I don't get how some media outlets keep referring to him as a future star. All I see is a jumpshot and not enough strength to get anything done inside.

It's too early to tell

Posted by TMS:

did u see much in Dirk Nowitzki's game his rookie season before he became the mega star he is now?

do we have someone here to develop Frye like dirk was developed?

Posted by Caseloads:

Posted by TMS:

did u see much in Dirk Nowitzki's game his rookie season before he became the mega star he is now?

do we have someone here to develop Frye like dirk was developed?

is that even relevant to the topic? the question was why do media outlets refer to Frye's future star potential... Dirk had similar promise when he came along w/a similar style perimeter game... whether he realizes that star potential is anyone's guess... that's the same question you can pose to any young player in the NBA.

you can't compare Frye to Dirk ever. Dirk is a 7ft SG. He can bring the ball up and create his own shot and always did. Frye is a spot up jump shooter.

Posted by gunsnewing:

you can't compare Frye to Dirk ever. Dirk is a 7ft SG. He can bring the ball up and create his own shot and always did. Frye is a spot up jump shooter.

i'm comparing them during their rookie seasons... Frye's #'s are actually better than Dirk's were in fact... where did i say Frye is comparable to Dirk right now? both are strong jumpshooters, Frye plays a bit more inside than Dirk... Dirk has more of a SF type game... doesn't mean Frye can't be every bit as good as Dirk someday... he's got that type of potential in my eyes... & apparently, in the eyes of many media outlets as well.

The reason why Frye and Dirk aren't good comparisons is b/c Dirk can handle the ball like he's 6'6". I would have a heart attack if I saw Frye bringing the ball up the court. Dirk is a 3 pt shooter. Frye is a mid range shooter, and Larry Brown will NOT allow Frye to shoot 3s, very much. So in terms of comparing games, it's not really valid. But in terms of saying that Frye can be AS GOOD, that's a long shot, but hey, anything is possible. I'd prefer Frye to actually stay away from the Dirk area, and continue to work on his posting up and his defense and rebounding. NOT his 3 pt shooting.

Frye also has shown some inside game, with that little hook shot, as well as an attempt at doing some other things. He just needs to keep working at it. He has the work ethic, which helps a lot, but we'll see what happens.

Guns... uhmmm, this post is ridiculous. The value of a 22 yr old, 6'11, PF... who can stretch a defense with his range... on one of THE hardest skills to develop... the outside shot. He has some nice post moves. His effort is outstanding. He only need more 1> experience and 2> strength. Let me guess, you wanted Bynum?

ok Miss Cleo

frye isnt like most people as he works hard and only cares abour getting better like richard jefferson. remember when jefferson had no shot but worked at it during the off season and what is his shooting percentage now >50%. I predict frye worked ahrd on his inside game and building muscle and becomeing the person most new yorkers expect out of him