JesseDark wrote:Grayson Allen a star is born.

I like and respect guys that play with heart..Dude showed up when Duke needed him..

holfresh wrote:

JesseDark wrote:Grayson Allen a star is born.

I like and respect guys that play with heart..Dude showed up when Duke needed him..

Rose to the occasion and did not shy away from the spotlight or defer to anyone, despite being on a team with at least three #1s on it.

Goes to the basket like his family is being held hostage and he has to score for them to live.

JesseDark wrote:Grayson Allen a star is born.

This is what I wrote almost 3 weeks ago

Joined: 7/30/2002
Member: #303

3/26/2015 1:07 PM LAST EDITED: 3/26/2015 1:22 PM

If I had a very late pick as in 26-30 Id promise it to Grayson Allen if he would be willing to come to the NBA early. Id go right to Duke and tell Coach K that I have a round one pick and I want to develop this player after their season ended and let the kid and his family decide. If he was on any other team where he got consistent PT hed already be a late lottery pick or close to it. He has basically no usage but in the little hes been out there--even in the couple of games where he did not score--his play is what I love..N ot only does he have the physical talent--hes going to be a star one day but just the way he gives 125% as well--thats the seller. He wont come out and there isnt going to be a promise but Ill come back to this post in 2 years.(if Im still on the earth)

Moonangie wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:

JesseDark wrote:Grayson Allen a star is born.

This is what I wrote almost 3 weeks ago

Joined: 7/30/2002
Member: #303

3/26/2015 1:07 PM LAST EDITED: 3/26/2015 1:22 PM

If I had a very late pick as in 26-30 Id promise it to Grayson Allen if he would be willing to come to the NBA early. Id go right to Duke and tell Coach K that I have a round one pick and I want to develop this player after their season ended and let the kid and his family decide. If he was on any other team where he got consistent PT hed already be a late lottery pick or close to it. He has basically no usage but in the little hes been out there--even in the couple of games where he did not score--his play is what I love..N ot only does he have the physical talent--hes going to be a star one day but just the way he gives 125% as well--thats the seller. He wont come out and there isnt going to be a promise but Ill come back to this post in 2 years.(if Im still on the earth)

He could be a sleeper, but I'd need a much broader body of evidence to make any assertions about his ever playing in the NBA. Anyone might rise to the occasion in an NCAA championship game, but that doesn't necessarily portend future NBA excellence, let alone even being drafted.

Love his heart, love his spirit and confidence. He saved Duke's title dream (along with Jones). He provided the spark when it was most needed.

But consistency is more highly valued in pro sports than flash-in-the-pan greatness (read: Linsanity rocks, but it don't roll).

His future is brighter after another year of seasoning. Being the "it" player at Duke will suit him well. He definitely plays with heart.