2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
Collapse
X
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
Is his shot completely broke? I have faith in our shooting coach seeing the improvement of Lance.Originally posted by IrishPacer
Empty vessels make the most noise.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
This draft seems to have almost no potential stars but a lot of guys who could stick around as rotation players if they are able to find the right situation, and they can be had from about pick 15 up to pick 60 with not a lot of daylight in between them all.The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
IMO finding "X" player of the future should always take priority over a one dimensional player that happens to fit into the current scheme of things….that is unless you have an elite level team that is a top contender for a championship team already. We are not that. This is by far the closest thing we have had to that in quite some time, but we aren't there yet.
My interest in Kabongo is as a player that is likely a 3rd string guy that we develop as a potential starter down the road. Do I think he could potentially break that mold sooner than later ? Yes, but realistically I think the idea is to draft him and sign a replacement for Augustin in the short term. I agree we do not currently run a system that relies on the PG in the way that a team with Chris Paul does, but that is because we don't currently employ a PG in that class, not because we simply don't think its a recipe for success. All of that said, I just think that a guy like Kabongo represents a potential low risk HIGH reward type of scenario that late in what is perceived as potentially the weakest draft….ever ?
But I disagree with two things:
1) I sincerely does not believe that a team in which everything revolves around the shortest player on the court (ie. the PG) is going to win a lot of titles.
2) I do not consider this to be the weakest draft ever. If anything I consider it a pretty deep draft.Originally posted by IrishPacer
Empty vessels make the most noise.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
Nah, if you watch him he has decent enough form. As the Spurs have demonstrated time and again over the years, three point shooting is very much an attainable skill.Comment
-
Originally posted by IrishPacer
Empty vessels make the most noise.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
I didn't mean to come across as insinuating that I thought Hill was a one dimensional player, on the contrary I am a big fan of Hill and love what he has brought to the organization, I hope he is able to get through this nagging injury in the playoffs. As for Kabongo's outside shooting I think it will be fine, that isn't something he has ever been knocked for, his percentages as a freshmen aren't really indicative as his biggest problem was pacing and learning the college game which will make all of your percentages suffer and as a soph he didn't play enough to get into a groove but had some very nice games as a shooter and as Cdash mentioned, his form isn't bad and yes Lance has shown that our coaches are earning their salaries.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
As for Kabongo's outside shooting I think it will be fine, that isn't something he has ever been knocked for, his percentages as a freshmen aren't really indicative as his biggest problem was pacing and learning the college game which will make all of your percentages suffer and as a soph he didn't play enough to get into a groove but had some very nice games as a shooter and as Cdash mentioned, his form isn't bad and yes Lance has shown that our coaches are earning their salaries.Originally posted by IrishPacer
Empty vessels make the most noise.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
I would rather the Pacers look for a combo guard type that can shoot and handle the ball and turn him into a Pacer PG rather than a college PG that needs to be taught how to shoot.Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
He also has to be able to penetrate the lane to kick it out as well. With PG and Lance on the perimeter and West in the mid rangeSmothered Chicken!Comment
-
Re: 2012-2013 NBA draft prospects thread
The McDermott kid from Creighton has decided to stay in school. Apparently, does like being a 2nd rd pick.Comment
-
Comment
-
Comment
Comment