cdel00 wrote:Micrew great observations
I agree Lillard isn't an outstanding passer, and at times misses opportunities to make a pass that's open outside of the play he's running.
DX vids did a great job showing that.
Thanks man! I totally agree with what you were saying before too.
JamesNaismith wrote:I'm being cautious with falling into the hype with Lillard.
Not saying he won't be good....I like everything I see too BUT also keep in mind he's around the age of DeMar and Davis. He should be dominating younger players as he should be further along in his development than them; which may be good or bad. Problem is no one will know that until he hits the league and plays against more guys his age and obviously of a MUCH higher calibre than he's faced at Weber.
I also see where your coming from... and tbh i hated Lillard before. Thought he was overrated and every time i saw a mock have the Raptors taking him instead of Lamb for example I cringed... but listen to what people say about this guy. One of the DX videos like cdel00 was talking about had an interview with Weber State's coach (his name escapes my mind right now) he bluntly said Lillard is a better person than player. He also had praise for his work ethic. A player at any age coming into the draft with great mechanics, shooting, athleticism and work ethic should always have hype. Lillard doesn't strike me as a cocky player that has to have the ball in his hands to be effective. He was a great spot up shooter and like I said, is an underrated passer. Sure he has flaws in his game, but they all can be worked on with his work ethic and DC's leadership. It's not as if his form is poor or he's not athletic.
The competition part I laugh at sometimes. Albeit a notoriously weak conference, these guys are not pylons. Players on Sky Conference teams who most likely won't make the NBA and know it don't just lay down to do nothing... they always go hard. They play for the love of the game because they know they won't be making money out of it, at least not in the NBA.... Anytime you have sometime playing with heart against you its good competition and Lillard dominated them. Put him in the ACC and sure he probably scores only 15 points a game, but the package is still there... his mechanics, his ability to shoot, his athleticism.
All in all Lillard is a guy worth the hype, a good character and most importantly, he's willing to grow and become better in weaker areas of his game. With a draft class from 8-20 with very similar players I think you take him and grow him into a leader and the future PG. He has the potential to be a player that in 5 years you look back and say, man Lillard should have been drafted higher. Worst case I think for Lillard is a solid starter- or even 6th man, that can score, pass to the open guy and be respectable on the defensive end. Best case- I think someone already said it and I like the comparison a lot; an athletic Chauncey Billups.
so sweet
