Devin Booker

[thamadkant]

Ive said something about Booker needing open looks to get good looks to the rim.

He simply isnt Curry like... Nor Klay like... Well not like Klay yet as a shooter.

I get criticized for it.. But i mentioned Booker being a rich man's Reddick.. With a bit of Beal thrown in there.
He needs open looks... He isnt atheletic enough to get a good enough seperation to get a good look away from defenders. He has high IQ and mature though.

Also when Booker and Goodwin was taking 15 plus shots each and offense was going through them.... They looked good together. But now... Teletovic taking almost all the shots is leaving Booker with less open looks.

He is also being scouted...but there is definitely a big drop in him getting quality looks lately...

Well, the athleticism part should/will get a bit better with adding a bit more lean muscle with training and diet. Book still has babyfat on his cheeks.
So still: the sky is the limit!

I dont think he will get ripped and shredded like Iggy or Leonard but stay similar to what he is now...

Like Durant..
Booker isnt a high testosterone type of guy who develop muscle easily even with cardio and weights.

[Bogyo]

Ive said something about Booker needing open looks to get good looks to the rim.

He simply isnt Curry like... Nor Klay like... Well not like Klay yet as a shooter.

I get criticized for it.. But i mentioned Booker being a rich man's Reddick.. With a bit of Beal thrown in there.
He needs open looks... He isnt atheletic enough to get a good enough seperation to get a good look away from defenders. He has high IQ and mature though.

Also when Booker and Goodwin was taking 15 plus shots each and offense was going through them.... They looked good together. But now... Teletovic taking almost all the shots is leaving Booker with less open looks.

He is also being scouted...but there is definitely a big drop in him getting quality looks lately...

Well, the athleticism part should/will get a bit better with adding a bit more lean muscle with training and diet. Book still has babyfat on his cheeks.
So still: the sky is the limit!

I dont think he will get ripped and shredded like Iggy or Leonard but stay similar to what he is now...

Like Durant..
Booker isnt a high testosterone type of guy who develop muscle easily even with cardio and weights.

Yeah, that is very unlikely - I've done my fair share of weights, etc, back in the day, and I'm also the wiry/skinny type.
But him being 19, and still having a bit of babyfat here and there, there is definatley room for improvement. We will see his final (body) form 2-3 years from now I'd say.

[bigfoot]

Well, the athleticism part should/will get a bit better with adding a bit more lean muscle with training and diet. Book still has babyfat on his cheeks.
So still: the sky is the limit!

I dont think he will get ripped and shredded like Iggy or Leonard but stay similar to what he is now...

Like Durant..
Booker isnt a high testosterone type of guy who develop muscle easily even with cardio and weights.

Yeah, that is very unlikely - I've done my fair share of weights, etc, back in the day, and I'm also the wiry/skinny type.
But him being 19, and still having a bit of babyfat here and there, there is definatley room for improvement. We will see his final (body) form 2-3 years from now I'd say.

Booker's physique reminds me of Jared Dudley

[Damkac]

Don't know how young Dudley look but current Dudley looks more unathletic than Booker.

BTW I find it weird that the main picture of Booker that Google shows have Charlotte logo in the background

Even Google trolls Suns

[Bogyo]

Yeah, Duds is just a chubby dude, round head, round face, and while is is likely strong, he is not toned at all. I'd say thats a different body type.

[Qwigglez]

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[JMac1]

Yes Barkley was on Jordan's level athletically. Let me put it this way. There were some ways in which Jordan was not on Barkley's level athletically in some ways and vice versa. Strength is part of athleticism. If you don't think so, we need to stop talking because we are speaking differently languages.

Yea I am speaking the language of a former div 1 college football player and track athlete and current coach of both sports and first cousin and nephew of former NFL players, so please educate me on athleticism....

Barkley on Jordan's Kobe's Westbrook and James, and Richardson's level.....yea we are definitely speaking differently languages. But but he was strong and could jump.

Btw no one has told me who is above average and average yet. We got the best though, the easiest assessment there is.

Sometimes I don't know why I waste my time on here......

All NBA players are well above average athletically. You pretty much have to be an A level athlete to be in the NBA unless you are a top .0000001% shooter or are around 7 ft tall or more.

But to be an all star and especially a multi-year all star you are an A level athlete.

Of course all are A level athletes when compared to the average person, but as the original poster stated we are using NBA standards not regular person standards. If you had to rank all the athletes by grade, all could not receive an A, some are better than others, it is called a Bell Curve. I stand by my grading system. Start with the Westbrooks of the world and go from there, Durant is an A level player, but a B level athlete IMO. Skill is a part of athleticism, but it is also learned. I would love to see Durant try to play another sport, I'd bet he'd suck unlike Westbrook, James, J Rich, and others.

Just so you know, I pick Deion Sanders and Lebron James as two of the best athletes ever. Westbrook falls into that category as well..........just crazy ability. Bo Jackson had zero coordination, but top athlete non the less.

As far as Booker's build, ew....he seems like he will always have a soft build. He should be a little more shredded playing as much basketball as he does.

[JMac1]

Ive said something about Booker needing open looks to get good looks to the rim.

He simply isnt Curry like... Nor Klay like... Well not like Klay yet as a shooter.

I get criticized for it.. But i mentioned Booker being a rich man's Reddick.. With a bit of Beal thrown in there.
He needs open looks... He isnt atheletic enough to get a good enough seperation to get a good look away from defenders. He has high IQ and mature though.

Also when Booker and Goodwin was taking 15 plus shots each and offense was going through them.... They looked good together. But now... Teletovic taking almost all the shots is leaving Booker with less open looks.

He is also being scouted...but there is definitely a big drop in him getting quality looks lately...

Well, the athleticism part should/will get a bit better with adding a bit more lean muscle with training and diet. Book still has babyfat on his cheeks.
So still: the sky is the limit!

I dont think he will get ripped and shredded like Iggy or Leonard but stay similar to what he is now...

Like Durant..
Booker isnt a high testosterone type of guy who develop muscle easily even with cardio and weights.

1 UPZ is so hard on my boy Book. Man, Iggy is built like a men's physique competitor. I don't know what he does, but he is ripped, totally impressed by that guy shoulders and striation.

[garrick]

Yes Barkley was on Jordan's level athletically. Let me put it this way. There were some ways in which Jordan was not on Barkley's level athletically in some ways and vice versa. Strength is part of athleticism. If you don't think so, we need to stop talking because we are speaking differently languages.

Yea I am speaking the language of a former div 1 college football player and track athlete and current coach of both sports and first cousin and nephew of former NFL players, so please educate me on athleticism....

Barkley on Jordan's Kobe's Westbrook and James, and Richardson's level.....yea we are definitely speaking differently languages. But but he was strong and could jump.

Btw no one has told me who is above average and average yet. We got the best though, the easiest assessment there is.

Sometimes I don't know why I waste my time on here......

All NBA players are well above average athletically. You pretty much have to be an A level athlete to be in the NBA unless you are a top .0000001% shooter or are around 7 ft tall or more.

But to be an all star and especially a multi-year all star you are an A level athlete.

By average I am talking about your average NBA player not the general population.

If we are comparing a below average NBA player to the rest of the population they'll blow most people away real quick for the most part.

[Amareca]

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Lets educate this fool. Pretty annoyed by ignorant random NBA fans going around trying to convince people that Devin Booker at best is the next Reddick.

[dremill24]

While I agree that his assessment of Booker is off, I saw no comparison to Redick

[DirtyDez]

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Lets educate this fool. Pretty annoyed by ignorant random NBA fans going around trying to convince people that Devin Booker at best is the next Reddick.

Who cares it's the trade board. It's basically haters vs homers over there.

[Amareca]

While I agree that his assessment of Booker is off, I saw no comparison to Redick

Oh right that was the 76ers board where Stauskas can do everything Booker does.

[LukasBMW]

If the Rockets call up and offer Harden straight up for Booker, I tell them to pound sand an EAD.

[Amareca]

Agree Booker is untouchable and is going to be the face of the franchise.

Unless it is Steph, Kawhi or Towns coming back it is pointless to even consider.

As I wrote on the trade board people claiming Booker is a shooter with limited skills reminds me of RealGMers back in the day that Amare is overrated because he had no skills and could only dunk.

[Jdiddy701]

I love Devin Booker. Defense is not good but his drive for the game will change that. He's the total package man and we got a complete steal! I still think he has a brighter future than KP. Booker is a franchise guy.


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[SkinnyOMiller]

Agree Booker is untouchable and is going to be the face of the franchise.

Unless it is Steph, Kawhi or Towns coming back it is pointless to even consider.

As I wrote on the trade board people claiming Booker is a shooter with limited skills reminds me of RealGMers back in the day that Amare is overrated because he had no skills and could only dunk.

He's the whole package. Has the talent, basketball IQ, is charismatic, clearly has a passion for the game, just a very likable guy that is a marketer's dream. At 19 he already comes across as confident, self-composed and determined.

McDonough really did hit this one out of the park. I know lots of people wanted Kaminsky, myself included but this guy is something else. Not sure how high his ceiling goes but I can definitely see him being a future All-Star and a franchise cornerstone.

[DRK]

Agree Booker is untouchable and is going to be the face of the franchise.

Unless it is Steph, Kawhi or Towns coming back it is pointless to even consider.

As I wrote on the trade board people claiming Booker is a shooter with limited skills reminds me of RealGMers back in the day that Amare is overrated because he had no skills and could only dunk.

He's the whole package. Has the talent, basketball IQ, is charismatic, clearly has a passion for the game, just a very likable guy that is a marketer's dream. At 19 he already comes across as confident, self-composed and determined.

McDonough really did hit this one out of the park. I know lots of people wanted Kaminsky, myself included but this guy is something else. Not sure how high his ceiling goes but I can definitely see him being a future All-Star and a franchise cornerstone.

Only a few wanted Kaminsky. The majority of this board wouldve rioted if we chose him. Absolutely rioted.

Im pleasantly surprised on Booker. I didnt hate the pick, nor was I a fan of the pick. Completely neutral.

I actually was really high on the Portis train, as well as being a fan of Montrezl. (Before we signed Chandler)

[Qwigglez]

If the Rockets call up and offer Harden straight up for Booker, I tell them to pound sand an EAD.

Salaries don't match...

[jcsunsfan]

Agree Booker is untouchable and is going to be the face of the franchise.

Unless it is Steph, Kawhi or Towns coming back it is pointless to even consider.

As I wrote on the trade board people claiming Booker is a shooter with limited skills reminds me of RealGMers back in the day that Amare is overrated because he had no skills and could only dunk.

He's the whole package. Has the talent, basketball IQ, is charismatic, clearly has a passion for the game, just a very likable guy that is a marketer's dream. At 19 he already comes across as confident, self-composed and determined.

McDonough really did hit this one out of the park. I know lots of people wanted Kaminsky, myself included but this guy is something else. Not sure how high his ceiling goes but I can definitely see him being a future All-Star and a franchise cornerstone.

And all the girls have posters of him on their walls. I am serious. He is the Justin Bieber of basketball to them.


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