Austin River's Draft Position

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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 12:52pm #31252

Tim49461
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I was spending some time looking over next year’s class and noticed something about Austin Rivers and his NBA potential.
Idk if most of you guys paid attention to the 07 HS class but there was one player that played eerily similiar to Rivers. He showed the same Unlimited Range, Explosiveness, Effectiveness Breaking Down His Defenders.
I’m talking about Eric Gordon. The two are playing one in the same. If you remember Eric would pull it the second he crossed half court. He could throw down explosive dunks. And always found a way to get past his defender. Now Eric was a little bit stronger but both are 6’4" and the same skill set.
I may be wrong but i believe his Potential is a Eric Gordon clone.
Knowing what you are getting in him if it pans out. Does his stock rise or fall in this upcoming draft. He is currently slated at #11.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 12:57pm #557476

kanyedabest
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I like Gordon better as an nba player… he’s way stronger( built like a linebacker ) and he is more explosive then rivers imo
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 12:57pm #557536

kanyedabest
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I like Gordon better as an nba player… he’s way stronger( built like a linebacker ) and he is more explosive then rivers imo
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:20pm #557582

C_Money
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Gordon has more strength to his game, especially on drives to the hoop. I think Rivers ceiling is a cross between Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:20pm #557523

C_Money
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Gordon has more strength to his game, especially on drives to the hoop. I think Rivers ceiling is a cross between Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:37pm #557612

Timboslice
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I like the Gordon comparison, I mentioned this in a thread a while back. Gordon may be stronger but we’re nitpicking, they both have the same skill set and are both athletic but rivers is still in high school, he’ll add some strength.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:37pm #557553

Timboslice
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I like the Gordon comparison, I mentioned this in a thread a while back. Gordon may be stronger but we’re nitpicking, they both have the same skill set and are both athletic but rivers is still in high school, he’ll add some strength.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:44pm #557614

Im Your Father
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I like the comparison. It isn’t perfect: Gordon is obviously stronger, and I think Rivers has a little more shake to his game, but I think their styles are similar.
On a side note, Rivers just measured out at 6’5 in shoes and weights 203 lbs.
http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/wp-content/themes/inside_bb/images/elite-youth/pdfs/Durant-College.pdf
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:44pm #557555

Im Your Father
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I like the comparison. It isn’t perfect: Gordon is obviously stronger, and I think Rivers has a little more shake to his game, but I think their styles are similar.
On a side note, Rivers just measured out at 6’5 in shoes and weights 203 lbs.
http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/wp-content/themes/inside_bb/images/elite-youth/pdfs/Durant-College.pdf
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:46pm #557618

drk3351
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i hope rivers gets drafted by my suns!!!!!!
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:46pm #557559

drk3351
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i hope rivers gets drafted by my suns!!!!!!
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:49pm #557624

iguapops420
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Whover said a cross between Curry and MOnta is dead on. Monta’s athleticism, scorefirst and second attitude with fearless driving ability mixed with a mean jumpshot like Curry(though not nearly as money).
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:49pm #557565

iguapops420
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Whover said a cross between Curry and MOnta is dead on. Monta’s athleticism, scorefirst and second attitude with fearless driving ability mixed with a mean jumpshot like Curry(though not nearly as money).
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:28pm #557603

Johnny Chill
Right now I would say he is top 10 for next year and as high as 5.
He would be the #1 SG in 2012 draft.
It depends on team needs, other players coming out and how well he does at Duke.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:28pm #557662

Johnny Chill
Right now I would say he is top 10 for next year and as high as 5.
He would be the #1 SG in 2012 draft.
It depends on team needs, other players coming out and how well he does at Duke.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:50pm #557633

Chilbert arenas
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Gordon is much much stronger, and a little more of a pure shooter and defensively coming out while Rivers is taller. That being said I still can see the comparison because at one point both players were foolishly labeled as point guards which neither are. Rivers will become much better on the defensive end while going to Duke and I think he could lead the team in scoring. But he’s going to have to work on his shot selection but he’s a smart kid and will figure it out.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:50pm #557692

Chilbert arenas
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Gordon is much much stronger, and a little more of a pure shooter and defensively coming out while Rivers is taller. That being said I still can see the comparison because at one point both players were foolishly labeled as point guards which neither are. Rivers will become much better on the defensive end while going to Duke and I think he could lead the team in scoring. But he’s going to have to work on his shot selection but he’s a smart kid and will figure it out.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:55pm #557647

NO EZ BUCKETS
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Rivers to the celtics!
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 2:55pm #557705

NO EZ BUCKETS
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Rivers to the celtics!
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:27pm #557764

r377
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I am not buying all the hype about rivers. I think he will be a solid nba players, just not an all star.
I think he will lucky to go 6-10 in the draft
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:27pm #557821

r377
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I am not buying all the hype about rivers. I think he will be a solid nba players, just not an all star.
I think he will lucky to go 6-10 in the draft
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:11pm #557845

Cardinal_Fan
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Not a good comparison at all……..
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:11pm #557788

Cardinal_Fan
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Not a good comparison at all……..
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:15pm #557847

Tim49461
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Really? the only thing i see that separates them is Gordon is stronger. You must not have watched him in highschool if you are saying not at all
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:15pm #557790

Tim49461
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Really? the only thing i see that separates them is Gordon is stronger. You must not have watched him in highschool if you are saying not at all
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:17pm #557849

ilike.panochas
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Ive heard Monta Ellis comparisons and even DWade, I see some Ray Allen in his game as well. The guy is such a smooth scorer much like Ray Allen.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:17pm #557792

ilike.panochas
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Ive heard Monta Ellis comparisons and even DWade, I see some Ray Allen in his game as well. The guy is such a smooth scorer much like Ray Allen.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:19pm #557851

Steven
ok, im going to tell you who his game is identical too. and i swear if anybody bring up skin color, well then youre crazy. but i see alot of allan houston in his game. a young allan houston.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:19pm #557794

Steven
ok, im going to tell you who his game is identical too. and i swear if anybody bring up skin color, well then youre crazy. but i see alot of allan houston in his game. a young allan houston.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 8:26pm #557888

Mr. Basketball
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I think he’s more like OJ Mayo. He’s the most heralded player of the class coming out of high school yet isn’t the #1 ranked just like him. He is supposed to be a PG like Mayo but both are more of SG’s. He has a very similar body (same height, 2 pounds different). He is flashy like mayo was in high school. Not like Eric Gordon because they have completely different bodies – one is very big and strong while the other is not but is quicker. Also, rivers is a way better dribbler.
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Posted on: Mon, 06/27/2011 - 8:26pm #557945

Mr. Basketball
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I think he’s more like OJ Mayo. He’s the most heralded player of the class coming out of high school yet isn’t the #1 ranked just like him. He is supposed to be a PG like Mayo but both are more of SG’s. He has a very similar body (same height, 2 pounds different). He is flashy like mayo was in high school. Not like Eric Gordon because they have completely different bodies – one is very big and strong while the other is not but is quicker. Also, rivers is a way better dribbler.
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