YES!YES!YES! Nate Wolters in Second Round

worthlessBucks · Post #321 » by **worthlessBucks** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:13 pm

wege1988 wrote:was a fine effort considering the circumstances. think as his confidence grows, he will be able to play a little more loose and be more effective

Sadly, his confidence will have to grow in practice once the vets return. "Give that boy a towel to wave" - Kohl

wege1988 · Post #322 » by **wege1988** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:31 pm

worthlessBucks wrote:
wege1988 wrote:was a fine effort considering the circumstances. think as his confidence grows, he will be able to play a little more loose and be more effective

Sadly, his confidence will have to grow in practice once the vets return. "Give that boy a towel to wave" - Kohl

Yeah, i can see that happening. Once knight and Ridnour are back, or even just Ridnour for that matter, i dont see nate getting any PT unless we are gettin blown out. Sad reality.

Thunder Muscle · Post #323 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:44 pm

I like his composure. He made some mistakes early and was thrown into a tough situation, but by the end of the game I felt comfortable with him out there running the point for the most part. He seemed in control, wasn't flustered at all, etc. Far from perfect obviously, but an encouraging debut I thought.

Down To Buck · Post #324 » by **Down To Buck** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:43 pm

Highlights from his debut for people (like me) who missed the game.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVYu6LpFbJ8[/youtube]

Ill-yasova · Post #325 » by **Ill-yasova** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:58 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:What Wolters did in the second half was outstanding given the circumstances and how he looked in the first half. Great job on his part and looks like a nice draft pick.

That said, his ceiling is Steve Blake.

I'm gonna step out on a ledge and make the biracial comparison. I say he could be Andre Miller at his ceiling.

paul · Post #326 » by **paul** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:03 pm

Ill-yasova wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:What Wolters did in the second half was outstanding given the circumstances and how he looked in the first half. Great job on his part and looks like a nice draft pick.

That said, his ceiling is Steve Blake.

I'm gonna step out on a ledge and make the biracial comparison. I say he could be Andre Miller at his ceiling.

But Andre Miller's not white. Ridiculous comparison

AussieBuck · Post #327 » by **AussieBuck** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:33 pm

Andre Miller was one of the best PGs in the league for a very long time. I'll be very happy the day we get a guy with that kind of telent.

Dwagner04 · Post #328 » by **Dwagner04** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:36 pm

AussieBuck wrote:Andre Miller was one of the best PGs in the league for a very long time. I'll be very happy the day we get a guy with that kind of telent.

I really loved watching Andre Miller through his career, very under appreciated player.

That being said, Wolters is a young version of Luke Ridnour. The similarities are striking. And no, not just because he is a White Guy LOL.

Ayt · Post #329 » by **Ayt** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 3:34 am

paulpressey25 wrote:What Wolters did in the second half was outstanding given the circumstances and how he looked in the first half. Great job on his part and looks like a nice draft pick.

That said, his ceiling is Steve Blake.

He has very large advantage over Blake being 2 inches taller and 25 pounds heavier when entering the NBA.

Nate is a pretty big guy for an NBA PG at 6-3.5 barefoot, 196. He's actually a 1/4 inch taller than Mayo, for example. He's 2 inches taller than Knight. His arms are pathetically short, but he still has the type of frame to very likely carry 205 or so without any problems.

When your game is predicated on intelligence, a slick handle, and your overall skill, having a big frame like that is a huge advantage compared to lightweights like Blake or Zeusnour who max out at like 175.

Wolters future is going to be determined by how deadly of a shooter he can become both off the bounce and spotting up (throw in floaters as well), and how well he becomes at running an NBA pick and roll.

MickeyJohnson · Post #330 » by **MickeyJohnson** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:00 am

his ceiling is Steve Blake? Congrats, you have won the award for most eponymous statement with the least amount of background knowledge......sometimes I truly wonder if you live in New Guinea without a tv

Post #331 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:11 am

Kid needs a haircut. That's pretty much all I got.

Ayt · Post #332 » by **Ayt** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:13 am

MickeyJohnson wrote:his ceiling is Steve Blake? Congrats, you have won the award for most eponymous statement with the least amount of background knowledge......sometimes I truly wonder if you live in New Guinea without a tv

Rip that mod for his opinion! :lol:

ETA: I see he was suspended shortly after that post. Funny.

SupremeHustle · Post #333 » by **SupremeHustle** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:16 am

Would you trade Wolters for Jimmer?

Post #334 » by **paulpressey25** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:21 am

SupremeHustle wrote:Would you trade Wolters for Jimmer?

Great question. Not as good as Michael Redd for Joe Johnson, but still good.

I don't know. But I know that neither guy is going to move the needle.

emunney · Post #335 » by **emunney** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:24 am

MickeyJohnson wrote:his ceiling is Steve Blake? Congrats, you have won the award for most eponymous statement with the least amount of background knowledge......sometimes I truly wonder if you live in New Guinea without a tv

Why did you say eponymous there?

emunney · Post #336 » by **emunney** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:24 am

SupremeHustle wrote:Would you trade Wolters for Jimmer?

Would you? Fredette will be a FA after the year. Kings just declined his option.

SupremeHustle · Post #337 » by **SupremeHustle** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:30 am

emunney wrote:
SupremeHustle wrote:Would you trade Wolters for Jimmer?

Would you? Fredette will be a FA after the year. Kings just declined his option.

Nope. I actually like Wolters. My ceiling for him is a trickier two S's two L's.

Ill-yasova · Post #338 » by **Ill-yasova** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:32 am

emunney wrote:
MickeyJohnson wrote:his ceiling is Steve Blake? Congrats, you have won the award for most eponymous statement with the least amount of background knowledge......sometimes I truly wonder if you live in New Guinea without a tv

Why did you say eponymous there?

True. Unless the poster's name he is referring to is Steve Blake that post makes no sense.

Ill-yasova · Post #339 » by **Ill-yasova** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:38 am

This write up on Wolters is interesting and it definitely highlights the difference between him and some one like Ridnour.
http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2013/6/26/4442258/knicks-know-the-prospect-nate-wolters

In addition to his excellent all-around perimeter shooting, Wolters is a dangerous scorer inside the 3-point arc. The Summit League Player of the Year shot 53.2% from 2-point range last season, combining his jump-shooting with good hands around the basket. Wolters is not a great athlete by NBA standards, but shows good touch at the rim and with his floater. He can attempt a floater from either side of the court and has good range on it, which helps him get good looks at the basket off without much interference from rotating interior defenders. Wolters embraces contact at the rim, which only adds to the intrigue of his transition into the NBA. He attempted .37 free throws per possession, good for fourth among NBA prospects in DraftExpress' database, and shot his free throws at an 82.4% clip. His ability to get to the line helped make him one of the most efficient scoring point guards in the NCAA last season.

emunney · Post #340 » by **emunney** » Fri Nov 1, 2013 4:38 am

SupremeHustle wrote:
emunney wrote:
SupremeHustle wrote:Would you trade Wolters for Jimmer?

Would you? Fredette will be a FA after the year. Kings just declined his option.

Nope. I actually like Wolters. My ceiling for him is a trickier two S's two L's.

Trickier than Cassell huh? That's a tall order. I think he's a better ball-handler already.

There's no way I'd move him for Jimmer, not that anybody asked. Jimmer can't run a team, and we all know about his defense.