Rose as a SG

Grizzfan777 · Post #1 » by **Grizzfan777** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:35 pm

Do you think he could play SG, and how good do you think?

Cammo101 · Post #2 » by **Cammo101** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:37 pm

He could in short bursts, but he is a true PG. Why would you want him playing the 2? If this is a rational for Memphis picking him, take him, play him at PG and move Conley.

cmd1985 · Post #3 » by **cmd1985** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:02 pm

Occasionally, but then he would be another undersized SG. He is such a special prospect because he is a big pass first PG with great athleticism. Although in terms of athleticism he is with the best of em even NBA wise PG and SG.

hard49 · Post #4 » by **hard49** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:20 pm

Cammo101 wrote:He could in short bursts, but he is a true PG. Why would you want him playing the 2? If this is a rational for Memphis picking him, take him, play him at PG and move Conley.

Agreed. It would be like playing Deron Williams at SG. Sure he could do it but then you go from having an elite PG to having a pretty average SG.

It would be more productive to move Conley for a SG, PF, or high draft pick.

....and no, you do not pass on Rose because you have Conley. :wavefinger:

DanTown8587 · Post #5 » by **DanTown8587** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:29 pm

Yeah, I don't pass on Rose for Lopez because I have Conley.

big L · Post #6 » by **big L** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:59 pm

Take Rose and move Conley, for Christ's sake!

Grizzfan777 · Post #7 » by **Grizzfan777** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:11 pm

I was just wondering because I have heard many comparisons to Dwayne Wade who plays SG and is undersized at 6-3 or 6-4 but uses his athleticism to make up for it.

Wade2k6 · Post #8 » by **Wade2k6** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:18 pm

On a team like Miami I think he could.

During certain parts where they want the ball in Wades hands, move Rose over to SG for certain stretches.

Full-time SG though? Nahh

DaGoodz · Post #9 » by **DaGoodz** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:27 pm

I see Rose as a combo guard. He can play SG in spurts, depending on the matchups with the opposing team

Bucky O'Hare · Post #10 » by **Bucky O'Hare** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:49 pm

Rose is one of the most overrated prospects in quite some time.

SmushedPennies · Post #11 » by **SmushedPennies** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:10 pm

and...why?

JBoogs37 · Post #12 » by **JBoogs37** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:24 pm

Bucky O'Hare wrote:Rose is one of the most overrated prospects in quite some time.

I may get flamed for this, but I kind of agree with this. I understand the "pure" "true" big athletic point stuff. Great. And there is no denying that Rose is a fantastic NBA PROSPECT...he's not a great player at this point. I've heard people call him great, and he's not. Honestly, I have yet to see a legit NBA skill in Rose's game. Seriously, like what skill does he have besides being a great unselfish athlete at the PG position? I haven't see one.

Maybe I just don't know what I'm talking about lol. He is worth a top five pick, no question. But I've heard he's a "can't miss" prospect. NO!!!!! lol Maybe I'm wrong though I doubt it.

DaGoodz · Post #13 » by **DaGoodz** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:18 am

No I agree with you. I think Rose has been overhyped all year.
I don't get why people overhype him as a true PG, I have never never seen it. He isn't a can't miss prospect in my eyes. He still looks to me like a mix of a SG and PG, and it will greatly depend on whoever coaches him what type of player he will turn out to be.

Wade2k6 · Post #14 » by **Wade2k6** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:27 am

How do you guys figure he's a SG? Because he's athletic? That's the only reason I could see. Other then that, he has PG vision, PG instincts, and PG handles. He is a true PG. IMO the only thing holding him back is his jumpshot. But, the kid is 19 years old. Even as it stands right now, if he entered the league and didn't develop a great jumpshot, he would still have the ability to blow by just about any defender thrown at him. Also, he has the ability to keep any PG on the opposing team in front of him.

The only way I see him as a combo guard at all is if he goes to Miami and they flip-flip Wade and Rose as PG and SG for several possessions.

Cammo101 · Post #15 » by **Cammo101** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:46 am

Rose is a true PG. Anyone who spends 5 minutes watching Memphis can figure that out.

CB4MiamiHeat · Post #16 » by **CB4MiamiHeat** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:50 am

I like him, but yea Rose is a bit overrated.. ..but he hasnt really proven much..hes in a bad situation in Memphis in terms of having the freedom to show what hes got..because. 1. stacked team and 2. lack of competition.

Hes somewhat of a potential guy, kinda like DeAndre Jordan, but he still has the chance to show why hes the consesus #2 in this tournament.

Wade2k6 · Post #17 » by **Wade2k6** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:02 am

CB4MiamiHeat wrote:I like him, but yea Rose is a bit overrated.. ..but he hasnt really proven much..hes in a bad situation in Memphis in terms of having the freedom to show what hes got..because. 1. stacked team and 2. lack of competition.

Hes somewhat of a potential guy, kinda like DeAndre Jordan, but he still has the chance to show why hes the consesus #2 in this tournament.

Rose is not nearly as raw as DeAndre Jordan. If Rose entered the league next season he could still blow by anybody. He could still run a pretty effective pick and roll. He could still find open teammates and run a do a good job of leading the break. He could D up the opposing PGs.

DeAndre Jordan would be able to rebound and get up and down the court. He is just way too raw right now to produce in the league next season.

CB4MiamiHeat · Post #18 » by **CB4MiamiHeat** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:54 am

Im sure Rose could POTENTIALLY become a shutdown PG cause of his length and athleticism.

Rose could also POTENTIALLY be great in the pick and roll, i say potentially becuase i havent seen Memphis use pick and roll the entire season.

Im just saying, Rose is a lot about potential..maybe not as much as DeAndre Jordan..but still.

CB4MiamiHeat · Post #19 » by **CB4MiamiHeat** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:56 am

I would like to see him get it done ON THE COURT against great competition, and great defensive teams. And he will get that chance.

He plays Mississippi State tomorrow..they have a great PG in Gordon and a shotblocking Center.

Next round vs. Michigan State...a good defensive team.

Next round vs. Texas...having to guard Augustine.

I like Rose's game, i think hell get it done.

Grizzfan777 · Post #20 » by **Grizzfan777** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:11 am

So say Memphis nabbed him in the draft...a trade of Conley would have to be done as it would be redundant to draft the same pick top 3 2 years straight.?

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