Soul Glo, the Afro Samurai - The Jarrett Allen Thread

[Born_Ready]

My cousin who is a University of Tulsa alum and a "stud in intramural while on campus" was giving me a hard time when Brooklyn drafted Allen comparing him to Jerome Jordan 2.0 I quickly laughed it off and discredited anything he ever says that holds any value about the game after his ridiculous comment.

The only thing the two have in common is their stature or close to it. Allen has more athleticism from what I've seen. I've only seen him live one time, but have gone back to watch his tape since being selected. I'm beyond ecstatic for this pick. Jerome moved so slow to me and always looked like the game was way too fast for him. I don't see that with Jarrett Allen though. I also think KA will utilize Allen in the most sufficient way in the offense, rather that be PnR or bringing him out from the basket a lot. He looks a lot more fluid to me in comparison to Jerome Jordan as well. Allen has upside that could explode through the roof at Barclay, he's still growing and maturing. The best part about all that is we will get to see his development during this process. I feel like Jerome Jordan was already tapped out coming out of Tulsa leaving little of his game to be desired, which could be why his NBA career never formalized.

I feel like for all the nonsense the Nets have endured due to the inadequacies of Billy King, Allen being available at 22 was a huge reward for the rough years of the past. I'm rooting for the kid and hope he exceeds expectations.

[ROballer]

Hey guys, I am a participant of the Lakers Dynasty League(entering the 4th season now), and have interest in Jarrett in the rookie draft.

Can you give me some input about what are the expectations for him in his rookie year? I know the potential is there, and he'll be a contributor down the line, but I see that you guys don't have much of a depth at C and he could see some minutes from the beginning, thus having a slight fantasy appeal even as a rookie.

[Karate Diop]

Hey guys, I am a participant of the Lakers Dynasty League(entering the 4th season now), and have interest in Jarrett in the rookie draft.

Can you give me some input about what are the expectations for him in his rookie year? I know the potential is there, and he'll be a contributor down the line, but I see that you guys don't have much of a depth at C and he could see some minutes from the beginning, thus having a slight fantasy appeal even as a rookie.

Atkinson has claimed it'll be an open competition to begin the year - but barring injury I can't see any possible way Allen is the starter on opening night.

I think he'll be brought along slowly and will see a healthy dose of time in the G-League when the season begins. Allen isn't as raw as Chris McCullough was but he's not as polished as LeVert.

Unless he wows in pre-season / training camp I expect him to start the year as the third string center and to slowly be developed / brought along. It's basically the mantra the Nets have taken with all of their young players.

D-Lo will be the one player to buck that trend, but his scenario is different (and he'll be a third year player starting this year).

[ChokeFasncists]

My cousin who is a University of Tulsa alum and a "stud in intramural while on campus" was giving me a hard time when Brooklyn drafted Allen comparing him to Jerome Jordan 2.0 I quickly laughed it off and discredited anything he ever says that holds any value about the game after his ridiculous comment.

The only thing the two have in common is their stature or close to it. Allen has more athleticism from what I've seen. I've only seen him live one time, but have gone back to watch his tape since being selected. I'm beyond ecstatic for this pick. Jerome moved so slow to me and always looked like the game was way too fast for him. I don't see that with Jarrett Allen though. I also think KA will utilize Allen in the most sufficient way in the offense, rather that be PnR or bringing him out from the basket a lot. He looks a lot more fluid to me in comparison to Jerome Jordan as well. Allen has upside that could explode through the roof at Barclay, he's still growing and maturing. The best part about all that is we will get to see his development during this process. I feel like Jerome Jordan was already tapped out coming out of Tulsa leaving little of his game to be desired, which could be why his NBA career never formalized.

I feel like for all the nonsense the Nets have endured due to the inadequacies of Billy King, Allen being available at 22 was a huge reward for the rough years of the past. I'm rooting for the kid and hope he exceeds expectations.

It just shows how little he knows about bball outside of Tulsa

[ChokeFasncists]

Hey guys, I am a participant of the Lakers Dynasty League(entering the 4th season now), and have interest in Jarrett in the rookie draft.

Can you give me some input about what are the expectations for him in his rookie year? I know the potential is there, and he'll be a contributor down the line, but I see that you guys don't have much of a depth at C and he could see some minutes from the beginning, thus having a slight fantasy appeal even as a rookie.

My guess is, it depends on how fast he gets the basics down and how well Mozgov plays (you probably have a better idea of that).

Depending on what they're gonna do with Booker and Nicholson, he might get some pt at the backup 4 spot I think.

[13th Man]

Atkinson seems really high on him and so are we so who knows...

[Prokorov]

Hey guys, I am a participant of the Lakers Dynasty League(entering the 4th season now), and have interest in Jarrett in the rookie draft.

Can you give me some input about what are the expectations for him in his rookie year? I know the potential is there, and he'll be a contributor down the line, but I see that you guys don't have much of a depth at C and he could see some minutes from the beginning, thus having a slight fantasy appeal even as a rookie.

15-18 mpg early on... ramped up to 20+ later in the year

something like 5/4/1

[DeRoma]

So sad... he got a hip injury and is out for the summer league

[MrDollarBills]

as long as he's in training camp i don't care. i don't want LeVert or RHJ playing in SL either.

[CalamityX12]

mother.......................

afro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paradise]

These combine workouts need to be adjusted. It's unfair for these kids to get hurt while auditioning for 30 teams.


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[ChokeFasncists]

So sad... he got a hip injury and is out for the summer league

What happened???

[Prokorov]

a hip injury? is he a 90 year old grandma? lol

sucks he wont be in summer league. really was looking forward to that

[Ror1997]

I'm not too high on Allen so i was looking forward to seeing him play in SL. Sucks he won't play but hopefully injuries don't become a common occurrence with this guy.

[Paradise]

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[Keith Van Horn]

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he better dunk a hell of a lot better than he throws a baseball

[Rich Rane]

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he better dunk a hell of a lot better than he throws a baseball

I blame the jersey. Random opinion, I think George W. Bush threw the most perfect ceremonial first pitch ever. It was the one at Yankee Stadium during the World Series after 9/11.

[Shark]

Hard for him to get the ball down the strike zone being tall and all lol

[NetSymptom]

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he better dunk a hell of a lot better than he throws a baseball

First Evan Engram is throwing First Pitch at Citi, now this?

F*#@ off Mets!!!

[Roy Tarpley]

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