fishmike wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:Chauncey Billups is the ultimate case study on a guy that looked like a bust that then turned into a star. Multiple teams gave up on him. He didn't turn it around until he was 25.. which happens to be how old Burke is now. It doesn't always click right away
disagree... Billups had bad shooting #s but he was productive player his first couple years. He could play... first 3 years he was like a 5/5/4 guy who could play D. The big thing was his role... was he a PG? But Billups was still putting up good #s....AAAAND (I just rechecked Burke's #s)
You are more right than I thought. For some reason I though Burke's #s were much lower but his first couple years w/ the Jazz he was more productive than I thought.
Problem with Burke is hiding him on defense but he's showing to be a fantastic offensive player. The low TOs considering his usage are the key for me.
I'm gladyou pointed out the assumption that Burke was a flat out bum... he had mediocre numbers of 12 and 5 his first two years... as a starter. The whole story with him is his attitudeand the fact Utah wanted Dante exum to be the star was his downfall in Utah.
In new York, it's not like burke is shooting 43% in 31 games.... he's shooting 51% with 38% from 3... he's not chucking... he's actually doing alot of making... plus he's putting up big assist and points.... people keep talking about defense... Detroit kept trying to post him and Burke was not letting them take advantage. Even the Detroit announcers said as much. Burke is showing he is ready to blossom.
On the social media tip.... the dude is out there in the nyc streets mixing and mingling with alot of icons. He's getting alot of respect out there. Not just because of his play... he's actually a really good kid. God fearing and a humble listener. We may have got the jackpot
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