re: LSU Basketball Week in Review WE 1/18/15

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The comment that stuck with me for Mickey was, "Man, I wish he was just a couple inches taller."

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That's why I think Mickey is gone after this season regardless of what LSU does the rest of the way. His game is probably as good as it's going to get at LSU, and (while I guess it's possible) he probably isn't going to grow 2-3 more inches. He will get great numbers and likely finish in the top 10 in points/blocks/rebounds. Someone will take him in the 2nd round (maybe late 1st) with the thought that they can refine his game (he already has decent touch from around 15 ft). The NBA can't teach his timing and athleticism

Martin is probably the better candidate to come back after this season. He has the higher NBA ceiling but needs a lot of coaching. He is LSU's "star" player, but is extremely passive. He wants nothing to do with the ball in big spots. To me, he plays like Rashard Lewis (without the consistent ability to knock down 3's) He has all the size and potential you can ask for, but seems just content to be a spot up 3 point shooter. The sad thing is that JJ has that same passive personality which doesn't help Martin. He seems like a guy that needs to be driven constantly and kicked in the arse sometimes so that he can realize just how good he could be.