Stillwater wrote:doordoor123 wrote:Stillwater wrote:like I said don't be so touchy , it's just a difference of opinion about Brunson as an nba player.
cheer up man life is too short for this type of ****. You clearly know a lot about these prospects, as do I.
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doordoor123 wrote:Stillwater wrote:doordoor123 wrote:
cheer up man life is too short for this type of ****. You clearly know a lot about these prospects, as do I.
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I love Brunson as a college player, and there is a place for him in the NBA, but he is really going to struggle athletically.
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Cammo101 wrote:I love Brunson as a college player, and there is a place for him in the NBA, but he is really going to struggle athletically.
I agree, but it was the same for Trey Burke who scored 42 the other night.
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doordoor123 wrote:Cammo101 wrote:I love Brunson as a college player, and there is a place for him in the NBA, but he is really going to struggle athletically.
I agree, but it was the same for Trey Burke who scored 42 the other night.
in fairness, Burke is about 10x quicker than Brunson. mostly just not a good comparison. Brunson gets by on strength and craftiness. and he has a big body. Burke lacks quickness for his size for being so small, but he's still fairly quick.
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SeattleJazzFan wrote:doordoor123 wrote:Cammo101 wrote:I love Brunson as a college player, and there is a place for him in the NBA, but he is really going to struggle athletically.
I agree, but it was the same for Trey Burke who scored 42 the other night.
in fairness, Burke is about 10x quicker than Brunson. mostly just not a good comparison. Brunson gets by on strength and craftiness. and he has a big body. Burke lacks quickness for his size for being so small, but he's still fairly quick.
Brunson can't possibly be that slow ,Oh never mind I was thinking of Melo Trimble
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Brunson isn't any slower then Andre Miller, which is probably the best comp for him.
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The best comp for Brunson is Derek Fisher
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sportsyard wrote:Brunson isn't any slower then Andre Miller, which is probably the best comp for him.
Brunson isn’t even that slow.
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Mo Wagner had a big game today.
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Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Mo Wagner had a big game today.
Hes had a lot of big games. Doesn’t make him a good defender.
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Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Mo Wagner had a big game today.
This guy is my sleeper pick. But I also think he'll climb up the draft boards when the workouts begin.
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Someone like the Spurs or Warriors is going to take Brunson in the late first round and the rest of the league is going to be kicking themselves for letting it happen.
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doordoor123 wrote:Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Mo Wagner had a big game today.
Hes had a lot of big games. Doesn’t make him a good defender.
nope he isn't even good by college standards defensively on most outings / lack of interest on that end etc despite showing an understanding occasionally of what he should be doing and just not doing it consistently, So that won't stop him from going in the first and probably won't stop him from going in the late teens early 20's depending on how many other options return to college etc. He has never been a rim protector and probably never will be, but in today's modern nba he will find a role probably a starting role as every team interested in him will expect he can improve p/r defense etc with the right coaching, so given that he could be a true sleeper with the negatives appearing to be mental more than physical. I would be good with taking him in the early 20's if I was in a rebuild.
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Zukkoyaki wrote:Someone like the Spurs or Warriors is going to take Brunson in the late first round and the rest of the league is going to be kicking themselves for letting it happen.
I saw someone make the Derek Fisher comp with him, and I could see it. Dude just appears to be someone who is going to be on winning teams throughout his career.
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Stillwater wrote:doordoor123 wrote:Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Mo Wagner had a big game today.
Hes had a lot of big games. Doesn’t make him a good defender.
nope he isn't even good by college standards defensively on most outings / lack of interest on that end etc despite showing an understanding occasionally of what he should be doing and just not doing it consistently, So that won't stop him from going in the first and probably won't stop him from going in the late teens early 20's depending on how many other options return to college etc. He has never been a rim protector and probably never will be, but in today's modern nba he will find a role probably a starting role as every team interested in him will expect he can improve p/r defense etc with the right coaching, so given that he could be a true sleeper with the negatives appearing to be mental more than physical. I would be good with taking him in the early 20's if I was in a rebuild.
In the past Mo was definitely not a great defender, but he has come a long way and is definitely passable/ average now. He is the 5 man for the third overall defense in NCAA. Also, come a long way in rebounding. Both those areas aren't his calling card, but he isn't a major liability there anymore. He is probably an offensive spark plug off the bench that would work great next to an energy big that focuses on doing the dirty work and plays strong D. Definitely has some high upside offensively and could possibly become a starting caliber player too.
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sportsyard wrote:Brunson isn't any slower then Andre Miller, which is probably the best comp for him.
Miller with a better jump shot.
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If his shot is looking this good, Melton could be a steal for some team in the second round.
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i put an emphasis on kids who come from familes whose fathers have played in the NBA. Brunson is about as bust proof as it gets. Brunson is the type if of draft pick you kill for if you have a 20+ draft pick. he WILL contribute
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There are going to be a lot of players drafted before Jevon Carter that will not be as successful as Carter in the NBA.


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