From NBA.Draft net

Butler is a physical monster standing 6-9, 255 pounds but he doesn’t use it to his advantage. He is extremely slow and doesn’t pick up his feet when going back in transition. He is inconsistent on defense as well. Memo to Jackie: Plant yourself on the block, hit the weights, and get some elevation. If he does that, then we will be talking about a force.

To Butler’s credit, he does show flashes of brilliance. He knows he’s bigger than everyone at the high school level. But the SEC is a different story. When he attends Mississippi State, he’ll have an opportunity to play on a good team with promising players and in a conference that produces good power forwards. The future is ultimately in Butler’s hands.20 years old with a strong variety of post moves.

I like how Jackie has been quielty developing confidence in the post

I like how he played last night with clutch rebounds and clutch free throws

He's only 20

JB's body still has some developing to do.

For me the most telling (and positive thing) I've seen from JB was a couple of games ago. He got his shot blocked resulting in a fast break. There was a quick outlet pass and the opposing player had a layup. Then flying down the court was JB to block the shot and go flying in the camera row. It showed the no quit that LB loves along with some quickness and hustle.

JB has a soft touch and very good hands. He needs to get stronger and quicker but at the worst I think he's a good bench player for years to come.

Could be become a self made Brad Miller type? Sure. Its up to him. He's doing well. He's learning. He's playing hard. He's showing improvement.

I think he would be early 2nd round, maybe late first if the draft was weak. He's a tweener. Little to slow for PF in the NBA, little to small for C. He would be on someone's roster though

As is, probably anywhere from mid/low 2nd round to undrafted. But if he went to college and developed at a good program who knows...

i love Jackie Butler... he's got that old school type game & build... he should grow out his sideburns & flash some bling when he comes into the Garden... i can just picture him playing with Clyde back in the day.

"ah yes... Jackie B swooping in with the sweet stuff!"

>If you have a point make it

No point. I just enjoy hanging out with you experts

the problem is if you enjoyed watching him play its a shame there is about $25mm worth of veteran garbage playing in front of him. Thats the problem. Kinda pathetic huh.

Why watch young hungry guys like Jackie B, Nate, Lee and Woods play hard on both sides of the ball when you can trade players like that for multi millionaire superstars that better know how to play then their hall of fame coach despite the fact that all they have ever done in the league is pad a stat sheet, collect a paycheck and sit home watching the playoffs year after year.

Ask your buddy Isiah that... would love to hear his answer. Thats my problem. I guess you dont mind so much Earl

by the Earl... maybe Amare wasnt in shoes when you stood next to him because he's 6'10 in shoes. 2 inches taller than QWoods.

http://www.nba.com/media/bulls/predraft_sizes_02.pdf

Dont take my word for it... but thats cool. No need to bother with facts or reality.

Isiah is great because our 'yoots' are the best young core in the league
QWoods is better than Amare Stoudemire
Duncan has nothing on Lee
It aint my money
We arent 18-45

jackie blue knows how to play like a big man.

It's hard to say because he would be getting more PT in college, and learning the game, so his value could be higher or lower than we might think.

Posted by misterearl:

djsunyc - how loud did it get when David Lee threw down the third dunk?

not only loud, but the crowd jumped up out of their seats. the qyntel dunk was loud. crowd LOVES nate. LOVES nate. they know he's a bonehead but he brings this unbridled energy along with david that was the staple of the 6 game win streak. jackie blue left us all flabbergasted...where i was like "jackie blue?!?!?!"