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Will G. Temple play overseas? Does he even want to?

Posted on 3/11/09 at 10:24 pm
Posted by Raparooot
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2009
3622 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 10:24 pm
I don't think he will ever see the NBA but there is definitely room for his type of game overseas.
What's your opinion?
Posted by tiger20
Member since Dec 2004
5508 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 10:27 pm to

I don't think he will ever see the NBA [/quote]

Don't count him out. There is always room for a shut down defender. In the right situation he could play a few years in the NBA. He could even become a better shooter when his offense is not as much in the spotlight.
Posted by donRANDOMnumbers
Hub City
Member since Nov 2006
16900 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 10:28 pm to
no
Posted by msutiger
Shreveport
Member since Jul 2008
69595 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 10:28 pm to
nah
Posted by LSUBASEBALL06
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2005
3407 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 11:50 pm to
he will make a roster in the NBA.
Posted by LSUtoOmaha
Nashville
Member since Apr 2004
26574 posts
Posted on 3/11/09 at 11:56 pm to
Unless you are a Bruce Bowen or Ben Wallace type you gotta be able to shoot.
Posted by LSUBASEBALL06
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jul 2005
3407 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:00 am to
he may not be a big time star but he will hold his own on a roster
Posted by LSUtoOmaha
Nashville
Member since Apr 2004
26574 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:03 am to
I certainly hope so.
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
36203 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:03 am to
There were scouts in the stands looking at him about a month ago.
Posted by 610man
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
7332 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:06 am to
Primerica, just like CT?
Posted by JohnLSU
Death Valley, LA
Member since Aug 2007
7913 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:26 am to
Temple will be in a roster in the NBA. His defense is superb. Not only is he good on defense but the guy leads the team in assists (122) and steals (56), Great on Free Throws and when given the opportunity he make the points count.

Temple plays better than people think.
Posted by b-rab2
N. Louisiana
Member since Dec 2005
12575 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:38 am to
the question is, does he even want to? He already has his business degree and is working on his MBA right now. He may follow in his brothers footsteps into the business world.
Posted by tiger20
Member since Dec 2004
5508 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 1:10 am to
quote:

question is, does he even want to? He already has his business degree and is working on his MBA right now. He may follow in his brothers footsteps into the business world.


If giventhe opportunity , like most competitive athletes he would want to prove to himself whether he could make it so there are no regrets at age 30.
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
30278 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 1:17 am to
I think GT can make an NBA roster as a glove, and has the body, length, developing range & consistency, to actually become a developmental sleeper.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
421512 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 6:56 am to
quote:

He could even become a better shooter when his offense is not as much in the spotlight.

yeah he's "in the spotlight" on LSU's offense

and temple could theoretically make a roster, but i doubt he will

he seems to be a tweener 1/2 who has has absolutely no offensive game

there aren't many roster spots for guys who contribute negatively on offense and can likely only guard 1s in the NBA
This post was edited on 3/12/09 at 6:59 am
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
107462 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 7:13 am to
GT's shooting has been horrible for most of his LSU career. Some people just can't ever get much better as a shooter no matter what..Rudy Macklin & Ronald Dupree are a couple of players that come to mind whose shooting never progressed.
Posted by pellietigersaint
Tiger Stadium
Member since Aug 2005
19043 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 10:06 am to
quote:

Unless you are a Bruce Bowen or Ben Wallace type you gotta be able to shoot.


Uh, Bruce Bowen is a deadly spot 3 point shooter. what are you talking about
Posted by REalist
BR
Member since Feb 2004
1089 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 11:57 am to
I think because the known 6th and 7th men are going overseas for the big payday, a guy like G. Temple can slip his way onto an NBA roster.
Posted by Bubba Hotep
Member since Nov 2003
9330 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 12:01 pm to
quote:

there aren't many roster spots for guys who contribute negatively on offense and can likely only guard 1s in the NBA


While I personally don't think he could make it in the NBA because of his lack of offense, I think this comment is ridiculous. At 6-6/6-7 with long arms, he is perfect to guard the 1, 2 and even some 3's.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
421512 posts
Posted on 3/12/09 at 2:01 pm to
no way he's even 6-6

likely 6-4
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