2012 prospect player comparisons.

I know one…

Renardo Sidney – Zach Randolph

I know one…

Renardo Sidney – Zach Randolph

Do you think LeBryan Nash’s potential is the same or just his style of play? 

Do you think LeBryan Nash’s potential is the same or just his style of play? 

 I gotta say I think Drummond is definitely a Stoudemire type player over Dwight Howard.  He’s got decent handles and a developing jumpshot.

 I gotta say I think Drummond is definitely a Stoudemire type player over Dwight Howard.  He’s got decent handles and a developing jumpshot.

at first i didnt think austin and ray were comparable. but when i thought about it their game sare similar. no austin isnt the shooter ray is but he kind of carries himself the same. he plays more of a 1 on 1 game as ray was more of a flow in the offense player

at first i didnt think austin and ray were comparable. but when i thought about it their game sare similar. no austin isnt the shooter ray is but he kind of carries himself the same. he plays more of a 1 on 1 game as ray was more of a flow in the offense player

 Brad Beal is more Ray Allen than Rivers.

Marquis plays like his brother instead of tony.

McAdoo is like Josh Smith

Perry plays like Anthony Randolph

Rivers plays like Mayo

Davis plas a kevin garnett game.

 Brad Beal is more Ray Allen than Rivers.

Marquis plays like his brother instead of tony.

McAdoo is like Josh Smith

Perry plays like Anthony Randolph

Rivers plays like Mayo

Davis plas a kevin garnett game.

Marquis Teague – Stephon Marbury

Myck Kabongo – TJ Ford meets Rajon Rondo

Khris Middleton – Gordon Hayward

LeBryan Nash – Corey Maggette

Michael Gilchrist – Gerald Wallace

Terrence Jones – Marvin Williams

Doron Lamb – Cuttino Mobley

Kris Joseph – Stacey Augmon

CJ Leslie – Julian Wright

John Henson- A young Tyrus Thomas

John Jenkins – Del Curry

Kendall Marshall – Mark Jackson

Marquis Teague – Stephon Marbury

Myck Kabongo – TJ Ford meets Rajon Rondo

Khris Middleton – Gordon Hayward

LeBryan Nash – Corey Maggette

Michael Gilchrist – Gerald Wallace

Terrence Jones – Marvin Williams

Doron Lamb – Cuttino Mobley

Kris Joseph – Stacey Augmon

CJ Leslie – Julian Wright

John Henson- A young Tyrus Thomas

John Jenkins – Del Curry

Kendall Marshall – Mark Jackson

I think Anthony Davis is a shot blocking defensive oriented player, and will not a poor defender who doesn’t block shots like Bosh, while it is unlikely that Davis will be the offensive that Bosh is, though it is a possibility.

I think Anthony Davis is a shot blocking defensive oriented player, and will not a poor defender who doesn’t block shots like Bosh, while it is unlikely that Davis will be the offensive that Bosh is, though it is a possibility.

KG had/has an intensity that exceeds his talent so it’s tough to compare anyone to him.  I like the LeBryant Nash to Ron Artest comparisson, based off skill set and they kind of look alike. And Tim Thomas was a much better shooter than Perry Jones but I understand the comparison.  And I’d compare Beal to Eric Gordon over Ben Gordon, but that’s splitting hairs.  Besides that I like it all. 

KG had/has an intensity that exceeds his talent so it’s tough to compare anyone to him.  I like the LeBryant Nash to Ron Artest comparisson, based off skill set and they kind of look alike. And Tim Thomas was a much better shooter than Perry Jones but I understand the comparison.  And I’d compare Beal to Eric Gordon over Ben Gordon, but that’s splitting hairs.  Besides that I like it all. 

Terrence Jones’ game reminds me of a poor man’s Lamar Odom

Terrence Jones’ game reminds me of a poor man’s Lamar Odom

I agree but that’s why I said "poor man’s". He isn’t quite as good, but they both have good handles/outside game for big men to go along with defensive(and i guess offensive too)versatility and rebounding. Neither of them will blow you away with crazy dunks but they find a way to get everything done

I agree but that’s why I said "poor man’s". He isn’t quite as good, but they both have good handles/outside game for big men to go along with defensive(and i guess offensive too)versatility and rebounding. Neither of them will blow you away with crazy dunks but they find a way to get everything done

William Buford is a lot like Marshon Brooks. Bufords defense is a lot better though

William Buford is a lot like Marshon Brooks. Bufords defense is a lot better though

 Absolutely love the Plastic Man comparison JNixon. As for the Quincy Miller-L.O. comparison, not a fan O.P. He’s not nearly the ballhandler.playmaker and is far more of a scorer. Not sure I see Gerald wallace or Andre Iguodala for Gilchrest. If I had to take one of the 2 I’d sy it’s closer to Wallace due to his lack of a handle. Doron Lamb definitely reminds me of Cat Mobley. Decent ballhandler, can has stretches of pg play and is a terrific outside shooter.

 Absolutely love the Plastic Man comparison JNixon. As for the Quincy Miller-L.O. comparison, not a fan O.P. He’s not nearly the ballhandler.playmaker and is far more of a scorer. Not sure I see Gerald wallace or Andre Iguodala for Gilchrest. If I had to take one of the 2 I’d sy it’s closer to Wallace due to his lack of a handle. Doron Lamb definitely reminds me of Cat Mobley. Decent ballhandler, can has stretches of pg play and is a terrific outside shooter.

 I see

Andre Drummon – Amar’e Stoudemire

Harrison Barnes – Paul Pierce / Carmelo Anthony

Anthony Davis – Chris Bosh / KG

James McAdoo – Marvin Williams / Josh Smith

Terrence Jones – Jeff Green

Perry Jones – Jonarthan Bender

Austin Rivers – O.J Mayo

Brad Beal – Ray Allen

Renardo Sidney – Zach Randolph 

Michael Gilchrist – Andre Iguodala

C.J Leslie – Al-Farouq Aminu / Tyrus Thomas

John Henson – Javale McGee

Marquis Teague – John Wall / Rajon Rondo

Doron Lamb – Juan Carlos Navarro

Jeremy Lamb – Marshon Brooks

LeBryan Nash – Ron Artest

John Jenkins – J.J Redick

Jared Sullinger – Carlos Boozer

Kendall Marshall – Jason Kidd

Tony Wroten Jr. – Penny Hardaway

Quincy Miller – Rashard Lewis / Tracy McGrady

Adonis Thomas – DeMar DeRozan / Ronnie Brewer

 I see

Andre Drummon – Amar’e Stoudemire

Harrison Barnes – Paul Pierce / Carmelo Anthony

Anthony Davis – Chris Bosh / KG

James McAdoo – Marvin Williams / Josh Smith

Terrence Jones – Jeff Green

Perry Jones – Jonarthan Bender

Austin Rivers – O.J Mayo

Brad Beal – Ray Allen

Renardo Sidney – Zach Randolph 

Michael Gilchrist – Andre Iguodala

C.J Leslie – Al-Farouq Aminu / Tyrus Thomas

John Henson – Javale McGee

Marquis Teague – John Wall / Rajon Rondo

Doron Lamb – Juan Carlos Navarro

Jeremy Lamb – Marshon Brooks

LeBryan Nash – Ron Artest

John Jenkins – J.J Redick

Jared Sullinger – Carlos Boozer

Kendall Marshall – Jason Kidd

Tony Wroten Jr. – Penny Hardaway

Quincy Miller – Rashard Lewis / Tracy McGrady

Adonis Thomas – DeMar DeRozan / Ronnie Brewer

I:f Buford didnt have great players around him then he would be selfish like brooks too. They are almost same size. Have same skills on offense. They arent opposite at all.

I:f Buford didnt have great players around him then he would be selfish like brooks too. They are almost same size. Have same skills on offense. They arent opposite at all.

I like the Terrance Jones/Jeff Green comparison, but Jones has to work on that jumper to even get to that level.  Also the Austin Rivers/OJ Mayo  comparison is the best I’ve seen yet, most people are either over or underrating him with comparsions and I think the OJ one hits the nail on the head. 

I like the Terrance Jones/Jeff Green comparison, but Jones has to work on that jumper to even get to that level.  Also the Austin Rivers/OJ Mayo  comparison is the best I’ve seen yet, most people are either over or underrating him with comparsions and I think the OJ one hits the nail on the head. 

IMO, Rivers’ is nothing like Mayo. Mayo’s biggest weakness is his inability to get to the cup. Rivers is going be extremely successful at attacking the rim in the NCAA and the NBA. He is relentless in this regard, showing a great first step, incredible handle, and intuitive ability to set opposing players up for the drive. Rivers does have very good range, and can score from 3, from mid-range, and has a great floater and short game. He is a very natural intuitive scorer.Those aren’t unique skills however and won’t define Rivers as a prospect. At the risk of sounding trite, there just aren’t a lot of guards that play with ferocity on offense. Rivers is one of them. He is always pressuring his defender, and believes that he can score in any number of ways at any moment. He isn’t nearly as explosive above the rim as Westbrook, and is certainly much less so than Kobe who is also much longer, but Rivers reminds me a lot of Kobe in his mentality and ability to set players up off the dribble.

IMO, Rivers’ is nothing like Mayo. Mayo’s biggest weakness is his inability to get to the cup. Rivers is going be extremely successful at attacking the rim in the NCAA and the NBA. He is relentless in this regard, showing a great first step, incredible handle, and intuitive ability to set opposing players up for the drive. Rivers does have very good range, and can score from 3, from mid-range, and has a great floater and short game. He is a very natural intuitive scorer.Those aren’t unique skills however and won’t define Rivers as a prospect. At the risk of sounding trite, there just aren’t a lot of guards that play with ferocity on offense. Rivers is one of them. He is always pressuring his defender, and believes that he can score in any number of ways at any moment. He isn’t nearly as explosive above the rim as Westbrook, and is certainly much less so than Kobe who is also much longer, but Rivers reminds me a lot of Kobe in his mentality and ability to set players up off the dribble.

 You got to remember OJ Mayo was a beast in highschool too, had no problem getting to the rim ,had a jumpshot and could score on anyone.  People do tend to change their games as they play better talent and the same thing could happen to Austin Rivers

 You got to remember OJ Mayo was a beast in highschool too, had no problem getting to the rim ,had a jumpshot and could score on anyone.  People do tend to change their games as they play better talent and the same thing could happen to Austin Rivers

 Kendall Marshall plays like a 6’4-6’5 Shaun Livingston post injury.

Andre Drummond actually plays somewhat like a mix between Dwight/Webber. He has quite a natural gift for handling the ball and passing.

 Kendall Marshall plays like a 6’4-6’5 Shaun Livingston post injury.

Andre Drummond actually plays somewhat like a mix between Dwight/Webber. He has quite a natural gift for handling the ball and passing.

Andre Drummond – bigger Blake Griffin/Shawn Kemp

James McAdoo – Derrick Williams/Thaddeus Young

Anthony Davis – LaMarcus Aldridge meets Josh Smith

Harrison Barnes – Paul Pierce/Wilson Chandler

Jared Sullinger – Zach Randolph/Carlos Boozer

Jeremy Lamb – Eddie Jones

Quincy Miller – Stephen Jackson

Michael Gilchrist – Caron Butler meets Shawn Marion

Marquis Teague – Stephon Marbury

Myck Kabongo – Mike Conley

Perry Jones – Tayshaun Prince

Khris Middleton – Michael Redd/Gordon Hayward

LeBryan Nash – Corey Maggette

Brad Beal – O.J. Mayo

Austin Rivers – Jrue Holiday/Monta Ellis

Terrence Jones – Michael Beasley/Jeff Green

Doron Lamb – Daequan Cook

Kris Joseph – Richard Jefferson/Sonny Weems

John Henson – Amir Johnson

William Buford – Anthony Parker

John Jenkins – Hersey Hawkins

Mason Plumlee – Samuel Dalembert

Kendall Marshall – Mark Jackson
 

Thomas Robinson – Nene/J.J. Hickson

Tyler Zeller – Marcin Gortat

Alex Oriakhi – Antonio Davis

Josiah Turner  – Devin Harris

Terrence Ross – Klay Thompson

Patric Young – Kris Humphries

Andre Drummond – bigger Blake Griffin/Shawn Kemp

James McAdoo – Derrick Williams/Thaddeus Young

Anthony Davis – LaMarcus Aldridge meets Josh Smith

Harrison Barnes – Paul Pierce/Wilson Chandler

Jared Sullinger – Zach Randolph/Carlos Boozer

Jeremy Lamb – Eddie Jones

Quincy Miller – Stephen Jackson

Michael Gilchrist – Caron Butler meets Shawn Marion

Marquis Teague – Stephon Marbury

Myck Kabongo – Mike Conley

Perry Jones – Tayshaun Prince

Khris Middleton – Michael Redd/Gordon Hayward

LeBryan Nash – Corey Maggette

Brad Beal – O.J. Mayo

Austin Rivers – Jrue Holiday/Monta Ellis

Terrence Jones – Michael Beasley/Jeff Green

Doron Lamb – Daequan Cook

Kris Joseph – Richard Jefferson/Sonny Weems

John Henson – Amir Johnson

William Buford – Anthony Parker

John Jenkins – Hersey Hawkins

Mason Plumlee – Samuel Dalembert

Kendall Marshall – Mark Jackson
 

Thomas Robinson – Nene/J.J. Hickson

Tyler Zeller – Marcin Gortat

Alex Oriakhi – Antonio Davis

Josiah Turner  – Devin Harris

Terrence Ross – Klay Thompson

Patric Young – Kris Humphries

"Kendall Marshall plays like a 6’4-6’5 Shaun Livingston post injury."

Shaun Livingston’s athleticism has been so zapped post-injury that he’s had to play SF and SG. Kendall Marshall isn’t like Shaun Livingston post injury at all.

"Kendall Marshall plays like a 6’4-6’5 Shaun Livingston post injury."

Shaun Livingston’s athleticism has been so zapped post-injury that he’s had to play SF and SG. Kendall Marshall isn’t like Shaun Livingston post injury at all.

 Very much disagree. Marshall speed and quicks are quite comparable to Livingston now.

And FYI, Livingston played 25% of his 31% at pg this past year. Their games are QUITE similar. He has Shaun’s game from before injury with his athleticism after.

http://www.82games.com/1011/10CHA3.HTM

 Very much disagree. Marshall speed and quicks are quite comparable to Livingston now.

And FYI, Livingston played 25% of his 31% at pg this past year. Their games are QUITE similar. He has Shaun’s game from before injury with his athleticism after.

http://www.82games.com/1011/10CHA3.HTM

I don’t see it. He’s more effective than Livingston at PG right now. His athleticism isn’t so that he will have to play off the ball, as Livingston’s is. Livingston with the Wizards played at SG and SF alot due to zapped athleticism. Him playing the PG spot in Charlotte and but also playing off the ball still shows that he has lost the athleticism to largely play exclusively there. Unless Marshall has the same injury or loses athleticism, he won’t ever be playing off ball

I don’t see it. He’s more effective than Livingston at PG right now. His athleticism isn’t so that he will have to play off the ball, as Livingston’s is. Livingston with the Wizards played at SG and SF alot due to zapped athleticism. Him playing the PG spot in Charlotte and but also playing off the ball still shows that he has lost the athleticism to largely play exclusively there. Unless Marshall has the same injury or loses athleticism, he won’t ever be playing off ball

 http://www.82games.com/0910/09WAS4.HTM

Still played pg at Wash too. And Sorry to tell you, but Kendall Marshall has no better athleticism than Jason Kidd now and even HE isn’t able to play on ball full time. He’s just not quick enough to be on ball full time, and if he does stay on ball full time he certainly won’t be starting. Marsha is a good point guard who gets the ball where it needs to go, but he is no athlete nor a capable full time ballhandler at the NBA level.

 http://www.82games.com/0910/09WAS4.HTM

Still played pg at Wash too. And Sorry to tell you, but Kendall Marshall has no better athleticism than Jason Kidd now and even HE isn’t able to play on ball full time. He’s just not quick enough to be on ball full time, and if he does stay on ball full time he certainly won’t be starting. Marsha is a good point guard who gets the ball where it needs to go, but he is no athlete nor a capable full time ballhandler at the NBA level.

Do you guys serious think some of these players will be perennial all-stars or something?  I saw a Penny Hardaway comparison, Shawn Kemp, Melo, Tony Parker, KG, Jason Kidd, Rondo…  Did yall forget how good these players were when they were young?  Or in HS?  Or even NOW!!!  Look at players from a couple years ago, these players aren’t even as good as them… Someone said Kendall Marshall is Jason Kidd, WOW… Mike Beasley and Terrance Jones?  LOL…  Mike Beasley was 10 times better than this kid in high school and college… The only thing similar is the left hand…  

Do you guys serious think some of these players will be perennial all-stars or something?  I saw a Penny Hardaway comparison, Shawn Kemp, Melo, Tony Parker, KG, Jason Kidd, Rondo…  Did yall forget how good these players were when they were young?  Or in HS?  Or even NOW!!!  Look at players from a couple years ago, these players aren’t even as good as them… Someone said Kendall Marshall is Jason Kidd, WOW… Mike Beasley and Terrance Jones?  LOL…  Mike Beasley was 10 times better than this kid in high school and college… The only thing similar is the left hand…  

Andre Drummond – Kwame Brown (What he should have been) so I’ma be political and say Amare meets Chandler

James McAdoo – Jerome Kersey 

Anthony Davis – Bosh with Better perimeter skills

Harrison Barnes – Deng meets Wilson Chandler

Jared Sullinger – Z Bo… Creates so much space (IDK why yall only compare players to their hand)

Jeremy Lamb – He’s trash, but Reggie Miller w/o his jumper… Says a lot doesn’t it?

Quincy Miller – Lamar Odom (only because of the ball handle)

Marquis Teague – Stronger Jeff Teague (EASY)

Myck Kabongo – Poor mans Bassy

Perry Jones – Hakeem Warrick less intense tho…

Khris Middleton – Poor mans Larry Hughes

LeBryan Nash – Kirk Snyder

Brad Beal – Wayne Ellington

Austin Rivers – OJ Mayo 

Michael Gilchrist – A strong Renaldo Blackman

Terrence Jones – George Lynch in college

Doron Lamb – Aaron McKee

Kris Joseph – Sonny Weems

CJ Leslie – Ed Davis

John Henson – Ed Davis (Yea I said it twice)

William Buford – Aaron Aflalo

John Jenkins – ???

Mason Plumlee – Poor mans Jason Thompsan in HS, now Josh McRoberts

Kendall Marshall – Travis Best 

Tyler Zeller –  A 6-11 Robot playing basketball…

Andre Drummond – Kwame Brown (What he should have been) so I’ma be political and say Amare meets Chandler

James McAdoo – Jerome Kersey 

Anthony Davis – Bosh with Better perimeter skills

Harrison Barnes – Deng meets Wilson Chandler

Jared Sullinger – Z Bo… Creates so much space (IDK why yall only compare players to their hand)

Jeremy Lamb – He’s trash, but Reggie Miller w/o his jumper… Says a lot doesn’t it?

Quincy Miller – Lamar Odom (only because of the ball handle)

Marquis Teague – Stronger Jeff Teague (EASY)

Myck Kabongo – Poor mans Bassy

Perry Jones – Hakeem Warrick less intense tho…

Khris Middleton – Poor mans Larry Hughes

LeBryan Nash – Kirk Snyder

Brad Beal – Wayne Ellington

Austin Rivers – OJ Mayo 

Michael Gilchrist – A strong Renaldo Blackman

Terrence Jones – George Lynch in college

Doron Lamb – Aaron McKee

Kris Joseph – Sonny Weems

CJ Leslie – Ed Davis

John Henson – Ed Davis (Yea I said it twice)

William Buford – Aaron Aflalo

John Jenkins – ???

Mason Plumlee – Poor mans Jason Thompsan in HS, now Josh McRoberts

Kendall Marshall – Travis Best 

Tyler Zeller –  A 6-11 Robot playing basketball…

You are my new favorite poster 

You are my new favorite poster 

 "Tyler Zeller – A 6-11 Robot playing basketball.."

 "Tyler Zeller – A 6-11 Robot playing basketball.."

I’m just waiting for Zeller to pull this dance off after he makes a game-winning shot.

One of these days…

I’m just waiting for Zeller to pull this dance off after he makes a game-winning shot.

One of these days…

 interestin both you’re comparisons for mcadoo played for the same school he’s about to play for

 interestin both you’re comparisons for mcadoo played for the same school he’s about to play for

Lebryan Nash reminds me alot of Leandro Barbosa the style they play with is very similar

Harrison Barnes – Danny granger (both perimeter players)

Kendall Marshall – Jose Calderon, Mark Jackson

Michael Gilchrist – Gerald Wallace, Marvin Williams

Lebryan Nash reminds me alot of Leandro Barbosa the style they play with is very similar

Harrison Barnes – Danny granger (both perimeter players)

Kendall Marshall – Jose Calderon, Mark Jackson

Michael Gilchrist – Gerald Wallace, Marvin Williams

 Barbosa? Really? Never quite thought that, but everyone has their own opinion I suppose.

 Barbosa? Really? Never quite thought that, but everyone has their own opinion I suppose.

Yeah, Livingston pretty much exclusively played point guard, even after his injury. I’m not sure what J-Nixon is talking about, I agree with Iguapops.

Yeah, Livingston pretty much exclusively played point guard, even after his injury. I’m not sure what J-Nixon is talking about, I agree with Iguapops.

 James McAdoo: Boris Diaw (Probably can’t play point-PF like Diaw can has the same inside-outside skillset with similar size

 James McAdoo: Boris Diaw (Probably can’t play point-PF like Diaw can has the same inside-outside skillset with similar size

Zeller reminds me of a more athletic/fluid spencer hawes

Zeller reminds me of a more athletic/fluid spencer hawes