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- Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:15pm #52210
festar35ParticipantSo the NBA has shown the future is bright with some young stars, but which one (or more) takes another step up this season?
The guys I am thinking of are Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry, James Harden, Paul George, Blake Griffin and Brook Lopez even there is someone else just put them in.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:44pm #842522
MkadozaParticipantI’ll just say from a skills standpoint, I dont know how much Harden and Curry can improve. They really just need to focus on intensity and consistency, more defensively for Curry. Paul George and Kyrie Irving are both going to start entering the top 10 player in the league convo this season, and I think Kyrie, if healthy, might finish as the number 1 PG in the league. The way he sets tempo and changes speeds reminds me of a cross between CP3 and Rose.
Brook is what he is and Blake, I’ll believe it when I see it. His development has left something to be desired.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:44pm #842413
MkadozaParticipantI’ll just say from a skills standpoint, I dont know how much Harden and Curry can improve. They really just need to focus on intensity and consistency, more defensively for Curry. Paul George and Kyrie Irving are both going to start entering the top 10 player in the league convo this season, and I think Kyrie, if healthy, might finish as the number 1 PG in the league. The way he sets tempo and changes speeds reminds me of a cross between CP3 and Rose.
Brook is what he is and Blake, I’ll believe it when I see it. His development has left something to be desired.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:45pm #842525
Toronto16ParticipantKobe.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:45pm #842415
Toronto16ParticipantKobe.
0- Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 3:48am #842601
BrentSuriaga01ParticipantIs a 35 year old still young for a basketball player?
0 - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 3:48am #842491
BrentSuriaga01ParticipantIs a 35 year old still young for a basketball player?
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 3:37am #842546
ProudGrandpaParticipanty’al don’t have a sense of humor…
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 3:37am #842656
ProudGrandpaParticipanty’al don’t have a sense of humor…
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- Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:50pm #842527
he_gets_bucketsParticipantI would like to see Steph stay 100% healthy for a couple more seasons, though I’m not sure if there is much more he can add to his game offensively. I’d like to see him improve his playmaking and his defensive footwork. He is pretty quick, and I think with a bit of refinement he could be a handful on the defensive end.
Blake needs to show a post game for me to think he has taken another step. Until he can start reliably getting baskets of post feeds that aren’t dunks, he will always be a one dimensional player. He needs to break his trend of declining rebounding numbers and work on his pick and roll d, if he can do that, he and CP3 would be a deadly pairing defending pick and rolls.
Tyreke Evans is a guy I’m interested to see suit up this year. Its generally thought that he will be put in a Manu Ginobli-esque sixth man role, and it will be interesting to see how he plays in this role for the Pelicans. Will he be able to come in with the second unit, distribute the ball and create shots for himself, or will he continue to regress like he was in Sacramento? The synergy between he, Eric Gordan and Jrue Holiday will be interesting to watch develop, as they are all need the ball in there hands a lot. Hopefully this year will be a throwback to his rookie season and he can get back on the right track now that he is out of Sac Town.
And just some of my own thoughts, even though he is far from a young star, and I’m not sure if he will even get consistent starts, I’m really excited for Alec Burks finally getting minutes in Utah, along with Kanter and Favors. I think Gordon Hayward will probably assert himself as the number one option on offence this season, but considering how many losses they are expected to rack up with such a young team, I think Tyrone Corbin will be experimenting with a number of different guys as the number one option.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:50pm #842417
he_gets_bucketsParticipantI would like to see Steph stay 100% healthy for a couple more seasons, though I’m not sure if there is much more he can add to his game offensively. I’d like to see him improve his playmaking and his defensive footwork. He is pretty quick, and I think with a bit of refinement he could be a handful on the defensive end.
Blake needs to show a post game for me to think he has taken another step. Until he can start reliably getting baskets of post feeds that aren’t dunks, he will always be a one dimensional player. He needs to break his trend of declining rebounding numbers and work on his pick and roll d, if he can do that, he and CP3 would be a deadly pairing defending pick and rolls.
Tyreke Evans is a guy I’m interested to see suit up this year. Its generally thought that he will be put in a Manu Ginobli-esque sixth man role, and it will be interesting to see how he plays in this role for the Pelicans. Will he be able to come in with the second unit, distribute the ball and create shots for himself, or will he continue to regress like he was in Sacramento? The synergy between he, Eric Gordan and Jrue Holiday will be interesting to watch develop, as they are all need the ball in there hands a lot. Hopefully this year will be a throwback to his rookie season and he can get back on the right track now that he is out of Sac Town.
And just some of my own thoughts, even though he is far from a young star, and I’m not sure if he will even get consistent starts, I’m really excited for Alec Burks finally getting minutes in Utah, along with Kanter and Favors. I think Gordon Hayward will probably assert himself as the number one option on offence this season, but considering how many losses they are expected to rack up with such a young team, I think Tyrone Corbin will be experimenting with a number of different guys as the number one option.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:55pm #842529
Lebron’s HairlineParticipantI want to see Irving take on more of a playmaker role and his ability to make others around him better
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:55pm #842419
Lebron’s HairlineParticipantI want to see Irving take on more of a playmaker role and his ability to make others around him better
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:22pm #842531
ShekiruBoomParticipanti would like to see Irving up his apg from 6 to like 8
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:22pm #842421
ShekiruBoomParticipanti would like to see Irving up his apg from 6 to like 8
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:46pm #842533
JordanC20ParticipantAnthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan, Jonas Valanciunas, and Harrison Barnes
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:46pm #842423
JordanC20ParticipantAnthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan, Jonas Valanciunas, and Harrison Barnes
0- Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:59pm #842535
festar35ParticipantKinda was staying away from rookies/sophomores. I hope you are right about Jordan improving, but I think Cousins is still far too immature, especially after hearing about him in USA camp.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 7:59pm #842425
festar35ParticipantKinda was staying away from rookies/sophomores. I hope you are right about Jordan improving, but I think Cousins is still far too immature, especially after hearing about him in USA camp.
0- Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 7:06am #842569
BasketBalAllanParticipantWhat happened in USA camp? I thought it was supposed to have went well…
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 7:06am #842459
BasketBalAllanParticipantWhat happened in USA camp? I thought it was supposed to have went well…
0- Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 11:51am #842587
festar35ParticipantI heard that his attitude was bad again and he didn’t really impress compared to guys like Davis and Monroe.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 11:51am #842477
festar35ParticipantI heard that his attitude was bad again and he didn’t really impress compared to guys like Davis and Monroe.
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- Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 12:33pm #842523
kngojcParticipantAll I could think of when I heard about Shaq buying ownership in the Kings was that I was hoping DMC would get some schooling from one of the best. I’d love to see a BMac and DMC combo for years to come
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 12:33pm #842632
kngojcParticipantAll I could think of when I heard about Shaq buying ownership in the Kings was that I was hoping DMC would get some schooling from one of the best. I’d love to see a BMac and DMC combo for years to come
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- Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 9:05pm #842539
EntropyParticipantJohn Wall.
Paul George is very good but people tend to overrated him, where as Wall tends to get overlooked.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 9:05pm #842429
EntropyParticipantJohn Wall.
Paul George is very good but people tend to overrated him, where as Wall tends to get overlooked.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 10:38pm #842541
Yandyhere2ParticipantEric Bledsoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
0 - Posted on: Fri, 09/20/2013 - 10:38pm #842431
Yandyhere2ParticipantEric Bledsoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 3:53am #842547
the I in winParticipantI think James Harden is going to have more effective shooting stats and easier assists thanks to Dwight and the big group of shooters/floor spacers. If his totals stay the same but he is more efficient great but if his totals go up with his percentages he will probably be the unanimous best SG in the league currently and, if the team does well, get mvp talk.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 3:53am #842437
the I in winParticipantI think James Harden is going to have more effective shooting stats and easier assists thanks to Dwight and the big group of shooters/floor spacers. If his totals stay the same but he is more efficient great but if his totals go up with his percentages he will probably be the unanimous best SG in the league currently and, if the team does well, get mvp talk.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 5:04am #842554
Ty BenjaminsParticipantBut i think this is the year peopleremember why John Wall was the fist pick of the draft
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 5:04am #842445
Ty BenjaminsParticipantBut i think this is the year peopleremember why John Wall was the fist pick of the draft
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 5:43am #842556
LipstickParticipantAs much as I pick on DeAndre Jordan, I think Doc Rivers will help improve his game (as well as Blake Griffin’s) more than Vinny D ever did.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 5:43am #842447
LipstickParticipantAs much as I pick on DeAndre Jordan, I think Doc Rivers will help improve his game (as well as Blake Griffin’s) more than Vinny D ever did.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 6:40am #842562
ropeParticipantI think James Harden is the one I would focus on, as this is the year the Rockets will add playoff success. He was good on a big stage in OKC and he will have an opportunity to show he can do it as a first option.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 6:40am #842453
ropeParticipantI think James Harden is the one I would focus on, as this is the year the Rockets will add playoff success. He was good on a big stage in OKC and he will have an opportunity to show he can do it as a first option.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 6:57am #842567
B-ball fanParticipantI think Anthony Davis, with the surplus of playmakers on the Pelicans, could make a big step forward if healthy. I think he is only 2-3 years away from becoming an all-star. He just needs to work on his jumper and face-up game and then just continue to get more comfortable in the NBA game.
Enes Kanter could also be in for a breakout year. He is entering his third year in the league, when big men often break out (see Zach Randolph and Joakim Noah, amongst others), and could easily be one of Utah’s top two scorers, along with Gordon Hayward, who should also see his scoring numbers rise dramatically. Kanter’s efficiency and per-minute stats are already good and he figures to play an even bigger role in the offense this upcoming season.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 6:57am #842457
B-ball fanParticipantI think Anthony Davis, with the surplus of playmakers on the Pelicans, could make a big step forward if healthy. I think he is only 2-3 years away from becoming an all-star. He just needs to work on his jumper and face-up game and then just continue to get more comfortable in the NBA game.
Enes Kanter could also be in for a breakout year. He is entering his third year in the league, when big men often break out (see Zach Randolph and Joakim Noah, amongst others), and could easily be one of Utah’s top two scorers, along with Gordon Hayward, who should also see his scoring numbers rise dramatically. Kanter’s efficiency and per-minute stats are already good and he figures to play an even bigger role in the offense this upcoming season.
0- Posted on: Wed, 10/02/2013 - 3:13pm #842770
Captain LParticipantI agree that Kanter could have a very good year, in practice yesterday he hit 21 of 23 shots from 15/16 ft, this should be a very interesting year.
0 - Posted on: Wed, 10/02/2013 - 3:13pm #842661
Captain LParticipantI agree that Kanter could have a very good year, in practice yesterday he hit 21 of 23 shots from 15/16 ft, this should be a very interesting year.
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- Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:15am #842577
BasketballJunkie224Participanti wanna see derrick favors and greg monroe take that next step
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:15am #842467
BasketballJunkie224Participanti wanna see derrick favors and greg monroe take that next step
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 9:50am #842581
Chilbert arenasParticipantThe Jazz front court are both due for a breakout year with a experience under their belts and opportunity presenting itself.
Also I think Reggie Jackson is going to have a breakout year and be OKCs clear cut 6th man of the future, he has the size and skill to play either guard position which is perfect for that role.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 9:50am #842471
Chilbert arenasParticipantThe Jazz front court are both due for a breakout year with a experience under their belts and opportunity presenting itself.
Also I think Reggie Jackson is going to have a breakout year and be OKCs clear cut 6th man of the future, he has the size and skill to play either guard position which is perfect for that role.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 10:09am #842583
kazamParticipantI think this is the year that Wall establishes himself as ‘elite’
Anthony Davis will make a big jump, an infusion of talent certainly wont hurt him0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 10:09am #842473
kazamParticipantI think this is the year that Wall establishes himself as ‘elite’
Anthony Davis will make a big jump, an infusion of talent certainly wont hurt him0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 11:47am #842585
JCliff24ParticipantI really expect to see Kyrie continue his progression with the NBA’s elite. With the Cavaliers acquiring Jarrett Jack I expect to see Kyrie play SG just a bit more this season where he will continue to showcase his shooting ability. If you watched the Cavaliers last season you understand outside of Kyrie, how terrible the shooting was. It would be very interesting to see the Assist numbers Kyrie puts up if Anthony Bennett and him connect on the pick n roll/pick n pop on top of having a down low presence when Bynum is healthy. Very excited to see what Cleveland can do this year!
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 11:47am #842475
JCliff24ParticipantI really expect to see Kyrie continue his progression with the NBA’s elite. With the Cavaliers acquiring Jarrett Jack I expect to see Kyrie play SG just a bit more this season where he will continue to showcase his shooting ability. If you watched the Cavaliers last season you understand outside of Kyrie, how terrible the shooting was. It would be very interesting to see the Assist numbers Kyrie puts up if Anthony Bennett and him connect on the pick n roll/pick n pop on top of having a down low presence when Bynum is healthy. Very excited to see what Cleveland can do this year!
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 2:36pm #842591
scliddiardParticipantAs a Jazz fan I’d love it to be one of the 3 young players, Kanter, Hayward or Favors but excluding the Jazz players I’d go with Davis or Wall. Both have enormous potential and the skills to make it happen.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 2:36pm #842481
scliddiardParticipantAs a Jazz fan I’d love it to be one of the 3 young players, Kanter, Hayward or Favors but excluding the Jazz players I’d go with Davis or Wall. Both have enormous potential and the skills to make it happen.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:41pm #842595
Sharp ShooterParticipantGreg Monroe and Brandon Jennings….Better supporting cast. Theres no excuse why these two should not be taking the next step into stardom.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:41pm #842485
Sharp ShooterParticipantGreg Monroe and Brandon Jennings….Better supporting cast. Theres no excuse why these two should not be taking the next step into stardom.
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:46pm #842597
flopdownDKlay Tommygun Thompson
0 - Posted on: Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:46pm #842487
flopdownDKlay Tommygun Thompson
0 - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 4:42am #842603
TallmanNYCParticipantI really don’t see how Harden or Curry can take a step forward. They are already offensively elite and I don’t think anyone expects them to be a game changer defensively. Both would obviously make a US Olympic team if this was an Olympic year, meaning they are already viewed as top 12 US players. How much higher can they go?
I think Brook Lopez takes a “step back” because the ball gets shared and his minutes continue to get limited with Garnett being able to play some center. So his per game numbers either stay the same or they go down a bit.
I think J. Jack takes the ball out of Kyrie’s hands a bit in Cleveland, also hurting Kyrie’s per game stats and maybe even cutting a minute or two out per game. I’m not sure if Cleveland competing for playoff spot makes up for that.
But if you want to talk young guys, I think Drummond and Davis make a bit move toward recognition as very good basketball players. In established players, I think Rubio takes a step forward and starts getting talked about as a game changing and top PG.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 4:42am #842493
TallmanNYCParticipantI really don’t see how Harden or Curry can take a step forward. They are already offensively elite and I don’t think anyone expects them to be a game changer defensively. Both would obviously make a US Olympic team if this was an Olympic year, meaning they are already viewed as top 12 US players. How much higher can they go?
I think Brook Lopez takes a “step back” because the ball gets shared and his minutes continue to get limited with Garnett being able to play some center. So his per game numbers either stay the same or they go down a bit.
I think J. Jack takes the ball out of Kyrie’s hands a bit in Cleveland, also hurting Kyrie’s per game stats and maybe even cutting a minute or two out per game. I’m not sure if Cleveland competing for playoff spot makes up for that.
But if you want to talk young guys, I think Drummond and Davis make a bit move toward recognition as very good basketball players. In established players, I think Rubio takes a step forward and starts getting talked about as a game changing and top PG.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 2:33pm #842499
FreelanceScoutParticipantI wanna see Jonas Valanciunas takes the next step. Hopefully he will have an healthy season this year.
0 - Posted on: Sun, 09/22/2013 - 2:33pm #842609
FreelanceScoutParticipantI wanna see Jonas Valanciunas takes the next step. Hopefully he will have an healthy season this year.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 1:42am #842505
XYRYXParticipantAfter reading yesterday on hoopshype that a deal is far from done yahoo is reporting that PG signed a max contract extension worth 90+ millions over 5 years.
I’m very happy for Indiana to keep all the pieces they developed there and really hope Paul George can match the expectations there which pretty hard to match with all the hype lately around him but he’ll do fine I think. People seem to forget how good of a defender he really is and are often only talking about his weak offensive percentages.
Btw why can’t I post a new forum topic here? On top of the forum it says that I’m not allowed to create a new topic!?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 1:42am #842615
XYRYXParticipantAfter reading yesterday on hoopshype that a deal is far from done yahoo is reporting that PG signed a max contract extension worth 90+ millions over 5 years.
I’m very happy for Indiana to keep all the pieces they developed there and really hope Paul George can match the expectations there which pretty hard to match with all the hype lately around him but he’ll do fine I think. People seem to forget how good of a defender he really is and are often only talking about his weak offensive percentages.
Btw why can’t I post a new forum topic here? On top of the forum it says that I’m not allowed to create a new topic!?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 3:52am #842507
RigelzParticipantI pick Anthony Davis. If healty i believe he could be an amazing player…. I think John Wall could be another choice for this race.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 3:52am #842617
RigelzParticipantI pick Anthony Davis. If healty i believe he could be an amazing player…. I think John Wall could be another choice for this race.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 6:36am #842509
A Lil EnglishParticipantSomeone already mentioned him but I would like it to be Eric Gordon.
I think he has the ability to be an elite scorer but as we all know he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Even if he doesn’t make the all star team it would be great if it was only because there are so many great guards in the West.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 6:36am #842619
A Lil EnglishParticipantSomeone already mentioned him but I would like it to be Eric Gordon.
I think he has the ability to be an elite scorer but as we all know he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Even if he doesn’t make the all star team it would be great if it was only because there are so many great guards in the West.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:07am #842515
2quick4uParticipantmarc gasol… he’s already considered by most people the 2nd best center in the league, he is the defensive player of the year and he has taken the grizzlies to the western finals and all that averaging “only” 14.1 ppg and 7.8 rb… i think he is ready to increase those numbers to 20ppg- 11rb – 4.5ast,
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:07am #842625
2quick4uParticipantmarc gasol… he’s already considered by most people the 2nd best center in the league, he is the defensive player of the year and he has taken the grizzlies to the western finals and all that averaging “only” 14.1 ppg and 7.8 rb… i think he is ready to increase those numbers to 20ppg- 11rb – 4.5ast,
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 10:14am #842519
SmooveKRYPTParticipantJohn Wall, Derrick Favors, Damian Lillard, & Rudy Gay
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 10:14am #842628
SmooveKRYPTParticipantJohn Wall, Derrick Favors, Damian Lillard, & Rudy Gay
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 4:33pm #842532
MkadozaParticipantSince we can’t add new forum topics, I just wanted to throw my opinion on another player I think will have a “next step” season: Harrison Barnes. Nevermind the natural rookie-to-sophomore jump that most players go through. Add on Iguodala as his practice opponent, and the fact that as a sixth man, he will be brought in for advantagious match ups, and most likely still play starters minutes with is ability to play 3 positions in spurts, and its hard not to see a breakout season, around the tune of 15-16 ponts ~5 rebounds and 2 assists, with room for improvement. He could win the 6th Man and Most Improved Player awards in the same year.
A quick aside: with Green, Thompson, Iggy and Barnes, the Warriors are loaded on the wing… but the loss of Jack is going to be hard to overcome.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 09/23/2013 - 4:33pm #842642
MkadozaParticipantSince we can’t add new forum topics, I just wanted to throw my opinion on another player I think will have a “next step” season: Harrison Barnes. Nevermind the natural rookie-to-sophomore jump that most players go through. Add on Iguodala as his practice opponent, and the fact that as a sixth man, he will be brought in for advantagious match ups, and most likely still play starters minutes with is ability to play 3 positions in spurts, and its hard not to see a breakout season, around the tune of 15-16 ponts ~5 rebounds and 2 assists, with room for improvement. He could win the 6th Man and Most Improved Player awards in the same year.
A quick aside: with Green, Thompson, Iggy and Barnes, the Warriors are loaded on the wing… but the loss of Jack is going to be hard to overcome.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:49am #842534
kingpohdevilParticipantMore confident and mature.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:49am #842644
kingpohdevilParticipantMore confident and mature.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 2:53am #842538
Puregreen5ParticipantTobias Harris, Dion Waiters and Enes Kanter, all have the talent to avg. 15-22 PPG this year.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 2:53am #842648
Puregreen5ParticipantTobias Harris, Dion Waiters and Enes Kanter, all have the talent to avg. 15-22 PPG this year.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 2:54am #842540
Puregreen5ParticipantTobias Harris, Dion Waiters and Enes Kanter, all have the talent to avg. 15-22 PPG this year.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 2:54am #842650
Puregreen5ParticipantTobias Harris, Dion Waiters and Enes Kanter, all have the talent to avg. 15-22 PPG this year.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 6:21am #842549
Brew Meister SmithParticipant1) Valenciunas will certainly take a big step this season.
2) Ross…I’m leaning towards no. Shown very few signs so far, but I do expect him to make the jump at some point.
3) Lowry: Make or break season to either be a top tier PG or just average – I’m leaning toward the latter.
4) Demar Derosan: takes baby steps every season. He will never be much more than he is now – maybe just a little better at it.
5) Ruday Gay: For what he is getting paid, it better be a breakout season!
6) Amir Johnson: You never expect him to get better every year, but he always does. Considdering he got drafted out of HS he may even make an all star team by the time he’s finished his career.
8) Quincy Acey: I do actually expect him to play this season. So yes, that is a step forward.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 6:21am #842658
Brew Meister SmithParticipant1) Valenciunas will certainly take a big step this season.
2) Ross…I’m leaning towards no. Shown very few signs so far, but I do expect him to make the jump at some point.
3) Lowry: Make or break season to either be a top tier PG or just average – I’m leaning toward the latter.
4) Demar Derosan: takes baby steps every season. He will never be much more than he is now – maybe just a little better at it.
5) Ruday Gay: For what he is getting paid, it better be a breakout season!
6) Amir Johnson: You never expect him to get better every year, but he always does. Considdering he got drafted out of HS he may even make an all star team by the time he’s finished his career.
8) Quincy Acey: I do actually expect him to play this season. So yes, that is a step forward.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:12pm #842564
Professor RozayParticipantI think that this can be the year that he shows growth on his offensive skills. He averaged 6.8 last season. I do believe that if he can average 10 to 12 points a game that would be nice. To be honest he still has room to grow as a defender. I think we will see a lot more on both ends of the floor for Iman this season.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 12:12pm #842674
Professor RozayParticipantI think that this can be the year that he shows growth on his offensive skills. He averaged 6.8 last season. I do believe that if he can average 10 to 12 points a game that would be nice. To be honest he still has room to grow as a defender. I think we will see a lot more on both ends of the floor for Iman this season.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 3:00pm #842570
cavairo7ParticipantWhile these two may not even be considered young stars due to their limited sample size, both have played well in their limited roles behind more established players in Chris Paul and Al Jefferson. Now that both have the confidence and opportunity to start for their teams, I believe they will take the next step in proving that they are legitimate NBA talents to build around. Only time will tell if they can become all-stars but I believe Bledsoe and Kanter have put in the time and work it takes to succeed in the league.
0 - Posted on: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 3:00pm #842680
cavairo7ParticipantWhile these two may not even be considered young stars due to their limited sample size, both have played well in their limited roles behind more established players in Chris Paul and Al Jefferson. Now that both have the confidence and opportunity to start for their teams, I believe they will take the next step in proving that they are legitimate NBA talents to build around. Only time will tell if they can become all-stars but I believe Bledsoe and Kanter have put in the time and work it takes to succeed in the league.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 09/26/2013 - 9:24pm #842622
XYRYXParticipantPaul George just signed his extension and now yahoo sports is reporting that Cousins has signed a 4 year 62 million extension with the Kings. To give him this kind of money is a big gamble to me but the talent never was a question. Shaq as a new minority owner said that when he sees Cousins he sees a young Shaq, very talented and stubborn.
Time will tell if this was a good move or a bad move by the Kings. I kind of like it but I’m not sure if a reward like this for his behavior and actions is really good for his ego. He needs to be guided by a strong coach and I’m not sure the Kings can do this.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 09/26/2013 - 9:24pm #842732
XYRYXParticipantPaul George just signed his extension and now yahoo sports is reporting that Cousins has signed a 4 year 62 million extension with the Kings. To give him this kind of money is a big gamble to me but the talent never was a question. Shaq as a new minority owner said that when he sees Cousins he sees a young Shaq, very talented and stubborn.
Time will tell if this was a good move or a bad move by the Kings. I kind of like it but I’m not sure if a reward like this for his behavior and actions is really good for his ego. He needs to be guided by a strong coach and I’m not sure the Kings can do this.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:43pm #865684
flopdownDOnly person to get negged in the entire thread for naming Klay Thompson. You have some people getting points for naming Reggir Jackson… Now Klay one of the best SGs and on pace to average over 20 a game. Klay TommyGun, my favorite SG, since rookie year. Getting Reggie Miller comparisons on Espn.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 01/27/2014 - 7:43pm #865787
flopdownDOnly person to get negged in the entire thread for naming Klay Thompson. You have some people getting points for naming Reggir Jackson… Now Klay one of the best SGs and on pace to average over 20 a game. Klay TommyGun, my favorite SG, since rookie year. Getting Reggie Miller comparisons on Espn.
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