crzymdups wrote:I could see the Spurs selecting this kid at 26. They need Parker insurance, as he's in decline.

We're not getting another first round pick unless we trade down from 4.

He looks awful similar to manu Ginobli.

WaltLongmire wrote:Not sure he would replace Parker...he's definitely a SG... with some passing ability.

The Ginobli comparison is better.

You figure he would get a lot of looks in our offense because of his constant motion, and he can finish above the rim and with either hand.

He would be a fan favorite from the beginning.

This is the DraftNet scouting report:

Strengths: A combo guard with versatility to play multiple positions ... Very explosive athlete ... A beast physically, one of the most athletic guards to ever came from Brazil ... An intriguing prospect considering he can play PG using his ball handling skills and solid vision of the floor ... Danilo has a decent outside shot and is a good passer who can find the open man ... Solid in pick and roll ... Ambidextrous, excellent use of both hands, which gives his point guard chances greater intrigue ... Very productive playing for a high level team in solid Brazilian league ... Very good one on one player ... Has an ultra explosive first step ... A leaper who can finish plays with dunks ... Possesses great body control, an NBA type body, with great strength for a guy his age ... Also has long arms and great hands ... A great defender, hard to beat in 1 x 1 situation ... Offers help on rebounds and great timing for blocked shots ... He generates a lot of fast break situations ... He can defend smaller players as well as taller ones ... Very aggressive type of player, attacks the basket to finish or to pass and creates space for his teammates ... Has a great attitude. An unselfish, winning type of player, with good mentality and a hard worker ...

Weaknesses: Not a true point guard ... More of a combo, scoring guard and a little undersized at 6-4/6-5 ... Still must learn to make better decisions, particularly as a point guard ... Seems to be too anxious sometimes. Must mature and allow the game to come to him, instead of trying to force the action ... Needs to improve his shooting % and learn to stay out of foul trouble ... Lacks great experience and exposure ... Shot takes a little time to get off, could work on having a crisper, faster release ...

Outlook: Some around Latin American basketball feel that he is a first round talent ... One of the most promising guards to come out of Brazil in a number of years ... He exploded this season in Brazil finishing the playoffs averaging 20 pts per game ... While fellow countryman George Lucas de Paula has received more hype, insiders in Brazil feel that Fuzaro is the superior prospect ...

Notes: Full Name: "Danilo Fuzaro Siqueira" ... Possesses an Italian passport ... Scheduled to participate at this year's adidas Eurocamp ...

Smaller version of Mario Herzonja, with perhaps a better attitude, if what is written above is correct.

What kind of competition has he faced, Briggs? Has he faced any good international or U.S. competition? The above article says he has faced some good competition.

Here are his stats, but not in English.

http://lnb.com.br/jogadores/danilo-fuzaro-siqueira-2/

I'll cause some trouble. Why is this guy rated so low? DX has his him ranked only #19 on the 1994 international list, and they don't even have a scouting report for him.

His game looks more fluid and well rounded than the games of many U.S. players I've seen- why wouldn't a team look at him instead of Booker, for instance, a guy I feel is overrated, despite his beautiful looking shot.

In these foreign clubs--the young players get small minutes almost no matter what--case in point Hezonga and this is Brazil not Europe. This guy essentially was given 30 MPG per game in their playoff series--this is the video from that. His numbers went up to 20 -4-5 2.5 steals but he shot it at nearly 60% and 46% from 3 in those 5 games. There is no doubt that he is not only an NBA player but could be really really good. I think its just a case of small minutes and little exposure

TripleThreat wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:Just what we need one dimensional players.

You mean like Melo? Tim Hardaway Jr? Jose Calderon? Amare Stoudamire? Andrea Bargnani?

What the Knicks need are veterans who can show by example the right way to play the game and prepare and be good mentors to younger players and show what a true professional work ethic is like, who can actually be had on a low cost contract.

I agree with you I didnt grab the players--the Knicks did. I feel theyll make BIG mistakes again.