The OFFICIAL rookie impressions thread pt.III

Post #581 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:13 am

StojkoVrankovic wrote:
TheOUTLAW wrote:Lamb isn't contributing so he shouldn't get any credit for playing on a playoff team either. BTW aren't all the top rookies playing on lottery teams?

Nobody gave him credit for anything.

They are giving him credit for what he's done on the court, which at this point in pretty close to nothing. It's just that people are in here saying he'd put up more points than 2 of the higher scoring rookies and there is no evidence to back that statement at all.

sir G Wallace · Post #582 » by **sir G Wallace** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:14 am

I think Leonard can get there.....Just has to critically analyze his game and be realistic with himself.

Blkbrd671 · Post #583 » by **Blkbrd671** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:32 am

StojkoVrankovic wrote:So we should punish Lamb because he is on the Thunder, while Beal and Waiters play on lottery teams?

If Beal or Waiters were on the Thunder they would be warming the bench as well

i don't think Beal would, his shot is too pure and play making ability far exceed anything Martin brings

peja drobnjak · Post #584 » by **peja drobnjak** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:44 am

motiejunas went for 13 pts 7 reb 5 ast in his first career start last nite

Shem · Post #585 » by **Shem** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:20 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Pl0es0fLM[/youtube]

Shem · Post #586 » by **Shem** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:23 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT7eSLgixxI[/youtube]

Dame Lizard · Post #587 » by **Dame Lizard** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:52 am

peja drobnjak wrote:motiejunas went for 13 pts 7 reb 5 ast in his first career start last nite

He seems like a very skillful player. Had a really impressive summer league this year. Seems like a nice pairing with Asik. Moti covers the offense, Asik the defence.

mcfly1204 · Post #588 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:01 pm

Why is Lamb even being mentioned in this thread? Stating anything short of "TBD" is ridiculous.

Shem · Post #589 » by **Shem** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:16 pm

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

GhostsOfGil · Post #590 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:55 pm

StojkoVrankovic wrote:
GhostsOfGil wrote:
22WigginsRoss31 wrote:Well I can't prove it, but his game to me looks more NBA ready/Skill wise than both Beal and Waiters. I seen him dominate in the Summer League and also seen what he did in the D-League.

More NBA ready than Waiters or Beal? Beal and Waiters have been playing at a high level against playoff teams and your argument is that Lamb is dominating in the summer league?

So we should punish Lamb because he is on the Thunder, while Beal and Waiters play on lottery teams?

If Beal or Waiters were on the Thunder they would be warming the bench as well

No one is punishing Lamb. That comment was in response to 22Wiggins ridiculous notion that Lamb was more skilled because he's dominating in the d league. Also if OKC was willing to trade James Harden for Beal, obviously there intention was to play him.

mcfly1204 · Post #591 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:16 pm

Waiters stats over the last 5 games are impressive for any player, let alone a rookie.

20.4/3.2 shooting 52%/38.5%/76% in 31.4mpg

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #592 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:23 pm

mcfly1204 wrote:Waiters stats over the last 5 games are impressive for any player, let alone a rookie.

20.4/3.2 shooting 52%/38.5%/76% in 31.4mpg

Waiters is on a tear. It's going to be a close race for rookie of the month between him and Beal. MKG where you at bro? Fell off the map :lol:

mcfly1204 · Post #593 » by **mcfly1204** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:30 pm

As much as posters scoffed at Cleveland selecting Thompson and then Waiters with the 4th pick, I now wonder who the organization has their eyes on for the upcoming draft.

Kabookalu · Post #594 » by **Kabookalu** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:35 pm

Shem wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Pl0es0fLM[/youtube]

What was Andre Miller thinking lol

Jmonty580 · Post #595 » by **Jmonty580** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:24 pm

TheOUTLAW wrote:
StojkoVrankovic wrote:
TheOUTLAW wrote:Lamb isn't contributing so he shouldn't get any credit for playing on a playoff team either. BTW aren't all the top rookies playing on lottery teams?

Nobody gave him credit for anything.

They are giving him credit for what he's done on the court, which at this point in pretty close to nothing. It's just that people are in here saying he'd put up more points than 2 of the higher scoring rookies and there is no evidence to back that statement at all.

If your being fair you cant judge Lamb one way or the other. Bottom line is he hasnt gotten the chance to prove himself like the others. Doesnt mean he isnt as good, just means he is not in an ideal situation like the other 2 are.

22WigginsRoss31 · Post #596 » by **22WigginsRoss31** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:44 pm

GhostsOfGil wrote:
StojkoVrankovic wrote:
GhostsOfGil wrote:More NBA ready than Waiters or Beal? Beal and Waiters have been playing at a high level against playoff teams and your argument is that Lamb is dominating in the summer league?

So we should punish Lamb because he is on the Thunder, while Beal and Waiters play on lottery teams?

If Beal or Waiters were on the Thunder they would be warming the bench as well

No one is punishing Lamb. That comment was in response to 22Wiggins ridiculous notion that Lamb was more skilled because he's dominating in the d league. Also if OKC was willing to trade James Harden for Beal, obviously there intention was to play him.

I didn't say he was more dominate because of his D-League play, I was talking about his skills he possess, and yes IMO he is more NBA Ready than both those guards

King d · Post #597 » by **King d** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:54 pm

Lamb is basically a high schooler compared to Beal and Waiters, even Reggie Jackson is more nba ready than Lamb

I still laugh every time I read comments from people at the draft board saying that Beal was going to be a bust and that Lamb was the best sg from this draft :lol:

GhostsOfGil · Post #598 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:01 pm

22WigginsRoss31 wrote:I didn't say he was more dominate because of his D-League play, I was talking about his skills he possess, and yes IMO he is more NBA Ready than both those guards

Nothing says NBA ready like, 4.4 mpg and being sent to the developmental league.

sir G Wallace · Post #599 » by **sir G Wallace** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:43 pm

Andre Miller after Leonard posterized him last night, "Soon."

sir G Wallace · Post #600 » by **sir G Wallace** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:53 pm

ESPN has a new #1 in their rookie rankings:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/players/rookies/rankings