Bill Walker

pad300 · Post #1 » by **pad300** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:02 pm

Is it just me, or does the kid have potential to become Ron Artest with a) less crazy, and b) Something that resembles a jumpshot? With that kind of ceiling, even at say 1 chance in 5 of getting close, why is he being projected in the 2nd round? Even if he doesn't get there, he's still gonna be a decent 6th or 7th man (a la Bonzi Wells)...

JediSkyWalker · Post #2 » by **JediSkyWalker** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:27 pm

Ron Artest? Your comparison is completely off.. Walker is a driver and likes to slam it down in style. His defense isn't his main game.. he's crazy offensive player and has mediocre defense bud.

Post #3 » by **Paydro70** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:54 pm

I don't see Artest at all. Frankly the Carter comparisons are still the best... thick, 6'6", athletic, good shot... the only question is whether he's even close to as good as Carter at the next level, plus the ACL injuries.

Post #4 » by **moocow007** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:55 am

Right now Walker would be an absolute steal based on where most of the mocks have him going (mid 2nd round). What people are not mentioning is that Walker has an NBA body, is extremely strong and athletic and does play with a chip on his shoulder. I think he's more of a Corey Maggette mold (not as athletic especially with the knee problems) but same type of body and offensive skillset.

NBAMAN2006 · Post #5 » by **NBAMAN2006** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:20 am

The Maggette comparison is spot on.

carmelbrownqueen · Post #6 » by **carmelbrownqueen** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:45 am

Bill Walker=Ruben Patterson

Mylie10 · Post #7 » by **Mylie10** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:19 pm

Josh Howard Light

Post #8 » by **Klomp** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:48 pm

Mylie10 wrote:Josh Howard Light

Howard: 6'5", 210 lbs
Walker: 6'6", 220 lbs

djdjdj28 · Post #9 » by **djdjdj28** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:16 pm

Walker reminds me of Pierce

Mylie10 · Post #10 » by **Mylie10** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:27 pm

klomp44 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Howard: 6'5", 210 lbs
Walker: 6'6", 220 lbs

I meant his game not his size.

DFolks · Post #11 » by **DFolks** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:28 pm

Howard is at least 6'7 maybe 6'8

Post #12 » by **Klomp** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:41 pm

DFolks wrote:Howard is at least 6'7 maybe 6'8

His official listing is 6'5"

Post #13 » by **UGA Hayes** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:49 pm

He reminds me of Bonzi Wells. Big athletic and can post guys up.

Fenix · Post #14 » by **Fenix** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:07 pm

Josh Howard is 6'5 1/4 in socks, 6'7 1/2 in shoes and he has a 7'2 wingspan. I'm pretty sure that gives him a decent size for a SF.

HINrichPolice · Post #15 » by **HINrichPolice** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:22 pm

Walker has lost a lot of quickness. The times I've seen him play at KSU, he doesn't show the athleticism to simply out run and out quick his defender. His shot has a funny form on it. But, he can be aggressive and strong. If he can regain some of that elite athleticism, then I can see him becoming a very effective NBA player.

Village Idiot · Post #16 » by **Village Idiot** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:14 pm

Jerome Kersey comes to mind. A steal if his knee checks out.

Blame Rasho · Post #17 » by **Blame Rasho** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:00 pm

Village Idiot wrote:Jerome Kersey comes to mind. A steal if his knee checks out.

I liked your analogy, but I think Kersey was a bit more bigger than him and more explosive in his younger days. I remember him playing above the rim quite a bit.

Post #18 » by **PhilipNelsonFan** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:33 am

moocow007 wrote:Right now Walker would be an absolute steal based on where most of the mocks have him going (mid 2nd round).

What mocks specifically? He's a top-25 pick on every mock I've ever seen.

Post #19 » by **magee** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:05 am

^Both DX and nbadraft.net have him in the 2nd. He'll measure out well in Orlando, put some late first rounders to shame, like Courtney Lee, and move back up.

DanTown8587 · Post #20 » by **DanTown8587** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:38 pm

Walker is a steal anywhere outside the top 20 because of his ability and the way he scores. He relies on the three to much, but at the next level the Maggette/Wells comparison of posting people up on the block and giving good scoring off the bench right away will be how he contributes on the floor. A team I think that would like Walker is New Orleans, they lose Wells and replace him with a cheaper option and Pargo/Walker/Wright is an athletic second unit that can get out a R U N.