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re: Austin Rivers has a guarantee from a late lottery team
Posted on 6/9/12 at 6:54 pm to karlkadabra
Posted on 6/9/12 at 6:54 pm to karlkadabra
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I do NOT want Damian Lillard.
That's a surefire way to get yourself thrown off the Damian Lillard Talk message board here.
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Posted on 6/9/12 at 6:56 pm to F1V3LSU
quote:Why not?
Well no. But he doesn't have nearly as much room for improvement as other players.
He's as athletic as any guard in this draft except maybe Ross and Beal, He's smart and will work as hard as any at perfecting his game.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 6:59 pm to Sammobile
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He's as athletic as any guard in this draft
while a good athlete, Rivers is not known for athleticism. Still a good athlete nonetheless.
This post was edited on 6/9/12 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:00 pm to MrWiseGuy
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while a good athlete, Rivers is not known for athleticism.
Which makes it even better. He's a very good athlete but is so talented that he isn't labeled as "a very good athlete".
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:02 pm to aswemajor
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I'd love a center too but if not I hope AD can help J-Smith on D.
yeah, that's not bad either... i hear we're keeping oak on to help AD so that's cool.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:02 pm to MrWiseGuy
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:04 pm to Puddinhead
I can see Rivers or lilliard on the team for a while and having one of them on the starting five with EG, Minu, Davis and Smith or whomever. And smith and AD switching off and on PF and Center for whomever feels like they play better. Not bad, and EG or R/L can bring the ball up and what not since they could play both guard positions...
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:05 pm to JayJay2
Yeah Mek and AD are better on D, but I like J-Smith better on offense.If Smith can develop a right hand hook and bulk up.
I guess I'll be happy with either.
I guess I'll be happy with either.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:07 pm to aswemajor
Honestly, if we keep mek for the duration i won't be mad. a forward/center squad with ayon, davis, smith, and mek is not bad. a good balance off offense and defense in there, rotating in and out
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:07 pm to Puddinhead
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Which makes it even better. He's a very good athlete but is so talented that he isn't labeled as "a very good athlete".
this
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:07 pm to MrWiseGuy
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would have been great if we had been able to move Kaman for a mid 20's pick. Davis, 10th pick, 25th-ish pick.
Pair Kaman and Jack and we gotta top 15 pick.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 7:22 pm to JayJay2
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a forward/center squad with ayon, davis, smith, and mek is not bad. a good balance off offense and defense in there, rotating in and out
I also feel like all of them can play the 5 if they need to. Ayon is pushing it.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 8:07 pm to Puddinhead
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That's a surefire way to get yourself thrown off the Damian Lillard Talk message board here.
Fine. Someone please tell me what makes Damian Lillard so desirable. I would love more reason behind your love for him so maybe I can see his positive aspects like the rest of you.
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Dude has an NBA coach as a dad. He has had the best coaching, how much left is there for him to develop and improve?
Exactly. Austin Rivers has an NBA coach and is very smart. He can provide some offense for a team who is already awesome on defense, and I think so better than Lillard can because of the tougher opponents in the ACC. I'll never forget his confidence when he drained the 3 over Zeller to win at Chapel Hill. I know he's young but I think he can bring a very good attitude to this team, and I would be thrilled if we drafted him.
This post was edited on 6/9/12 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 6/9/12 at 8:29 pm to karlkadabra
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very good attitude
What attitude, that of an entitled douchebag? He's Ben Gordon 2.0. He's a streaky gunner who MIGHT penetrate a little better.
Posted on 6/9/12 at 8:58 pm to karlkadabra
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Someone please tell me what makes Damian Lillard so desirable
•Scoring point guard
•Excellent penetrator
•Great perimeter game with deep range
•Good athlete with good lateral quickness
•Strong, physical player
•Rarely makes mistakes
•Super efficient for a player with his usage rate
•Hard worker
•High basketball IQ
Posted on 6/9/12 at 9:02 pm to MrWiseGuy
I did just recently find out he was a PG instead of a regular G, so that helps clear things up. You know what, as long as they draft Davis then I don't care who they draft or don't draft later. I just hope Damian--if he's the man we draft after AD--will be ready and fulfill the expectations.
This post was edited on 6/9/12 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 6/10/12 at 8:51 pm to karlkadabra
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Rivers, the son of Celtics coach Doc Rivers, has known Williams since he was a small child.
"I love Monty, and not just because I've known him my whole life," Rivers said. "He's the guy that it doesn't matter who you are or what your relationship is, when you step in those lines, he's going to coach you like anybody else. ... I think he's a great coach."
Rivers said the Hornets' predraft workout was his first, and that there were other teams that might be a good fit for him, but added, "I'm here for a reason, because I feel like I fit with this team well."
"I like this team. I like this area and I think it's on the rise," Rivers said. "I really feel like it's going in a positive direction. They have two top-10 picks in a really stocked draft."
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