How good is Eric Gordan?

[SouthJersey]

He had a monster season besides the last couple games, and is very similiar in built to Dwayne Wade. I dont see how prospects like Bayless and Randolph are ranked ahead of him, and players like Alexander and Westbrook are about even with him. He was considered a top 5 pick during the first half of the season, so I guess I'm asking, is he underrated now?

[KennerLeaguer]

The last couple of games? More like he was garbage the last six weeks of the seasson. Plus you can never take him for his word.

[GSW2K4]

I don't think Gordon is underrated at all.

Gordon is really good at seeing angles and maneuvering around defenders to get what he wants on offense. It seems to come naturally to him and was effective in college.

However, his handle is really loose right now and that's going to be a problem. Wade also seemed much more willing to take contact whereas Gordon seems to try to avoid it (and does so well). But that could make a difference in the pros when Gordon will inevitably get more contact.

Wade also put up better numbers across the board in his freshman year, except in ppg, which is worth noting.

[Jonathan Watters]

The similarity between the measurements of Gordon and Rashad McCants are unmistakable. Both are undersized wings who make up for this with thick frames, absurdly long wingspans, and elite athleticism.

If you start thing about Gordon as a more skilled version of McCants with his head on straight, I think Gordon's stock starts to rise. McCants is certainly talented enough to be a near all-star in the right situation, if he had his head on straight...

[Cammo101]

Gordon's lack of consistency and his disappearances in big games really hurts his stock with me. He was nowhere to be found in IU's biggest games. McCants is a good comparison, but i don't see McCants as an all star talent, more like an above average scorer who hurts his team with his lack of size.

[TexasEx]

Gordon's lack of consistency and his disappearances in big games really hurts his stock with me. He was nowhere to be found in IU's biggest games. McCants is a good comparison, but i don't see McCants as an all star talent, more like an above average scorer who hurts his team with his lack of size.

Don't forget that Gordon had a wrist injury at IU which hampered his play. He has a very smooth jump shot and is a very good rebounder for a guard. Additionally, he is very good at drawing contact and getting to the line. Mike Green is very good at this skill as well. When you watch a lot of tape on a player, it's a lot easier to see his strengths and weaknesses.

One of Gordon's weaknesses is getting caught behind screens. From all the tape I watched on him, his ability or lack there of to get around/through screens was poor. However, all players are going to have some flaws that get pointed out, like this one I mention. Nevertheless, Gordon is going to be an asset on the next level.

[Malinhion]

Well, he just measured out very well. Maybe he'll be climbing back up some mocks. He used to be a top-5 regular.

[GSW2K4]

McCants is a good comparison.

I've actually likened him to Randy Foye as well...his ability to get to the basket and score from outside.

Guess he would be really redundant for the T'Wolves...

I find it interesting that Gordon is faster than either in the 3/4 court...he's an amazing athlete...

[Cammo101]

McCants is a good comparison.

I've actually likened him to Randy Foye as well...his ability to get to the basket and score from outside.

Guess he would be really redundant for the T'Wolves...

I find it interesting that Gordon is faster than either in the 3/4 court...he's an amazing athlete...

His height was average but the rest of his workout was sick. He had a much more impressive showing than Mayo did.

[Jud's Buechlers]

I like the Mitch Richmond comparison. Well built, slightly shorter SG with tremendous scoring ability. Perhaps a Ben Gordon with a few more inches and less streaky and accurate shooting (but potential to be better overall).

Someone needs to draft him, Augustin, and Budinger and have a new version of Run TMC! haha

[jman3134]

I am more pessimistic regarding Gordan. I believe that while he showed some nice fluidity in his game- through his range and ability to work off the dribble, he still has a tendency to make boneheaded plays. If you notice one common trait about him is that he forces the issue. Sure, this is a bit unfair because he was only a freshman this past season. Regardless, when Indiana was faced with bigger more athletic opponents ala UConn, Gordan struggled to score. And, when he did, it was at the expense of the offense.

The thing with Gordan is that like McCants, he is unable to play the point guard position. This is a detriment at the next level imo. While combo guards are more accepted in this day and age, I do not know if Gordan can match up with the superior physicality of some NBA talent. As Jon points out, he is a bit meaty, so he has the ability to maneuver against thinner players. However, I believe that matchups like UConn early in the season when he was playing well sort of exposed his flaws. (which pertain to the NBA level)

I'm not trying to take too much away from Gordan because he was phenomenal as a freshman. I just do not see him living up to the hype in the NBA.

[SouthJersey]

Yeah I just dont know if I'm just looking at the first half of last year before the injury and coaching situation. Gordan's still a kid, and these things affect young players much more then it does a mature player. I do think he will struggle his rookie season a bit, but will shine by year 2 or 3.

McCants didnt have the pedigree that Gordan came in with, and he had alot more to work with on thatC team. He was also a Junior when he came out, Gordans offensive game is much more advanced at a younger age.

[MUpacersSIC]

by the way, it's Gordon, with an O not A. Sorry, not a personal attack, just getting the name correct has always been a big thing for me. It's more of a respect issue for me. sorry again.