He just gave the business to Gasol brothers and Rubio and before that to Porzingis. He's the most fundamentally sound 18-year old the Europe has ever seen. Better than Petrovic, Nowitzki, Oscar, etc.
1. "Zingis did drop 34 but dude did get the win and some late buckets" In response to Reply # 0
he looks good.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
2. "theres some real talent at the top of this draft" In response to Reply # 0
he'll have his haters, but at least he's shown and proven vs NBA guys (albeit in international format).
Better when these guys get drafted off potential averaging 2.1 pts ppg and 1.5 rebs for FC barcelona and were told its because of how the minutes system is in Europe
--- "though time has passed, im still the future" (c) black thought
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Fri Sep-15-17 04:28 PM
6. "Out of curiosity, who are your top 10 in next year's draft?" In response to Reply # 5
I honestly haven't seen enough of HS kids to say more beyond the simple "I like them" or "I'm not sure I see it next level," so I'm curious to hear expanded thoughts.
caveat of "draft prognostication not really my thing" for when all this is dead ass wrong, lol. no order off top porter doncic bamba ayton bagley jaren jackson jr (could be myles turner type. 17 (maybe just turned 18) legit stretch 5 type. bridges robert williams (havent watched him in college at all. in hs just on body and hang time he legit made me go "who is that?" even though he had almost no skill. his ascent has been cool to follow c. sexton semi-personal bias. was put on to him way before he became a thing. i almost cant bet against him if that makes sense. 6'1" and high jumps 6'8" and seemingly better all the time. if "wanting it" was a skill he might go 1. thats 9. you know who could be 10 for me for shits and giggles. bruce brown. miami. might be 1a in terms of wanting it. fucking DAWG. has willed himself into a guy who may play pg in the league. marcus smart-ish with the intangibles but hecoming a guy who can shoot it.
13. "Wherever he's taken, he better be really good" In response to Reply # 0
i feel like super-hyped Euro prospects since Darko have pretty much lived up to their draft position. Gallinari, Rubio, Bargnani (no he was not a bust), Kanter have all been serviceable players. And the latest Euros are even better. Jokic, Giannis, Zingis....all gonna be perennial all-stars.
But, the way they cysing this kid right now, just giving him the #1 spot...he bet not be sorry
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Tue Sep-19-17 05:27 PM
14. "Question about Doncic's speed/athleticism:" In response to Reply # 0
I've seen multiple scouting sites say they have questions or concerns about how his speed/athleticism would impact his ceiling in the NBA. When was the last time a wing player with these concerns was considered for the #1 pick? Outside of James Harden, has there been a wing player picked Top 5 with these concerns who made multiple All-Star games the last, say, 15-20 years?
I'm not saying dude can't beast, and dude's IQ is clearly bonkers... I'm just pretty amazed that we're looking at multiple scouts cysing a wing prospect as the #1 overall while simultaneously wondering about his speed and athleticism at the NBA level.
(This question may be primarily for themaddfapper, lol.)
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Wed Dec-05-18 06:02 PM
26. "Those are two separate things." In response to Reply # 23
I never argued he was as fast as Rose or Westbrook or Wall. But he's pretty clearly above-average fast for the NBA. Which goes back to the point I made in the first place.
32. "IMO he meant "us" as in "the rest of the league"" In response to Reply # 31
if vlade or williams or vivek or whatever incompetent boob is mad about this, that's just a reflection of their own insecurity. i know williams and joerger have had funk but i highly doubt he was airing it out now at that moment.
the kings are fucking trash though and hell yeah doncic should have gone no lower than 2 overall.
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Tue Aug-25-20 04:18 PM
41. "Notice I didn't actually comment on Doncic. " In response to Reply # 40 Tue Aug-25-20 04:21 PM by Frank Longo
Strange how that's exactly what I just said. I just noted that I think Bagley had #1 overall talent.
I asked a question about Luka's speed/athleticism, because I was genuinely curious-- note that, again, I said absolutely nothing there claiming to know anything. Because I didn't.
The last Euro I actually claimed anything about at all was Nurkic, just because he was big as shit and I heard he wasn't afraid of physical play-- that's always a good scouting report to hear about Euro bigs.
That said, again, don't ever feel nearly as comfortable about those guys as guys I've actually watched countless games for.
The two hardest guys to predict for me: Euro guys and undersized point guards. So difficult to project.
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