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[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Get a clue, PLEASE.

Learn to post your opinion without putting others down, afterall it's only your opinion. Failure to do so makes you appear narrow-minded!

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Learn to post your opinion without putting others down, afterall it's only your opinion. Failure to do so makes you appear narrow-minded!

Im not at all, you said similar then go off and name 2 forwards. The reasson I said get a clue is because the 2 bigs you mentioned are both productive NBA players. Personally I think the Jimmer is much better then Reddick.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Im not at all, you said similar then go off and name 2 forwards. The reasson I said get a clue is because the 2 bigs you mentioned are both productive NBA players. Personally I think the Jimmer is much better then Reddick.

They are similar in their perceived lack of NBA skill sets coming out of college. Position had nothing to do with the comparison. There is a place for blue collar types in the NBA, every team has them and they can contribute and have long careers.Time will tell if Jimmer is better than Reddick, he seems to have a more advanced ability to create his own shot but Reddick has certainly developed that. I'm not sure the Knicks would be the best place for him (as was suggested earlier as draft analysis). I've been following the NBA since the 50's, seen a lot of success stories and unfortunately a lot of busts. One of the best college players I ever saw was Archie Talley from Salem College, small college player of the year with unbelievable ball handling and shooting skills, drafted by the Knicks, tried to make the Globe Trotters and ended up playing in Europe...never made the NBA.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

They are similar in their perceived lack of NBA skill sets coming out of college. Position had nothing to do with the comparison. There is a place for blue collar types in the NBA, every team has them and they can contribute and have long careers.Time will tell if Jimmer is better than Reddick, he seems to have a more advanced ability to create his own shot but Reddick has certainly developed that. I'm not sure the Knicks would be the best place for him (as was suggested earlier as draft analysis). I've been following the NBA since the 50's, seen a lot of success stories and unfortunately a lot of busts. One of the best college players I ever saw was Archie Talley from Salem College, small college player of the year with unbelievable ball handling and shooting skills, drafted by the Knicks, tried to make the Globe Trotters and ended up playing in Europe...never made the NBA.

By the way TH had another outstanding game tonight, 11-18 from the field, 5-5 from the line, 27 points, 4 offensive boards, 7 defensive boards, and a steal against the Bulls.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

By the way TH had another outstanding game tonight, 11-18 from the field, 5-5 from the line, 27 points, 4 offensive boards, 7 defensive boards, and a steal against the Bulls.

oops, my bad, game in OT...he just hit another field goal, will post final stats when game is over!

[Cannon Shell]

Can we please not overstate the production of Hansborough or Blair.They are strictly role players. Reddick does not create many shots, or I should say does not create many shots that go in. He is still much better as a catch and shoot or spot up jump shooter. He has developed his overall game but most players improve.

Let's also get this straight PG1985, Jimmer Fredette is only going to be effective on a team where he is only asked to playing short spurts and for a coach that doesn't stress a half court or defensive game. He has glaring weaknesses in his game. He commits too many turnovers and has zero chance of guarding anyone but terrible shooters at the next level. BUT that doesn't mean he can't play a role for a particular team like Golden State or the Knicks.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Can we please not overstate the production of Hansborough or Blair.They are strictly role players. Reddick does not create many shots, or I should say does not create many shots that go in. He is still much better as a catch and shoot or spot up jump shooter. He has developed his overall game but most players improve.

Let's also get this straight PG1985, Jimmer Fredette is only going to be effective on a team where he is only asked to playing short spurts and for a coach that doesn't stress a half court or defensive game. He has glaring weaknesses in his game. He commits too many turnovers and has zero chance of guarding anyone but terrible shooters at the next level. BUT that doesn't mean he can't play a role for a particular team like Golden State or the Knicks.

Not trying to build up TH into the second coming but he has been playing extremely well lately since Indiana staff has given him more minutes...tonight in their OT win vs the Bulls...12-19 from the field, 5-5 from the line, 29 points, 12 boards, an assist and 2 steals. Glad to have him on my fantasy team. His career is still young, perhaps he is better than many thought!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Not trying to build up TH into the second coming but he has been playing extremely well lately since Indiana staff has given him more minutes...tonight in their OT win vs the Bulls...12-19 from the field, 5-5 from the line, 29 points, 12 boards, an assist and 2 steals. Glad to have him on my fantasy team. His career is still young, perhaps he is better than many thought!

He is actually much older than you think. He is 3 years older than Kevin Durant, turns 26 later this year. But it is good to see him get a chance and make something of it.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

He is actually much older than you think. He is 3 years older than Kevin Durant, turns 26 later this year. But it is good to see him get a chance and make something of it.

Yeah, last 7 games, all with 30+ minutes: 29, 10 (with 11 boards), 30,29, 20,21,and 26 points...really nice run!