What is Lillard's ceiling?

[Natebishop3]

It seems like the kid just keeps getting better and better. I remember during his rookie year there were people who said Kyrie Irving was a better player and a better prospect. I don't think very few people would say that now. How many point guards would you take over Lillard? Are there any?

I don't like Westbrook. Physically I think he's probably the most gifted player at that position, but he's a class "A" ballhog and a real ego maniac. I also foresee him taking a real dive when his athleticism wanes.

Chris Paul has slowed down significantly. I don't think he's nearly the player that he was in New Orleans.

Steph Curry is an exceptional player. He might be the only guy that I would put above Lillard right now, but I tend to Like Dame better.... I'm biased though.

Is there someone you would take over Lillard? Do you think he'll be the best point guard in the league at some point? What is his ceiling?

 

[HailBlazers]

Somewhere behind Mike Conley and Kyle Lowry.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

I wouldn't take anyone over him. The mental aspect of the game is important to me.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Simple:

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[Haakzilla]

NBA Champion - MVP - HOF - Top 50 Greatest Ever

 

[magnifier661]

I think Steph and Lillard will be the best PGs in the NBA for years.

And I Like Lillard better. Why?! I think Lillard is more clutch and has that MJ and Kobe swag. They love the big stage and being "The Guy".

I don't ever think we are out of a game when he's on the floor. He's got "it". I can't say the same for Steph, even though he's probably a better shooter.

3-4 years from now Steph will be the Drexler to Lillard's Jordan

 

[BlazerCaravan]

NBA Champion - MVP - HOF - Top 50 Greatest Ever

Only Top 50? Lillard might take that as a slight and drop 50 on you!

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I wouldn't trade Lillard for any other point guard. There is barely any gap between him and others.

As far as his ceiling goes, he is prime Marbury with prime Billups mixed together without being a headache.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Prime Steve Nash.

 

[PDXFonz]

Simple:

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Winner

 

[riverman]

Oscar Robertson

 

[Natebishop3]

Oscar Robertson

I couldn't really see Dame averaging a triple double

 

[riverman]

I couldn't really see Dame averaging a triple double

they said ceiling, so I went with ceiling

 

[magnifier661]

Honestly, I would saw Kevin Johnson with deadly shooting and swag. The way Lillard attacks the basket reminds me so much of KJ.

 

[riverman]

Mark Price in Chauncey Billups body

 

[tlongII]

I don't know what Lillard's ceiling is. I look forward to exploring it.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't know what Lillard's ceiling is. I look forward to exploring it.

That's the thing. With the MJ and Kobe swag there really isn't a ceiling. They are always driving themselves to get better.

The true ceiling is when their body starts breaking down. Until then, he will get better each and every year imo

 

[tlongII]

The thing is he's a great person too. That means a lot to me.

 

[magnifier661]

The thing is he's a great person too. That means a lot to me.

Especially that too

 

[KingSpeed]

As was already said, with Lillard on our side, I always believe we can win any game. I think he wants to win more than I want them to win which is saying a lot. I wouldn't trade Lillard for any PLAYER in the NBA.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I disagree with most of the 'experts'. Not because I'm biased. But it's the way I believe. You mentioned it. He may not be as flashy or as physically gifted as some of those guys they put ahead of him. Physical gift ness is why they put them ahead of Him. Intangibles, more so leadership and character he has many of these guys beat. Character goes a long way in meeting and beating the potential. He has the intangibles to become a special player. And as long as he stays healthy, he will end up better overall than the competition. Much to the chagrin to many insiders.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

The thing is he's a great person too. That means a lot to me.

Somone told me Denzel Washington whooped his nanny or was just an asshole. Can't remember which, either way he is a great actor. If Dame is a great guy it is just a bonus to me.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

I disagree with most of the 'experts'. Not because I'm biased. But it's the way I believe. You mentioned it. He may not be as flashy or as physically gifted as some of those guys they put ahead of him. Physical gift ness is why they put them ahead of Him. Intangibles, more so leadership and character he has many of these guys beat. Character goes a long way in meeting and beating the potential. He has the intangibles to become a special player. And as long as he stays healthy, he will end up better overall than the competition. Much to the chagrin to many insiders.

I think these intangibles is why guysl like Kobe have gave him public props.

 

[Natebishop3]

I think Steph and Lillard will be the best PGs in the NBA for years.

And I Like Lillard better. Why?! I think Lillard is more clutch and has that MJ and Kobe swag. They love the big stage and being "The Guy".

I don't ever think we are out of a game when he's on the floor. He's got "it". I can't say the same for Steph, even though he's probably a better shooter.

3-4 years from now Steph will be the Drexler to Lillard's Jordan

I agree. Dame has that X Factor that most players simply do not have. He wants it so bad. He has ice in his veins. The guy has the most game winning/game tying shots in the league the last three years. That's special. He hit TWO game tying shots last night.

 

[magnifier661]

I agree. Dame has that X Factor that most players simply do not have. He wants it so bad. He has ice in his veins. The guy has the most game winning/game tying shots in the league the last three years. That's special. He hit TWO game tying shots last night.

Yeah, like I said in 3 years, Lillard will be the #1 pg in the league. I have no doubt about it

 

[Further]

I love that Lillard is on our side, and I for sentimental reasons wouldn't consider any other PG, but I do think there are a few who are better right now, and Westbrook and Curry might be ranked ahead of Lillard for the future too. But the gap is small and I do think Lillards fortitude raises him at least on level with Westbrook, and perhaps a hair ahead. Curry however is also a good person, a good leader, a clutch player and fucking good at everything. Subtract sentimentality and I think Curry over Lillard. That's it.

 

[tlongII]

Somone told me Denzel Washington whooped his nanny or was just an asshole. Can't remember which, either way he is a great actor. If Dame is a great guy it is just a bonus to me.

Obviously I don't know for sure. I think he's cool though.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

 

[magnifier661]

Repped!!!! Perfect answer!

 

[Mediocre Man]

Given his income, I'd say 12'