Darko isn't a good example of Europeans being "inconsistent." Besides, his ability to flourish in the league was stymied under LarryBrown's coaching. Larry Brown being an American coach.
And the cool thing about is that...he REALLY is 6'7 220. They just list him at 6'3.Originally Posted by Biggie62
at people not liking him because he lays the ball in. Dude can dunk, check more highlights if you don't believe me. Dunking is more for the fans than anything else. It's 2 points regardless. He's saving his knees, ankles, and back long term by not doing it. Like as much as I love watching Lebron dunk on the breaks. He will more than likely have knee replacement surgery when hes 50 because of him jumping so high so much at a high weight.
at people taking Jennings over him. Listen Jennings is an athletic freak, and I could care less how good his Assist numbers are. Dude is not a DECISION-MAKING PG. He's flashy with lots of TOs. His jumper is as flawed as Rubio's. Rubio doesn't get off the ground enough IMO. But having a fading jumper, like the one Jennings has, is even WORST. And if he reminds someone of starbury. Than please keep him away from my Knicks at all costs. Last thing I want is another selfish shoot-first PG who thinks he's going to avg 10 dimes and 10 assists per game. Like how is that even possible?Plus Rubio has better stats than Jennings at this point overseas and he's younger than Jennings. Or are they the same age. Don't remember and don't have the time to check
at people comparing him to Darko. Here's the problem. Back in 02-05 when people were in love with internationals. The scouting was weak overseas. The scouts now know what to look for. I bet if you look at internationals who have been drafted from 06 on, the % of busts is or will be equal to that of your typical American player.
All in all I want him on the Knicks. He's the perfect fit. I see him as an improved Jose Chalderon. Which is great for a PG IMO. And sorry but Chalderon > Starbury if you want to consider someone who runs your team. I really just hate selfish PGs.
10 dimes and 10 assists, this boy gonna average 20 assists... I want him on my teamOriginally Posted by Biggie62
at people not liking him because he lays the ball in. Dude can dunk, check more highlights if you don't believe me. Dunking is more for the fans than anything else. It's 2 points regardless. He's saving his knees, ankles, and back long term by not doing it. Like as much as I love watching Lebron dunk on the breaks. He will more than likely have knee replacement surgery when hes 50 because of him jumping so high so much at a high weight.
at people taking Jennings over him. Listen Jennings is an athletic freak, and I could care less how good his Assist numbers are. Dude is not a DECISION-MAKING PG. He's flashy with lots of TOs. His jumper is as flawed as Rubio's. Rubio doesn't get off the ground enough IMO. But having a fading jumper, like the one Jennings has, is even WORST. And if he reminds someone of starbury. Than please keep him away from my Knicks at all costs. Last thing I want is another selfish shoot-first PG who thinks he's going to avg 10 dimes and 10 assists per game. Like how is that even possible?Plus Rubio has better stats than Jennings at this point overseas and he's younger than Jennings. Or are they the same age. Don't remember and don't have the time to check
at people comparing him to Darko. Here's the problem. Back in 02-05 when people were in love with internationals. The scouting was weak overseas. The scouts now know what to look for. I bet if you look at internationals who have been drafted from 06 on, the % of busts is or will be equal to that of your typical American player.
All in all I want him on the Knicks. He's the perfect fit. I see him as an improved Jose Chalderon. Which is great for a PG IMO. And sorry but Chalderon > Starbury if you want to consider someone who runs your team. I really just hate selfish PGs.
Well then...I think we're done here.
lol..pretty much...i like bjennings a lot, but i wouldnt be surprised if rubio turns out better...i just like flashy guards like jenningsOriginally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh
Well then...I think we're done here.
i think GMs would have been jizzing their pants if each of those players on the spanish national team were 17 years old and they were lotterybound in 09.
i rather have a pass first PG with a high IQ then a flashy guard like jennings. yes they are fun to watch, but most of the time they dont helptheir team win (i consider Dwill and cp3 pass first to an extent). John Wall reminds me of steve francis too much and jennings i think is gonna be a bust. Onthe other hand, i think Rubio might take 4-5 years to start making an impact in the league.Originally Posted by imINchucks5
lol..pretty much...i like bjennings a lot, but i wouldnt be surprised if rubio turns out better...i just like flashy guards like jenningsOriginally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh
Well then...I think we're done here.
well yeah but, pass first point guards dont always mean your team will be successful..look at the raptors for example..and jennings is more likekenny anderson to me...and who would want to wait 4-5 years?? bassy been in the league for a 5 or so years and dude aint progressed like people projectedOriginally Posted by Ballinsam23
i rather have a pass first PG with a high IQ then a flashy guard like jennings. yes they are fun to watch, but most of the time they dont help their team win (i consider Dwill and cp3 pass first to an extent). John Wall reminds me of steve francis too much and jennings i think is gonna be a bust. On the other hand, i think Rubio might take 4-5 years to start making an impact in the league.Originally Posted by imINchucks5
lol..pretty much...i like bjennings a lot, but i wouldnt be surprised if rubio turns out better...i just like flashy guards like jenningsOriginally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh
Well then...I think we're done here.
2 reasons...
Originally Posted by imINchucks5
well yeah but, pass first point guards dont always mean your team will be successful..look at the raptors for example..and jennings is more like kenny anderson to me...and who would want to wait 4-5 years?? bassy been in the league for a 5 or so years and dude aint progressed like people projectedOriginally Posted by Ballinsam23
i rather have a pass first PG with a high IQ then a flashy guard like jennings. yes they are fun to watch, but most of the time they dont help their team win (i consider Dwill and cp3 pass first to an extent). John Wall reminds me of steve francis too much and jennings i think is gonna be a bust. On the other hand, i think Rubio might take 4-5 years to start making an impact in the league.Originally Posted by imINchucks5
lol..pretty much...i like bjennings a lot, but i wouldnt be surprised if rubio turns out better...i just like flashy guards like jenningsOriginally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh
Well then...I think we're done here.
Originally Posted by Pretty Toney
2 reasons...
1 - The entire Spanish team isn't 17 years...nor played on the team when they were 17.
2 - The best players on the team are already in the NBA
Not sure what point you were trying to make there.
Originally Posted by FoShizzle
Originally Posted by Pretty Toney
2 reasons...
1 - The entire Spanish team isn't 17 years...nor played on the team when they were 17.
2 - The best players on the team are already in the NBA
Not sure what point you were trying to make there.
The point (that you are pretending to not understand) is the argument that Rubio held his own in the Olympics doesn't cut it, as there are many players that held their own in the Olympics. Patrick Mills did much more than "hold his own" against the U.S. and in the entire Olympics in general and he didn't exactly have the star teammates to take defensive attention away from him that Rubio had...he was 19 (since apparently we are now drafting based on age?). I guess that is too old, because he is projected as a 2nd round pick.
