From what I've seen, Webster has more heart, more fire, and more maturity. Green seems to coast through games and doesn't like contact. What would you say to taking Webster if Green is still on the board?

Exactly how many games have you seen Greene and Webster play in excluding all-star games?

He wasn't trying to be a prick. He was simply curious, understandably. We're hearing everyone saying that Green will be a top 5 pick, and now you're saying that Webster is better. We're just wondering about your different perspective my brotha'.

Posted by MaulingandAppalling:

Reread his post and tell me how the word "Exactly" can be read other than he was being a prick, exactly.

Anyway...

stay focused dude: Webster or Green?

you said you saw both play. He just wants to know how many times you've seen both play. just going by stupid media babble doesn't cut it! Mcgrady had the same exact problem as Green how did that turn out. Webster is going to be a good nba player but Green is going to be a SUPERSTAR!

we'll see what GMs have to say. I'm positive Green will go first since his selling is higher

I'm wondering because not very many people have seen either play and you seemed to have formed an opinion on both. Judging by your responses I guess you've answered my question.....0.

To me Greene and Webster seem to be hyped up too much. Neither was considered a lottery pick before the all-star games. Then, all of a sudden, in a game that features no defense and little team play Greene's outstanding perfomace put him into the lottery. That bother's me because it wasn't his effort throughout the season, or a workout that has gotten him the good reputation.

Posted by gunsnewing:

Posted by Andrew:

I'm wondering because not very many people have seen either play and you seemed to have formed an opinion on both. Judging by your responses I guess you've answered my question.....0.

To me Greene and Webster seem to be hyped up too much. Neither was considered a lottery pick before the all-star games. Then, all of a sudden, in a game that features no defense and little team play Greene's outstanding perfomace put him into the lottery. That bother's me because it wasn't his effort throughout the season, or a workout that has gotten him the good reputation.

no way Andrew. Not Green he was in the lotto way before the McD's games. I remember because I was saying when he was ranked between 8-10 that I guarantee this guy will go in the top 4 and that was way before McDonalds. He was compared to T-Mac from the get go with his skills and athletism and size at SG and the comparison alone is enough to draw interest.

You're right about Martell because I didn't even hear about the guy until the McD's game.

[Edited by - gunsnewing on 05/21/2005 18:02:30]

The reason was because Martell was pretty much planning on going to Washington for a year - most people had him as a top 10 pick in 2006, but once he said he was going to enter this year's draft he became a legitimate lottery pick. Webster is definitely the safer choice and I think he will be very good, I know people use the glen rice comparison a lot but I think it's pretty accurate, he can be that type of player - and that would be great. Yes, Green could be like mcgrady but he could also be like darius miles. It is worrisome that people say he doesn't have heart becuase that makes me think he is going to be more of a Miles player. Martell could be our starting 3 for a long time if we picked him, I think he's a pretty safe bet.

Posted by Andrew:

I'm wondering because not very many people have seen either play and you seemed to have formed an opinion on both. Judging by your responses I guess you've answered my question.....0.

I answered your question above - my exposure to both has been the same as everyone else. But for whatever reason it seems to be ok, in your mind, to form an opionion of Green, just not Webster.

Let's compare their rankings again after Chicago. Anyway, Isiah can smell heart, as Trevor proves, so don't get too hung up on Green at 8.

Posted by gunsnewing:

Posted by Andrew:

I'm wondering because not very many people have seen either play and you seemed to have formed an opinion on both. Judging by your responses I guess you've answered my question.....0.

To me Greene and Webster seem to be hyped up too much. Neither was considered a lottery pick before the all-star games. Then, all of a sudden, in a game that features no defense and little team play Greene's outstanding perfomace put him into the lottery. That bother's me because it wasn't his effort throughout the season, or a workout that has gotten him the good reputation.

no way Andrew. Not Green he was in the lotto way before the McD's games. I remember because I was saying when he was ranked between 8-10 that I guarantee this guy will go in the top 4 and that was way before McDonalds. He was compared to T-Mac from the get go with his skills and athletism and size at SG and the comparison alone is enough to draw interest.

You're right about Martell because I didn't even hear about the guy until the McD's game.

[Edited by - gunsnewing on 05/21/2005 18:02:30]

I remember Chad Ford had Greene as a mid first round pick maybe late lotto pick. His stock improved vastly in that MickeyD game.

Posted by Andrew:

I'm wondering because not very many people have seen either play and you seemed to have formed an opinion on both. Judging by your responses I guess you've answered my question.....0.

To me Greene and Webster seem to be hyped up too much. Neither was considered a lottery pick before the all-star games. Then, all of a sudden, in a game that features no defense and little team play Greene's outstanding perfomace put him into the lottery. That bother's me because it wasn't his effort throughout the season, or a workout that has gotten him the good reputation.

in the McD's game, Green was EFFORTLESSLY DRAINING 25+ foot jump shots all net - i think he was something sick like 9/10 from the field in the first half, with 5/5 from way beyond the 3 point arc.

Now, I have to admit, there was not MUCH defense on him, but to drain Jumpers like that, consecutively, and driving inside and basically carrying / taking over the game, it was very very impressive. Have not seen anyone's game like that in collge Basketball at all this year (sure, more intense competition) - but not many 6'8" SG's in college, let alone true 6'8" PF's in college.

Gerald Green is TALLER than our PF, Sweetney!

Even as a pure jumpshooter - the kid can flat out stroke it. It's rare to get that lucky in games. And if people say he doesnt have any heart - who cares. The game seems to come so easy to him, that he's above the other players on the court.