Official Raptors 2012 NBA Draft Thread, Part 5

Marlo Stanfield · Post #101 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:39 pm

gojoorange wrote:
Steely Reserve wrote:Really, what is lamb's true ceiling? He's a shoot first SG who will struggle with the physicality of the NBA game. He's not a #1 option talent so I would sorry about how he will get in the paint at the next level.

I can't help but think of Reggie Miller when I watch Lamb play. Admittedly though, Miller was a much better shooter but that was after 4 years at UCLA.

The difference between Lamb and Reggie Miller is not shooting, it's killer instinct. If Lamb had Miller's killer instinct he'd be the unquestionable #1 pick in 2012.

Steely Reserve · Post #102 » by **Steely Reserve** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:42 pm

Reggie Miller shot 55% his sophmore year and 50% his freshman year.

No comparison. Lamb is much more of a chucker. lol

sunny · Post #103 » by **sunny** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:49 pm

steely - do you have a blog or newsletter that I could subscribe to?
Can you tell me what players will be great in the nba so I can jump on their bandwagons early?

Post #104 » by **5DOM** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:49 pm

Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

Marlo Stanfield · Post #105 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:53 pm

5DOM wrote:Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

That's a given... but he'd be nothing without his killer instinct. Jason Kapono has better form but he's garbage in the NBA.

nahom1319 · Post #106 » by **nahom1319** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:54 pm

5DOM wrote:Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

You'd think being just slightly worse then a legend despite having a horrible team would be thought of as a good thing. :lol:

Steely Reserve · Post #107 » by **Steely Reserve** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:55 pm

sunny wrote:steely - do you have a blog or newsletter that I could subscribe to?
Can you tell me what players will be great in the nba so I can jump on their bandwagons early?

Players with the highest ceiling for the 2012 Draft:

Perry jones III
MKG
Anthony Davis

I think these three are head and shoulders above anyone else in terms of NBA Impact Readiness. All three will effect the game to the point they'll be gameplanned against as rookies. One of three will be ROY.

Your welcome.

7-Day Dray · Post #108 » by **7-Day Dray** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:55 pm

Steely Reserve wrote:Really, what is lamb's true ceiling? He's a shoot first SG without a great first step who will struggle with the physicality of the NBA game. He's not a #1 option talent so I would worry about how he will get in the paint at the next level.

+1 I can't believe I'm actually agreeing with Steely.

nahom1319 · Post #109 » by **nahom1319** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:57 pm

Marlo Stanfield wrote:
5DOM wrote:Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

That's a given... but he'd be nothing without his killer instinct. Jason Kapono has better form but he's garbage in the NBA.

Killer instinct? Have you seen his late game heroics? I'm not going to say he's anywhere near Reggie Miller in terms of edge but the boy is clutch. Its too hard to evaluate his intangibles on such a crappy team.

Post #110 » by **FluLikeSymptoms** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 8:58 pm

http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2012/02/04/zagoria-nerlens-noels-reclassification-will-impact-2013-nba-draft/

Here's an article on Noel, posted today.

Noel currently lists Syracuse, UConn, Kentucky, Providence, Georgetown, North Carolina and Florida as his top choices

Steely Reserve · Post #111 » by **Steely Reserve** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:00 pm

nahom1319 wrote:
5DOM wrote:Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

You'd think being just slightly worse then a legend despite having a horrible team would be thought of as a good thing.

Lamb is the supposed team leader and look where its got UCONN so far. Lamb doesnt effect the game enough on the offensive side of the ball to validate him as a top NBA selection and he certainly doesnt shoot well enough to be compared to Reggie Miller.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #112 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:01 pm

Steely Reserve wrote:
sunny wrote:steely - do you have a blog or newsletter that I could subscribe to?
Can you tell me what players will be great in the nba so I can jump on their bandwagons early?

Players with the highest ceiling for the 2012 Draft:

Perry jones III
MKG
Anthony Davis

I think these three are head and shoulders above anyone else in terms of NBA Impact Readiness. All three will effect the game to the point they'll be gameplanned against as rookies. One of three will be ROY.

Your welcome.

Steely, just how good is this draft overall?

nahom1319 · Post #113 » by **nahom1319** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:06 pm

Steely Reserve wrote:
nahom1319 wrote:
5DOM wrote:Well, Miller is only one of the greatest shooters ever.

You'd think being just slightly worse then a legend despite having a horrible team would be thought of as a good thing.

Lamb is the supposed team leader and look where its got UCONN so far. Lamb doesnt effect the game enough on the offensive side of the ball to validate him as a top NBA selection and he certainly doesnt shoot well enough to be compared to Reggie Miller.

Stop pretending you watch the Uconn games, seriously. Outside of the last game Lamb has had his been sodomizing opposing defenses. The problem is his teamates Napier and Boatwright are too trigger happy and have a low bbiq. They constantly ignore him till the final seconds and he is forced to jack up ill advised shots.

KL78192020 · Post #114 » by **KL78192020** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:10 pm

Whats up with Barnes taking a jumper on the fast break...he needs to attack the rim.

Marlo Stanfield · Post #115 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:16 pm

ozzykhan16 wrote:Whats up with Barnes taking a jumper on the fast break...he needs to attack the rim.

You have to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and play accordingly. His best shot was a pull-up, he just took too long to make the decision and ended up too close to the defender.

Al_Oliver · Post #116 » by **Al_Oliver** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:26 pm

Lamb is the supposed team leader and look where its got UCONN so far. Lamb doesnt effect the game enough on the offensive side of the ball to validate him as a top NBA selection and he certainly doesnt shoot well enough to be compared to Reggie Miller.[/quote]
Stop pretending you watch the Uconn games, seriously. Outside of the last game Lamb has had his been sodomizing opposing defenses. The problem is his teamates Napier and Boatwright are too trigger happy and have a low bbiq. They constantly ignore him till the final seconds and he is forced to jack up ill advised shots.[/quote]

so the "sodomizer" is so good he is posting such monster numbers as these:

PPG RPG STLPG W-L
17.7 4.4 1.5 15-7 (5-5)

enough of the hyperbole. he's a really good player right now, but let's not go overboard...

Post #117 » by **Undefeated** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:27 pm

Oh man, nothing but net for Barnes.

Steely Reserve · Post #118 » by **Steely Reserve** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:34 pm

If Barnes is a top 5 pick then this Bullock cat is a lottery selection because they have the same build and game.

Open your eyes, people.

Marlo Stanfield · Post #119 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:35 pm

Steely Reserve wrote:If Barnes is a top 5 pick then this Bullock cat is a lottery selection because they have the same build and game.

Open your eyes, people.

Good God. Please get this troll off our board.

Steely Reserve · Post #120 » by **Steely Reserve** » Sat Feb 4, 2012 9:36 pm

My thing about Barnes is when he's not shooting, what is he doing?

Nothing. LOL

I mean, really dude, impact the game in with something other than jacking shots up.

Whom do you want the Raptors to select in the 2012 NBA draft?