Raptors NBA Draft Thread: Jeremy Lamb (HOU)

fredericklove · Post #241 » by **fredericklove** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:15 pm

So 6''5 after all and 6'11..thought it was 7...meh still good...well the stock rise is happening soon. I don't mind ford keeps trashing him cost it does more good than harm for us though he is likely to change his opinion just like now.

Post #242 » by **Undefeated** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:18 pm

fredericklove wrote:So 6''5 after all and 6'11..thought it was 7...meh still good...well the stock rise is happening soon. I don't mind ford keeps trashing him cost it does more good than harm for us though he is likely to change his opinion just like now.

He's pretty much close to 6'6" like we predicted all along. Still measured out great.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #243 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:19 pm

5DOM wrote:
J Lamb vitals: 6-4 in socks. 6-5.5 in shoes. 6-11 wing. 8-6 reach. 33 no step vert. 36 1 step vert.

The measurements are actually kind of disappointing. I thought he had a 7+ wingspan. He's no bigger than Gary Forbes or James Harden. The athleticism is a nice surprise, but he rarely uses it.

Post #244 » by **Double Helix** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:19 pm

J Lamb vitals: 6-4 in socks. 6-5.5 in shoes. 6-11 wing. 8-6 reach. 33 no step vert. 36 1 step vert.

Where are these numbers coming from? Is that from insider?

Those are exactly what I was hoping to here. That's basically 6'6 in shoes with a reach that makes him play more like he's 6'8. No wonder he sometimes reminds me a little bit of a young McGrady from time to time when he's handling the ball. Note the words "a little bit." I realize their differences obviously. I'm just talking about the lanky smoothness they both had a young age.

He has to be our pick.

Post #245 » by **Rhettmatic** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:19 pm

Double Helix wrote:
J Lamb vitals: 6-4 in socks. 6-5.5 in shoes. 6-11 wing. 8-6 reach. 33 no step vert. 36 1 step vert.

Where are these numbers coming from? Is that from insider?

Chad Ford's twitter account.

https://twitter.com/#!/chadfordinsider

Post #246 » by **5DOM** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:20 pm

Is from Chad Ford's tweet

Post #247 » by **Double Helix** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:21 pm

Rhettmatic wrote:
Double Helix wrote:
J Lamb vitals: 6-4 in socks. 6-5.5 in shoes. 6-11 wing. 8-6 reach. 33 no step vert. 36 1 step vert.

Where are these numbers coming from? Is that from insider?

Chad Ford's twitter account.

https://twitter.com/#!/chadfordinsider

Wow. He has absolutely solidified himself for me then. He has everything he needs to be an impact SG and the SG ranks at the moment in the NBA are depleted and dropping further with each passing year.

Post #248 » by **Undefeated** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:22 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:The athleticism is a nice surprise, but he rarely uses it.

He does use it when he actually gets the ball. He pretty much plays above the rim when he isn't settling for outside jumpers because of Boatright and Napier.

fredericklove · Post #249 » by **fredericklove** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:27 pm

Undefeated wrote:
fredericklove wrote:So 6''5 after all and 6'11..thought it was 7...meh still good...well the stock rise is happening soon. I don't mind ford keeps trashing him cost it does more good than harm for us though he is likely to change his opinion just like now.

He's pretty much close to 6'6" like we predicted all along. Still measured out great.

I guess yea. His measurement is nearly identical to dwade too. He has room to build more muscle but I don't worry about that way too much, his length is gonna play a huge part. Muscles added will help him fight thru screens better as opposed to out muscle others cost strength isn't part of his game.

Post #250 » by **Double Helix** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:22 pm

Other notable SGs/SFs/Combo guards in the league for comparison... arranged by wingspan. Rounded up heights past .5

K-Durant - 6'10 - 7'5 wingspan
R-Gay - 6'9 - 7'3 wingpsan
K-Leonard - 6'7 - 7'3 wingspan
D-Granger - 6'9 - 7'1 wingspan
Mello 6'8 - 7 foot wingspan
J-Smith 6'9 - 7'0 wingspan
R-Jeff - 6'8 - 7'0 wingspan
L-James - 6'8 - 7'0 wingspan
A-Iguodala - 6'7 - 6'11 wingspan
C-Butler - 6'6.5 - 6'11 wingspan
P-George - 6'9 - 6'11 wingspan
J-Lamb - 6'6 - 6'11 wingspan
T-Evans - 6'5 - 6'11 wingspan
D-Wade - 6'5 - 6'10.75 wingspan
J-Harden - 6'5 - 6'10.75 wingspan
E-Gordon - 6'3 - 6'9 wingspan
J-Johnson - 6'8 - 6'9 wingspan
D-Derozan - 6'7 - 6'9 wingspan
B-Roy - 6'6 - 6'8 wingspan
E-Turner - 6'7 - 6'8 wingspan
R-Westbrook - 6'4 - 6'7.75 wingspan
R-Stuckey - 6'5 - 6'7.25 wingspan
C-Budinger - 6'7 - 6'7 wingspan
B-Beal - 6'4 - 6'7 wingspan
D-Waiters - 6'4 - 6'6.5 wingspan
OJ Mayo - 6'4 - 6'6 wingspan
M-Thornton - 6'4 - 6'5 wingspan
M-Ellis - 6'3 - 6'3 wingspan

God Squad · Post #251 » by **God Squad** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:28 pm

Durants a beast lol

Edwardo · Post #252 » by **Edwardo** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:42 pm

Man I really hope he's there at 8.

Waylon Mercy · Post #253 » by **Waylon Mercy** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:47 pm

Man im pretty shocked at Lambs measurements... 6'4 in socks????

Its hard to gauge from watching a guy on TV but it seems like some kind of mistake...
I was almost 100% positive Lamb would measure way bigger.

Im scared to see what Beal measures in at now

Basketball_Jones · Post #254 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:13 pm

The wingspan is perfect, not the out of this world 7 foot but still pretty close. He pretty much measures to D Wade in the vertical too. I like that no step vert with that reach, that's pretty crucial. He could be a helluva finisher around the basket, if he puts on some weight anyway.

Post #255 » by **itbobby007** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:34 pm

I wish Lamb was a SF.....Lillard and him are at the top of my board right now @ 8th unless Beal or MKG drop.

Throwback24 · Post #256 » by **Throwback24** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:42 pm

Waylon Mercy wrote:Man im pretty shocked at Lambs measurements... 6'4 in socks????

Its hard to gauge from watching a guy on TV but it seems like some kind of mistake...
I was almost 100% positive Lamb would measure way bigger.

Im scared to see what Beal measures in at now

His wingspan makes him look a lot taller than he is, at least for me. I know he could jump but I'm surprised by his no step vert. I'm pretty sure it's better than DD's and everyone labels him as this freak athlete.

AndreaKobenani · Post #257 » by **AndreaKobenani** » Wed May 30, 2012 6:43 pm

6' 11" wingspan is elite. But the 8' 6" standing reach was a little underwhelming.

For reference. Kobe and MJ have an 8' 10" reach, VC 8' 11", Demar Derozan who looks tiny on the court sports the same 8' 6" reach as Lamb. While adequate to play the 2, the small reach takes away the idea of having Lamb play much if any time at the 3. I'm a little disappointed in the wingspan as well since there were reports Lamb measured in between 7' 1" - 7' 4" wingspan.

Waylon Mercy · Post #258 » by **Waylon Mercy** » Wed May 30, 2012 7:06 pm

Wow I just seen Poopsworld has Lamb going 24th in their mock Lillard going 6th and
Harkless going 8th :crazy:

Basketball_Jones · Post #259 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Wed May 30, 2012 7:54 pm

Wade's standing reach is also 8'6". He was never going to play small forward most people already knew that, we just need to not worry about where Demar is going to play because he's not good enough to pass up on a guy like Lamb.

Edwardo · Post #260 » by **Edwardo** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:34 pm

Is there a workout video for him yet?

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