McAdoo to the NBA?

 Honestly if McAdoo had left school earlier he would have been a higher pick most likely but he will still possibly get drafted in round one and he will make the team drafting him look very smart.McAdoo seemed to play hard and give a ton of effort in his games.He looks like a NBA player and he just knows how to play the game of basketball the right way.Nothing but love for this guy hopefully he has a long career in the NBA.I wish him the best.

 Honestly if McAdoo had left school earlier he would have been a higher pick most likely but he will still possibly get drafted in round one and he will make the team drafting him look very smart.McAdoo seemed to play hard and give a ton of effort in his games.He looks like a NBA player and he just knows how to play the game of basketball the right way.Nothing but love for this guy hopefully he has a long career in the NBA.I wish him the best.

As a Tarheels fan , I can not express how happy I am with him deciding to go pro. More Mins for Brice Johnson. More mins For Justin Jackson. While McAdoo has talent it wont be reached by playing another year at UNC. He crumbled under the pressure of being the next star at UNC.

Paige, Pinson,Tokoto,Johnson, Meeks… Let GO HEELS

As a Tarheels fan , I can not express how happy I am with him deciding to go pro. More Mins for Brice Johnson. More mins For Justin Jackson. While McAdoo has talent it wont be reached by playing another year at UNC. He crumbled under the pressure of being the next star at UNC.

Paige, Pinson,Tokoto,Johnson, Meeks… Let GO HEELS

Chad Ford has him as #60 ranked prospect. I rarely agree with Ford but is there a possibility he goes undrafted? He would have gone much higher a couple years ago, but would be in the D-league since.

Chad Ford has him as #60 ranked prospect. I rarely agree with Ford but is there a possibility he goes undrafted? He would have gone much higher a couple years ago, but would be in the D-league since.

I find a UNC fan who is not "gushing" about McAdoo. The guy just plain and simple didn’t live up to expectations, and personally, those expectations weren’t even warranted for him as he did NOTHING to help facilitate in creating them. The guy only played 15 minutes per game his freshman year while averaging 6 pts and 4 rbs a game and people actually thought he meritted a top lottery pick?!? Those same people are probably the ones thinking there’s no chance in hell Aaron Gordon succeeds in the League, well check the stats my friends. I will be the first to say that Gordon is probably the worst shooter in the NCAA this year, HOWEVER basketball is much more than a jump shot (which can be taught), and he possesses the skills, motor, and IQ that you can’t teach to players like McAdoo. 

I find a UNC fan who is not "gushing" about McAdoo. The guy just plain and simple didn’t live up to expectations, and personally, those expectations weren’t even warranted for him as he did NOTHING to help facilitate in creating them. The guy only played 15 minutes per game his freshman year while averaging 6 pts and 4 rbs a game and people actually thought he meritted a top lottery pick?!? Those same people are probably the ones thinking there’s no chance in hell Aaron Gordon succeeds in the League, well check the stats my friends. I will be the first to say that Gordon is probably the worst shooter in the NCAA this year, HOWEVER basketball is much more than a jump shot (which can be taught), and he possesses the skills, motor, and IQ that you can’t teach to players like McAdoo. 

Its about time…..

Its about time…..

He’s just one of those guys who would be making much more money if he had left earlier. He could have been one of those guys drafted in the late lotto without ever starting in college. Now he more than likely will be making less than a million with a non guaranteed contact as a 2nd rounder.

He’s just one of those guys who would be making much more money if he had left earlier. He could have been one of those guys drafted in the late lotto without ever starting in college. Now he more than likely will be making less than a million with a non guaranteed contact as a 2nd rounder.

I compared Aaron Gordon to James McAdoo but it might have been on another board.

On another board I also suggested that when our team works out bigs we should also bring in James McAdoo so we can answer this question: "Is this guy better than James McAdoo?"  It’s called the James McAdoo Test.

I compared Aaron Gordon to James McAdoo but it might have been on another board.

On another board I also suggested that when our team works out bigs we should also bring in James McAdoo so we can answer this question: "Is this guy better than James McAdoo?"  It’s called the James McAdoo Test.

Everyone always says that a player who’s iffy should come back and work on their game and improve.  McAdoo did not improve and now he is going to be millions of dollars less rich than he would have been had he left after his freshman year.  But..but..education! Degree! Please.  Who gives a shit if you have a degree if you’re a millionaire.

Everyone always says that a player who’s iffy should come back and work on their game and improve.  McAdoo did not improve and now he is going to be millions of dollars less rich than he would have been had he left after his freshman year.  But..but..education! Degree! Please.  Who gives a shit if you have a degree if you’re a millionaire.

His draft stock never improved after his first semester in college.  He peaked in HS as far as "potential" goes.  Now, he has no buzz, and comes out in a DEEP draft?  Damn, now he is probably better off staying, getting his degree, and show NBA teams that he could be an "energy guy" off the bench. 

I don’t see how his draft stock could get any worse…

If UNC makes a Final Four run next year, I think that would automatically bump up James McAdoo’s draft stock. 

One guy who might consider coming back is Willie Cauley-Stein.  His draft stock is in the 20’s and he is hurt.  I think he can move into the top 10 or so next year, and you could see him developing into a Tyson Chandler type.  Or, if he works on his leadership and intensity I could even see him being compared to a Joakim Noah. 

Aaron Gordon might need to go pro, since he is top 20 at the very worst, and might even be top ten on some draft boards.  He is basically a tweener who can’t shoot, so if that doesn’t improve he could drift like McAdoo.

His draft stock never improved after his first semester in college.  He peaked in HS as far as "potential" goes.  Now, he has no buzz, and comes out in a DEEP draft?  Damn, now he is probably better off staying, getting his degree, and show NBA teams that he could be an "energy guy" off the bench. 

I don’t see how his draft stock could get any worse…

If UNC makes a Final Four run next year, I think that would automatically bump up James McAdoo’s draft stock. 

One guy who might consider coming back is Willie Cauley-Stein.  His draft stock is in the 20’s and he is hurt.  I think he can move into the top 10 or so next year, and you could see him developing into a Tyson Chandler type.  Or, if he works on his leadership and intensity I could even see him being compared to a Joakim Noah. 

Aaron Gordon might need to go pro, since he is top 20 at the very worst, and might even be top ten on some draft boards.  He is basically a tweener who can’t shoot, so if that doesn’t improve he could drift like McAdoo.

At this point James McAdoo may as well stay four years. His stock is poor and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him not even make it in the league.

At this point James McAdoo may as well stay four years. His stock is poor and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him not even make it in the league.

Crazy seeing his decline over the years.  I remember watching him in high school against Dorian Finney-Smith in what is known as a local classic basketball game.  After that game I walked away convinced he was the next big thing, then he won MVP of both McDonalds and Jordan Brand classic and became a sure top 5 pick in most people eyes.  Then UNC happened to him!  A lot of people in the local area (757, VA) think that Roy Williams system is doing nothing for McAdoo’s game like Harrison Barnes.  Hopefully he makes it to the NBA and makes some noise but after watching him in college these past 3 years I’m convinced he’s a future NBA bum.

Sidenote — interesting timing in the announcement.  Did McAdoo watch Justin Jackson in the McDonalds game last night and think "Damn he could take my spot next year"?

Crazy seeing his decline over the years.  I remember watching him in high school against Dorian Finney-Smith in what is known as a local classic basketball game.  After that game I walked away convinced he was the next big thing, then he won MVP of both McDonalds and Jordan Brand classic and became a sure top 5 pick in most people eyes.  Then UNC happened to him!  A lot of people in the local area (757, VA) think that Roy Williams system is doing nothing for McAdoo’s game like Harrison Barnes.  Hopefully he makes it to the NBA and makes some noise but after watching him in college these past 3 years I’m convinced he’s a future NBA bum.

Sidenote — interesting timing in the announcement.  Did McAdoo watch Justin Jackson in the McDonalds game last night and think "Damn he could take my spot next year"?

 This is just another example of the fact that tweeners who can’t stretch the floor are pretty much useless in the NBA and end up having to do the dirty work. A tweener who plays off enegery needs to show some signs of development should he decide to stay in school other wise scouts will pick apart his game. IMO players like McAdoo, Aaron Gordon,Montrezl harris and Cleathony Early need to build hype and act fast as bullying college players is necessarily prepping him for the NBA.

 This is just another example of the fact that tweeners who can’t stretch the floor are pretty much useless in the NBA and end up having to do the dirty work. A tweener who plays off enegery needs to show some signs of development should he decide to stay in school other wise scouts will pick apart his game. IMO players like McAdoo, Aaron Gordon,Montrezl harris and Cleathony Early need to build hype and act fast as bullying college players is necessarily prepping him for the NBA.

McAdoo reminds me a lot of Matt Barnes, I see him having a pretty similar career as him. Neither of them have particular good skills but are able to stick with a team due to their atleticism and hustle. A good NBA team for McAdoo might be the Clips as they like to run and dunk two things he’s good at, an having CP3 throwing lobs for him would make things easier for him.

McAdoo reminds me a lot of Matt Barnes, I see him having a pretty similar career as him. Neither of them have particular good skills but are able to stick with a team due to their atleticism and hustle. A good NBA team for McAdoo might be the Clips as they like to run and dunk two things he’s good at, an having CP3 throwing lobs for him would make things easier for him.

 This is great new for Isaiah hicks.  Hicks came in last year as a top 20 recruit but looked lost all season.  If mcadoo comes back he stuck behind him and Justin Jackson at the 3 and might have to consider transferring.  Now he can work on his game all summer and come back next season more confident and able to come off the bench and contribute.

 This is great new for Isaiah hicks.  Hicks came in last year as a top 20 recruit but looked lost all season.  If mcadoo comes back he stuck behind him and Justin Jackson at the 3 and might have to consider transferring.  Now he can work on his game all summer and come back next season more confident and able to come off the bench and contribute.

I think McAdoo will do well as a backup PF or SF. He’ll be a Juwan Howard type in terms of size and skills.

I think McAdoo will do well as a backup PF or SF. He’ll be a Juwan Howard type in terms of size and skills.

 mc Adoo stock wise it wasn’t wise to stay in school but maturity wise best decision for him.should of just stayed his senior year and got that degree.he can still be a good player some guys need a new challenge to bring there game to another level.he can be a defensive stopper or energy guy in the nba.just a story of over hyped.if he came out early he could of been a story of someone that had a short stay in the league.now he can be a niche guy.

 mc Adoo stock wise it wasn’t wise to stay in school but maturity wise best decision for him.should of just stayed his senior year and got that degree.he can still be a good player some guys need a new challenge to bring there game to another level.he can be a defensive stopper or energy guy in the nba.just a story of over hyped.if he came out early he could of been a story of someone that had a short stay in the league.now he can be a niche guy.

UNC FAN here to the Highest.. But its not ROY’S job to turn out pro’s.. Its Roy’s Job to win at UNC which he has done twice. Do i agree with who he plays and his x’s and o’s ..HELL NO!  but im not going to the Hall of Fame  ..He is. The summer is where a players get better and McADOO choose not to expand his game in 3 summers while attending UNC.  WTF was he doing. UNC players have an open door policy to all the pros.. all the Alum. Mcdoo could have picked up the phone called anyone to get tips how to improve his game.. Twan Jamison, Vince, Sheed, Stackhouse hell even Rick Fox. but he did nothing..came back the same player each year until the pressure cracked his confidence. 

UNC FAN here to the Highest.. But its not ROY’S job to turn out pro’s.. Its Roy’s Job to win at UNC which he has done twice. Do i agree with who he plays and his x’s and o’s ..HELL NO!  but im not going to the Hall of Fame  ..He is. The summer is where a players get better and McADOO choose not to expand his game in 3 summers while attending UNC.  WTF was he doing. UNC players have an open door policy to all the pros.. all the Alum. Mcdoo could have picked up the phone called anyone to get tips how to improve his game.. Twan Jamison, Vince, Sheed, Stackhouse hell even Rick Fox. but he did nothing..came back the same player each year until the pressure cracked his confidence. 

 McAdoo will help his cause in the combine. I still think he’s going to end up being a 2nd round pick, but he’s gonna go into Chicago and showcase his athletic ability and a team will take a flier on him, just in case.

With the increase of the D-League, I think he’d be a solid pick in the 30s or 40s. You could sign him to a two year deal for not very much and work on developing him in the D-League right off the bat and maybe bring him up at the end of his rookie year or for his 2nd season. He isn’t a ball player, just an athlete, but he’s got some solid physical tools that don’t come around every day. 

 McAdoo will help his cause in the combine. I still think he’s going to end up being a 2nd round pick, but he’s gonna go into Chicago and showcase his athletic ability and a team will take a flier on him, just in case.

With the increase of the D-League, I think he’d be a solid pick in the 30s or 40s. You could sign him to a two year deal for not very much and work on developing him in the D-League right off the bat and maybe bring him up at the end of his rookie year or for his 2nd season. He isn’t a ball player, just an athlete, but he’s got some solid physical tools that don’t come around every day.