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I like Justin Hamilton
I know he's not athletic, but hear me out.
He has way more of an offensive game than Joel, he can post up, shoot, CATCH!!
He can spread the floor.
He's actually fit unlike Pittman/Curry.
He average 13/7 in college which is pretty solid.
As long as he comes off the bench and grabs a couple boards, maybe a shot or 2 that would honestly increase our bench production by miles.
Edit: And plus many people are mad about PJ3 dude has knee issues it would've been high risk move.
He has way more of an offensive game than Joel, he can post up, shoot, CATCH!!
He can spread the floor.
He's actually fit unlike Pittman/Curry.
He average 13/7 in college which is pretty solid.
As long as he comes off the bench and grabs a couple boards, maybe a shot or 2 that would honestly increase our bench production by miles.
Edit: And plus many people are mad about PJ3 dude has knee issues it would've been high risk move.
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I wasn't as much mad that we didn't take PJ3, but I actually liked our pick in Arnett Moultrie. He could do all the things Justin Hamilton could do, probably better. He has talent and a good upside. Most people before the draft had him around the late teens, early 20s. I thought he was a steal IMO

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Wades Team wrote:I know he's not athletic, but hear me out.
He has way more of an offensive game than Joel, he can post up, shoot, CATCH!!
He can spread the floor.
He's actually fit unlike Pittman/Curry.
He average 13/7 in college which is pretty solid.
As long as he comes off the bench and grabs a couple boards, maybe a shot or 2 that would honestly increase our bench production by miles.
He can't finish at the rim because he's nonathletic. He can't defend because he is nonathletic. He's the same size as Moultrie and Jones. He wouldn't be able to guard pick and roll. He's Nick Frazekas.
And Moultrie got a double double a game
And Perry Jones lead the big 10 in field goal percentage before.
Hamilton used over a third of his possessions this season in the post, doing much of his damage on the right block. He has a right-handed hook he utilizes when turning to his left shoulder that he executes well and with nice touch, but he didn't show great deal of advanced footwork or counter moves, and his lack of strength and elevation prevent him from efficiently finishing around the rim, as shown by his 50% 2-point percentage, which is unimpressive for a player his size who attempts so many shots in the basket area.
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DatD-Wade3 wrote:I wasn't as much mad that we didn't take PJ3, but I actually liked our pick in Arnett Moultrie. He could do all the things Justin Hamilton could do, probably better. He has talent and a good upside. Most people before the draft had him around the late teens, early 20s. I thought he was a steal IMO
This.
Perry Jones or Moultrie were steals, I liked PJ because of his footwork and ballhandling ability. Moultrie because of his hustle, finishing ability and athleticism and his jumper.
Both Perry and Moultrie had good form on their jumpers and great finishers, would've sharpened the offensive attack on the pick and roll and pick and pop and on the break.
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players drop to 27 for a reason.
chances anyone we took at 27 getting many minutes are as remote as Hamilton getting on the court at all. Difference is that we may have a late teens pick in the draft next year by taking Hamilton as opposed to the second year of a guaranteed contract for a pick 27.
chances anyone we took at 27 getting many minutes are as remote as Hamilton getting on the court at all. Difference is that we may have a late teens pick in the draft next year by taking Hamilton as opposed to the second year of a guaranteed contract for a pick 27.
I remember when the Dolphins were perennial contenders
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HIF wrote:players drop to 27 for a reason.
chances anyone we took at 27 getting many minutes are as remote as Hamilton getting on the court at all. Difference is that we may have a late teens pick in the draft next year by taking Hamilton as opposed to the second year of a guaranteed contract for a pick 27.
2013 draft sucks, that's why the 76ers wanted to trade in the first place, the Heat wanted to trade out of giving a guaranteed contract.
Players drop because the draft was deep.
I rather trade the 2013 1st round pick for a vet.
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The draft wasn't deep - it was overhyped. There are a handful of decent players and a lot of ordinary players.
2013 - will not be much different although it is supposedly better provisioned with bigs.
whatever a late teen pick in 2013,2014 or 2015 is better than what pick 27 2012 offered. it's also a tradeable asset.
2013 - will not be much different although it is supposedly better provisioned with bigs.
whatever a late teen pick in 2013,2014 or 2015 is better than what pick 27 2012 offered. it's also a tradeable asset.
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He is ok, but Heat gonna focus on Vet Free Agents.
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HIF wrote:The draft wasn't deep - it was overhyped. There are a handful of decent players and a lot of ordinary players.
2013 - will not be much different although it is supposedly better provisioned with bigs.
whatever a late teen pick in 2013,2014 or 2015 is better than what pick 27 2012 offered. it's also a tradeable asset.
Are you serious?
Thomas Robinson
Anthony Davis
Moultrie
Fab Melo
Jared Sullinger
Perry Jones
Draymond Green
Royce White
Terrence Jones
Festus Elezi
Kyle O'Quinn
That's 11 Bigs.
Look at the 2013 and get back to me when you say there weren't any bigs.
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Guys this is a money issue, not a talent issue. We traded our first round pick b/c his money is guaranteed. By drafting a guy in the 2nd round we can give him the minimum and cut him if he doesn't pan out. The decision here was that focusing on free agency is more important that getting young developmental talent. This is the way Riley has always done it unless he sees real talent. Honestly I would much rather bring in veterans than 20 yr olds who don't know how to play come playoff time. There wasn't any can't miss talent we passed up so it was the right move.
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Moultrie had the most value on the board...but it was between him and PJIII...if both those guys were off the board they would have gotten a wing and they would have kept him. The wings that were left didn't have the value of those two but they wouldnt have room for a project pf because they are bringing over Varando who has been dominate over seas. I think they feel he is more polished after playing pro ball for two years and wouldn't play another PF ,they traded back for a big they liked better than Eveli(went to the warriors at 30) but also got a 1st pick later in a draft where they have none.
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He doesn't need to finish around the rim, he can shoot. If he can shoot and rebound, that's good enough. It doesn't seem like he'll make the roster, though, and might end up overseas. Hopefully he gets assigned to the D-league, at worst. That would mean he's close to being ready, and we want him on call. I'm skeptical, but we'll see.
Joel doesn't really finish around the rim, but gets his points in the paint when he can. If this guy can get those same kind of points inside, and also be able to his an open jumpshot, then he's a net positive. PEACE.
Joel doesn't really finish around the rim, but gets his points in the paint when he can. If this guy can get those same kind of points inside, and also be able to his an open jumpshot, then he's a net positive. PEACE.
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Looking at the NBA’s early entrant list that came out last month, most common college basketball fans would have been asking themselves, “Who is Justin Hamilton from LSU?” Honestly, it’s a fair question.
LSU struggled this past season and Hamilton was only there for a year, posting averages of 13 points and 7 rebounds per game. Head coach Trent Johnson was fired and Hamilton decided to pursue his NBA dream.
“I decided that I was going to take the next step in my life,” he confidently said. “I wanted to prove myself against the best and wanted to go to the NBA to show what I could do.”
Hamilton comes from the famed Lone Peak HS in Utah that is now sponsored by Under Armour and boasts big-time junior Nick Emery. The 7-footer won a state title and accepted a scholarship to Iowa State. He was a work in progress throughout his high school career, but showed consistent improvement.
At Iowa State, he played alongside current 76er Craig Brackins on the front line and was solid, but notspectacular. Former NBA cult figure Fred “The Mayor” Hoiberg was brought in as the head coach of the Cyclones, Hamilton opted to take his talents to LSU.
“My game has evolved a lot since I was at Iowa State. I’ve worked on different moves and just how my body moves,” explained the 260-pound center. “At LSU, they were great working with me at all aspects of my game, including my shooting. It just took my game to another level.”
Honing his skills at Impact Basketball in Las Vegas before the Draft, it was clear to everyone in the gym that Justin offers a lot more than what we saw in Baton Rouge. Only shooting 3-12 as a junior from the collegiate three-point line, it makes you wonder what his former head coach Trent Johnson was thinking because there may not be a better tall shooter in this Draft. In fact, the main selling point that he’s had to NBA teams throughout the workout process is that he can come in and be a legit 7-0 pick-and-pop threat. After watching him shoot 39-50 from NBA range, it’s easy to see that happening.
Not just a shooter from beyond the arc, Hamilton takes up a lot of space inside with his wide body. Teams are of course concerned with his explosiveness (both laterally and vertically), but he’s pretty light on his feet and shows really nice footwork on the blocks. If you’re expecting a guy to drop step and bang on you, Hamilton isn’t your guy. If you’re looking for a guy who can stretch the D or shoot a soft turnaround over either shoulder, Justin’s a guy who you have to look at.
What makes the 22-year-old even more appealing is that he has dual-citizenship with the United States and Croatia, meaning that he can easily be drafted in the second round and then stashed overseas for a year or two to develop. There’s considerable buzz around surrounding Hamilton late in the second round and some have said that Boston really likes him with the 51st pick. Drafted or not, Hamilton is willing to do anything necessary to play in the League.
“I’m going to do whatever I have to do. I want to win, so I’m just going to do whatever,” he explained. “If I have to be a pick and pop guy, I will. If I have to be a 7-foot body out there, I will.”
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So he's probably not playing with us next year?
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It's probably a stretch, but if he can work out for us, we would have a tall frontcourt with Bosh+Hamilton. It would also be a rangy frontcourt, as both of them should be able to roam out to the arc. The kind of space those two could create for Wade, Bron and Rio/Cole would be perfect, while not sacrificing length on the boards.
Right now our centers are Pittman, Joel, Turiaf and Hamilton. Ronny has a player option, and I think the deadline is tonight. If Ronny opts out, we might not need to ship Hamilton overseason. I guess we'll see what the team does in the coming weeks. PEACE.
Right now our centers are Pittman, Joel, Turiaf and Hamilton. Ronny has a player option, and I think the deadline is tonight. If Ronny opts out, we might not need to ship Hamilton overseason. I guess we'll see what the team does in the coming weeks. PEACE.
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Pimpwerx wrote:...If Ronny opts out, we might not need to ship Hamilton overseason...
If Ronny opts out I'll be more surprised than I've ever been at any point and time on planet Earth.
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Moggs24 wrote:Guys this is a money issue, not a talent issue. We traded our first round pick b/c his money is guaranteed. By drafting a guy in the 2nd round we can give him the minimum and cut him if he doesn't pan out. The decision here was that focusing on free agency is more important that getting young developmental talent. This is the way Riley has always done it unless he sees real talent. Honestly I would much rather bring in veterans than 20 yr olds who don't know how to play come playoff time. There wasn't any can't miss talent we passed up so it was the right move.
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Seriously, this is what it was about.
We might have passed up on a steal, but our needs are different from Riley's vision. In the end a lot of people here, including myself wanted a guy who could replace Haslem because with Bosh at Center, who's going to be at PF? Battier and LeBron were great at the PF position, creating mismatches and whatnot. But I don't think, and I don't think they should, keep that formula whole year round. Teams will have time to adjust and try to find weaknesses. Throw the LBJ or Shane at PF at teams come playoff time.
We've had players in the 2nd round who have never even been on this roster. Hamilton might end up overseas or just cut because we don't have to guarantee him money for 2 years or something like that. Riley wants to use that money for a vet shooter. There's nothing wrong with that.
And this draft was deep, especially amongst big men. They may not all be stars but atleast some sparks off the bench here and there. Last year was worse, not a lot of big men and it was like a PG draft.
If Curry or Juwan Howard (or both) aren't on the roster next year, Hamilton might actually be on the bench Doleac style!
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Mars wrote:Pimpwerx wrote:...If Ronny opts out, we might not need to ship Hamilton overseason...
If Ronny opts out I'll be more surprised than I've ever been at any point and time on planet Earth.

Yea Ronny seem to like it here..
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Ronny gets to ride the bench most of the time while having the best bench celebrations ever, and can win a ring doing so. I too would be shocked if he opted out.