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  • Posted on: Fri, 03/29/2013 - 1:32pm #47636
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    avavalis
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    I don’t know if it was mentioned before but Michael Redd anyone?
    From a physical standpoint they are extremely similar . 6’6” w/shoes , strong ,around 220 game weight , long arms, not very quick (imo shabazz is quicker) , average leapers (bazz again with a slight edge) .
    Now playstyle.
    Volume scorers relying on the J . Redd obviously an elite shooter but not from the get go. Actually Shabazz shot better the 3 in College than Redd. Both left-handed with smooth releases (Redd of course smoother but still Shabazz is good) . Great coming of screens or spotting up. Average ball-handlers , below the rim players in the lane against defense , can get to the line though. Great mid-range shooters with soft touch on floaters. Redd a slightly better passer but not a playmaker.

    I doubt Shabazz will play the role Redd played on a bad team (reason behind the 23+ seasons) but 22-23 season average highs and about 18-19 career averages are more than possible.

    And now to the point. Would you draft in THIS draft a very possible Michael Redd in the 3-8 range?
    I would.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 03/29/2013 - 1:36pm #758752
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    One of the best comparisons for Muhammad, but I don’t think he’ll be nearly as good as Redd. Before injuries, Redd was an Olympian on that 2008 redeem team.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 03/29/2013 - 1:43pm #758755
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    I think Redd is overrated . He was a first option on a baaaaad team. In his prime ( 2003-2008 ) he made the playoffs only two times and both times he lost on the first round. Also in his best statistical seasons (45-39-85 %) he took 19 (!!!) shots with 7-8 (!!!) threes. Put a prime Muhammad in this situation and he can score around the same.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 03/29/2013 - 1:52pm #758756
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    surve
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    with his true age being revealed….it depends on who is in the draft. other players such as GRIII look more intriguing now from an upside perspective, I think it really depends on the team because now, he will drop on the board when looking at overall best player available. IMO, Shabazz is a player that can slip…definitely out of the top 10 depending on who comes out. He’s gotta show that he is better at something besides volume shooting.

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  • Posted on: Fri, 03/29/2013 - 2:58pm #758768
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    BasketballJunkie224
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    maybe a homeless mans james harden?

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