Hawks add shooting with Huerter and Spellman

Post #21 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:17 pm

jayu70 wrote:Who is Huerter's NBA comp (not Klay)?

I think his ceiling is a JJ Redick caliber player.

Useful. Starting quality. Not a world changer.

Spud2nique · Post #22 » by **Spud2nique** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:33 pm

jayu70 wrote:Who is Huerter's NBA comp (not Klay)?

Robert Covington.

jayu70 · Post #23 » by **jayu70** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:52 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Who is Huerter's NBA comp (not Klay)?

Robert Covington.

Covington came into the league as a defender.

Spud2nique · Post #24 » by **Spud2nique** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:01 pm

jayu70 wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Who is Huerter's NBA comp (not Klay)?

Robert Covington.

Covington came into the league as a defender.

That wasn’t your question. You said whose Huerter’s comparison? I was taking it to mean right now..Covington.

jayu70 · Post #25 » by **jayu70** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:04 pm

Spud2nique wrote:
jayu70 wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:
Robert Covington.

Covington came into the league as a defender.

That wasn’t your question. You said whose Huerter’s comparison? I was taking it to mean right now..Covington.

Got it.

reazun · Post #26 » by **reazun** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 11:58 am

Jamaaliver wrote:
dms269 wrote:
Jamaaliver wrote:
Very poor man's Chris Webber.
Old, slow, fat Boris Diaw.

Boris Diaw who we tried to force to play at pg and refused to shoot the ball or the Boris Diaw who became a decent player for PHX and SA?

The latter. He can guard 5s and 3s.

He can make plays well out of the high post.

Can't take his man off the dribble.

He'll likely serve as a secondary initiator/release valve when teams attempt to trap Trae. But the floor will be adequately spaced with Huerter/Prince/Spellman sitting on the perimeter...

Omari broke a record in a conditioning test. Seems to be a hard worker.

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Post #27 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:00 pm

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kg01 · Post #28 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:31 pm

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Anybody know what The Huerter is like defensively?

Oh and @jamalll, I ain't callin no names, but a couple of folks thought you were either ded or in jail the last few days. I won't say which got my vote.

Post #29 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:41 pm

kg01 wrote:Anybody know what The Huerter is like defensively?

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-Plus lateral quickness at 6-foot-6 with ability to wall off the lane to prevent his man from getting past him. Frequently guarded 1s and 2s and was able to stay in front of quicker players.

-Not quite elite in terms of off-ball reactions on defense but does a good job of getting into position ahead of time and rotating down in help. 

-Sometimes gets a bit lazy on defense, can go under screens against high-level shooters or lose track of his man off the ball. Has low margin for error due to average physical tools

-Short arms relative to height (6-foot-7.75 wingspan) make his contests less impactful on the perimeter. Forced to play up on guys, which he has feet to do, but leaves him more prone to getting burned.


He has flashed the ability to defend across the perimeter with his quick feet and solid size for a 2-guard.

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closg00 · Post #30 » by **closg00** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:17 pm

Wiz fan here, I like your draft, very curious to see of this poor mans Splash brothers thing is going to work.

macd-gm · Post #31 » by **macd-gm** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:36 pm

closg00 wrote:Wiz fan here, I like your draft, very curious to see of this poor mans Splash brothers thing is going to work.

Trae was my guy so I'm very happy but I don't think they will resemble splash brothers at all. Trae will be a really good PG though. Hopefully in the Steve Nash mold. I think the idea is just to surround him with shooters 2-5 and hopefully good defenders. To me Steph and Klay are closer to each other in talent level than Trae and Huerter will probably ever be but I don't know Huerter that well.

What about the Wiz though? They seem in a bind. Glad to see you unloaded Gortat but Morris needs to go IMO. I know he can play but he'll always hold a team back with his attitude and inconsistency.

kg01 · Post #32 » by **kg01** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:54 pm

closg00 wrote:Wiz fan here, I like your draft, very curious to see of this poor mans Splash brothers thing is going to work.

Thanks for the kind words. As macd said, they'll likely be very different than the GS pair. I think Spellman could be a difference maker as well.

Also as macd said, I wanna hear about the 'Zards. I can't figure out what they're doing.

Post #33 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:59 pm

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closg00 · Post #34 » by **closg00** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:31 pm

kg01 wrote:
closg00 wrote:Wiz fan here, I like your draft, very curious to see of this poor mans Splash brothers thing is going to work.

Thanks for the kind words. As macd said, they'll likely be very different than the GS pair. I think Spellman could be a difference maker as well.

Also as macd said, I wanna hear about the 'Zards. I can't figure out what they're doing.

:banged: We can't figure out what they are doing either, we have the worst FO alongside the Kings operation. I wouldn't be surprised to see Morris traded for a Center if-possible. John Wall must have some serious heartburn.

Post #35 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jul 5, 2018 6:09 pm

NBA Rookie Award Predictions for 2018-19 Season

Top Rookie Sharpshooter: Kevin Huerter (Atlanta Hawks, SG/SF)

No rookie's shooting stroke is more convincing than Kevin Huerter's, even if there are others, like Mikal Bridges, who registered higher three-point percentages in college.

Mechanics, shot preparation and a quick release point to Huerter emerging as the class' most successful marksman, both in terms of makes per game and efficiency. He does an excellent job of getting his feet set and rising straight up and down, whether he's spotting up or shooting off movement curl around a screen.

And with dual playmakers in Schroder and Young to penetrate and dish, Huerter should see more open looks than he saw at Maryland, where he really had to work for his shots.

He gives the Hawks an immediate offensive upgrade on the opposite wing from Taurean Prince, and it won't be long before the No. 19 pick is drawing starts for Atlanta.

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graymule · Post #36 » by **graymule** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:30 pm

JAMAALIVER:
If Kevin is really this good, Hawks should expect more than the 13 wins some are expecting. Right?

Post #37 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:49 pm

graymule wrote:JAMAALIVER:
If Kevin is really this good, Hawks should expect more than the 13 wins some are expecting. Right?

He's got good size and a skill set that should carry over to the pros pretty effortlessly.

I really like him as a prospect...but I don't know how much of an impact he'll have as a rookie. Bazemore and Dorsey will likely begin the year ahead of him on the depth chart.

Also, Huerter and Trae will take some time to mesh as a backcourt.

Big Picture: I think he'll be a long-term contributor and a fan favorite.

Next season: I think he and this team are looking at some serious growing pains and less than 20 wins.

Roy Tarpley · Post #38 » by **Roy Tarpley** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:01 pm

Huerter and Spellman deserve their own separate threads.

Post #39 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:08 pm

^LOL...I'll leave that to you.

Post #40 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:47 pm

I suddenly have a great idea for a reality show...

Documentary?

Sitcom!!!

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