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Don’t sleep on Shumpert..

Don’t sleep on Shumpert..

Let’s leave the criticism until the season actually starts…if there is a season. You never know Marcus Morris might be a pretty good small forward.

And I actually liked that pick. He’s a smart player who plays hard. He may think he is a small forward, but I agree with him actually. I mean he played that position in college while his twin brother Markeiff played the PF. He’s probably more experienced at that position than you think. Although Leonard brings more defensive intensity than Marcus Morris does, his offensive game is somewhat suspect. With Marcus Morris you get both. A defensive intensity player who has a good offensive game as well and just plays the game hard. Also the Rockets needed someone to replace Shane Battier. Battier was known for his blue-collar approach and tough-nosed style of play. He plays with that veteran leadership. So the Rockets needed someone who could bring that to thier team. Marcus Morris was a Junior at Kansas and all 3 years he participated and played quite well in both conference tournaments and in the tourney. He was a vital part to the Kansas team. Leonard on the other hand is a sophmore who has 1 year of conference and tournament experience. Marcus Morris helped Kansas reach the elite eight this year, and the sweet sixteen the year before. While Leonard only helped San Diego State reach the sweet sixteen this year. Which one do you think plays with more veteran leadership? I think Marcus Morris does. This is no discredit to Leonard. I think he’s a great player, and going to have a good impact with the Spurs. I also think he should have gone in the lottery as a top 10 pick. Meaning that he would not have been around by the time the Rockets selected at 14. Marcus Morris was one of the players that I was considering for the Rockets to take at 14 way before the draft even happened.

And, no having the fans vote for the draft would be dumb. It would take the fun out of it. Sometimes fans do not agree with the actual pick but that doesn’t always mean that it never works out. There were a ton of Utah fans last year who actually booed very loudly the pick of Gordon Hayward (me included) but that pick actually worked out quite well. Sometimes you’ve just got to trust your team’s GM. Now I admit there are some dumb GM’s (cough David Kahn cough). But watching them pick and trying to guess what dumb move he’ll make next is just so much fun, and then having a great laugh about it afterwards. You want to take that away? I’d rather keep it. There are some fans who just watch the draft just to laugh at the dumb moves that some GM’s make. So that’s why having the fan’s vote for the draft would be worse than what it is now.

Let’s leave the criticism until the season actually starts…if there is a season. You never know Marcus Morris might be a pretty good small forward.

And I actually liked that pick. He’s a smart player who plays hard. He may think he is a small forward, but I agree with him actually. I mean he played that position in college while his twin brother Markeiff played the PF. He’s probably more experienced at that position than you think. Although Leonard brings more defensive intensity than Marcus Morris does, his offensive game is somewhat suspect. With Marcus Morris you get both. A defensive intensity player who has a good offensive game as well and just plays the game hard. Also the Rockets needed someone to replace Shane Battier. Battier was known for his blue-collar approach and tough-nosed style of play. He plays with that veteran leadership. So the Rockets needed someone who could bring that to thier team. Marcus Morris was a Junior at Kansas and all 3 years he participated and played quite well in both conference tournaments and in the tourney. He was a vital part to the Kansas team. Leonard on the other hand is a sophmore who has 1 year of conference and tournament experience. Marcus Morris helped Kansas reach the elite eight this year, and the sweet sixteen the year before. While Leonard only helped San Diego State reach the sweet sixteen this year. Which one do you think plays with more veteran leadership? I think Marcus Morris does. This is no discredit to Leonard. I think he’s a great player, and going to have a good impact with the Spurs. I also think he should have gone in the lottery as a top 10 pick. Meaning that he would not have been around by the time the Rockets selected at 14. Marcus Morris was one of the players that I was considering for the Rockets to take at 14 way before the draft even happened.

And, no having the fans vote for the draft would be dumb. It would take the fun out of it. Sometimes fans do not agree with the actual pick but that doesn’t always mean that it never works out. There were a ton of Utah fans last year who actually booed very loudly the pick of Gordon Hayward (me included) but that pick actually worked out quite well. Sometimes you’ve just got to trust your team’s GM. Now I admit there are some dumb GM’s (cough David Kahn cough). But watching them pick and trying to guess what dumb move he’ll make next is just so much fun, and then having a great laugh about it afterwards. You want to take that away? I’d rather keep it. There are some fans who just watch the draft just to laugh at the dumb moves that some GM’s make. So that’s why having the fan’s vote for the draft would be worse than what it is now.

I don’t really hate the Knicks draft that much.  I think Marshon Brooks would have been good on offense at the 2 guard spot, but the USC center that they wanted went the pick before to Philly.

The Knicks need high-level, defensive minded role players.  If Shumpert can finish in the paint, play good perimeter defense, and handle the ball some then I like what he will bring. 

Josh Harrellson is a good rebounder and seems pretty tough.  He should be ok as a backup big man.  He improved a lot last year and turned himself into one of the best rebounders.  If he continues to improve he will be a good backup power forward. 

With Amare, Carmelo, Billups, and Tony Douglas there really aren’t a whole lot of shots to go around anyway.  So they picked up two role players who should fit in with their other role players such as Landy Fields, Shawne Williams, Jared Jefffries, and Ronny Turiaf. 

I think the Rockets messed up.  They got tweener forward Marcus Morris who is more of a power forward and the Rockets have a lot of players there.  They needed a small forward and Leonard and Singleton would have been great picks there.  Yeah, that is a head scratcher.  That team is supposedly acquiring assets but I don’t think most NBA teams values that team assets like Darryl Morey does.  Marcus Morris is ok.  Jordan Hill might be ok.  But, outside of Scola, Kevin Martin, and Kyle Lowry they don’t really have a lot of tradeable assets that they could get a superstar or even just an all-star for.  … I think the Rockets got Chandler Parsons in the 2nd round and that pick might actually be more of a fit for them.  

I don’t really hate the Knicks draft that much.  I think Marshon Brooks would have been good on offense at the 2 guard spot, but the USC center that they wanted went the pick before to Philly.

The Knicks need high-level, defensive minded role players.  If Shumpert can finish in the paint, play good perimeter defense, and handle the ball some then I like what he will bring. 

Josh Harrellson is a good rebounder and seems pretty tough.  He should be ok as a backup big man.  He improved a lot last year and turned himself into one of the best rebounders.  If he continues to improve he will be a good backup power forward. 

With Amare, Carmelo, Billups, and Tony Douglas there really aren’t a whole lot of shots to go around anyway.  So they picked up two role players who should fit in with their other role players such as Landy Fields, Shawne Williams, Jared Jefffries, and Ronny Turiaf. 

I think the Rockets messed up.  They got tweener forward Marcus Morris who is more of a power forward and the Rockets have a lot of players there.  They needed a small forward and Leonard and Singleton would have been great picks there.  Yeah, that is a head scratcher.  That team is supposedly acquiring assets but I don’t think most NBA teams values that team assets like Darryl Morey does.  Marcus Morris is ok.  Jordan Hill might be ok.  But, outside of Scola, Kevin Martin, and Kyle Lowry they don’t really have a lot of tradeable assets that they could get a superstar or even just an all-star for.  … I think the Rockets got Chandler Parsons in the 2nd round and that pick might actually be more of a fit for them.  

If the fans voted, Jimmer would have been third overall. And Euopean players in the lottery would drop tremendously. I was frustrated with the Raptors pick, especially with Brandon Knight still on the board, but maybe Jonas will pan out.

If the fans voted, Jimmer would have been third overall. And Euopean players in the lottery would drop tremendously. I was frustrated with the Raptors pick, especially with Brandon Knight still on the board, but maybe Jonas will pan out.

No if the fans voted, Jimmer would of went #1! He has the hugest following of any player in a long time that entered the draft. I read one article that he was working out and the gym was packed and then Kyrie came in and everyone left LOL…Fans mess up All-star voting so we def don’t need them to vote for the draft. Remember Iverson was voted a starter and he was avg like 14 pts a game LOL..

No if the fans voted, Jimmer would of went #1! He has the hugest following of any player in a long time that entered the draft. I read one article that he was working out and the gym was packed and then Kyrie came in and everyone left LOL…Fans mess up All-star voting so we def don’t need them to vote for the draft. Remember Iverson was voted a starter and he was avg like 14 pts a game LOL..

 I like Kwahi Leonard as a prospect, but a lot of his potential has to do with him adding an offensive skill set.  Marcus Morris has a very well balanced skill set right now, including an NBA 3 point shot.  Leonard could be a much better player if he reaches his potential, but if he doesn’t Marcus Morris is a more skilled player right now. Don’t sleep on the twins, they have great work ethics and just because they are more developed than many players now, doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement and if you watched them play at all as freshman you know these two guys aren’t afraid to put in the work.

 I like Kwahi Leonard as a prospect, but a lot of his potential has to do with him adding an offensive skill set.  Marcus Morris has a very well balanced skill set right now, including an NBA 3 point shot.  Leonard could be a much better player if he reaches his potential, but if he doesn’t Marcus Morris is a more skilled player right now. Don’t sleep on the twins, they have great work ethics and just because they are more developed than many players now, doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement and if you watched them play at all as freshman you know these two guys aren’t afraid to put in the work.