[valentine]

 hes a little. boy

 

his resume. is impressive but not top 5 worthy hes barley visible out there ..bigs take long to develop. hes young…no …i think hes nothing but a good college player at most..a stretch big without. a knock down jumper …he looked great in the Bahamas. against. players who arent nba material. .but against nba talent hes. getting. man handed by klay Thompson.  im not sold on him 

 

 

[NeggedAlterEgosAlterEgo]

 i know these are some of the best players in the world on the us team..but really? no even. flashes of upside…i don’t. think. its the setting i think. hes a scrub we have seen touted players fade…

[NeggedAlterEgosAlterEgo]

 i know these are some of the best players in the world on the us team..but really? no even. flashes of upside…i don’t. think. its the setting i think. hes a scrub we have seen touted players fade…

[thatdude44Participant]

Your comments are completely ridiculous and they indicate you have know idea or common knowledge about basketball! Karl Towns is a highly skilled big that can run the floor. Has decent low moves and is seemingly getting better. His upside is crazy and fact he’s at Kentucky is the perfect marketing move for a player like him. There’s still an entire season to be played which is why scouts and sites have him so high… But you wouldn’t understand that…

[thatdude44Participant]

Your comments are completely ridiculous and they indicate you have know idea or common knowledge about basketball! Karl Towns is a highly skilled big that can run the floor. Has decent low moves and is seemingly getting better. His upside is crazy and fact he’s at Kentucky is the perfect marketing move for a player like him. There’s still an entire season to be played which is why scouts and sites have him so high… But you wouldn’t understand that…

[Magic JordanParticipant]

Man handled by Thompson? We must be watching different games.  In fact I’m sure we are always watching a different game because you clearly know nothing of hoops.

[Magic JordanParticipant]

Man handled by Thompson? We must be watching different games.  In fact I’m sure we are always watching a different game because you clearly know nothing of hoops.

[caray12Participant]

 He’s only 18 and playing little minutes on a team that values veterans playing the bulk of the minutes. 

And you don’t build your team based on instant impact. You build your team for what it will be in 3-5 years.

 

[caray12Participant]

 He’s only 18 and playing little minutes on a team that values veterans playing the bulk of the minutes. 

And you don’t build your team based on instant impact. You build your team for what it will be in 3-5 years.

 

[caray12Participant]

 He’s only 18 and playing little minutes on a team that values veterans playing the bulk of the minutes. 

And you don’t build your team based on instant impact. You build your team for what it will be in 3-5 years.

 

[caray12Participant]

 He’s only 18 and playing little minutes on a team that values veterans playing the bulk of the minutes. 

And you don’t build your team based on instant impact. You build your team for what it will be in 3-5 years.

 

[ahuang16Participant]

The frontcourt rotation is insanely deep.  First off you have Cauley-Stein returning and anchoring the defense at the center position.  Poythress is a combo forward that is more suited for the power forward position.  Then there are two sophomores in both Dakari Johnson and Marcus Lee who are looking to take the next step forward in their development in preparation to hopefully leap to the NBA.  Then there is Towns and Trey Lyles, incoming freshman looking for minutes.

In conclusion, while their depth is miles ahead of anyone else in terms of bigmen, it could be detrimental to the stocks of all these guys.  Each have their question marks coming into this season and not all will be leaving for the NBA right after this year.  Personally I see Towns and Cauley-Stein emerging as the best players out of this group of guys and becoming the twin towers for Coach Calipari.

[ahuang16Participant]

The frontcourt rotation is insanely deep.  First off you have Cauley-Stein returning and anchoring the defense at the center position.  Poythress is a combo forward that is more suited for the power forward position.  Then there are two sophomores in both Dakari Johnson and Marcus Lee who are looking to take the next step forward in their development in preparation to hopefully leap to the NBA.  Then there is Towns and Trey Lyles, incoming freshman looking for minutes.

In conclusion, while their depth is miles ahead of anyone else in terms of bigmen, it could be detrimental to the stocks of all these guys.  Each have their question marks coming into this season and not all will be leaving for the NBA right after this year.  Personally I see Towns and Cauley-Stein emerging as the best players out of this group of guys and becoming the twin towers for Coach Calipari.

[NeggedAlterEgosAlterEgo]

 thompson out rebounded  him twice. in the paint…same game sorry to say 

 

you guys can be sold on him if you want to but to be so highly talented. he showed nothing…mad at me because towns. didnt show up…this is his coach if u cant flourish under your regular. season coach why are ppl making. excuses for you. .oneal,jefferson both showed flashes out of high school..every ones talks about his skill set whats stopping him from being a craig brackins or bigger brian cook…stop it..im calling it how i see it…u cant argue he looked like a little boy..i was a critic of Wiggins. though. i liked him early in the college sseason i saw he wasnt a killer…i liked him…i have seen karl play eearlier. then the college season and i not impressed. at all yup little boy

[NeggedAlterEgosAlterEgo]

 thompson out rebounded  him twice. in the paint…same game sorry to say 

 

you guys can be sold on him if you want to but to be so highly talented. he showed nothing…mad at me because towns. didnt show up…this is his coach if u cant flourish under your regular. season coach why are ppl making. excuses for you. .oneal,jefferson both showed flashes out of high school..every ones talks about his skill set whats stopping him from being a craig brackins or bigger brian cook…stop it..im calling it how i see it…u cant argue he looked like a little boy..i was a critic of Wiggins. though. i liked him early in the college sseason i saw he wasnt a killer…i liked him…i have seen karl play eearlier. then the college season and i not impressed. at all yup little boy

[FearTheStacheParticipant]

He looked like a little boy because he is a little boy (18) playing against grown men! You acknowledge Jefferson and O’neal as flashing potential, which they did, but they did so playing against KIDS IN HIGH SCHOOL! Karl Towns played poorly tonight because he’s playing against the biggest, most athletic big men the ENTIRE WORLD has to offer! Also, just a side note, Calipari is not the coach of the Dominican team anymore, so that whole thing is just a moot point. See ya.

[FearTheStacheParticipant]

He looked like a little boy because he is a little boy (18) playing against grown men! You acknowledge Jefferson and O’neal as flashing potential, which they did, but they did so playing against KIDS IN HIGH SCHOOL! Karl Towns played poorly tonight because he’s playing against the biggest, most athletic big men the ENTIRE WORLD has to offer! Also, just a side note, Calipari is not the coach of the Dominican team anymore, so that whole thing is just a moot point. See ya.

[thatdude44Participant]

You just need to stop! There’s no way you can be on a site like this and not know what your talking about! Please sign out and let us who know Basketball have a conversation… Thanks buddy!  

[thatdude44Participant]

You just need to stop! There’s no way you can be on a site like this and not know what your talking about! Please sign out and let us who know Basketball have a conversation… Thanks buddy!  

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 He played limited minutes and the DR team refused to incorporate him in the offense. I doubt he was given the ball more than once on the offensive end. 

Lets put things in perspective, Towns reclassifed and should be entering his Sr. year in High school right now. He has the all around offensive skill set. He flashed alot of it during the Bahamas trip.

 I wouldn’t put too much stock in his limited play today.

Side note : OP, please learn some grammar. 

[imAboutDatActionParticipant]

 He played limited minutes and the DR team refused to incorporate him in the offense. I doubt he was given the ball more than once on the offensive end. 

Lets put things in perspective, Towns reclassifed and should be entering his Sr. year in High school right now. He has the all around offensive skill set. He flashed alot of it during the Bahamas trip.

 I wouldn’t put too much stock in his limited play today.

Side note : OP, please learn some grammar. 

[Hector_Reyes_8Participant]

I refuse to hear “he’s not ready” from a guy who cheers for the 76ers. That entire roster is nothing but young guys who have yet to prove themselves.

[Hector_Reyes_8Participant]

I refuse to hear “he’s not ready” from a guy who cheers for the 76ers. That entire roster is nothing but young guys who have yet to prove themselves.

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

 What does that have to do with his opinion? He’s being ridiculous but this is dumb.

[chrispaulwallParticipant]

 What does that have to do with his opinion? He’s being ridiculous but this is dumb.

[Ebown5Participant]

 I think Towns is a stud, but is still physically immature. He has great size and skill, but looks like a 15 year old in his face and body. I think he will be a monster in a couple of years.

He has a raw post up game right now, but you can see the potential there, and he is very fluid with the ball in his hands and can shoot it all the way out at least to the college 3. He has great length for the 4 or 5, but is such a good shooter that you could easily see him as a dangerous stretch 4.

For me, I haven’t decided if I put him ahead or behind Cliff Alexander, but I think he is at least a top 4 pick. The only player that I am sure that I like better than him is Okafor.

This upcoming season I will be following him very closely.

[Ebown5Participant]

 I think Towns is a stud, but is still physically immature. He has great size and skill, but looks like a 15 year old in his face and body. I think he will be a monster in a couple of years.

He has a raw post up game right now, but you can see the potential there, and he is very fluid with the ball in his hands and can shoot it all the way out at least to the college 3. He has great length for the 4 or 5, but is such a good shooter that you could easily see him as a dangerous stretch 4.

For me, I haven’t decided if I put him ahead or behind Cliff Alexander, but I think he is at least a top 4 pick. The only player that I am sure that I like better than him is Okafor.

This upcoming season I will be following him very closely.

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

Is towns a guy who can play 4 in the NBA or is he a pure 5? I’ve seen highlight cut ups which are useless when evaluating a guy because all I see is him dunking. Who is somebody in the league that Towns compares to?

[BiggysmallsParticipant]

Is towns a guy who can play 4 in the NBA or is he a pure 5? I’ve seen highlight cut ups which are useless when evaluating a guy because all I see is him dunking. Who is somebody in the league that Towns compares to?

[Ebown5Participant]

I think he is a little like Lamarcus Aldridge, but with more shooting range and ball handling ability, and less post up skill. He is just so young though still so it is hard to compare him to a guy in his prime like LA. 

[Ebown5Participant]

I think he is a little like Lamarcus Aldridge, but with more shooting range and ball handling ability, and less post up skill. He is just so young though still so it is hard to compare him to a guy in his prime like LA. 

[lalailaParticipant]

soo an 18 year old looked nothing special against NBA stars? wow.

but do you remember that 16year old looked just great against nba superstars back in 2012?

Do some research man.

[lalailaParticipant]

soo an 18 year old looked nothing special against NBA stars? wow.

but do you remember that 16year old looked just great against nba superstars back in 2012?

Do some research man.

[JoeWolf1]

You are aware the draft is about a year away, right?

Towns will practice, train and learn from one of the best NCAA programs for this entire next season, in which he will play against bigger, stronger, and more skilled opponents on a daily basis, and play in over 30 NCAA games.

This game against team USA was a great learning experience, as is being involved in the DR’s national program. Regardless if you’re sold on him or not, by the time he plays his first NBA game, more than one year from now, he’ll be significantly more ready for that level of play than he was last night.

[JoeWolf1]

You are aware the draft is about a year away, right?

Towns will practice, train and learn from one of the best NCAA programs for this entire next season, in which he will play against bigger, stronger, and more skilled opponents on a daily basis, and play in over 30 NCAA games.

This game against team USA was a great learning experience, as is being involved in the DR’s national program. Regardless if you’re sold on him or not, by the time he plays his first NBA game, more than one year from now, he’ll be significantly more ready for that level of play than he was last night.

[BobbyqrsParticipant]

 All he has to do is shed baby fat, tone up, and work on his lower body  and he’ll be a beast. 

[BobbyqrsParticipant]

 All he has to do is shed baby fat, tone up, and work on his lower body  and he’ll be a beast. 

[Andrew1984Participant]

I just want to see him end up in L.A. or Detroit so he can be called “Tinsel Towns” or “Mo-Towns.”

[Andrew1984Participant]

I just want to see him end up in L.A. or Detroit so he can be called “Tinsel Towns” or “Mo-Towns.”

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