Nolan Smith?

[Shooter]

OK, let's talk about this. I didn't expect him to be the guy.

 

[C_note]

Another terrible pick

 

[Targus]

You didn't expect him to be the guy because he isn't the guy....

Kinda a poor man's Bayless or Jack, if you ask me.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

prob going to denver.

 

[C_note]

thank god. i wanted faried

 

[jaspitzer]

prob going to denver.

I really hope we do that trade for Felton and swap picks. That can still happen right?

 

[Shooter]

 

[Targus]

Too bad he was born without a neck. Strikes me as more Webster than Arnold.

 

[Shooter]

SI doesn't seem to be too high on him:

Nolan Smith, 6-4 senior guard, Duke. I don't like him as much as Shelvin Mack or Malcolm Lee. I don't see how he gets much better than he is right now. After watching him play this year, I never saw him get by guys and beat them off the dribble. He doesn't have that extra gear. Some people love him. I get in arguments in our own draft room. They say I'm crazy, but I just don't think he's good enough. People compare Nolan to Mario Chalmers, but Chalmers is a much better shooter. I'd rather have someone like that than someone who's a phenomenal athlete and can't shoot a lick.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/seth_davis/06/22/draft.prospects/1.html

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

His range was more 30-40 and Chad Fucking Buchanan takes him at #21.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I liked Nolan Smith on Duke. Seems like a pretty smart player. nothing like dre but screw it.

 

[Ed O]

Nolan Smith also turns 23 next month. That's positively ancient for an NBA rookie.

Ugh.

Ed O.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Nolan Smith also turns 23 next month. That's positively ancient for an NBA rookie.

Ugh.

Ed O.

You do like 'em young don't you?

 

[Sinobas]

As much as Nate McMillen talks about "scrap and hustle" you'd think they'd take a scrapper when he fell to them.

 

[Ed O]

You do like 'em young don't you?

I do. In a variety of ways

Nolan Smith was markedly older than almost everyone he played against this past season. His stats STILL weren't that great, either. I mean... he shot 35% from the college three point line.

Ugh.

Ed O.

 

[Nikolokolus]

All I'm going to do is wait and see what happens ... my hopes are low, but who knows?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Let's all hope we are talking about him being the steal of the 2011 draft in a few years. Ya never know!

 

[RoyToy]

Hopefully he shocks people like Darren Collison has

 

[Blaze01]

Buchanon allegedly said he liked Nolan for his "winning attitude"

rofl

 

[Ed O]

Buchanon allegedly said he liked Nolan for his "winning attitude"

rofl

Fuck.

Ed O.

 

[MickZagger]

I dont mind Smith. He's a great defender. Here's a good little read and watch on his defensive abilities

http://tlorc.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/nolan-smith-is-an-excellent-on-the-ball-defender/

 

[maxiep]

So, who's better: Nolan Smith or Armon Johnson?

I think Johnson.

 

[alex42083]

He's just got to hit the 3 and defend. That's all we need out of a backup PG, and Patty certainly couldn't do it.

 

[MickZagger]

Smith was the first player in ACC history to lead the league in scoring and assists.

 

[RoyToy]

So, who's better: Nolan Smith or Armon Johnson?

I think Johnson.

Nah. Armon is pretty limited in his abilities.

Nolan Smith could be a pretty decent pick. He's ready to play right now which is important imo.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

So, who's better: Nolan Smith or Armon Johnson?

I think Johnson.

I like Armon but the answer is clearly Smith.

 

[Ed O]

So, who's better: Nolan Smith or Armon Johnson?

I think Johnson.

Heh.

I think that Smith is almost certainly markedly better... he DID score 20 ppg this year in a pretty tough conference.

But I am not convinced that he's going to be a guy that is going to be able to play backup PG at a high level any time soon.

Ed O.

 

[illmatic99]

Darius Morris, Norris Cole, Reggie Jackson, and Josh Selby are all better prospects than Smith. God. I bet Nate talked to K from Duke and was convinced about taking him. UGh.

 

[Ed O]

He's just got to hit the 3 and defend. That's all we need out of a backup PG, and Patty certainly couldn't do it.

Smith shot 35% from 3 as a senior. I hope he is better than that at the next level.

Ed O.

 

[maxiep]

Nah. Armon is pretty limited in his abilities.

Nolan Smith could be a pretty decent pick. He's ready to play right now which is important imo.

Maybe he'll win those four game that Taureen Green was supposed to get us.