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If he comes to Portland for the summer you know Dame will help him with his shooting.
 
Apparently I can't insult the post or the poster. Did the rules change?
 
Natebishop3 said:
Apparently I can't insult the post or the poster. Did the rules change?
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You started off trying to keep within the rules but then you said fuck it and posted this, "you're just being a dick."

Also we don't need you and @STOMP derailing the thread.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
You started off trying to keep within the rules but then you said fuck it and posted this, "you're just being a dick."

Also we don't need you and @STOMP derailing the thread.
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That's not what I said at all.

I said "you're just being a dick to a guy for no good reason."

That's a completely different statement!
 
Scalma said:
Gerald Wallace was my favorite non blazer before he got traded to Portland, so I’m comfortable in speaking about his game and how it compares to Little. Gerald was an absolute monster on defense in his prime with the bobcats. He was good on the ball and off the ball. Offensively he relied heavily on athleticism and wasn’t the most “skilled.” He was an awful shooter in college (56% FT, 11% 3PT) and didn’t get much better in the league.

As far as Little goes I’d say he’s a little overrated defensively while being underrated offensively. I don’t know if he’ll ever get near Wallace on defense, but I do think his ceiling is much higher on the other end.
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No doubt Wallace went "all out" most of the time. He threw his body around and it took a toll over a long career. He also started out in an era where he could get away with a lot more on D, none the less he was great (and willing ) to take a charge. But yeah his outside shot was not dependable at all. And he often tried to do too much on offense...resulting in turnovers or wild shots.

He and Little are not identical but again they do have some physical similarities. I would be surprised if Little did not end up being a better 3 and D type player due to his potential for actually making 3s. But you are right he may never be as good of an "all out" hustling defender as Gerald. That takes a special mind set.
 
Natebishop3 said:
That's not what I said at all.

I said "you're just being a dick to a guy for no good reason."

That's a completely different statement!
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Yes, and it's still a personal insult.

I'm hoping you and @STOMP start some sort of a rap battle like Dame and Bagley.
 
SlyPokerDog said:
If he comes to Portland for the summer you know Dame will help him with his shooting.
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Why didn't Dame help Harkless or Aminu out with their shooting?

Somewhat playing devil's advocate here, but they were both drafted much higher then Little and I'm sure that optimism abounded from their respective fanbases when they were drafted and that their profiles noted them not being strong outside threats. I'm sure they've both shot countless jumpers trying to improve this obvious weakness. It's my observation that it's far from a given that a player can develop a consistent J in the league, but here's hoping that Nassir proves to be one of those who can.

STOMP
 
STOMP said:
Why didn't Dame help Harkless or Aminu out with their shooting?

Somewhat playing devil's advocate here, but they were both drafted much higher then Little and I'm sure that optimism abounded from their respective fanbases when they were drafted and that their profiles noted them not being strong outside threats. I'm sure they've both shot countless jumpers trying to improve this obvious weakness. It's my observation that it's far from a given that a player can develop a consistent J in the league, but here's hoping that Nassir proves to be one of those who can.

STOMP
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Yeah that is pretty accurate. That is why there are so many high draft picks that never end up reaching their lofty expectations. Year after year we see it.
You never know who improves and who doesn't.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
Yeah that is pretty accurate. That is why there are so many high draft picks that never end up reaching their lofty expectations. Year after year we see it.
You never know who improves and who doesn't.
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It's true for everyone in every draft, there's no guarantee's, there are some who you have more confidence in than others.
 
OSUBlazerfan said:
MKG's shot was trash though. I don't think they compare
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True, but Little's main criticism is his shooting. So, while he may have the mechanics to improve that weakness, the same concern is there.

STOMP said:
Lol, you're on my barefoot measurement soapbox! But while it's true that Little only measured 6'4.5", his 7'1.25" wingspan & 8'8.5" standing reach are good measurements for a SF and probably more important for him matching up size wise at the 3. The 10" width hands and solid athletic testing numbers are nice too.

STOMP
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Yeah, his length is great, and he's plenty solid to muscle guys a few inches taller. I was just shocked at seeing him listed at 6'4" on NBA.com's draft ticker. I don't think they list anyone else's barefoot height, so they must have have a data error on his bio. I'm like, damn, we just drafted another ~6'3" combo guard to play SF!
 
illmatic99 said:
Shawn Marion at UNLV (after transferring from a Junior College) : 6'7, 215, 7'1 wingspan

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Little at UNC (age 18): 6'6, 220, 7'1 wingspan

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I see the similarities, but Matrix was much better. Look at those defensive and turnover stats. Cements the thought that Little BBIQ is low. Everyone knows this, but he's a project...
 
handiman said:
From the physical tools and style of play, I'm surprised MKG hasn't been mentioned more.
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B-Roy said:
I see the similarities, but Matrix was much better. Look at those defensive and turnover stats. Cements the thought that Little BBIQ is low. Everyone knows this, but he's a project...
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Marion also 3 yrs older at UNLV
 
TorturedBlazerFan said:
It's true for everyone in every draft, there's no guarantee's, there are some who you have more confidence in than others.
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It is also a strong argument against tanking in order to get high draft picks. You are betting a lot on unproven players. Hell even the sure bets are risky.
Look at Zion. Now as much as I love this kid,he is 6'6" and has weighed in at times around 285. Anyone else worried that he will fall in love with all the deep fried food in New Orleans. His nutritionist needs to be attached to him at the hip. His game is based on his athleticism. Too much weight will take a toll on those knees and feet.
 
illmatic99 said:
Marion also 3 yrs older at UNLV
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Not saying there aren't similarities. But I mentioned in the draft thread, by the time Little is ready to contribute Dame will be on the decline.

I can't see him contributing until the end of his rookie deal. Almost tempted to just throw him into the fire this season in a token starter role ALA Nic Batum.

I mean fuck it, Nic was also drafted 25, looked awful in SL (like 2 years away from being 2 years away), and somehow became a contributor in year 1.
 
Jon said:
so, i was reading the winners and losers for the draft on yahoo and i came across this. not sure why they said this:
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Because he did lose. He lost actual money. The Blazers had him at #12 on their board and he went #25. That's $1,035,900.

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B-Roy said:
Not saying there aren't similarities. But I mentioned in the draft thread, by the time Little is ready to contribute Dame will be on the decline.

I can't see him contributing until the end of his rookie deal. Almost tempted to just throw him into the fire this season in a token starter role ALA Nic Batum.

I mean fuck it, Nic was also drafted 25, looked awful in SL (like 2 years away from being 2 years away), and somehow became a contributor in year 1.
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I'm in favor of it because frankly I think Harkless and Aminu are at their ceilings and neither one of them contributes consistently anyway.
 
I'm super glad the kid was National Honor Society and Salutatorian. Shows he is smart and motivated to learn.

His minutes will be up to him. I think all he would have to do is learn how to keep his focus on defense, play within the team defense and hit open threes at an average rate to get minutes. Nothing super complicated.
 
B-Roy said:
Not saying there aren't similarities. But I mentioned in the draft thread, by the time Little is ready to contribute Dame will be on the decline.

I can't see him contributing until the end of his rookie deal. Almost tempted to just throw him into the fire this season in a token starter role ALA Nic Batum.

I mean fuck it, Nic was also drafted 25, looked awful in SL (like 2 years away from being 2 years away), and somehow became a contributor in year 1.
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Nico was really solid defensively and never got lost on that end of the floor. I think that tends to be the barrier for most young guys to getting PT in their rookie years. If Little can play defense and understand our schemes, he will play.
 
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