[r377Participant]

He has been on the bench all season.

In hindsight if he had stayed in college another year where do you think he would go in this years weak draft ?

Rather than being the 12th pick and riding the bench all year he could very well be a top 3 pick and get instant starters minutes next season…..

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

He was my pick to be the best and ready sg coming out of that draft. He definitely would go top three in this draft. Between Lamb and Ben McClemore, in my opinion Lamb has the overall edge on him.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

He was my pick to be the best and ready sg coming out of that draft. He definitely would go top three in this draft. Between Lamb and Ben McClemore, in my opinion Lamb has the overall edge on him.

[Anton123Participant]

If the Thunder don’t keep Kevin Martin Jeremy Lamb will have a much bigger role next season.
I also think he hasn’t been on the bench all year, he’s been in the d-league most of the time.

[Anton123Participant]

If the Thunder don’t keep Kevin Martin Jeremy Lamb will have a much bigger role next season.
I also think he hasn’t been on the bench all year, he’s been in the d-league most of the time.

[r377Participant]

I would take Lamb over McLemore aswell…..

[r377Participant]

I would take Lamb over McLemore aswell…..

[rickybobbyParticipant]

Lamb would have had good minutes with the Rockets had he not been traded. Maybe not starter minutes off the bat but Martin was on the way out soon so he would have ended up starting later. With all the time he spent in the D League i think that benefited him more than 10-15 min occasional spot minutes he would have gotten had he actually rode the pine this year.

And playing big minutes as the man of his D-League team too me was more beneficial for him than staying another year at Uconn. Mainly because of the talent level difference. The college game is weak in talent right now, and playing against grown men who where once very good college players and former NBA players in the D League will help him more down the line than another year at school.

Being top 5 this year vs lottery last yr i dont think makes a big difference in what type of player he is and can become. Because Players are made in the offseason, if he puts in the work he will get his chance. Plus playing with Durant and Westbrook eventually is going to help his game alot more than starting out on a garbage team.

[rickybobbyParticipant]

Lamb would have had good minutes with the Rockets had he not been traded. Maybe not starter minutes off the bat but Martin was on the way out soon so he would have ended up starting later. With all the time he spent in the D League i think that benefited him more than 10-15 min occasional spot minutes he would have gotten had he actually rode the pine this year.

And playing big minutes as the man of his D-League team too me was more beneficial for him than staying another year at Uconn. Mainly because of the talent level difference. The college game is weak in talent right now, and playing against grown men who where once very good college players and former NBA players in the D League will help him more down the line than another year at school.

Being top 5 this year vs lottery last yr i dont think makes a big difference in what type of player he is and can become. Because Players are made in the offseason, if he puts in the work he will get his chance. Plus playing with Durant and Westbrook eventually is going to help his game alot more than starting out on a garbage team.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

I like how you always put up a picture with your threads. Very nice

Lamb is only 20 years old. It is very difficult for a 20 year old to crack the rotation on a championship caliber team. Especially on a team as deep as OKC at the SG position. They have two legitimate starters with Kevin Martin and Thabo Sefolosha.

Hell, if Ronnie Brewer can’t crack this rotation, I don’t know how Lamb would.

We probably won’t see much of Lamb until he’s about 23. Martin and Sefolosha are 30 and 29, respectively. If OKC resigns Martin, it would most likely be to a 3 year deal (and Sefolosha for another 3 year deal as well). By the time Lamb is 23, Sefolosha will be 32 and Martin will be 33.

Hopefully by then, Lamb would have learned some offense from Martin and some defense from Sefolosha, making him completely ready to start on a team featuring Ibaka (26), Westbrook (27), and Durant (27) all in their primes.

Unless of course, OKC does not resign Martin and doesn’t find a replacement for him this offseason. Forcing Lamb to play 10-12 minutes per game next season.

[Tongue-Out-Like-23Participant]

I like how you always put up a picture with your threads. Very nice

Lamb is only 20 years old. It is very difficult for a 20 year old to crack the rotation on a championship caliber team. Especially on a team as deep as OKC at the SG position. They have two legitimate starters with Kevin Martin and Thabo Sefolosha.

Hell, if Ronnie Brewer can’t crack this rotation, I don’t know how Lamb would.

We probably won’t see much of Lamb until he’s about 23. Martin and Sefolosha are 30 and 29, respectively. If OKC resigns Martin, it would most likely be to a 3 year deal (and Sefolosha for another 3 year deal as well). By the time Lamb is 23, Sefolosha will be 32 and Martin will be 33.

Hopefully by then, Lamb would have learned some offense from Martin and some defense from Sefolosha, making him completely ready to start on a team featuring Ibaka (26), Westbrook (27), and Durant (27) all in their primes.

Unless of course, OKC does not resign Martin and doesn’t find a replacement for him this offseason. Forcing Lamb to play 10-12 minutes per game next season.

[Forte IVParticipant]

I feel there are a couple of guys who could have been top 5 if they stayed again just to up there skills. Tony Wroten, yes Tony Wroten could have been one who ended up being a top 5 pick if he had stayed.

[Forte IVParticipant]

I feel there are a couple of guys who could have been top 5 if they stayed again just to up there skills. Tony Wroten, yes Tony Wroten could have been one who ended up being a top 5 pick if he had stayed.

[omphalosParticipant]

I think he’ll get minutes next season and OKC will let Martin walk. Lamb is a good defender, plays off the ball and can shoot it, he’s everything they need from a SG, I think he was just unprepared for the aggressiveness of NBA defenders and was a bit hesitant with his dribble.

Don’t forget that the Thunder didn’t play Harden much his first year either, Brooks doesn’t seem to like rookies, and he has really locked in with this starting lineup.

That said, Lamb should be the candidate for 6th man for this team, he’s capable of performing, it just depends on whether or not Brooks gives him an opportunity.

I don’t think he should have stayed another year, I think if anything it would’ve hurt his draft stock more, that UConn team was very dysfunctional with Boatright and Napier sharing the ball with Lamb.

Being the man in the D-League was certainly more helpful, he put up some great numbers, and I think people underestimate the importance of training camp for preparing guys to play – Lamb didn’t get a chance to work with OKC coaches last off-season, which won’t be the case this season.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

I also agree, that Brooks will likely give him minutes next season. I don’t know anything about Kevin Martin contract, but I don’t see any reason why to keep him. He is a good solid player, however he has digressed every year it seems. I can see why Ronnie Brewer didn’t get any minutes, Thabo can do everything he does, but can knock down a shot, also is a little bit more offensively advanced then he Ronnie.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

I also agree, that Brooks will likely give him minutes next season. I don’t know anything about Kevin Martin contract, but I don’t see any reason why to keep him. He is a good solid player, however he has digressed every year it seems. I can see why Ronnie Brewer didn’t get any minutes, Thabo can do everything he does, but can knock down a shot, also is a little bit more offensively advanced then he Ronnie.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Scott Brooks has always had though to give his Rookies minutes at least the second year, because he has always had a somewhat of a young team since he became the coach from the start. Ibaka, Jeff, Durant, Westbrook and Harden. This team has matured since then, but he should realize more than anyone the potential of the players he has on his team.

[For_Never_EverParticipant]

Scott Brooks has always had though to give his Rookies minutes at least the second year, because he has always had a somewhat of a young team since he became the coach from the start. Ibaka, Jeff, Durant, Westbrook and Harden. This team has matured since then, but he should realize more than anyone the potential of the players he has on his team.

[hbomb3300Participant]

I totally agree… I think OKC will let Martin walk. Lamb is a much better defender, and with a little time will be a much better shooter than Thabo. Lamb should of got more playing time this past season… Harden wasn’t as good as Lamb in his rookie year.

[hbomb3300Participant]

I totally agree… I think OKC will let Martin walk. Lamb is a much better defender, and with a little time will be a much better shooter than Thabo. Lamb should of got more playing time this past season… Harden wasn’t as good as Lamb in his rookie year.

[omphalosParticipant]

I think he’ll get minutes next season and OKC will let Martin walk. Lamb is a good defender, plays off the ball and can shoot it, he’s everything they need from a SG, I think he was just unprepared for the aggressiveness of NBA defenders and was a bit hesitant with his dribble.

Don’t forget that the Thunder didn’t play Harden much his first year either, Brooks doesn’t seem to like rookies, and he has really locked in with this starting lineup.

That said, Lamb should be the candidate for 6th man for this team, he’s capable of performing, it just depends on whether or not Brooks gives him an opportunity.

I don’t think he should have stayed another year, I think if anything it would’ve hurt his draft stock more, that UConn team was very dysfunctional with Boatright and Napier sharing the ball with Lamb.

Being the man in the D-League was certainly more helpful, he put up some great numbers, and I think people underestimate the importance of training camp for preparing guys to play – Lamb didn’t get a chance to work with OKC coaches last off-season, which won’t be the case this season.

[jaysmith1987Participant]

He made a good decision coming out when he did and ended up in a great situation with a possible super team. In a few years the thunder will be loaded they have a lotto pick this year they have him and Perry on the bench ready for pt next year and the heat are getting old. The thunder aren’t going anywhere.

[jaysmith1987Participant]

He made a good decision coming out when he did and ended up in a great situation with a possible super team. In a few years the thunder will be loaded they have a lotto pick this year they have him and Perry on the bench ready for pt next year and the heat are getting old. The thunder aren’t going anywhere.

[TyroberParticipant]

Always been a big fan of Martin, but he is probably going to command too much money next year and the Thunder will be better off by letting Lamb be the 6th man off the bench. As long as people don’t start comparing him to Harden the Thunder and Lamb will be fine.

[TyroberParticipant]

Always been a big fan of Martin, but he is probably going to command too much money next year and the Thunder will be better off by letting Lamb be the 6th man off the bench. As long as people don’t start comparing him to Harden the Thunder and Lamb will be fine.

[Brew Meister SmithParticipant]

Honestly, I’d take practicing with pros on a solid winning organization over an extra year of college and getting drafted by a horible team (regardless of minutes).

I imagine it was a little frustrating for the kid, but I really don’t see it as a negative as far as his career in concerned. He will get a bigger role next season on a team with KD and Westbrook. If he complains about that screw him.

[Brew Meister SmithParticipant]

Honestly, I’d take practicing with pros on a solid winning organization over an extra year of college and getting drafted by a horible team (regardless of minutes).

I imagine it was a little frustrating for the kid, but I really don’t see it as a negative as far as his career in concerned. He will get a bigger role next season on a team with KD and Westbrook. If he complains about that screw him.

[apb540Participant]

1. Fire Scott Brooks
2. Go all-in for Phil Jackson
3. Make Lamb the 6th man
4. Draft a competent PF or C

[apb540Participant]

1. Fire Scott Brooks
2. Go all-in for Phil Jackson
3. Make Lamb the 6th man
4. Draft a competent PF or C

[fastdanParticipant]

A rookie who missed a teams training camp isn’t going to be be better then a proven vet. When you’ve got your eyes on a championship, you play your best players. It should have been totally predicable that lamb wasn’t going to get minutes this year unless injuries occured. Kmart will likely walk or be resigned and dealt within a year (think nene in Denver). OKC emphasises sustainability, so passing the torch to lamb is inevitable.

[fastdanParticipant]

A rookie who missed a teams training camp isn’t going to be be better then a proven vet. When you’ve got your eyes on a championship, you play your best players. It should have been totally predicable that lamb wasn’t going to get minutes this year unless injuries occured. Kmart will likely walk or be resigned and dealt within a year (think nene in Denver). OKC emphasises sustainability, so passing the torch to lamb is inevitable.

[AmiableBaller34Participant]

I’m surprised people thought he would go back, or should have. UConn didn’t have a tourney bid, and after the season that team had last yearI don’t blame Lamb for leaving. We already know what we’re getting from Lamb: A good shooter who has some scoring and defensive potential. He never once showed that he wants to be “The Guy,” so the extra year of college might have actually hurt his stock if he didn’t come out as a Junior and score buckets.

[AmiableBaller34Participant]

I’m surprised people thought he would go back, or should have. UConn didn’t have a tourney bid, and after the season that team had last yearI don’t blame Lamb for leaving. We already know what we’re getting from Lamb: A good shooter who has some scoring and defensive potential. He never once showed that he wants to be “The Guy,” so the extra year of college might have actually hurt his stock if he didn’t come out as a Junior and score buckets.

[Demarcus OnealParticipant]

well Uconn couldnt even compete in the Tourney this year i think that played a big factor in him leaving

[Demarcus OnealParticipant]

well Uconn couldnt even compete in the Tourney this year i think that played a big factor in him leaving

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