Holiday @6, Join the bandwagon

[the_bruce]

Holiday
Westbrook

Basic Statistics Per 40
Pts FG FGA FG% 2Pt 2PtA 2P% 3Pt 3PtA 3P% FTM FTA FT% TOT Asts Stls Blks
12.5 4.7 10.5 45.0 3.6 6.8 52.8 1.1 3.7 30.7 1.9 2.6 72.6 5.6 5.4 2.3 0.8
15.1 5.5 11.9 46.5 4.7 9.5 49.7 0.8 2.3 33.8 3.2 4.6 71.3 4.6 5.1 1.9 0.2

Very similar statlines.

Holiday and his size/defensive versatility will pair well with foye in backcourt.

Let's gogogo!

[john2jer]

I like me some Jrue Holiday. I fell off the bandwagon in March and April, but April showers brought May flowers, and I'm right back on.

1. Evans
2. Harden
3. Holiday

That's my Wolves board.

[_AIJ_]

Give me Reke!

[LOBO 7]

I've got both feet firmly planted on this bandwagon. It seems very unlikely that Harden will fall to us, and the more I hear about Holiday the better he sounds for us.

Of the many shortcomings we suffered from last year, perimeter D was probably the most glaring and most damaging. I really think that our perimeter D, or lack thereof, is what makes the Al and Love combo seem like such a problem defensively. Both of them can play somewhat passable man-to-man post D, but neither of them are good weak-side help defenders. I really think limiting dribble penetration is a huge priority for us, and I think Holiday could be a beast defensively on the perimeter. From what I've heard his slashing and finishing ability is pretty solid at this point, and the jumper will probably improve with time, but its his D that caused me to climb onto this bandwagon. And he's only 18...

[john2jer]

Holiday actually has a nice looking stroke, it just doesn't drop quite as much as one would like. That'll improve, definitely. His style is impetuous. His defense is impregnable, and he's just ferocious. He wants your heart. He wants to eat your children. Praise be to Allah! Wait, sorry, Mike Tyson moment there.

Holiday is going to be a great ball player. I can see him turning out very similar to Russell Westbrook, but actually taller. That would be amazing to have.

Side note: I always want to pronounce his name Jay-Roo, it's fun.

[Esohny]

I've been thinking about it, and I would take Holiday ahead of Evans, I think he has a more complete game and is a more natural point guard. I'd still love a trade for the 5 and a Harden/Holiday or DeRozan/Holiday draft.

If we keep our picks, I'd go Harden if available, otherwise Holiday at 6. I suppose you better move over on the wagon.

[big3_8_19_21]

I am very much on this bandwagon.

[casey]

If we keep our picks, I'd go Harden if available, otherwise Holiday at 6. I suppose you better move over on the wagon.

this

[collin_k41]

My draft board keeps on changing with the breeze....

a. harden
b. holiday
c. evans
d. derozan

[GopherIt!]

I like me some Jrue Holiday. I fell off the bandwagon in March and April, but April showers brought May flowers, and I'm right back on.

1. Evans
2. Harden
3. Holiday

That's my Wolves board.

That's a very pretty board.

[skorff26]

I'll jump on the Holliday bandwagon; I had hoped we would get him the entire draft but felt that #6 was too high, now I don't think #6 is too high so I'm all for it.
I prefer Holliday to Evans, probably Holliday over Harden since I'm starting to think that Harden isn't anything special. I probably would take Holliday over DeRozan since it fills a bigger need (even though I like DeRozan as well).
My new top 6: 1. Rubio 2. Griffin 3. Thabeet 4. Holliday 5. DeRozan 6. ?(Harden or Evans)

[C.lupus]

I'll join, too. Only reason I was off in the first place is that it seemed like he was going to fall in the no man's land between 6 and 18. I think he's a perfect fit for us, though.

[jpatrick]

I'm on (but in the back in case I hear Derozan's jump shot is falling in his workouts because then I might have to jump off).

Right now I'd line then up like this: 1. Griffin 2. Rubio 3. Thabeet 4. Harden 5. Holiday 6. Derozan 7. Evans

[Vega06]

I am most definitely on the wagon.

[4ho5ive]

Welcome back everyone!!

Though i still have Evans slightly ahead of Holiday.

[the_bruce]

Wagon is getting pretty crowded! I like it!

[moss_is_1]

Im on. Holliday is a beast and will really help out our defense. 6'4 and a true pg. We should get the 5th pick and grab him with either Harden or Derozan so our backcourt can be set for a long time with Foye as the 1st guy off the bench and telfair getting some minutes as a backup point. Then if we could get Mullens at 18 it'd be nice.

PG-Holliday-Telfair
SG-Harden/Derozan-Foye
SF-Gomes-Brewer
PF-Love-Smith-Cardinal
C-Al-Mullens-Madsen

Foye and Harden would be great together, Harden handling the ball and guarding the 2 guards.

[revprodeji]

My love of Holiday is documented. It is the only prospect Watters and I both like.

if Griffin/Rubio/Harden are gone then it is a debate of Thabeast and Holiday for me. I would prefer to bring in a vet like Hinrich to start for 2 years or so and give Holiday a chance to grow, but I love the kid.

[B Calrissian]

I would join but after seeing how my start Bobby Brown bandwagon went I probably should just be a silent supporter and not jinx this.

[Zeitgeister]

I've loved Jrue Holiday's game since I saw him in high school last year. I was hoping to come away with DeRozan and Holiday, but at the same time the player I want on this team more then anything is Jrue Holiday. I am a little concerned with his production but at the same time he never really got the chance to do what he's good at last year. If we have to worry about him being gone really early then we should take him with the 6th pick. I'd still like to trade up and somehow grab DeRozan somehow, but Terrance Williams is intruiging as well and he may be more attainable later in the draft.

Also, how awesome is it that Jrue Holiday measured in at 6'4.25" in shoes!? He's only 18 as well, so its very possible that he may grow another inch. That would be great to have a point guard that big especially considering the defensive abilities he already has.