd have to say Antonio McDyess - explosive, rebounds .. thoughts?

ManualRam · Post #36 » by **ManualRam** » Fri May 18, 2012 2:57 am

Blasphemy wrote:i'd have to say Antonio McDyess - explosive, rebounds .. thoughts?

t-rob is a great athlete, but young mcdyess was one of the freakiest athletes i've ever seen at that position. mcdyess was a little raw coming out, but he always played under control, within his limitations.
t-rob's game is a lot more reckless. he's more of an energy, hustle guy who outworks the opposition and wills the ball into the hole.

Warspite · Post #37 » by **Warspite** » Fri May 18, 2012 11:02 am

Poor mans Charles.

Moooose · Post #38 » by **Moooose** » Fri May 18, 2012 11:28 am

DanTown8587 wrote:He will be a good but not great PF who needs a solid P&r PG to set him up. His best bet would be Detroit or Cleveland.

Cleveland's got Tristan Thompson from last year's draft, if they snag him on draft night however, a trade should be in the works.

I think Cleveland would like a more volume scorer in Bradley Beal than Robinson.

Post #39 » by **Slartibartfast** » Fri May 18, 2012 4:13 pm

I think he's got the potential to be a Horace Grant/Dennis Rodman level big man talent, i.e. 3rd best player on a championship team. A lot depends on his defensive development once he reaches the league.

Goldbum · Post #40 » by **Goldbum** » Fri May 18, 2012 11:10 pm

I think McDyess is a best case scenario. Jordan hill is a worst case
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