Martin Decision

I agree with your 1st sentence

Martin and JOB are 2 totally different type of players. No comparison, one plays with his back to the goal and one plays facing the goal at all times. Martin is a very big 3 and will play some 4. He can shoot with range which will help him alot. Give him time he has the tools to be a star, when the money comes calling you would leave too.

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jdrn21

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It's funny to me that you're such a hardcore bball fan on here, because the shite you post shows how little you know about the game.

What's an nba body? Does Anthony Davis have one?

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if anything, given that martin goes to the right team who likes to run up and down and play small ball, I think Martin could have more value then JOBIII in the NBA.

JOBIII was a dominant low post scorer against players who were smaller or about the same size as him in college. It doesnt work quite as well against bigger, better athletes in the NBA.

Martins size and athletic ability will fit in nice with the right team as long as they dont expect him to play much 1on1 in the halfcourt which can be his weakness.

I think it was a good decision.

He gets drafted in the 20s
goes to a good team,
gets coached up.
Profit?

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I wish he would have stayed, but earning a living is important. He has that opportunity now.

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Pretty much how I feel. His defense at the next level is a concern, but he has room to improve. I'm excited to see how he'll evolve as a player over the next 3-5 years.

1. Martin will go 1st round. Not a mistake. And he's viewed as a player that has high upside and a high ceiling. If he has a good combine and measurements, he could move up in the draft as well.

2. Martin is not a C. He's a 3 or a stretch 4. He never played the 5 here either. He was the 3 his freshman year with Mickey and JOB as the 4 and 5. And was the 4 this season with Mickey as the 5 and at times would play the 3 with Mickey at the 4 and Malone at the 5. Comparing him to JOB is pointless

3. His size + skill combo are very good, along with his ability to run the floor and his athleticism. And he can play on the perimeter facing the basket or near the paint with his back to the riim.

4. He does need to work on his jump shot and perimeter game, but it's better than people give him credit for. He doesnt need to "develop" a mid range shot, he already has it. Just needs to improve on it. It's not like his shot is broke or whatever, it's a nice shot and he has shown that he can knock down those 18ft shots. He will get better and better each year with his perimeter game.

No, he's not a perfect prospect and has flaws. But he also has a lot of ability and he can improve at them as well. In 2-3 years from now, I wouldn't be shocked to see him scoring 15-18ppg and 7-9rebs per night. He's very similar to Tobias Harris, from Tennessee and playing with the Magic now.

Martin did not make a mistake.

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He's a 3 or stretch 4, and is about as ready as he is going to be. He was never going to play center or a true pf position.

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He's a 6'10" 260 lb. 3?

He's a 4 and will be a good one.