We got Nichols for an 08 2nd round pick... Who's getting bought out now?

June 4, 2007
In terms of scoring the ball, Demetris Nichols was probably the most consistently impressive scorer here at the camp, showing just how deadly he can be as a shooter and how quickly he can put points on the board, going on a few scoring runs where he hit multiple shots in minutes. Looking at the final statlines of all the players here, one of the most notable ways a player really separated himself was how Nichols shot the ball from NBA three-point range. He hit a remarkable 9-of-13 from behind the arc, shooting a ridiculous .692. Other than Nichols, only one player at the camp even hit four NBA three-pointers.

Nichols is extremely confident with his outside shooting, and it’s interesting how in all the times we’ve seen Nichols in drills, both here at Orlando and at a private workout we viewed last week, he’s probably just as good a shooter in the real games, coming off screens, with a hand in his face, as he is taking place in the simulated drills. Other spot-up shooting forwards have come through this camp in recent years, with Steve Novak first coming to mind. Nichols did a good job in separating himself from these other players, in that it’s evident that he doesn’t consistently need players run for him and that he really makes the most of his possessions, finding open space on the floor and getting off a good shot attempt most times he touches the ball.

Nichols didn’t really impact the game in many other ways when he was on the floor, not filling up the stat sheet in any way other than scoring, but he played pretty good perimeter defense for the most part, showing he can play outside of Syracuse’s zone. Nichols didn’t do much to dispel the concerns about his ball-handling abilities, but he did make a few moves off one or two dribbles and got to the basket when there were open lanes, and he shows that he has the potential to improve his ball-handling over time.

The things that Nichols does excel at should definitely translate to the NBA, so there’s a very good chance he can make a contribution in his first year, coming off the bench and providing a scoring punch, as he doesn’t need much space to get off a high-percentage shot attempt from long range. Nichols will likely be an early second round pick in the draft, and it’s not tough to envision him having a Jason Kapono type season not too far down the road.

maybe he buys out Dickau or Jones... they're both expirings.

or package dickau and jones (both expirings) with curry and lee (and nate) for KG?

Make it happen.

link?

please link?

Posted by Pharzeone:

please link?

It was on the crawler on MSG

KG and Zach is worse than Eddy and Zach in terms of needing to play in the same area on the floor.

Posted by TMS:

Posted by Caseloads:

or package dickau and jones (both expirings) with curry and lee (and nate) for KG?

Make it happen.

i don't think the rules allow for that, but if Isiah somehow manages to get KG to NY now, i'll be a much happier camper after this whole Zach Randolph mess.

I'm still not understanding why you consider it a "mess" to have Zach Randolph. If Lee was playing in his place he'd pretty much be the same thing. Rebounding, some postup and no shot blocking. What's the problem really. It's not like we got great D from Frye, so we basically end up with the same deal. However I still believe that we'll improve defensively simply due to the maturation of Balkman and Mardy and more cohesiveness for the team overall.

Posted by JohnWallace44:

KG and Zach is worse than Eddy and Zach in terms of needing to play in the same area on the floor.

the fact that we'd at least have a franchise calibre player on the roster would be good enough for me... we could piece it together from there... having Curry, Zach & KG in the frontcourt would be a nightmare for other teams... KG brings shotblocking, passing & a completely unselfish approach to the game which those other 2 don't really possess... plus being 1 of the best rebounders in the game doesn't hurt either, & combining him w/Zach's rebounding at the PF would basically cover for any of Curry's deficiencies in that department... i could stand not having D Lee on the team if it meant us getting KG... i could also stand not having any shot at Kobe or Lebron in '09 if we had KG on the team also.

Hey Martin, I am not one to complain but you locked Tapseer's thread and it wasn't about Nichols. It was sort hijacked and besides didn't he post his thread before Johnwallace? Please have mercy on this outburst. I am sorry.

Posted by Pharzeone:

Hey Martin, I am not one to complain but you locked Tapseer's thread and it wasn't about Nichols. It was sort hijacked and besides didn't he post his thread before Johnwallace? Please have mercy on this outburst. I am sorry.

don't grovel. sheesh!