"Let's not go overboard on him though."

crzymdups - (tongue planted firmly in cheek) The practice of merely suggesting some type of group-think or collective opinion is not only morally reprehensible but it is also aesthetically boring.

Going deliberately overboard on The Mayor in 2007 was risky and entertaining.

Landry Fields sucks.

That being said he's a perfect example of how guys look better playing with talent. Felton's play has been very good. Gallo has stepped it up and you have a lot of size and shot blocking up front. When a good heady player like Fields is surrounded by talent and doesnt have to do to much they look great. Marquis Daniels was a good comparison. Maybe even Doug Christie.

Bottom line is a we got a very good rotation player in the mid 2nd round. Brilliant job

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I was thinking the other day that Fields reminds me of Marquis Daniels when Daniels was a rookie on those great Mavs teams

Dude, get with the program. Marquis Daniels does not have a fraction of Fields personality, education or class.

Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest.

Marquis Daniels?

Hardly.

Think Clyde Drexler

whoa. someone's on his research today.

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I was thinking the other day that Fields reminds me of Marquis Daniels when Daniels was a rookie on those great Mavs teams

Dude, get with the program. Marquis Daniels does not have a fraction of Fields personality, education or class.

Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest.

Marquis Daniels?

Hardly.

Think Clyde Drexler

Okay, glad we're not going overboard.

Slight differences between Drexler and Fields. One was one of the best college players of his generation and played in two final fours and one played power forward for an underachieving sub .500 team.

martin wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I was thinking the other day that Fields reminds me of Marquis Daniels when Daniels was a rookie on those great Mavs teams

Dude, get with the program. Marquis Daniels does not have a fraction of Fields personality, education or class.

Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest.

Marquis Daniels?

Hardly.

Think Clyde Drexler

Okay, glad we're not going overboard.

Slight differences between Drexler and Fields. One was one of the best college players of his generation and played in two final fours and one played power forward for an underachieving sub .500 team.

but is that just luck of your teammates or something else?

I think part of it has to do with the fact that Clyde Drexler was a hall of fame, gravity-defying superstar who helped to redefine the shooting guard position in the NBA.

Nothing against Landry Fields, but it's an insult to compare him to Clyde Drexler at this point in Landry's career.

crzymdups wrote:

martin wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I was thinking the other day that Fields reminds me of Marquis Daniels when Daniels was a rookie on those great Mavs teams

Dude, get with the program. Marquis Daniels does not have a fraction of Fields personality, education or class.

Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest.

Marquis Daniels?

Hardly.

Think Clyde Drexler

Okay, glad we're not going overboard.

Slight differences between Drexler and Fields. One was one of the best college players of his generation and played in two final fours and one played power forward for an underachieving sub .500 team.

but is that just luck of your teammates or something else?

I think part of it has to do with the fact that Clyde Drexler was a hall of fame, gravity-defying superstar who helped to redefine the shooting guard position in the NBA.

Nothing against Landry Fields, but it's an insult to compare him to Clyde Drexler at this point in Landry's career.

An insult you say?

Let's rewind the video tape (just in case you missed it he first time)

Tale of The Tape

Height/ Weight
Drexler 6'7, 210... Fields 6'7, 210 pounds, i-dentical

Final Year In College
Glide at U of H - Southwest Conference Player of the Year (1983) 16 points, 3.2 assists and 10 rebounds on 35 per cent shooting, 35.

Fields at Stanford - All-Pac-10 First Team selection as a senior with 22 points, 9 rebounds and .49 per cent shooting... Led Pac-10 in scoring and rebounding... his 704 points in senior year marked third-highest single-season total in school history.

College Totals
Drexler - 14.4 points, 3.3 assists and 9.9 rebounds in three seasons at Houston
Fields - 11 points, 2 assists and 5 rebounds in four seasons at Stanford

Vertical Jump
Drexler - 44 inches, ridiculous
Fields - 39 inches, highly impressive

NBA Rookie Season
Drexler (82 games) 17 minutes avg 7.7 points, 3 rebounds .45 from the field .25 from three point range
Fields (14 games) 28 minutes avg 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, team leading .55 from the field .31 from three

Playing style

"Drexler was famed for his speed and finesse on the court, and his easy-going and quiet demeanor off the court. At Houston, Drexler became known for his exceptional abilities as a finisher, but generally was not considered a great shooter."

Fields is already a better shooter than Drexler. Not to be confused with his easy-going and quiet demeanor off the court.

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

martin wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

misterearl wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I was thinking the other day that Fields reminds me of Marquis Daniels when Daniels was a rookie on those great Mavs teams

Dude, get with the program. Marquis Daniels does not have a fraction of Fields personality, education or class.

Daniels is noted for having several tattoos inscribed on different parts of his body. The tattoos range from a detailed map of Florida that covers his entire back, a caricature of a man blowing his head off with a shotgun on his lower right arm, and Chinese characters on his other arm which were intended to represent his initials, but translate to English as "healthy woman roof". Also, he has an entire bible verse on his chest.

Marquis Daniels?

Hardly.

Think Clyde Drexler

Okay, glad we're not going overboard.

Slight differences between Drexler and Fields. One was one of the best college players of his generation and played in two final fours and one played power forward for an underachieving sub .500 team.

but is that just luck of your teammates or something else?

I think part of it has to do with the fact that Clyde Drexler was a hall of fame, gravity-defying superstar who helped to redefine the shooting guard position in the NBA.

Nothing against Landry Fields, but it's an insult to compare him to Clyde Drexler at this point in Landry's career.

An insult you say?

Let's rewind the video tape (just in case you missed it he first time)

Tale of The Tape

Height/ Weight
Drexler 6'7, 210... Fields 6'7, 210 pounds, i-dentical

Final Year In College
Glide at U of H - Southwest Conference Player of the Year (1983) 16 points, 3.2 assists and 10 rebounds on 35 per cent shooting, 35.

Fields at Stanford - All-Pac-10 First Team selection as a senior with 22 points, 9 rebounds and .49 per cent shooting... Led Pac-10 in scoring and rebounding... his 704 points in senior year marked third-highest single-season total in school history.

College Totals
Drexler - 14.4 points, 3.3 assists and 9.9 rebounds in three seasons at Houston
Fields - 11 points, 2 assists and 5 rebounds in four seasons at Stanford

Vertical Jump
Drexler - 44 inches, ridiculous
Fields - 39 inches, highly impressive

NBA Rookie Season
Drexler (82 games) 17 minutes avg 7.7 points, 3 rebounds .45 from the field .25 from three point range
Fields (14 games) 28 minutes avg 10.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, team leading .55 from the field .31 from three

Playing style

"Drexler was famed for his speed and finesse on the court, and his easy-going and quiet demeanor off the court. At Houston, Drexler became known for his exceptional abilities as a finisher, but generally was not considered a great shooter."

Fields is already a better shooter than Drexler. Not to be confused with his easy-going and quiet demeanor off the court.

Earl, I agree with alot of what you say, but Clyde Drexler, man??? Come on. Clyde Drexler was the "one man fast break," meaning he would get the rebound, beat everyone down the court, and dunk all by himself and he would do this consistently throughout the game. Clyde Drexler is probably one of the top-10 SGs of all-time. Fields is not Clyde Drexler and is not going to be Clyde Drexler, as his athleticism, while better than advertised, is not on a Clyde Drexler level. But I do agree that Fields can be a very good player and possible turn into a borderline All-star if he keeps improving.

martin wrote:

tj23 wrote:His defense is still inconsistent as is his shot. But he has great potential, has a high IQ, great athlete(I dont get how he isn't considered a very good athlete, it could be his biggest strength)plus he's still young. He's already contributing. He appears to have at least a decent mid range jumper, but dantoni isnt a fan of the mid range shot, which is stupid. Although he lets Amare jack up contested off balace mid range shots and gallo is a terrible mid range shooter yet he still fires them up at times. Back to Fields, I love his game, I'm just not annointing him yet. He has some growing to do. But his non stop energy, versatility, shot selection, and athleticism is very nice to have.

man, your post was so good until you inserted that.