The OFFICIAL Rookie impressions thread pt. II

orangeparka · Post #221 » by **orangeparka** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 3:18 am

Also, Lillard's a lot quicker than I remember.

taufblazers33 · Post #222 » by **taufblazers33** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 3:39 am

if Lilliard played for a bigger market team, he would be getting so much more attention.
i wouldn't be surprised if he's top 3 pg in near future. he has the necessary skills to be one of the elite pgs in the league.

JV4MVP · Post #223 » by **JV4MVP** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 3:44 am

Gunny wrote:This kid is for real

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpc2_jDRwWA[/youtube]

I hope he gets a couple ROY votes

He's all-right for a soon to be 24 year old rookie... shoot first pseudo-PG.

He's not going to get any votes because his minutes will decrease when Rubio is fully healthy.

Post #224 » by **Klomp** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 4:01 am

Regression2u wrote:He's not going to get any votes because his minutes will decrease when Rubio is fully healthy.

He's a SG, and will be perfect alongside Rubio.

Bskey · Post #225 » by **Bskey** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 9:53 am

sir G Wallace wrote:Lillard's average in wins and losses for Portland

8 Wins: 23pts 8 assts 3.9 rebs with 52% FG, 42% 3pointers

10 Losses: 15.9 pts 4.9 assts 2.8 rebs with 35% FG and 36% 3pointers

A rookie having this sort of impact is crazy, granted though it's got some to do with what a terrible set of reserves they have. Still, that's pretty telling. If Lillard plays good they have a nice shot at winning.

Bskey · Post #226 » by **Bskey** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 9:57 am

Rubio-Shved back court is going to be so fun to watch. I haven't got to watch a lot of Shved but I do think he will need to be more of a scorer when alongside Rubio and let him handle the bulk of playmaking. I'm sure a Wolves fan has a better grasp of the situation but I think it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

ComboGuardCity · Post #227 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 5:14 pm

Bskey wrote:Rubio-Shved back court is going to be so fun to watch. I haven't got to watch a lot of Shved but I do think he will need to be more of a scorer when alongside Rubio and let him handle the bulk of playmaking. I'm sure a Wolves fan has a better grasp of the situation but I think it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I actually think it's going to ruin Shved's ryhthm. Rubio is a true PG. As a result, the ball should be in his hands most of the time. That will hurt Shved.

Cro_Ruption · Post #228 » by **Cro_Ruption** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 8:44 pm

lillard is only behind Kobe, Russel and Harden in points for guards this season.

Waynearchetype · Post #229 » by **Waynearchetype** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 9:05 pm

Cro_Ruption wrote:lillard is only behind Kobe, Russel and Harden in points for guards this season.

damn

Shem · Post #230 » by **Shem** » Wed Dec 5, 2012 10:02 pm

Rookie Ladder for December 5:
http://www.nba.com/rookie-ladder/?ls=iref:nbahpt6c

1. Damian Lillard
2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. Kyle Singler
4. Alexey Shved
5. Harrison Barnes
6. Dion Waiters
7. Jeff Taylor
8. Anthony Davis
9. Jonas Valanciunas
10. Terrance Ross

Hero · Post #231 » by **Hero** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 1:23 am

Anyone have an idea when Davis is back in? Quite disappointing how many games he has missed so far. I hope it isn't an injury that's gonna bother him for his career.

Shem · Post #232 » by **Shem** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 2:22 am

Damian Lillard with 23 points, 6 assists and ZERO turnovers on 9-15 shooting tonight.

JoeyH · Post #233 » by **JoeyH** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 3:09 am

Hero wrote:Anyone have an idea when Davis is back in? Quite disappointing how many games he has missed so far. I hope it isn't an injury that's gonna bother him for his career.

They're holding him out so that it won't be a lingering problem. Pretty annoying that the best rookie isn't even playing though.

Goldtop · Post #234 » by **Goldtop** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 3:16 am

Shem wrote:Rookie Ladder for December 5:
http://www.nba.com/rookie-ladder/?ls=iref:nbahpt6c

1. Damian Lillard
2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
3. Kyle Singler
4. Alexey Shved
5. Harrison Barnes
6. Dion Waiters
7. Jeff Taylor
8. Anthony Davis
9. Jonas Valanciunas
10. Terrance Ross

You know your future is good when you have a rookie #3 in the class and he's not even your best rookie.

Han Solo · Post #235 » by **Han Solo** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 3:17 am

Drummond was great tonight. Looked like Shaq out there.

Blkbrd671 · Post #236 » by **Blkbrd671** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 3:45 am

Han Solo wrote:Drummond was great tonight. Looked like Shaq out there.

REALLY!? he looked good, but lets hold off on the shaq comparisons

Post #237 » by **roc** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 3:51 am

Cro_Ruption wrote:lillard is only behind Kobe, Russel and Harden in points for guards this season.

OJ Mayo says hi. Irving also averaging more but now missing out on the reqs needed for the rankings.

None the less... Lillard is mos def looking damn good.

Bskey · Post #238 » by **Bskey** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 4:19 am

r0cd0gg wrote:
Cro_Ruption wrote:lillard is only behind Kobe, Russel and Harden in points for guards this season.

OJ Mayo says hi. Irving also averaging more but now missing out on the reqs needed for the rankings.

None the less... Lillard is mos def looking damn good.

He said in points as in total. Mayo and Lillard are dead even, though Mayo has one less game atm. Irving has only played 10 games and is behind both.

Mr Peanut · Post #239 » by **Mr Peanut** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 5:47 am

Frank is getting more comfortable with giving Drummond increased minutes and he is looking fantastic out there:

31 min, 15 points on 6-8 shooting, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks.

The Pistons look like a different team when he is on the floor. The kid is only 19(!) and is going to be an absolute beast in his prime. Still struggle to see how he fell to 9 in the draft.

Goldtop · Post #240 » by **Goldtop** » Thu Dec 6, 2012 7:26 am

^He's gotten 25 mpg the last two and averaged 11 pts, 12 rebs, and 3 blks on 56% FG

GS messed up royally. They could've had Drummond AND Monroe up front, with Curry/Klay in the backcourt. That could've been a potential dynasty.