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technomaster
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7/20/2014 11:56 PM
I'm not sure if I wasn't paying attention when Larkin blew us away with a 20pt/10ast game in the summer league, securing him a place in the summer league HOF. Actually, that never happened.
Augustin was given his opportunities to take the reign in Charlotte, but was ultimately let go, only to become a 3rd stringer/deep-insurance in Chicago. He put up pretty respectable numbers and was a big part of keeping hope alive in Chicago - ultimately ending in a 1st round loss. So if he's Larkin's high end, well... DJ's solid. A 3rd tier NBA PG, borderline starting material. Brunson comparison is based on someone who carved out a pretty long journeyman NBA career as a deep bench PG, who didn't look out of place when he played, averaging a career best 5ppg/5apg at age 32. But my final memories of him as a player were as a heady backup, making plays, playing hard. Though I guess that's a bit low end. I think Larkin's T-Rex (ie normal human length) arms and his build (listed as 176lbs))are always going to leave questions about his upside and ability to defender beefier guard assignments (just about every NBA starting PG will be bigger). He showed good quickness and anticipation for the passing lanes, so it's possible he'd have gaudy steal numbers with starter minutes. And if he's allowed to move with the ball and keep defenders off balance with his creativity, he could probably be a very effective offensive player. However, if he plays within a system, it means his jump shot will be more predictable - and he'll have a hard time getting his shot off. And he might be better than Jameer Nelson as a physical specimen, but few teams give sub-6fters extended opportunity to prove themselves as legit starters. (if there were an opportunity, I'd sell high) “That was two, two from the heart.” - John Starks
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nixluva
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7/21/2014 12:10 AM
technomaster wrote:I'm not sure if I wasn't paying attention when Larkin blew us away with a 20pt/10ast game in the summer league, securing him a place in the summer league HOF. Actually, that never happened. He's being groomed as a change of pace PG. I don't see why we have to worry about him living up to that. He seems perfectly suited to that role and should grow into a fine NBA back up PG. I don't know WTF you guys are watching, but i'm seeing a kid that makes quick PG's look slow. He has lightning quick anticipation on passing lanes and he's a total pest with his short arms effectively getting steals and leading the break. He's a blur as fast at Ty Lawson. Lawson 3.12 and Larkin 3.08 in the sprint. Larkin is more explosive with a 44" vert and Lawson 36.5. It's entirely possible that Shane could be much better than many think. He's got good court vision and accurate passing. Basically he's a good all around player, just 2" too small. |
technomaster
Posts: 23198 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/30/2003 Member: #426 USA |
7/21/2014 1:45 AM
I'd love him to exceed all expectations.
Some players break the mold and are better than they appear. He showed enough in sl that he looks like he could be a rotation player, and that's a great start. An injury can easily mean extended minutes. “That was two, two from the heart.” - John Starks
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