Raptors NBA Draft Thread: Jeremy Lamb (HOU)

DreamTeam09 · Post #1001 » by **DreamTeam09** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:32 pm

Yea his handles are stupid still. Even if you don't start him, you'll be able to find 30 minutes for him due to the fact you can slot him at either guard position. I like to see Lamb / Demar / JJ out there. Or Lamb / Demar / ??? That zone or man to man can be really aggressive and get out run. Hes prolly the best fit n BPA at 8.

Post #1002 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:36 pm

JamesNaismith wrote:Was never off but I wish I knew how to make sigs just to have a nice "All aboard the Lambwagon" one

You've come a long way, but... REPENT!

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1103762&start=555

A couple gems from April 2011:

JamesNaismith wrote:It's really embarassing...he's nowhere near lotto talent, he's not even as good as CDR was

JamesNaismith wrote:Lamb would be lucky to be a 11th man on the TWolves.

I think you were trying to blow up the shop where we were building the Lambwagon :lol:

TheToothFairy · Post #1003 » by **TheToothFairy** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:38 pm

When you factor in his size length and defensive potential. I don't see how Casey and BC don't draft him. BC has consistentently drafted BPA and that appears to be Lamb

Post #1004 » by **DG88** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:40 pm

FluLikeSymptoms wrote:
JamesNaismith wrote:Was never off but I wish I knew how to make sigs just to have a nice "All aboard the Lambwagon" one

You've come a long way, but... REPENT!

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1103762&start=555

A couple gems from April 2011:

JamesNaismith wrote:It's really embarassing...he's nowhere near lotto talent, he's not even as good as CDR was

JamesNaismith wrote:Lamb would be lucky to be a 11th man on the TWolves.

I think you were trying to blow up the shop where we were building the Lambwagon

Well well well look what we have here. JamesNaismith for a guy who raves about talent and what not shot down Lamb as an 11th man off the T-Wolves bench lmao.

TheToothFairy · Post #1005 » by **TheToothFairy** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:05 pm

DarrylFlicking wrote:
TheToothFairy wrote:Lamb reminds of Terry Dehere(If anyone is old enough to remember him)

A little bit, eh? Physically, Lamb is taller, with huge wings, and more PO-tential, but I see the comparison.

Good 'ol PJ leading one of the best college teams in the country back then:
Luther Wright
Adrian Griffin
John Leahy
Danny Hurley

I think it is the long neck and lankyness..lol..games and demeanor are similar too though

Legal Non-Conforming · Post #1006 » by **Legal Non-Conforming** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:27 pm

From Lamb's perspective, I think Toronto is a great situation. Excellent coach and a core of young guys who seem to support each other. (DD, Ed Davis, and Bayless coming to watch the workouts is fantastic.) It should be a comfortable place for him where he could grow and develop his talents.

Tough Tony D · Post #1007 » by **Tough Tony D** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:30 pm

FluLikeSymptoms wrote:
JamesNaismith wrote:Was never off but I wish I knew how to make sigs just to have a nice "All aboard the Lambwagon" one

You've come a long way, but... REPENT!

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1103762&start=555

A couple gems from April 2011:

JamesNaismith wrote:It's really embarassing...he's nowhere near lotto talent, he's not even as good as CDR was

JamesNaismith wrote:Lamb would be lucky to be a 11th man on the TWolves.

I think you were trying to blow up the shop where we were building the Lambwagon

lol

fatal9 · Post #1008 » by **fatal9** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:13 pm

I think Portland is taking Lamb at 6, but that's only if Drummond doesn't fall to them.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #1009 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:15 pm

fatal9 wrote:I think Portland is taking Lamb at 6, but that's only if Drummond doesn't fall to them.

Source?

Tofubeque · Post #1010 » by **Tofubeque** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:22 pm

I'm starting to come around on Lamb. I had been thinking of him as just another James Jones-- one dimensional shooter to put in the corner who can't do much else. It also didn't help that he compared himself to Jamal Crawford.

But if Casey can get him to play defense, his length would be a great, disruptive asset on the perimeter. He's got the right frame for it. If Lamb can be a good shooter and defender at the NBA level, that's two things he already has over Demar.

fatal9 · Post #1011 » by **fatal9** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:36 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:
fatal9 wrote:I think Portland is taking Lamb at 6, but that's only if Drummond doesn't fall to them.

Source?

They seem to be interested in Lamb/Lillard at 6 reading from Chad Ford's mock. Ideally want both at 6 and 11. Position wise it makes sense for them. They have Batum at SF, Aldridge at PF, Drummond is off the board so no other C prospect, their backcourt is the area they really need to improve on and it also happens to be the positions the BPA will be. I think it's a call between Lamb and Lillard for them, their management generally drafts well so I think they will realize Lamb is the better NBA prospect/talent. Maybe he can remind them a bit of Brandon Roy with his combo of shooting and handles. It's probably a good thing he won't be working out for them (hopefully), keeps the questions around him unanswered for them.

I think it makes sense for BC to actually use a smokescreen this year. Show less interest in the prospect you like because Portland will use the Raptors pick to look at who will be available at 11, and may use that to decide who to pick at 6 (ie. which ever one of Lillard/Lamb they think is less likely to drop, they take...though right now it looks like Raps will take whichever one they don't pick).

Dr Positivity · Post #1012 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:40 pm

From last week

CSNNW.com has learned the Portland Trail Blazers are high on Weber State's point guard Damian Lillard, University of Illinois' center Meyers Leonard, North Carolina's wing Harrison Barnes, and Kentucky's wing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingblaze ... eedID=5212

fatal9 · Post #1013 » by **fatal9** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:48 pm

Tofubeque wrote:I'm starting to come around on Lamb. I had been thinking of him as just another James Jones-- one dimensional shooter to put in the corner who can't do much else. It also didn't help that he compared himself to Jamal Crawford.

He doesn't play like Jamal Crawford. He plays off the ball way more, doesn't over dribble the ball, hasn't had problems being efficient (unlike Crawford in college), his offensive game is way more in tune with the flow of the offense. He probably made that comparison because he felt his handles/crossover (the crossover was the reason he made the comparison) don't get the credit they deserve because he's always only getting compared to Rip Hamilton or Reggie Miller.

And not sure if serious at the James Jones comparison...

fatal9 · Post #1014 » by **fatal9** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:51 pm

Dr Mufasa wrote:From last week

CSNNW.com has learned the Portland Trail Blazers are high on Weber State's point guard Damian Lillard, University of Illinois' center Meyers Leonard, North Carolina's wing Harrison Barnes, and Kentucky's wing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.

http://www.csnnw.com/pages/landingblaze ... eedID=5212

Didn't know they had interest in Barnes. One of MKG, Drummond, Barnes or Beal will drop to them for sure, I assumed it would be Barnes most likely and they'd pass because of Batum and the need for more talent in their backcourt. Leonard makes a lot of sense for their 11th pick.

Post #1015 » by **Undefeated** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:53 pm

The James Jones comparison is the worst one I've heard so far lol. Jeremy Lamb can shoot off the dribble unlike James Jones.

Dr Positivity · Post #1016 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:54 pm

Just watched some interviews, am I the only one who doesn't get the fuss whatsoever? He doesn't play well in front of a camera in terms of his physical reactions, but he doesn't seen unintelligent to me

fredericklove · Post #1017 » by **fredericklove** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:55 pm

Idk, I just feel Portland needs both leadership and good PG skillset. Maybe they'll hope to have a reminiscent of Brandon Roy but Lamb will never have the leadership intangibles that Roy has. If anything, their group has many talents, but they lack the elements of leadership, someone in charge, absence of good PG running the show (whether scoring or passing, just someone that takes control of the team). Aldridge isn't really a leader he's more of a 2nd option, if anything a guy like Lillard with both of his skills and leadership intangibles would fit absolutely well for the blazers core. If Lillard pans out, he'll be that leader and the guy who plays the most important position of that lineup for the Blazers.

I personally don't mind the leadership intangibles, I know its a plus if Lamb has it but I'm more fond of Jonas's intensity/highly-motivated/passion because these are underrated leadership qualities that rub off on others on the floor. What we need right now is the best skillset talent at our range because we severely lack talent in the lineup. That's why Lamb is and should be the logical choice.

fatal9 · Post #1018 » by **fatal9** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:58 pm

Dr Mufasa wrote:Just watched some interviews, am I the only one who doesn't get the fuss whatsoever? He doesn't play well in front of a camera in terms of his physical reactions, but he doesn't seen unintelligent to me

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAYGLih7pKY[/youtube]

This one is hilarious to me.

Marlo Stanfield · Post #1019 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:02 pm

He looks nervous, people blow it out of proportion. Look at the eye rubbing, nose rubbing, face scratching, chest touching, ums, uhs, etc etc etc. All of those seem like nervous reactions to me.

fredericklove · Post #1020 » by **fredericklove** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:05 pm

fatal9 wrote:
Tofubeque wrote:I'm starting to come around on Lamb. I had been thinking of him as just another James Jones-- one dimensional shooter to put in the corner who can't do much else. It also didn't help that he compared himself to Jamal Crawford.

He doesn't play like Jamal Crawford. He plays off the ball way more, doesn't over dribble the ball, hasn't had problems being efficient (unlike Crawford in college), his offensive game is way more in tune with the flow of the offense. He probably made that comparison because he felt his handles/crossover (the crossover was the reason he made the comparison) don't get the credit they deserve because he's always only getting compared to Rip Hamilton or Reggie Miller.

And not sure if serious at the James Jones comparison...

He only compared to Crawford's 1-2 dribble pullup ability, and people automatically assumed he's comparing all aspect of his game to Crawford. If anything, he used the "someone said Ray/Ham" that means he's had that "Ray/Ham" comparison right off the back of his mind, and he didn't wanna rub it in like a cocky person saying he plays like them, thus he chose the more humble approach hence using that particular ability of a player less desirable. And yea, James Jones comparison is epic horrible because Lamb isn't even a 1 dimensional shooter to begin with.

If still on the Board by our pick what are the chanches we draft him?