[kerrstParticipant]

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/05/prospect-chris-walker.html

There are some interesting tidbits from his recent Q&A where he compares himself to a less polished Anthony Davis, calls himself an energy guy and thinks he has matured through his struggles.

I personally disagree with all of these statements as he showed immaturity with his struggles.  He didn’t show consistent energy or effort. The fact that he hasn’t added to his skillset, strength or added weight is confirmation that his work ethic is questionable.  And comparing himself to Anthony Davis is more Ludacris than Chris Bridges.

I think he made a mistake declaring for the draft and has a realistic shot at going undrafted.  The talent is there but I don’t think he has the passion or mindset for success.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 He needs to learn how to actually play basketball. He looked great in high school mixtapes where he could just dunk over kids half his size but when you put him in an actual competitive game he looks completely lost. His basketball IQ and skill-level are terrible and didn’t really progress at all during his time at Florida. I would never completely write off someone with that much natural athletic ability, but his game just needs so much work that’s its hard for me to ever see him really being able to contribute for an NBA team at this point. 

[Dazzling Dunks and Basketball BloopersParticipant]

 He needs to learn how to actually play basketball. He looked great in high school mixtapes where he could just dunk over kids half his size but when you put him in an actual competitive game he looks completely lost. His basketball IQ and skill-level are terrible and didn’t really progress at all during his time at Florida. I would never completely write off someone with that much natural athletic ability, but his game just needs so much work that’s its hard for me to ever see him really being able to contribute for an NBA team at this point. 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 If by "the talent is there"  you mean athleticism, then yes… he is a great athlete.  However his talent is basically non existent because he is a horrible basketball player.

I know you should take "workout" videos with a grain of salt, or perhaps less.  However I still found it funny while I was watching his and the only thing they showed him "working" on was him dunking the basketball.

 

[Magic JordanParticipant]

 If by "the talent is there"  you mean athleticism, then yes… he is a great athlete.  However his talent is basically non existent because he is a horrible basketball player.

I know you should take "workout" videos with a grain of salt, or perhaps less.  However I still found it funny while I was watching his and the only thing they showed him "working" on was him dunking the basketball.

 

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 Not gonna write him off at all. If he puts it all together, the sky is the limit

[Taylor Gang MikeParticipant]

 Not gonna write him off at all. If he puts it all together, the sky is the limit

[omphalosParticipant]

 Anybody think OKC takes a flier on him in the second round? Would reunite him with Billy Donovan, who might be able to continue to develop him.

[omphalosParticipant]

 Anybody think OKC takes a flier on him in the second round? Would reunite him with Billy Donovan, who might be able to continue to develop him.

[GBeeParticipant]

 i highly doubt donovan would go out of his way to coach him again. the kid is not a quick study at all and his instincts are atrocious. it was clear as day that he didnt even understand basic concepts that shouldve been learned in grade school.

[GBeeParticipant]

 i highly doubt donovan would go out of his way to coach him again. the kid is not a quick study at all and his instincts are atrocious. it was clear as day that he didnt even understand basic concepts that shouldve been learned in grade school.

[MopgrassParticipant]

 At the beginning of the year an article came out that showed how much more chiseled he was (there was a post on here about it). So, he’s not super lazy as suggested. I do agree that the Anthony Davis comparison is puzzling. Walker alluded to being asked not to drive: which would stifle his offense a lot. However, he dribbles high and the ball would’ve been stolen from him. Still, it didn’t seem like he failed so much as they stopped playing him. It looked like they were going to start using him and suddenly they pulled the rug on him. 

I know he wasn’t lighting the world on fire, but they also didn’t go to him very often. I’m not sure if he was just a screw up, had behavior problems, or just didn’t get along with the coach, but his failures were really about basketball. 

I’m a bit baffled by this guy. In the right situation, on the right team, with the right attitude (a lot to ask) and he’s a lottery pick. I assume someone takes a chance on him if he does okay on interviews. He could be developed into an actual basketball player, but it’s going to take the right team: a very patient one. 

[MopgrassParticipant]

 At the beginning of the year an article came out that showed how much more chiseled he was (there was a post on here about it). So, he’s not super lazy as suggested. I do agree that the Anthony Davis comparison is puzzling. Walker alluded to being asked not to drive: which would stifle his offense a lot. However, he dribbles high and the ball would’ve been stolen from him. Still, it didn’t seem like he failed so much as they stopped playing him. It looked like they were going to start using him and suddenly they pulled the rug on him. 

I know he wasn’t lighting the world on fire, but they also didn’t go to him very often. I’m not sure if he was just a screw up, had behavior problems, or just didn’t get along with the coach, but his failures were really about basketball. 

I’m a bit baffled by this guy. In the right situation, on the right team, with the right attitude (a lot to ask) and he’s a lottery pick. I assume someone takes a chance on him if he does okay on interviews. He could be developed into an actual basketball player, but it’s going to take the right team: a very patient one. 

[GBeeParticipant]

 how exactly do you "go to" a player with zero skill?  to go along with not having any skill he has bad hands, fumbling the ball trying to make a move before he secured the ball. he has no concept of establishing position and couldnt if he did because he’s physically weak. he has poor touch, no spatial awareness. he rushes his moves, getting up in the air before he has an idea of what to do with the ball. any type of  contact knocked him off balance resulting in awkward releases.  he doesnt even know how set a simple screen well.  and i don’t even think that offense was the main reason his minutes never increased much. as bad and unskilled as he is offensively, he was even worse defensively. bad footwork, horrible awareness, bad gambles, no discipline, no strength, poor timing on rotations.  his minutes were what they were because he’s bad at basketball. i don’t see what’s so baffling about that. 

 

[GBeeParticipant]

 how exactly do you "go to" a player with zero skill?  to go along with not having any skill he has bad hands, fumbling the ball trying to make a move before he secured the ball. he has no concept of establishing position and couldnt if he did because he’s physically weak. he has poor touch, no spatial awareness. he rushes his moves, getting up in the air before he has an idea of what to do with the ball. any type of  contact knocked him off balance resulting in awkward releases.  he doesnt even know how set a simple screen well.  and i don’t even think that offense was the main reason his minutes never increased much. as bad and unskilled as he is offensively, he was even worse defensively. bad footwork, horrible awareness, bad gambles, no discipline, no strength, poor timing on rotations.  his minutes were what they were because he’s bad at basketball. i don’t see what’s so baffling about that. 

 

[arambone2]

 Somebody will take him in the late second round.

 

 

[arambone2]

 Somebody will take him in the late second round.

 

 

[Pistol Pete. The PelicanParticipant]

What about a 3rd option, undrafted steal. I think he will ultimately be undrafted, but more often than not players with the type of athleticism and length get chances (last time he was measured at 17, he was 6’9 with a 7’1.5 wingspan, probably has grown since then, he’s now 20). He may even just be a short minutes hustle guy off of the bench, a run and jump athlete who can block shots and catch alley’s. His college career was nothing to speak of whatsoever, but he’s going to be doing everything at the draft combine which may get him a look. He’ll measure good physically and athletically, but if he produces in the 5 on 5, he may end up getting drafted. We’ve seen pro coaches and gms be arrogant before, they feel they can get something out of a player when other’s couldn’t. 

If he measures a legit 6’10, 220 pounds an has like a 38′ inch vertical for a big man, there is no one on this site who can honestly say he won’t get a chance to make the league in some type of way. That’s a fact. Big men, are usually arround the 34-37′ inch vertical range, if he jumps 38 and blocks a few shots in the 5 on 5, someone will say "I can fix this kid".

[arambone2]

 Hence, being drafted in the late second round…

 

 

[arambone2]

 Hence, being drafted in the late second round…

 

 

[Pistol Pete. The PelicanParticipant]

What about a 3rd option, undrafted steal. I think he will ultimately be undrafted, but more often than not players with the type of athleticism and length get chances (last time he was measured at 17, he was 6’9 with a 7’1.5 wingspan, probably has grown since then, he’s now 20). He may even just be a short minutes hustle guy off of the bench, a run and jump athlete who can block shots and catch alley’s. His college career was nothing to speak of whatsoever, but he’s going to be doing everything at the draft combine which may get him a look. He’ll measure good physically and athletically, but if he produces in the 5 on 5, he may end up getting drafted. We’ve seen pro coaches and gms be arrogant before, they feel they can get something out of a player when other’s couldn’t. 

If he measures a legit 6’10, 220 pounds an has like a 38′ inch vertical for a big man, there is no one on this site who can honestly say he won’t get a chance to make the league in some type of way. That’s a fact. Big men, are usually arround the 34-37′ inch vertical range, if he jumps 38 and blocks a few shots in the 5 on 5, someone will say "I can fix this kid".

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