[ChrisCrossParticipant]

 As a UK fan, my brother and I were discussing of all the players from the Caliapri era, so far, will be the best in the NBA. Here’s my list, UK, non-UK fans or UK haters please way in.

 

1. John Wall 

2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist 

3. Anthony Davis

4. Demarcus Cousins

5. Enes Kanter (he counts, he trained and practiced at UK)

6. Brandon Knight

7. Terrance Jones

8. Dorron Lamb

9. Marquis Teague

10. Eric Bledsoe

 

 

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

 He didnt play for UK but is the best he coached.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

Enes Kanter definitly counts because although he wasn’t allowed to play in any games he was still recruited by John Cal and attended Kentucky while practicing with the team the whole year.

I would say the list then goes as to who projects to be the best pro’s.

1. John Wall

2. Enes Kanter (I really don’t think people understand how much potential Kanter actually has, but they didn’t understand Kevin Love either until it was too late.  A rebounding machine whose strong, athletic and can bang in the post as well as hit shots from the outside with a great feel for the game, super soft hands, and a shooters touch, Kanter will eventually become dominant.)

3. Anthony Davis  (Davis’ length, mobility, and BB IQ is going to make his a force in the league on both sides of the ball and he should become one of this era’s most dominant shot blockers)

4. Demarcus Cousin (could be as high as one but his absurdly low %30 something shooting percent and his recent behavior leads one to seriously consider if he will ever be the dominant force he is capable of being.)

5. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

[surveParticipant]

I pretty much agree with your list but off gut feeling, Jones would be at the bottom of my list.

Cousins could be higher or lower based on how he matures.  

Bledsoe could be higher depending on his opportunities and he well he learns the play PG.

Other than that I have the same list as you except Jones being 10th.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 I don’t mind the negatives but since this is a forum discussion I’d really like some feedback as to what people disagreed with in my top 5.  Was is Kanter too high?  Cousins or Gilchris too low? The lack of Terrence Jones cracking my top 5?  Anything?

And ChrisCross I do agree with the placement of your guards in that Kidd-Gilchrist, B. Knight, Teague, and Bledsoe in that order will most likely be the most successful.

[ChrisCrossParticipant]

 I have him below MKG and Davis based on the fact I’ve seen little of him, and my belief those two will be more impactful players on both ends of the court, where Kanter will only be offensive force, Jones is a giant enigma, hell Harrelson might be better than him

[HaleParticipant]

 I didn’t give you a negative but Kanter can’t be above Cousins who dominated despite playing low minutes, and MKG who has been there best player this season. He shouldn’t be on the list in general.

[Da1potParticipant]

 1.Josh Harrelson and his jorts

[FastAndFuriousParticipant]

 1.Wall

2.Cousins, if he would have played more minutes he just might be #1 his numbers were sick in limited minutes.

3.MKG

4. Davis

5.Knight

5B. Bledsoe

[Johnny Chill]

He does not count as a Calipari UK player.

You probably count Lebron as a Ohio St alumni too.

[Mr. 19134Participant]

 @Johnny Chill…WTF are you talking about?  Lebron James never went to Ohio State, he never registered for classes, and he NEVER SIGNED A LETER OF INTENT, TOOK A SCHOLARSHIP, AND ACTUALLY ATTENDED SCHOOL THERE.  Kanter actually attended Kentucky, and worked actually as a student coach during the year.  He practiced every day with the team because he was apart of the team.  The only thing Kanter wasn’t allowed to do was play in games but he was allowed on the team.  He actually practiced with Kentucky players more then Kyrie Irving practiced with Duke, so….?

 

And I put Kanter above of Cousins because I’ve saw enough of him, especially in Europe during the lockout, to know that he is going to be a sure fire great center.  Kanter is the real deal and he’s a REAL CENTER, unlike Cousins who plays like a SF on offense too often.  Kanter is going to be a rebounding machine as soon as he starts getting minutes, and will become one of the league’s best low post scorers in due time also.  

I do believe Cousins has the potential to average 25 and 14 in the league too but right now he’s shooting fadeaway 20 foot jumpers that are clanking off the rim and requesting trades.  Not the smartest way to start a successful career as a potential perrenial all star center.

[Johnny Chill]

Kanter never played for UK.

The OP was best Calipari UK player.

Thad Matta gave Lebron a honorary alumni from Ohio St. Idiots like you would consider that being a OSU player. Thats what the fuck!

 

[ChrisCrossParticipant]

 that girl is soo hot, I want her

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