Official Caris LeVert Thread

jbeachboy · Post #801 » by **jbeachboy** » Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:37 pm

levert was definitely going to be 5th to 10th pick if he didnt get injured.

Jimmyftw · Post #802 » by **Jimmyftw** » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:15 pm

Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

jbeachboy · Post #803 » by **jbeachboy** » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:35 pm

Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

nicholson should be ahead of hamilton, hamilton has been awful.

atkinson wont do it cause he loves foye and foye has been shooting the 3 better lately.

Keith Van Horn · Post #804 » by **Keith Van Horn** » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:35 pm

Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

I like how they're putting Levert at the 3 now. Match him up against some of the tougher, bigger guys now as a rookie then maybe slide him back to 2 next year... or maybe position him at either based on who we can get in the draft or FA.

I like Acy/Booker off the bench. I think they compliment each other well. We just need a better rim protector center.

Lamak · Post #805 » by **Lamak** » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:43 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:I think we keep hearing stuff like, "Nets brass see LeVert as an eventual starter.", from different beats because they don't want to put unfair expectations on him and chance ruining his development, cause imho, they view him as an eventual perennial All Star.

this. he plays at a level higher than our whole team and hes young and coming off injury. i think he can get to 20ppg easily in the next 2 years, especially if he can play 30+ mpg

enko · Post #806 » by **enko** » Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:55 am

Before this season ends, I hope to see atleast one game where Levert played for 30 minutes.

Paradise · Post #807 » by **Paradise** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:34 pm

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Prokorov · Post #808 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:53 pm

Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

Because our D is much better with RHJ starting at PF and the acy/booker big duo off the bench. Also, i dont think we will see RHJ much at SF again. i think adding bulk will be his offseason plan. kenny loves him at PF and he has been significantly better there.

2k15 · Post #809 » by **2k15** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:18 pm

Silky smooth.

Prokorov · Post #810 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:32 pm

jbeachboy wrote:
Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

nicholson should be ahead of hamilton, hamilton has been awful.

atkinson wont do it cause he loves foye and foye has been shooting the 3 better lately.

Hamilton isnt awful. He has his flaws and he has things he does well. Good stretch big with a high iq who uses his length well. obviousl athletic shortcomings and very weak team defense. He needs development just like everyone else.

Kenny will continue to rotate guys in and out of the rotation so he can give 11 guys at a time big minutes. Nicholson will get his turn.

2k15 · Post #811 » by **2k15** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:46 pm

Who does Caris Levert compare to? NBADraft website says Jeremy Lamb - I get the similarities (they are both tall and lanky, with a slick jumper and plays with a high center of gravity) but sadly that ceiling isn't very high. Where do you guys see Caris going? You think he's going to be able to bulk up to 210-220lbs?

Prokorov · Post #812 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:52 pm

2k15 wrote:Who does Caris Levert compare to? NBADraft website says Jeremy Lamb - I get the similarities (they are both tall and lanky, with a slick jumper and plays with a high center of gravity) but sadly that ceiling isn't very high. Where do you guys see Caris going? You think he's going to be able to bulk up to 210-220lbs?

Jeremy Lamb seems about right to me... a better lamb with more playmaking ability. a guy who can be the 4th or 5th starter on a playoff team.

2k15 · Post #813 » by **2k15** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:55 pm

Prokorov wrote:
2k15 wrote:Who does Caris Levert compare to? NBADraft website says Jeremy Lamb - I get the similarities (they are both tall and lanky, with a slick jumper and plays with a high center of gravity) but sadly that ceiling isn't very high. Where do you guys see Caris going? You think he's going to be able to bulk up to 210-220lbs?

Jeremy Lamb seems about right to me... a better lamb with more playmaking ability. a guy who can be the 4th or 5th starter on a playoff team.

I think his BBIQ is already higher than Lamb. Super-exciting but his frame is a limiting factor. Not sure if we want him to put on too much weight given his foot injury history. Can't wait for next season.

Prokorov · Post #814 » by **Prokorov** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 5:59 pm

2k15 wrote:
Prokorov wrote:
2k15 wrote:Who does Caris Levert compare to? NBADraft website says Jeremy Lamb - I get the similarities (they are both tall and lanky, with a slick jumper and plays with a high center of gravity) but sadly that ceiling isn't very high. Where do you guys see Caris going? You think he's going to be able to bulk up to 210-220lbs?

Jeremy Lamb seems about right to me... a better lamb with more playmaking ability. a guy who can be the 4th or 5th starter on a playoff team.

I think his BBIQ is already higher than Lamb. Super-exciting but his frame is a limiting factor. Not sure if we want him to put on too much weight given his foot injury history. Can't wait for next season.

i think his weight is fine... he will get bigger with age.

i think his limiting factor is he is good/has good potential but isnt great/has great potential in any one area.

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qiantom · Post #815 » by **qiantom** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:07 pm

Lamb's BBIQ is nowhere near Caris' on offense or defense if you watch his games. Lamb's IQ is much more like Skil.

I do think Levert could get a little stronger in his upper body so he could finish better at the rim through contact.

Post #816 » by **NyCeEvO** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:51 pm

Prokorov wrote:
jbeachboy wrote:
Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

nicholson should be ahead of hamilton, hamilton has been awful.

atkinson wont do it cause he loves foye and foye has been shooting the 3 better lately.

Hamilton isnt awful. He has his flaws and he has things he does well. Good stretch big with a high iq who uses his length well. obviousl athletic shortcomings and very weak team defense. He needs development just like everyone else.

Kenny will continue to rotate guys in and out of the rotation so he can give 11 guys at a time big minutes. Nicholson will get his turn.

I also think that for as much criticism as we make of Booker and RHJ being too reckless with attacking the basket, Hamilton is just as equally conservative in not risking making a bad play. If he has the slightest thought that his shot isn't the best one or is off-balance, he won't take it.

I guess we have guys that balance each other out. :lol:

But it's always the ones who try who get the most chances.

MrDollarBills · Post #817 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:58 pm

NyCeEvO wrote:
Prokorov wrote:
jbeachboy wrote:

nicholson should be ahead of hamilton, hamilton has been awful.

atkinson wont do it cause he loves foye and foye has been shooting the 3 better lately.

Hamilton isnt awful. He has his flaws and he has things he does well. Good stretch big with a high iq who uses his length well. obviousl athletic shortcomings and very weak team defense. He needs development just like everyone else.

Kenny will continue to rotate guys in and out of the rotation so he can give 11 guys at a time big minutes. Nicholson will get his turn.

I also think that for as much criticism as we make of Booker and RHJ being too reckless with attacking the basket, Hamilton is just as equally conservative in not risking making a bad play. If he has the slightest thought that his shot isn't the best one or is off-balance, he won't take it.

I guess we have guys that balance each other out.

But it's always the ones who try who get the most chances.

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Paradise · Post #818 » by **Paradise** » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:04 pm

I don't see the Lamb comparison at all.

I said since the day we selected him. He's got a good chance to be Khris Middleton 2.0.

LeVert's timing and shot selection is nearly identical to Middleton.

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2k15 · Post #819 » by **2k15** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 1:18 am

Paradise wrote:I don't see the Lamb comparison at all.

I said since the day we selected him. He's got a good chance to be Khris Middleton 2.0.

LeVert's timing and shot selection is nearly identical to Middleton.

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That would be sick. I think he needs a little bit more power and size to get to Khris Middleton. Caris is 6'7 and 203; Middleton is 6'8 and 234, which is a great size for a SF. If Caris can put on a little more weight and show a little more physicality, man, it would be fun to watch this kid develop.

jbeachboy · Post #820 » by **jbeachboy** » Sun Mar 19, 2017 1:44 am

Prokorov wrote:
jbeachboy wrote:
Jimmyftw wrote:Why not move Levert to shooting guard, have RHJ play the small forward and start Acy at the power forward?

That way Hamilton can see time as the backup center or we can try to pick up a decent one.

nicholson should be ahead of hamilton, hamilton has been awful.

atkinson wont do it cause he loves foye and foye has been shooting the 3 better lately.

Hamilton isnt awful. He has his flaws and he has things he does well. Good stretch big with a high iq who uses his length well. obviousl athletic shortcomings and very weak team defense. He needs development just like everyone else.

Kenny will continue to rotate guys in and out of the rotation so he can give 11 guys at a time big minutes. Nicholson will get his turn.

hamilton is worthless if he cant hit a 3, he cant guard anyone too well or rebound at a high level, even acy jumped him in the rotation.