Bold Prediction: The best player from the 2014 draft class will be.....

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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:54am #57349

princejames
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Julius Randle
I have to be 100% real with everybody, the more I watch Julius Randle play, the more I start to humble myself and realize that Julius Randle has all the power forward skills needed, physical tools, and a beast mode mentality that will help him develop into a great basketball player. And he also has a talent level and skill level that is comparable to some of the great past and present power forwards:
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He has a high talent level and high skill level that can compete with the special talents and abilities of a Charles Barkley, Larry Johnson, Karl Malone, Paul Milsap, Zach Randolph, Derrick Coleman, Amare Stodamire, Anthony Mason, Antoine Walker, Blake Griffen, Kevin Love, etc
What I love about Julius Randle’s high talent level and high skill level:
1. He shows the potential to be a very gifted ball-handling slasher and penetrator, who can create space by utilizing a great combination of quickness, speed, agility, and strength. His potential as a ball-handling slasher and dynamic penetrator is very underrated, because he can use a variety of hesitation dribble moves and utilize his great physical strength in ways that helps him carve out space and ultimately force his defender to play off balance and out of position. He has to improve his ability to dribble in traffic and work on becoming more ambidextrous. But in my opinion his potential as a gifted ball-handling slasher is undeniable
2. I love his footwork and craftiness as a post player, like Zach Randolph, he has the ability to utilize every and any angle that will help him get off a accurate shot around the rim. In my opinion it is very rare to see a post player who can combine the utilization of great physical strength, body control, agility, craftiness, dynamic footwork, and excellent touch around the rim. While also being an individual who’s an creative finisher and a excellent contact finisher in the paint. And he has a variety of advanced post moves and advanced counter moves that he can utilize when needed
3. I love is all-around physical tools. For example, he’s quick, strong, agile, and mobile, he has very good leaping ability, and he can utilize a high level of body control and balance
4. Also the reason why I think he will be an excellent scorer and rebounder in the NBA is because he always challenges himself to fight and win the battle for spacing, angles, and positioning. In my opinion the most talented scorers have the ability to utilize the needed angles and positioning that give them the opportunity to be effective scorers. And Julius has the unique ability to always put himself in a position that will help him find the needed angle that allows him to score and create offense against tough defense and tough defenders
5. When it comes to Julius, I just haven’t seen a power forward play with such an extreme level of toughness, heart, and skill since Charles Barkley. When needed he shows that he has the ability to be a very dominant player. And I like the fact that he embraces utilizing his skill set to be a post presence in the paint and around the rim. While also possessing the ability to be a dynamic face-up threat and dynamic ball handling threat on the perimeter. It’s a joy to see, because their are not a lot of big-men in the NBA who possess great post-up skills and dynamic ball-handling ability. And it’s impressive to see that Julius all ready has a solid foundation of post-up skills, underrated ball-handling skills, and scoring skills/scoring instincts that will help him become a player who will potentially be very hard to defend in the NBA
We all need to start giving Julius Randle more love, because that young man got skills. I personally won’t be surprised if he ends up being the best player from the 2014 NBA Draft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4168l-H2ds
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:59am #936216

juves4783
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not sure why that is so bold. randle was talked about being the top 3 until embiid surprised everyone this year.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:59am #936086

juves4783
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not sure why that is so bold. randle was talked about being the top 3 until embiid surprised everyone this year.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:05pm #936220

Memphis Madness
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Andrew Wiggins.
Ideal fit with the Cavs next to LeBron James.
All he has to do is defend, slash, and get out on the break and finish.
They can really play to his strengths and hide his weaknesses since they have a lot of firepower around him.
He might not be the Rookie of the Year next year, but I like his potential as a two-way player.
Great fit.

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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:05pm #936090

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Andrew Wiggins.
Ideal fit with the Cavs next to LeBron James.
All he has to do is defend, slash, and get out on the break and finish.
They can really play to his strengths and hide his weaknesses since they have a lot of firepower around him.
He might not be the Rookie of the Year next year, but I like his potential as a two-way player.
Great fit.

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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:06pm #936224

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I’m a laker die hard and with the way the past cpl seasons and offseasons have gone, I’m looking for any/every harbinger of hope I can. But No way in hell can anybody say randle is in the same ballpark as Charles Barkley skill wise. Chuck was a 280lbs
point forward with range and eyes in the back of his head. Derrick Coleman yes, chuck no. The only detractor on Randle is his lack of ideal length but I believe he can compensate for that with his explosiveness and determination. He is definitely underrated as a ball handler tho. In his prep days some projected him to be able to make the transition to a for atleast be able to cameo as one. Also, ppl have seemed to downplay his potential bc of how good he already is. I believe his ceiling and vonlehs are comparable
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:06pm #936094

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I’m a laker die hard and with the way the past cpl seasons and offseasons have gone, I’m looking for any/every harbinger of hope I can. But No way in hell can anybody say randle is in the same ballpark as Charles Barkley skill wise. Chuck was a 280lbs
point forward with range and eyes in the back of his head. Derrick Coleman yes, chuck no. The only detractor on Randle is his lack of ideal length but I believe he can compensate for that with his explosiveness and determination. He is definitely underrated as a ball handler tho. In his prep days some projected him to be able to make the transition to a for atleast be able to cameo as one. Also, ppl have seemed to downplay his potential bc of how good he already is. I believe his ceiling and vonlehs are comparable
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:43pm #936248

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I’ll tell you something, I’m surprised so many people are that high on Randle. He’s got the same issues Anthony Bennett has. He’s undersized at 6’9″ but most importantly, he’s got average length, sporting an average 8’9″ standing reach for a power forward, the same reported standing reach Bennett has. He’s a pretty good face up player from what I’ve seen and has been regarded as a hard worker. I saw him play and I was impressed the way he crashed the boards and attacked the rim. He won’t be the best player in this class though.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 12:43pm #936118

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I’ll tell you something, I’m surprised so many people are that high on Randle. He’s got the same issues Anthony Bennett has. He’s undersized at 6’9″ but most importantly, he’s got average length, sporting an average 8’9″ standing reach for a power forward, the same reported standing reach Bennett has. He’s a pretty good face up player from what I’ve seen and has been regarded as a hard worker. I saw him play and I was impressed the way he crashed the boards and attacked the rim. He won’t be the best player in this class though.
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- Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:04pm #936260
  
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  Julius Randle is nothing like Anthony Bennett. Bennett is not nearly as quick or explosive as Randle. Randle has superior handle, a quicker first step, better post game and much better body control then Bennett. The biggest difference is that Bennett likes to float around the perimeter while Randles like to roam around the block to high post area. Lastly the star factor that Randle has and Bennett doesn’t is that Randle plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a type of toughness and competitiveness that might propel him into stardom.
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- Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:04pm #936130
  
  roni3
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  Julius Randle is nothing like Anthony Bennett. Bennett is not nearly as quick or explosive as Randle. Randle has superior handle, a quicker first step, better post game and much better body control then Bennett. The biggest difference is that Bennett likes to float around the perimeter while Randles like to roam around the block to high post area. Lastly the star factor that Randle has and Bennett doesn’t is that Randle plays with a chip on his shoulder and with a type of toughness and competitiveness that might propel him into stardom.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:15pm #936266

max23
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If Utah trades Trey Burke and lets Exum go wild,thats my choice.I love his potential!
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:15pm #936136

max23
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If Utah trades Trey Burke and lets Exum go wild,thats my choice.I love his potential!
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- Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 2:48pm #936305
  
  hbomb3300
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  Agreed… in summer league he already looked like the leader and a better point guard than Burke. His passing really impressed me and he’s only 19.
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- Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 2:48pm #936175
  
  hbomb3300
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  Agreed… in summer league he already looked like the leader and a better point guard than Burke. His passing really impressed me and he’s only 19.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:21pm #936270

bloodshy
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Looked very smooth in his one summer league game. And, I’m an unappologetic Jazz homer.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:21pm #936140

bloodshy
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Looked very smooth in his one summer league game. And, I’m an unappologetic Jazz homer.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:31pm #936272

TRC1991
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It’s truly amazing how good this class looks already. Gary Harris had 30 on Saturday, dougie had 31 yesterday, wiggins had 18 in his first game, Parker had 17 and 9 in his first game, nick Johnson had a triple double the other day, Jordan clarkson had 21 In his first game, Hairston had 22 last night, Vonleh had 10 PTs and 18 rebounds last night, Randle looked good, adreian Payne has looked excellent, Jordan Adams is an unbelievable scorer, Marcus smart has Had moments, exum looked sharp, cleAnthony has looked good, elfrid Payton too. The list goes on.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 1:31pm #936142

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It’s truly amazing how good this class looks already. Gary Harris had 30 on Saturday, dougie had 31 yesterday, wiggins had 18 in his first game, Parker had 17 and 9 in his first game, nick Johnson had a triple double the other day, Jordan clarkson had 21 In his first game, Hairston had 22 last night, Vonleh had 10 PTs and 18 rebounds last night, Randle looked good, adreian Payne has looked excellent, Jordan Adams is an unbelievable scorer, Marcus smart has Had moments, exum looked sharp, cleAnthony has looked good, elfrid Payton too. The list goes on.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 3:22pm #936195

tbest23
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I think this class in 3-5 years will be lauded as a really good draft. I can’t wait to see the big fella Embiid. He was packing on some serious muscle before he got hurt and looked great in workouts. I can even see a few second round picks making decent contributions as well.
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Posted on: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 3:22pm #936325

tbest23
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I think this class in 3-5 years will be lauded as a really good draft. I can’t wait to see the big fella Embiid. He was packing on some serious muscle before he got hurt and looked great in workouts. I can even see a few second round picks making decent contributions as well.
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Posted on: Tue, 07/15/2014 - 4:13pm #936724

Lotto Stud
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Quite a few months back I said Garry Harris. Still sticking with my choice.
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Posted on: Tue, 07/15/2014 - 4:13pm #936594

Lotto Stud
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Quite a few months back I said Garry Harris. Still sticking with my choice.
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