Get to know Orlando Johnson

GrangerDanger · Post #1 » by **GrangerDanger** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 2:01 am

Why is this guy not getting any buzz? His shot is money, he has NBA size and athleticism for a SG (6-5 with a 6-11 wingspan), and he knows how to create seperation for his shots. His shot selection could use work, but he is one of the better shooters in this draft. I think he could be the steal of the second round.

Some highlights

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Marlo Stanfield · Post #2 » by **Marlo Stanfield** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 2:55 am

I'm pretty high on him. I think he'll sneak into the mid-late 20's by the time the picks are in. Everything about him says steal.

Post #3 » by **Klomp** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 3:27 am

I've loved this kid since last season. Could see him go to SA where they'd groom him as a Manu replacement.

GrangerDanger · Post #4 » by **GrangerDanger** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 4:18 am

^

Man I would love that too. He would really blossom under Pop.

JamesNaismith · Post #5 » by **JamesNaismith** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 4:37 am

To quote GSP...."I'm not impressed"

tidho · Post #6 » by **tidho** » Sat Jun 2, 2012 9:50 pm

I like Johnson. I could see him going as high as 24 to the Cavaliers. I don't think he'll ever be a special player but he can be a very good 6-9 bench guy or a spot starter. He seems like a volume scorer without the efficiency to take it to the next level.

neiiru_3 · Post #7 » by **neiiru_3** » Sun Jun 3, 2012 3:52 am

Big time sleeper. Could end up being better than the so called early and mid first rounders.

vincecarter4pres · Post #8 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Sun Jun 3, 2012 4:38 am

He measured out at 6'3 for what it's worth, I believe that was in sneakers as well.

His wingspan was sick though, like around 7 foot and he had an absurd vertical leap.

I saw him play a few times towards the end of the season. He looks solid, but there's something about him that just doesn't say really good player or sleeper to me.

I do think he has a great chance to be a solid contributing rotation player for a decade though.

yitur · Post #9 » by **yitur** » Sun Jun 3, 2012 9:54 pm

Last year people sleep on Shumpert, I think he could be a offensive Shumpert better offense less defense, and a great steal around 25-35 range

Post #10 » by **KF10** » Sun Jun 3, 2012 10:47 pm

Johnson can be a real solid rotational player for a good team.

lovethewire · Post #11 » by **lovethewire** » Sun Jun 3, 2012 11:28 pm

As a Mavs fan, if Ross isn't available at 17, I'd like us to drop back 6-8 spots and draft him

vincecarter4pres · Post #12 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 12:15 am

Charlie Bell?

lovethewire · Post #13 » by **lovethewire** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 12:40 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:He measured out at 6'3 for what it's worth, I believe that was in sneakers as well.

His wingspan was sick though, like around 7 foot and he had an absurd vertical leap.

I saw him play a few times towards the end of the season. He looks solid, but there's something about him that just doesn't say really good player or sleeper to me.

I do think he has a great chance to be a solid contributing rotation player for a decade though.

He actually measured 6'4 1/2 in shoes
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-dra ... os=0&sort=

ManualRam · Post #14 » by **ManualRam** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 12:43 am

morris almond without the attitude?

vincecarter4pres · Post #15 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 1:37 am

lovethewire wrote:
vincecarter4pres wrote:He measured out at 6'3 for what it's worth, I believe that was in sneakers as well.

His wingspan was sick though, like around 7 foot and he had an absurd vertical leap.

I saw him play a few times towards the end of the season. He looks solid, but there's something about him that just doesn't say really good player or sleeper to me.

I do think he has a great chance to be a solid contributing rotation player for a decade though.

He actually measured 6'4 1/2 in shoes
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-dra ... os=0&sort=

Aah, it was 6'3 barefoot. Thanks. I take it those are the #'s from Jersey? That's where I got the original from, but I didn't have a link to the article I was going off memory.

lovethewire · Post #16 » by **lovethewire** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 2:04 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:
lovethewire wrote:
vincecarter4pres wrote:He measured out at 6'3 for what it's worth, I believe that was in sneakers as well.

His wingspan was sick though, like around 7 foot and he had an absurd vertical leap.

I saw him play a few times towards the end of the season. He looks solid, but there's something about him that just doesn't say really good player or sleeper to me.

I do think he has a great chance to be a solid contributing rotation player for a decade though.

He actually measured 6'4 1/2 in shoes
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-dra ... os=0&sort=

Aah, it was 6'3 barefoot. Thanks. I take it those are the #'s from Jersey? That's where I got the original from, but I didn't have a link to the article I was going off memory.

Yes sir

Post #17 » by **KF10** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 2:20 am

ManualRam wrote:morris almond without the attitude?

Morris Almond is out of the league. Johnson will have a better start than him.

ManualRam · Post #18 » by **ManualRam** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 3:03 am

KF10 wrote:
ManualRam wrote:morris almond without the attitude?

Morris Almond is out of the league. Johnson will have a better start than him.

depends on his opportunity. almond wasnt given much his rookie yr because he was a scorer/shot-hunter and not much else. that doesnt fly with jerry sloan.
i think their games are similar, but imo, almond was a more gifted scorer.

Post #19 » by **KF10** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 4:22 am

ManualRam wrote:
KF10 wrote:
ManualRam wrote:morris almond without the attitude?

Morris Almond is out of the league. Johnson will have a better start than him.

depends on his opportunity. almond wasnt given much his rookie yr because he was a scorer/shot-hunter and not much else. that doesnt fly with jerry sloan.
i think their games are similar, but imo, almond was a more gifted scorer.

You could say they are similar, I guess. I think Johnson is a more comfortable as a ball handler than Almond is though. Johnson runs the floor effectively too. I watched Johnson plenty of times here at Santa Barbara (student), dude can glide the court and finish plays at a high level.

OJ can definitely score in every way possible i.e. 3PT, mid range, pull up, lay ups etc. He has a killer spot up shot at the right wing of the floor. Dude never misses from there every time when I see him. Overall, he is a pretty damn good spot up shooter. I think if he wants a spot on the roster he needs to curve his scoring mentality from being an alpha male to a role player/spot up shooter that can make athletic plays around the rim. Defensively, he was ok. A lot of fans give him the benefit of the doubt because he was our leading scorer but he can D up when he has to, plus, he has a long wingspan.

He will be a steal if he falls in deep 2nd round, he should really be drafted early 2nd round/late 1st round if a team does their scouting/draft homework.

Post #20 » by **KF10** » Mon Jun 4, 2012 4:23 am

I think what separates Almond and OJ is that OJ looks far more coach-able in the sense that he would get into a spot up shooter role without saying something back.