Branden Jennings--Rubio is all hype
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McK1
Posts: 26527 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/16/2005 Member: #964 |
6/16/2009 1:24 AM
Posted by Allanfan20:Posted by McK1: because of how Walsh described his role NEW YORK, November 7, 2008 – The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Allan Houston has been named Assistant to the President for Basketball Operations. http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/houston_named_assistant_081107.html the stop underrating David Lee movement
1. FIRE MIKE 2. HIRE MULLIN 3. PAY AVERY 4. FREE NATE!!!
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TMS
Posts: 60684 Alba Posts: 617 Joined: 5/11/2004 Member: #674 USA |
6/17/2009 1:23 AM
i think it's obvious that he's 1 of the quickest & most explosive guys off the dribble among the PG prospects... also his long distance fadeaways remind me of Tim Hardaway in some ways... i think he'll do well in a pick & roll game, or a more wide open system like the one GS runs where he can run the floor & run amuck... IMO defense will be a big issue for him tho at his size especially cuz he's not built like Billups or Kidd where he can body up to bigger G's... any team that drafts him is also gonna need a great shotblocking presence like Tony Parker has in Duncan for their team to be successful IMO... he's of slight build like TJ Ford or Terrell Brandon... i'd be worried how he'll hold up to contact & the daily bruising he's gonna take in the NBA.
After 7 years & 40K+ posts, banned by martin for calling Nalod a 'moron'. Awesome.
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Paladin55
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6/17/2009 2:15 AM
Posted by McK1: This was found at the bottom of the Jennings video- Rubio's interview with a reporter in Sacramento. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fML8NINtbQ&feature=player_embedded Not the greatest interview because his English is not the best, and the interviewer was somewhat lame. When asked about his playing he almost always spoke about assists and making teammates better. He made reference to one of his weaknesses as a player, when he mentioned how he thought he had improved his outside shooting by bringing up a stat on his 3pt shooting. Seems like a nice KID- very young looking. Definitely in need of lifting program, but does not need anyone to tell him what it means to be a PG. Never took a swipe at any player during the interview- he was a total gentleman. Given the kind of competitor he is on the court, the way he comports himself in an interview is somewhat refreshing- not even a hint of ego, attitude, or self-promotion. I wish his agent/handlers had allowed him to at least do a private workout with the Kings, who usually let them be seen by others. No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities- C.N. Bovee
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TMS
Posts: 60684 Alba Posts: 617 Joined: 5/11/2004 Member: #674 USA |
6/17/2009 2:46 AM
i'm thinking more & more the Knicks are heavy & hard after Rubio... the fact that he didn't work out for SAC seems to suggest there's another team picking after Sactown that's gonna be trading up to the top 3 to take that kid, & we've already heard rumblings that he doesn't want to play in MEM & his agent doesn't want him in OKL... then there's the issue of his buyout, & NY would seem to fit the market for him to come to where that won't be as much of an issue... he could probably make that back easily from endorsement deals... LAC is locked on w/Griffin most likely at #1... sounds like MEM will probably take Thabeet at #2.
i'm getting the feeling that NY & OKL will be making a draft day trade for Rubio to come to NY, especially if Jordan Hill falls to #8... MIN has the assets to move up w/the #6 & #18 picks, but not the market to appease his buyout issues, so i don't get the feeling it's them... of course GS could be the wildcard here if they move up to grab Rubio at #2 by using Monta Ellis as trade bait, but they're under pressure to win now so i don't think they'd be as willing to take on a young player that they'd have to wait a couple years to blossom... i think they'd be fine w/someone like Harden at #7. Miss Cleo has spoken. After 7 years & 40K+ posts, banned by martin for calling Nalod a 'moron'. Awesome.
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McK1
Posts: 26527 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/16/2005 Member: #964 |
6/17/2009 9:41 AM
rubio in this interview:
I want to play on a young team where I know I'm going to get minutes doesn't sound like he angling for NY being a "pass-first" player will make rubio fit any system. Brandon Jennings is the system. [Edited by - McK1 on 06-17-2009 09:51 AM] the stop underrating David Lee movement
1. FIRE MIKE 2. HIRE MULLIN 3. PAY AVERY 4. FREE NATE!!!
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Paladin55
Posts: 24321 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/6/2008 Member: #2098 |
6/17/2009 12:50 PM
Posted by McK1: From Hahn today. Supposed to be about T.Williams, but some stuff on Evans v Jennings. Both sounded like they did OK in the 3/3, and it must have been very competitive: And a nugget someone shared with me this morning is that Williams has noticed several of the top 10 guards won't workout against him. Tyreke Evans was supposed to match up with him for the Knicks workout, but apparently Evans declined and instead accepted the workout that included scrawny Brandon Jennings. (And, by the way, I hear Jennings more than held his own against Evans in the three-on-three. Don't get me wrong, Evans did leave the Knicks impressed with his ability to shoot and his strong build, but Jennings' game-changing quickness and competitiveness might have been the top story coming out of that workout on Monday). By the way, I was not really commenting on the fact that Rubio is a "pass first" player and that is what we really need- I was looking at what he said about himself and what it tells you about him in terms of his BB philosophy and unselfishness as a player. I actually think that the Knicks may prefer Curry over Rubio because he can also shoot the ball. No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities- C.N. Bovee
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lumbardar
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6/17/2009 7:38 PM
By MARC BERMAN Not trying to confuse you, just letting you know KnicksNew York Knicks are finishing up their pre-draft workouts tomorrow with a solo act by DeMar DeRozan, the USC shooting guard whom I met during the Chicago combine and told me he can jump higher than Vince CarterVince Carter in his prime. I almost choked on my deep dish pizza. DeRozan is an 8-range guy and the Knicks have considered him but think they have been too impressed by too many point guards, not just Stephen Curry, and the big Arizona power forward Jordan Hill, to make the leap. DeRozan is explosive but not the greatest outside shooter. All the Knicks college scouts are coming to town tonight and the real draft meetings will begin as the Knicks rate their top 8. D'Antoni and Walsh have to hear all the liittle observations about all the guys they like. As an aside regarding Ricky Rubio, don't see the Knicks trading up for him. One Knick person told me three weeks ago. "We need to know more about him.'' That never happened. Rubio skipped the Italian draft camp and is not working out in the States. Dan Fegan, the cutthroat agent, is either a genius or losing his kid money by having him fall. Knicks would like to meet with him next week when he's in town. Buzz up!Posted by Marc Berman on June 17, 2009 4:24 PM COMMENTS Report item as: (required) X Obscenity/vulgarity Hate speech Personal attack Advertising/Spam Copyright/Plagiarism Other Comment: (optional) Alex2260 wrote: Thanks for the update, Berman. I never thought I'd say this but keep up the good work. Got a long way to go before you catch up to Hahn but I appreciate the recent consistency. 6/17/2009 5:56 PM EDT Recommend Report Abuse |
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firefly
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6/17/2009 8:09 PM
As a complete aside, Rubio is going to ride so much punani if he comes to NY its not even funny. Every milf in towns gonna be adopting him, and every daddy issues chick is gonna try and nurture him. Kids seriously gonna break record. Wilt eat your heart out.
Some men see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and ask why not?
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Paladin55
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6/17/2009 8:47 PM
Posted by firefly: Nah, he's going to be the Spanish reincarnation of A.C. Green. No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities- C.N. Bovee
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firefly
Posts: 23236 Alba Posts: 17 Joined: 7/26/2004 Member: #721 United Kingdom |
6/17/2009 8:52 PM
Posted by Paladin55:Posted by firefly: Dude, hes Spanish!! Hes gonna share it around till it turns green. Some men see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and ask why not?
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BRIGGS
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6/18/2009 9:24 AM
Im not really in favor of drafting someone who is 6-1 170 BUT after Curry I do know that Jennings does have the combination of being a jet with elite level athleticism and proven past first PG skills. That being said I would seriously look at trade down scenarios---we are a smallish team. Finding some nice big strong athletes with solid upside and getting rid of Jefferies to me is a legitimate option.
RIP Crushalot😞
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PresIke
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6/18/2009 9:36 AM
and given jennings age, he can fill out as his metabolism slows with age, and he is put on a good workout plan/diet. it's not as if all thinner folks turn out to be shawn bradley.
camby, kg, and bosh were rail thin when they came in. kenny anderson was thin, but he was a very good player for a bit. tony parker is 6 2" 180. chris paul is 6'0 175. and these guys are all older than jennings. the thing is all three of the guards i listed are all similar in terms of having a lot of quickness/athletic ability. jennings is a better passer than parker, who also had a pretty suspect shot for much of his career. Forum Po Po and #33 for a reason...
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Branden Jennings--Rubio is all hype