Posted by nixluva:
I think Steph is right for the most part, but he could've kept that to himself and Isiah. It seems like Isiah wants to keep teams guessing as to who he is gonna take, which most GM's look to do at this time. I think Morris Almond is the guy, but maybe a Nick Young who has perhaps more upside is more to Isiah's liking. Still the idea that isiah had at the start of having a shooter like H2O and Steph together makes a lot of sense. I like Almond's size and stroke.
Nate can shoot and is a perfect guy off the bench. We need a guy with size tho. Q may not be able to stay out on the floor, tho i'm hopeful that he will. It's best to have someone ready to go, who is strong, healthy and capapble. Another thing is that due to our roster having so many guards and PF's, Isiah may use some of them in a trade to get a vet and also clear up more PT. If he's there I take Almond.
If I can interject--I would say Almond is much more of a pure shooter than Nick Young[Im not saying he's better--he reminds me something of a richrdjefferson 30 pounds lighter --time will tell] I dont think Nick Young will go past 15 because of his athletic ability. On the other hand Almond could drop some because of his supposed weakness at ballhandling and defense. But Like steph said and this is where I agree--we need a *fit* and Almond fits because
a. He IS the best pro shooter in the draft
b. He is much stronger than most guards in the draft with an nBA ready 6-6 225 body
c. He's a very good rebounder for his position
d. he has long arms and a strong body with good athletic ability so defense can become much better in a team concept.
e. He's used to being smothered with double and triple teaming--he wont get that in the NBA
f. He's very smart[yale recruited him] and he *already* knows his role--reference his article at the knick workout. No young arse BS stuff good charachacter 4 year college player.
Also--as I said in a previous post--dont discount jared dudley because if both of those guys are gone--jared dudley can play 2 guard @ 6-7 225 and while not a pure shooter he CAN shoot it very well along with a vraiety of other intangibles.
6/12/2007 8:11 AM
