JaVale McGee?

[Universe]

Though he is positioned akward in most mocks (between our 10th and 21st pick), I've seen some videos of him lately and he looks like a taller version of Anthony Randolph. He has the outside range but also suprisingly a lot of foot speed most likely due to his weight.

If we are picking DeAndre Jordan, who I'm a fan of, why not grab this guy instead since he seems more NBA ready.

Your thoughts?

 

[Kid Chocolate]

McZzzzzzzzzzz should be his name. He's a sleepwalker.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

anybody is more NBA ready than Jordan. That isn't saying much, I see McGee as a project big as well.

 

[gambitnut]

Jordan and McGee are probably the players I want most for the Blazers out of the players projected to go around the 13 pick.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gambitnut @ Jun 4 2008, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Jordan and McGee are probably the players I want most for the Blazers out of the players projected to go around the 13 pick.</div>

Why? We have Frye, Outlaw, Aldridge, Oden and Joel....big man is probably the least need. I would say Westbook, Greene or Alexander

 

[gambitnut]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JFizzleRaider @ Jun 4 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gambitnut @ Jun 4 2008, 11:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Jordan and McGee are probably the players I want most for the Blazers out of the players projected to go around the 13 pick.</div>

Why? We have Frye, Outlaw, Aldridge, Oden and Joel....big man is probably the least need. I would say Westbook, Greene or Alexander
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I see Outlaw as a SF, not a PF, and we also have Webster at SF, so I don't see a need for Greene or Alexander unless we trade one of those two. I like Joel, but he is older than our core and I don't see him as being our backup C for the next 10-15 years, and I want somebody who can grow with the team at backup C. Westbrook could be nice, but is he a SG or PG? People say he can play PG, but he was a SG in college. If he is a SG, we have no use for him. If he is a PG, we could use him, but I really like Koponen from what I have heard of him, and I also like Sergio from what I have seen of him in the little time he has been given to perform.

 

[Universe]

Some vids.

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[video=youtube;gSh4w-UPUk4]

 

[Claud]

Those highlights look solid... i wouldnt mind having aboard.

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 5 2008, 04:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Those highlights look solid... i wouldnt mind having aboard.</div>

All highlights look solid...

 

[Claud]

You know what I meant. He looked more polished than Jordan Offensively... But honestly i cant tell you since i havent since Javale play an entire game... SO who knows.

 

[Universe]

He would have a sweet nickname too. We could call him "The President" because he looks a lot like Barack Obama.

 

[NattaNerNuttaMan]

Didn't that cat have like a 7'8" wingspan and a 9'5" standing reach as well? niiiiiice

 

[Claud]

LOL good one "The president" Haha

 

[NattaNerNuttaMan]

from the way he was shotting during pre-draft camp he can be called Ba-rick Obama as well....lol The President is better though....good sh*t

 

[Claud]

Shoots better than most 7-footers probably... Not that I know.

 

[SportsTicker]

You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?</div>

If you watched him play in game, you'd realize.

 

[Claud]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?</div>

If you watched him play in game, you'd realize.
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Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder?

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?</div>

If you watched him play in game, you'd realize.
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Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder?
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I told you, he's a sleepwalker. Didn't impress me, showed no fire, no hustle, looked like he just didn't care. His jumpshot is UGLY too.

 

[Cmoney707]

supposedly he lacks confidence and doesn't do well under pressure.

 

[Claud]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?</div>

If you watched him play in game, you'd realize.
</div>

Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder?
</div>

I told you, he's a sleepwalker. Didn't impress me, showed no fire, no hustle, looked like he just didn't care. His jumpshot is UGLY too.
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In your opinion... who's better? Jordan or Javale?

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 02:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Claud @ Jun 6 2008, 01:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 5 2008, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Jun 5 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You do have to wonder why a 19-year-old 7-footer who has a 7'8" wingspan, great athleticism, good moves underneath, three point range and NBA lineage isn't in the mix for the upper lottery.

This is the second time I have looked at these highlights and both times I have been struck with how complete he looks.

Does not compute that some of the mocks have him at #20 to #25. On pure potential, he is top 10.

What's wrong with this picture?</div>

If you watched him play in game, you'd realize.
</div>

Well ... fill us in KC... what's wrong with his game I wonder?
</div>

I told you, he's a sleepwalker. Didn't impress me, showed no fire, no hustle, looked like he just didn't care. His jumpshot is UGLY too.
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In your opinion... who's better? Jordan or Javale?
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I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.</div>
Younger? It's six months.

Your perception of more potential I get, but age shouldn't be a factor here.

 

[Claud]

Apparently Javale has a bigger wingspan? Im intrigued.

 

[J-HoAgZ]

There is no potential when there is no work ethic. McGee > Jordan anyday. Hopefully Jordan did get a top 5 promise and will go so we don't even have to think about drafting him. Biggest bust in the entire draft.

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Jun 6 2008, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kid Chocolate @ Jun 6 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would take Jordan just because he's younger. They are both projects, but Jordan has more potential, methinks.</div>
Younger? It's six months.

Your perception of more potential I get, but age shouldn't be a factor here.
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You're right, I worded that poorly, the potential factor is what takes prevalence. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[Kid Chocolate]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Jun 6 2008, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>There is no potential when there is no work ethic. McGee > Jordan anyday. Hopefully Jordan did get a top 5 promise and will go so we don't even have to think about drafting him. Biggest bust in the entire draft.</div>

It's impossible for any of us to know any of these prospects work ethics from the sources we can get. From what we know or what we can gather, there's no telling who has the better work ethic.

I just hope we don't draft either.

 

[ghoti]

I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them.

I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant.

These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings.

There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.

 

[cpawfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them.

I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant.

These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings.

There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.</div>

Sounds like you've been reviewing Kiki's draft history and are attempting to rationalize the selection of one of these guys.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jun 6 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I have no idea which of these two will play harder or develop a better work ethic or any of that stuff. I doubt anybody really knows that even after getting to know them.

I'd draft Jordan because he is a naturally bigger guy and if everything goes perfectly for both he should be more dominant.

These guys seem too risky, but I don't think they should be dismissed so easily in this draft, because there are very few sure things with high ceilings.

There are lots of solid rotation guys and terrific role players, but that's not what teams are looking for in the lottery.</div>
Hopefully between workouts, interviews, and conversations with others that worked with these guys that management will get us the right guy.

Nobody around here will ever be able to tell those traits through video or scouting reports.