Derrick Brown Prediction: do you agree?

HookShot94 · Post #1 » by **HookShot94** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:01 pm

Derrick Brown, Charlotte Bobcats

In another one of those bizarre twists of summer, Brown, who was drafted 40th by the Bobcats, played for the Utah Jazz in the Orlando summer league. He was the leading scorer for the team he won't be playing for, as well as proving he has the toughness to play for Larry Brown and the grittiness to be that rugged defender at the power forward the Bobcats are lacking. Against the Boshes and Garnetts of the Eastern Conference, Boris Diaw's presence may not be enough, so look for Brown to play a prominent role on a tougher, more defensive minded front line for Charlotte, and possibly be a starter if the Bobcats make a playoff run.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?STORY_ID=13483

thruthefire · Post #2 » by **thruthefire** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:12 pm

I'm guessing you voted that he'll start?

I think he'll have a better career than Hendothug. :wink:

CatNation · Post #3 » by **CatNation** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:20 pm

I voted bench warmer. Not that I think badly of him, I just don't want a rookie 2nd rounder playing minutes on a team thats trying to win this year. I think he will only get garbage minutes.

SWedd523 · Post #4 » by **SWedd523** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:40 pm

Diamond in the rough.

I'm calling it now

HookShot94 · Post #5 » by **HookShot94** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:46 pm

nah, didnt vote. And thats not my prediction if you think it is, its a prediction from the link right under the prediction. Thought it was interesting so i posted it here.

thruthefire · Post #6 » by **thruthefire** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:53 pm

HookShot94 wrote:nah, didnt vote. And thats not my prediction if you think it is, its a prediction from the link right under the prediction. Thought it was interesting so i posted it here.

Yeah, I know that. I've read it before, and it is interesting. Anyways, there was only one vote when I voted, so I thought it was your's. Sorry, and thanks for posting!

I picked the second option. I don't think he'll play many minutes, but in the minutes he does play, I think he'll be effective.

ohara · Post #7 » by **ohara** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:20 pm

SWEDD523 wrote:Diamond in the rough.

I'm calling it now

That is my thinking also. My only concern is LB not giving him the PT since he's a Rookie. But if he plays his way into gametime PT, I think LB will reward him with the PT he deserves.

truthbtold21 · Post #8 » by **truthbtold21** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:42 pm

I said it before i think he will be the steal of the draft

Post #9 » by **Paydro70** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:03 am

He's a rookie second rounder, he'll be playing sparingly, so I voted bench warmer. I'm not exactly sure what "good numbers" means, maybe he could have some promising stats in limited minutes.

GoBobcats · Post #10 » by **GoBobcats** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:56 am

Could be be the steal of the draft.
We would deserve that

August Us Seazr · Post #11 » by **August Us Seazr** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:58 am

An even better question might be:

"Which one of our rookies gets MORE playing time? Henderson or Brown?

If the F.O. does nothing else on the Power Forward front, but they do sign Iverson, I can easily forsee Derrick getting 10 minutes of burn, while Hendo gets 3 to 5 per game. How many times do you see a 2nd rounder playing more than a 1st rounder? But it is a possibility!

B Calrissian · Post #12 » by **B Calrissian** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:48 pm

August Us Seazr wrote:An even better question might be:

"Which one of our rookies gets MORE playing time? Henderson or Brown?

If the F.O. does nothing else on the Power Forward front, but they do sign Iverson, I can easily forsee Derrick getting 10 minutes of burn, while Hendo gets 3 to 5 per game. How many times do you see a 2nd rounder playing more than a 1st rounder? But it is a possibility!

Last season Luc Richard Mbah a Moute got more minutes than Joe Alexander. Twice the amount. It probably happens more than people think.

Post #13 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:00 am

^Yea, I was thinking that too. There have to be lots of instances where a team selects a high ceiling prospect in rd 1 and a sure thing with their low risk 2nd rounder. Carl Landry probably played more than Aaron Brooks in their rookie season.

edit: well, not "a lot of instances", but like Calrissian said, more than you'd expect.

spectre_ · Post #14 » by **spectre_** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:13 pm

The East's 'Names to Remember'

Charlotte: 6-7 is around average height for an NBA player, but 7-2.5 is well above the norm for an NBA player's wingspan. And that's just the beginning of Xavier-product Derrick Brown's potential.

Charlotte's second-round pick, Brown could be this year's version of Luc Richard Mbah a Moute: a rookie forward who can defend 3s and 4s.

Brown's frame is a bit small, but he's shown great defensive intensity and attended a premiere power forward university (e.g.: Brian Grant, Aaron Williams, David West, Derek Strong, Tyrone Hill, etc.).

With Raja Bell to set a defensive example, Brown has the potential for a long career.

Post #15 » by **fatlever** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:31 pm

thats encouraging news. we are so due for a homerun in the draft.