“Busts” that can change people’s minds

Otto Porter. I still think Jordan Hamilton should develop and be a decent pro. Ed Davis should be a decent starter somewhere. John Jenkins

Otto Porter. I still think Jordan Hamilton should develop and be a decent pro. Ed Davis should be a decent starter somewhere. John Jenkins

Anthony Randolph, hes going over seas now and hopefully he turns into a gerald green type case. When given in the 30 minute range his averages were something like 17 and 10. Not saying he will vome back and be a star but he has the tools to be a good starter, all the tools and more importantly doesnt seem to be completely lost or a head case. Hopefully overseas he gets a bit of humility andalso improves his work eethic, anyhoe I could see him back in the league in a couple years.
Another guy I liked in college was Jared Cunnigham.

Anthony Randolph, hes going over seas now and hopefully he turns into a gerald green type case. When given in the 30 minute range his averages were something like 17 and 10. Not saying he will vome back and be a star but he has the tools to be a good starter, all the tools and more importantly doesnt seem to be completely lost or a head case. Hopefully overseas he gets a bit of humility andalso improves his work eethic, anyhoe I could see him back in the league in a couple years.
Another guy I liked in college was Jared Cunnigham.

Dennis Schroeder. I loved him going into last year’s draft. He just turned 21 and I still believe he has star potential. He probably has a little more maturing and developing to do before he breaks out, but I think he will become a big name during the 2015-16 season.

Dennis Schroeder. I loved him going into last year’s draft. He just turned 21 and I still believe he has star potential. He probably has a little more maturing and developing to do before he breaks out, but I think he will become a big name during the 2015-16 season.

Arnett Moultrie can be better than what he has been judging from him cleaning his act up and having a good work ethic.

Arnett Moultrie can be better than what he has been judging from him cleaning his act up and having a good work ethic.

Perry Jones III is one of my top guys for this list. I’ve been stressing for the long haul of him being shipped, and now he gets to prove his worth while Durant is out.

Perry Jones III is one of my top guys for this list. I’ve been stressing for the long haul of him being shipped, and now he gets to prove his worth while Durant is out.

 Still confident Jeremy Lamb will wake up and become an all star.

 Still confident Jeremy Lamb will wake up and become an all star.

 Mo Harkless, he’s only 21 entering his 3rd year. Not expecting a break out year this year, but I am expecting double digits scoring this year and a big jump the next. 

 Mo Harkless, he’s only 21 entering his 3rd year. Not expecting a break out year this year, but I am expecting double digits scoring this year and a big jump the next. 

Jimmer Fredette and Ben Mclemore. Jimmer will have some guys to learn from in NO from guys like eric gordon and maybe jrue holiday. 

Jimmer Fredette and Ben Mclemore. Jimmer will have some guys to learn from in NO from guys like eric gordon and maybe jrue holiday. 

Jeremy Lin at the time was probably the most exciting thing for knicks fans in a long time and im pretty sure david stern was smiling as "Linsanity" brought the league extre revenue. i feel as like he was labeled a bust by many in houstan because he was unable to recreate some form of that incerdible strech he had while playing for new york. 

going into this year the lakers are not expected to compete for anything and lin will get plenty of oppertuinties as nashs injuries contiune to be an issue. look for him to have a better year on defense and put up some numbers playing off kobe 

Jeremy Lin at the time was probably the most exciting thing for knicks fans in a long time and im pretty sure david stern was smiling as "Linsanity" brought the league extre revenue. i feel as like he was labeled a bust by many in houstan because he was unable to recreate some form of that incerdible strech he had while playing for new york. 

going into this year the lakers are not expected to compete for anything and lin will get plenty of oppertuinties as nashs injuries contiune to be an issue. look for him to have a better year on defense and put up some numbers playing off kobe 

 well, some people consider MKG a bust for his draft pick, 2nd over-all, and not expanding his game yet after 2 full seasons in the league. i honestly think he’s fine and will be good. just one of those players who wont be in MIP contention but will make steady improvements in his game through the years. 

personally for my team though, im hoping brandon rush would have a bounce back season after 2 less than impressive ones. i dont think he’ll ever live up to being a lottery pick, but i do still believe he could be a good rotational team player. when my warriors last had him, he defended well, moved the ball when he dint have a shot, took it when it was open. hoping he gets back to form and his outside shot becomes more reliable.

i dont think anyone honestly will believe that Wesley Johnson could live up to his draft selection, but he’s still in ideal situation for it to happen. he actually had a decent stat line last year, 9-4-1-1-1 with 1 three a game. if steve nash has any gas left in the tank and can play 50 games, it could help johnson get 3-4 more points and 12 PPG is not bad from a 4th or 5th option on the starting line-up since he does other things for the team.

 well, some people consider MKG a bust for his draft pick, 2nd over-all, and not expanding his game yet after 2 full seasons in the league. i honestly think he’s fine and will be good. just one of those players who wont be in MIP contention but will make steady improvements in his game through the years. 

personally for my team though, im hoping brandon rush would have a bounce back season after 2 less than impressive ones. i dont think he’ll ever live up to being a lottery pick, but i do still believe he could be a good rotational team player. when my warriors last had him, he defended well, moved the ball when he dint have a shot, took it when it was open. hoping he gets back to form and his outside shot becomes more reliable.

i dont think anyone honestly will believe that Wesley Johnson could live up to his draft selection, but he’s still in ideal situation for it to happen. he actually had a decent stat line last year, 9-4-1-1-1 with 1 three a game. if steve nash has any gas left in the tank and can play 50 games, it could help johnson get 3-4 more points and 12 PPG is not bad from a 4th or 5th option on the starting line-up since he does other things for the team.

Myers Leonard, still just 22 and a freak athlete just learning to play the game, I think he needs a team change. If I’m the Cavs I go after him and try to make him a rim protector, rebounding, lob catching freak like Tyson Chandler or Deandre Jordan

Myers Leonard, still just 22 and a freak athlete just learning to play the game, I think he needs a team change. If I’m the Cavs I go after him and try to make him a rim protector, rebounding, lob catching freak like Tyson Chandler or Deandre Jordan

With the SG spot being so thin around the league…  I can see Jeremy Lamb putting good numbers and becoming a top 10 for the position in the next couple of seasons.

I don’t think Schroeder is a bust at all. He showed great potential and he can still live up to it. The PG position is just too crowded at the moment.

With the SG spot being so thin around the league…  I can see Jeremy Lamb putting good numbers and becoming a top 10 for the position in the next couple of seasons.

I don’t think Schroeder is a bust at all. He showed great potential and he can still live up to it. The PG position is just too crowded at the moment.

I am going for a wild one :Bismack Biyombo
I think he can turnout to be a good defensive C at the middle of his career when he is around 26-28 .a sort of a very good back up C or a starting C on a play-off team .some would say that he would still be a bust though I think considering that 201 wasn’t the strongest kind of draft it won’t be that bad

I am going for a wild one :Bismack Biyombo
I think he can turnout to be a good defensive C at the middle of his career when he is around 26-28 .a sort of a very good back up C or a starting C on a play-off team .some would say that he would still be a bust though I think considering that 201 wasn’t the strongest kind of draft it won’t be that bad

 Good topic.

I think Shabazz Muhammad can be a quality starter in the NBA, I think Harrison Barnes can bounce back from a soph slump and be a star down the line.

I think Jeremy Lamb can definitely be a starter on the Thunder if he’s just given minutes to develop.

Like Barnes he’s not suited to a 6th man role, both of them are better suited to being with the starters.

Ricky Ledo’s stock dropped after basically skipping college but I think he can be a great contributor soon.

Alec Burks didn’t pan out right away but I think his ability to get to the rim and ft line is just as elite as Klay Thompson’s shooting.

 Good topic.

I think Shabazz Muhammad can be a quality starter in the NBA, I think Harrison Barnes can bounce back from a soph slump and be a star down the line.

I think Jeremy Lamb can definitely be a starter on the Thunder if he’s just given minutes to develop.

Like Barnes he’s not suited to a 6th man role, both of them are better suited to being with the starters.

Ricky Ledo’s stock dropped after basically skipping college but I think he can be a great contributor soon.

Alec Burks didn’t pan out right away but I think his ability to get to the rim and ft line is just as elite as Klay Thompson’s shooting.

Trying to think of some guys off the top of my head…

1. Is it fair to pick a guy like Rubio?  He hasn’t been like a monumental bust, but I think a lot of people have been disappointed in him, and I still believe he has what it takes to be a very good PG in the NBA.
2. I still think Jimmer can be an effective PG in an off-ball kind of role, or be a good spark plug off the bench given the opportunity, but I’m not sure if he’ll get that in New Orleans or not.
3. He probably isn’t a bust, but I think Brandon Knight could take the next step to becoming a good starter this year.
4. One guy I really think can redeem himself this year is John Jenkins.  He was a late 1st rounder to begin with, but he’s been terrible as a pro so far/had injury issues.  On a Hawks team with playoff aspirations and very little at the SG position, I think he could blossom into a scorer off the bench for them.
5. Evan Fournier is another guy that I still have faith in, though he hasn’t done much in the pre-season

I’m not going to try with any of the 2013 guys yet just because I think it’s too early to declare any of them to be busts.

Trying to think of some guys off the top of my head…

1. Is it fair to pick a guy like Rubio?  He hasn’t been like a monumental bust, but I think a lot of people have been disappointed in him, and I still believe he has what it takes to be a very good PG in the NBA.
2. I still think Jimmer can be an effective PG in an off-ball kind of role, or be a good spark plug off the bench given the opportunity, but I’m not sure if he’ll get that in New Orleans or not.
3. He probably isn’t a bust, but I think Brandon Knight could take the next step to becoming a good starter this year.
4. One guy I really think can redeem himself this year is John Jenkins.  He was a late 1st rounder to begin with, but he’s been terrible as a pro so far/had injury issues.  On a Hawks team with playoff aspirations and very little at the SG position, I think he could blossom into a scorer off the bench for them.
5. Evan Fournier is another guy that I still have faith in, though he hasn’t done much in the pre-season

I’m not going to try with any of the 2013 guys yet just because I think it’s too early to declare any of them to be busts.

 I think Jimmer has the chance to turn things around this season.  He has outplayed Rivers thus far In the preseason.  Especially if Evans starts, I think Jimmer could provide 18-24 min off the bench backing up both Holliday and Gordon provide 8-12 ppg.

 I think Jimmer has the chance to turn things around this season.  He has outplayed Rivers thus far In the preseason.  Especially if Evans starts, I think Jimmer could provide 18-24 min off the bench backing up both Holliday and Gordon provide 8-12 ppg.

 I think once he gets adjusted to the physicality of the NBA, he will be a nice player.  He is just so intelligent moving off-the-ball and playing team basketball that he should be a nice team player at the very worst.  And his shooting range looks like it has improved this summer, which was my biggest question with him.  If he can capably knock down the three-ball, he should be fine, given how good he is in mid-range and how well he plays team basketball.  And, I hate to say it, but the Beal injury will likely open up some minutes for him.

 I think once he gets adjusted to the physicality of the NBA, he will be a nice player.  He is just so intelligent moving off-the-ball and playing team basketball that he should be a nice team player at the very worst.  And his shooting range looks like it has improved this summer, which was my biggest question with him.  If he can capably knock down the three-ball, he should be fine, given how good he is in mid-range and how well he plays team basketball.  And, I hate to say it, but the Beal injury will likely open up some minutes for him.

 I don’t really know if you guys look at him as a bust or not but I say Jordan Hill. Most he ever averaged was 9.7 PPG and I expect him to do good this season as the starting Center for the Lakers.

 I don’t really know if you guys look at him as a bust or not but I say Jordan Hill. Most he ever averaged was 9.7 PPG and I expect him to do good this season as the starting Center for the Lakers.

 I have a list of guys that I still like who haven’t done a ton their first few seasons in no particular order.

Austin Rivers

Jimmer Fredette

Moe Harkless

Donatas Motiejunas

Jeremy Lamb

Tyler Zeller

Archie Goodwin

Dennis Schroder

Long shots (but I still like their talent)

Will Barton, Quincy Miller, Moultrie, PJ3

 I have a list of guys that I still like who haven’t done a ton their first few seasons in no particular order.

Austin Rivers

Jimmer Fredette

Moe Harkless

Donatas Motiejunas

Jeremy Lamb

Tyler Zeller

Archie Goodwin

Dennis Schroder

Long shots (but I still like their talent)

Will Barton, Quincy Miller, Moultrie, PJ3