Atlanta Hawks: Prospect focus: Vanderbilt’s John Jenkins
The first time Larry Drew saw John Jenkins play live, during a workout in Santa Barbara, the Vanderbilt guard didn’t shoot well. The second time Drew saw him, at the Chicago pre-draft camp, Jenkins was “just OK” shooting it.
That changed during Jenkins’ workout at Philips Arena.
“He came here and he shot the hell out of it,” Drew said. “He has an NBA skill. He’s a guy that, watching him play and the way teams play him, it’s kind of that J.J. Redick feel. If he’s on the court, you better be with him at all times. It would be great to have a guy like that.”
Jenkins’ shooting display during his Hawks workout was no fluke. He was an elite shooter in college, posting the best effective field-goal percentage among D1 perimeter players.
Jenkins will have to prove he can do enough other things well enough to help offensively once defenders crowd his jump shot–presumably John Hollinger’s draft rater doesn’t like Jenkins (Insider) because of concerns about his ability to do so. His assist rate ranks last among DraftExpress.com’s top shooting guard prospects and his free-throw rate wasn’t much better.
The more pressing questions regarding Jenkins are his potential as a defender because he’s not particularly quick or athletic. Not surprisingly, Jenkins said teams have keyed in on testing his defensive ability during workouts.
“I’m a good shooter,” Jenkins said. “They know I can shoot and score the ball but they need to know if I can play defense. This league is so good, you have got to be able to defend, too. I just want to prove that I can.”
He apparently made a good case during his Hawks workout. Drew, Dave Pendergraft and Rick Sund all used the word “deceptive” to describe Jenkins’ athleticism.
Jenkins said he’s heard that a lot along the workout trail.
“They really underestimate it,” he said. “I didn’t show it so much at Vandy because that wasn’t my role and I didn’t get enough opportunities. But now that I’m in my individual workouts I can show that I can dunk the ball and do a lot of good things athletically.”
Jenkins rarely missed while putting up shots after his workout, but that was expected. I was surprised to see that Jenkins has good size. He’s legitimately 6-4 with long arms and broad shoulders.
Drew, Pendergraft and Sund all said they believe Jenkins has the potential to be an adequate NBA defender.
“I think so,” Drew said. “I think he’s got the package. It’s just the know-how. Knowing personnel, knowing how to defend certain guys, what they like to do. This kid, he’s a smart guy.”
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donte080
June 20th, 2012
5:41 pm
re: Knicks win 50-55 games….
LOL…..there’s good reason Phil Jackson didn’t consider coaching the knicks…that’s a more dysfunctional group then what we have in Atlanta!
bfred
June 20th, 2012
5:41 pm
If the Hawks are looking at a Vandy guy, they should pick Ezili. Legit 7′ big man with a soft touch and shot-blocking skills. Put him at C and let Al slide over to the 4. He was hurt almost the entire first half last year and really didn’t get back into rythm until the end of the season. Jenkins is more likely to turn up as a future 6th man of the year type.
Tru ATL Fan
June 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
The sad thing is that we continue to allow ourselves, the true fans of Atlanta, to continue to accept mediocracy. Yes I remember the blackout days, but there are days now when I black out the Braves, Hawks, and Falcons. So yes, while we should be discussing draft picks, the more pressing issue should be the citizens of the city that supports these teams to demand a killer instinct as opposed to acting in a “gentile Southern manner.” DEMAND more from your city’s teams or be happy with being bounced in the first round (all 3 teams from this past year!!!)
Slimjr
June 20th, 2012
5:45 pm
“Cleveland passed on Amare Stoudemire, Nene, and Caron Butler in 2002 to draft DaJuan Wagner, passed on Josh Smith and Al Jefferson in 2004 to draft Luke Jackson, didn’t have a 2005 lottery pick because they traded it in a 1997 deal for Wesley Person, and f-cked up by letting Boozer become a free agent in 2004 when they could have exercised an option on him. Four fatal moves that could have changed the course of their franchise with respect to putting talent around LeBron, and that’s despite getting good much faster than OKC after they drafted Durant.”
Wow, guess BK could have done worse? Heheheh
Slimjr
June 20th, 2012
5:50 pm
Yea the Knicks are so terrible they won at a .750 clip with Woody coaching them!
They still made the playoffs after losing their starting point guard and the backup..Yea Whatever…
56-63 wins..The Knicks will be a dangerous team next season…
The Hawks do not want to meet these guys in the playoffs…Hmmmmm
If Nash does decide to lead the Knicks that will make them extremely dangerous in the East…
donte080
June 20th, 2012
6:00 pm
Again, a guy who won 11 rings said he wouldn’t touch the knicks with a 10 foot pole….but I’m sure you know better…
You do realize Nash is pushing 40…Lin is coming off serious injury…if you ever watched Amare and Melo on the court together you wouldn’t be quite so hyped on the overrated Knicks….I agree Woody did a nice job replacing D’Antoni, but once his shine wears off preaching defense to these guys they will rebel against him worse than they did against D’Antoni….
Slimjr
June 20th, 2012
6:06 pm
Cant wait till next season! Full of drama it will be? Hehehehe
Slimjr
June 20th, 2012
6:08 pm
FYI, Lin was ready to come back and lead the Knicks in the 2nd round if they had eliminated Miami..Oh well…Next time….
Astro Joe
June 20th, 2012
6:09 pm
Najeh, under the old CBA rules, a player in their QO cannot be traded without giving their permission. I don’t know if that has changed with the new CBA. Gordon could opt to stay put and leave the Hornets with little leverage. And S&T deals are also hard to complete with the new CBA.
Slimjr
June 20th, 2012
6:13 pm
FYI, winning at .750 clip will keep quite a few people very happy..In fact guys[Carmelo] not known for playing “D” will play “D”.. Go figure?
hawksfancents95
June 20th, 2012
6:20 pm
funny how new orleans trades get processed no prob huh?
if New Orleans wants to be truly ballin they gotta buy the Jazz name back from Utah, add some new slick uni’s and they will have a serious fan base. they will undoubtley draft davis first but if they get zeller at #10 they will have the best C and backup C combo in the NBA in two years. i think someone will slip to #10 though and give them another possible starter.
jarret jack eric gordon al-farouq aminu jason smith anthony davis is their projected starting lineup before any offseason signings. thats sub 500.
now for the hawks
jenkins would be an ok pick but if we can get jamal crawford and have been in contact with him(idk if legal yet) then we have no need for a shooting guard that shoots. we still need a backup PG, a backup C, and a athletic SF defending specialist.
hawksfancents95
June 20th, 2012
6:31 pm
heres a few guys that we should look at that we could get for relatively cheap to try to stay under the luxury tax.
Gerald Green-we all know he is top 10 athlete in the NBA, maybe we can get him for a 2 year-2-3mill deal, he could get 7-15 mins a night at SF/SG
Kwame Brown-maybe we could get him for a little over league minimum for a veteran. could give us 5-15 a night if he can stay healthy.
Nate Robinson-still young and athletic. maybe he has learnt that he needs to mature and be a solid point guard and not need to score 25 a night. would be a good relieft for teague.
Ryan Hollins-active big guy that can come in and give us energy and rebounding on offense. close to league minimum pay as well.
Jonny Flynn-he is that knuckeball that i have no idea how his rehab went or how his attitude is but he was good his 1st year and maybe could have something to prove on a 1 year deal.
Hasheem Thabeet-Ihate to think he is a lost cause because he is 7′3 and if he is somewhat mobile he would be a good guy to have off the bench in certain situations for us.
these are just a few guys i thought we could possibly get for cheap.
Buddy Grizzard
June 20th, 2012
6:36 pm
Najeh was Danny Ferry the GM that whole time?
Just Joe
June 20th, 2012
7:03 pm
Hawks should have sent Joe to Washington for Lewis like I said weeks ago. Hawks missed an opportunity.
Dawg
June 20th, 2012
7:33 pm
If Atl had not traded it’s extra #2 pick, we could have 2 of the guys from Vandy, (the center and either the sf or sg).
Instead, we sold a pick to pad the pockets of disconnected owners.
O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
7:42 pm
Najeh,
Also, the cap space of N.O. will allow them to get involved in trades as a 3rd team (if they so choose). Next season, the rules will be harsh for teams over the cap, so a team like N.O. can take on a bad contract, if they get a high draft pick out of it.
AJ,
As injury prone as Eric Gordon is, I doubt he plays for the one year offer. I think he will buy in to the possible youth movement. Anthony Davis, the #10 pick, and cap space to still add another solid FA.
And they are doing what the Hawks did, and what OKC did. Trade off your highly paid players, get a bunch of young guys, and build through the draft (hopefully getting it right of course), with one or 2 solid FA signings.
Melvin
June 20th, 2012
7:45 pm
Astro,
This link is for you. I said on this blog many times that the Blazer fans should feel more disappointed than the Hawks fans when it comes to draft day mistakes. The link below shows that hoopsworld agrees with me….
http://www.hoopsworld.com/top-5-nba-draft-mistakes
keepinitreal
June 20th, 2012
7:47 pm
Jenkins probably won’t be much more than a spot-up shooter in the NBA, but there’s a place for guys like that if they can do it well. The Hawks definitely have a need for a marksman.
You have to take Sullinger if he drops that far, but I’d be stunned if that happens. Someone will take a chance on a guy with his talent.
Melvin
June 20th, 2012
7:49 pm
Not sure why the let the Bucks off the hook when it comes to the 2005 draft, it’s not like Andrew Bogut was a franchise player as well.
Interesting how the top 8 draft picks excluding Marvin Williams in 2005 draft are not with their original team that drafted them.
Astro Joe
June 20th, 2012
7:55 pm
OB, they lost Chris Paul, Kamen, Ariza, Okafor and Landry for Gordon, pick #10 and a young forward who couldn’t find his way on the floor this past season. That is NOT a “bunch of young guys”, that could easily end up being around 85 games of Eric Gordon and pick #10. That’s it… for Paul, Kamen, Landry, Okafor and Ariza. And my guess, Gordon may have been less injured if he were returning to a playoff bound team.
Hollinger loves the trade for the Hornets. Good old financial flexibility. Sorry, that works for franchises that can attract veyry good players without overpaying for them. The one good point he raised, is that CP3 is a UFA next summer (if he doesn’t sign an extension with the CLippers). CP3 may be the only big time player interested in playing for the Hornets (again).
Again, my issue is what they received (or didn’t receive) for all of the assets. If I told you that a team over about 13 months were trading Okafor, Kamen, Landry, Ariza and Paul… you would be okay with getting back a talented injury-riddled undersized SG, a SF who looks no better than a back-of-the-rotation player and pick #10? Really?
Astro Joe
June 20th, 2012
8:13 pm
Melvin, that is why acquiring draft picks isn’t very thrilling. I’d rather have a $25 gift card than $25 in lottery tickets. Sure, the lottery tickets could be worth far more than anything that I could buy with the $25 gift card. But there is also a great chance that it could be worth the price of the paper the lottery cards are printed on. Not to mention that with the wrong bounce of the ping-pong ball, you can suddenly go from Dwight Howard to Emeka Okafor.
Just Joe
June 20th, 2012
9:03 pm
AJ…you’re exaggerating what New Orleans “lost”. They never had Kaman and Paul at the same time, and they still own the bird rights to Kaman and Landry (no team can pay those guys more than NO).
So it was really Paul, Okafor, and Ariza for Gordon, Aminu, #10, #46, the bird rights to Kaman, and a lot of cap space.
Landry and Kaman are still assets until they sign elsewhere.
O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
9:03 pm
From cbssports;
Jim Buss did an interview with the Los Angeles Times this week, and he says that if you’re looking for a wholly different Lakers team next year, you’re imagining things.
What are the chances of the Lakers starting the season with Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol all in Lakers uniforms?
“Very good,” says Buss.
So you don’t agree with those who say the Lakers must turn Gasol into two or three players via a trade?
“No,” he says. “I think changes are going to be made moving Pau lower to the basket. We can improve that way with a change in coaching strategy rather than a change in personnel.”.
I think this is all talk, in order to not make the Lakers sound desperate to move Gasol.
O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
9:07 pm
AJ,
Even if they had kept Ariza and Okafor, they would be competing for the #8 spot in the playoffs at best (imo), which means losing in the first round, and drafting in the mid to late teens. Now, they have some flexibility (even if they do have to overpay), and if they strike out, then that should mean a higher draft pick next draft.
And with Tom Benson owning the Saints and the Hornets, and not in need of $, I don’t think he is worried about taking a step back (like the ASG is), because it could mean taking 2 steps forward within 2 seasons.
High-sider
June 20th, 2012
9:12 pm
@BravesFan [and Slimjr]
BravesFan
June 20th, 2012
3:16 pm
Im* guessing your* about as retarded as Westbrook. Give me a Steve Nash or John Stocton* anyday! At least they would have the game awarness* not to be a moron!
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Let’s examine your [above] post. You, BravesFan, have made the following mistakes/errors [see above asterisks]:
1. “Im” should be “I’m.”
2. “your” should be “you’re.”
3. “Stocton” should be “Stockton.”
4. “awarness” should be “awareness.”
According to your [above] post, do you [BravesFan] think you are qualified to call someone “retarded” or label that individual as such? I think not.
“Reading is fundamental, grammar is essential and spelling is important.” – High-sider
Astro Joe
June 20th, 2012
10:11 pm
Just Joe, you are right. But after the draft, if you put In on the right side of a page and Out on the left side, most Hornets fans would likely need to find a voodoo doctor to help them with their misery. A lot of guys on the right over the past year and not many on the left. After sending Kamen home to watch SpoongeBob (only to ask him to return later) and calling out Landry for not playing while hurt, I wouldn;t hold out too much hope that those players will agree to deals that will help the Hornets. More likely, they take their bowl of gumbo and head out.
BTW, the New Orleans newspaper is now printed something like 3 times/week. Players won’t have to worry about a lot of negative print in that city. They better hope CP3 becomes their prodigal son (or Jonathan Vilma switches sports).
Astro Joe
June 20th, 2012
10:19 pm
OB, remember when the league blocked the first CP3 trade because allegedly, they thought the Hornets should get back young players? So the next deal netted Gordon, Aminu and pick #10? What did Okafor and Lewis bring them? A 2nd rounder and cap relief in the ‘12-13 season. Now, they get the chance to overpay someone like Iguodala to join The Brow and Aminu (who has slightly more playing time in the past 2 seasons than you and me combined). Nope, I ain’t feeling it. Cap space/financial flexibility works for some (see Mavs) but not others (see Raptors, Cavs, Bobcats and my guess, Hornets).
Rev in Tampa
June 20th, 2012
10:42 pm
Sorry I’ve been away from the blog for so long. I haven’t even had time read MC’s write-ups. I’m running hard but am having more fun in the ministry than I could have ever imagined. I’ve got lots of 20-25 year-olds flooding into the church right now. Its sent a shockwave through our old stodgy presbyterian congregation.
I saw an article that I had to pass along – http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670059/moneyball-20-how-missile-tracking-cameras-are-remaking-the-nba
I am assuming that the Hawks are not one of the 10 teams employing this technology.
KevinM
June 20th, 2012
10:59 pm
There is no reason for our team to stand pat and not make a major move. As soon as we bring the same group to Philips next year, they’ll be a new team that surpasses us on a shorter time span that what has been presented here.
And for everyone who wants a QMiller and a Sullinger, did we not have limited talent in the backcourt last year after Joe and Jeff?
303, from what Vandy games I saw the last 3 years, I don’t recall Jenkins ever being mistaken for a defender. If we are taking one of the Vandy guys, at least give me Ekezi, who to me has more upside than Taylor or Jenkins.
Still looking at Doron Lamb to help us at PG and SG. Stay away from the PFs.
And the Lakers are snowing you; no way they stand pat. One of the big money guys will be leaving. They just don’t want to diminish Gasol’s trade value…..reminds me of Sund and ‘prime’ Bibby.
SteveW
June 20th, 2012
11:24 pm
Washington adding Okafor, Ariza, and the #3 pick just got a whole lot better this season, especially if Okafor is healthy.
And Okafor and Ariza come off the books in 2 years, just when Wall is a RFA, so that is a great cap move for the future as well.
And I haven’t liked Ray Allen’s game in 2 years, since he got older and more limited. That being said, if Ray is coming off the bench for JJ 15-18 minutes per nite with our 2nd unit, and we can close out games with Teague, Ray, JJ, Josh, and Al as 1 of our primary closing 5’s, I’m for signing Ray Allen.
He’s already had his surgery, is a Nash like fitness freak, and if his wheels are there, he’s a good addition to this team. Used properly, Coach LD.
SteveW
June 20th, 2012
11:29 pm
But I wouldn’t break the bank for Allen either. Without looking at our cap numbers, I’m not sure what I’d offer him. No more than 2 years for sure.
JustSayinB
June 21st, 2012
12:07 am
The Thunder in their worst day couldn’t be as bad as the Hawks in the best day. LD evaluating in the draft? That’s a joke. Why I’m I even on this blog?
Ra'mon
June 21st, 2012
12:15 am
JustSayinB, the Thunder were beat by the Hawks without their second best player.
EmirS.
June 21st, 2012
1:35 am
Can someone explain this to me:
Lewis is entering the last season of a $118 million, six-year contract and [could be a candidate for the NBA's amnesty clause, meaning he may not end up playing for the Hornets if New Orleans chooses to cut him] loose in order to clear space under the salary cap.
-Copied from http://www.nba.com/2012/news/06/20/hornets-wizards-trade.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2
From what I’ve read on this blog many times….its been stated that only the team that the player was originally with at the time of the new CBA can be amnestied .
So what am I missing?
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
June 21st, 2012
1:55 am
We don’t need another jump shooter.
High-sider
June 21st, 2012
2:36 am
Buddy Grizzard
June 20th, 2012
4:51 pm
Ray Allen is done. Rather get JC1 back.
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Rod from College Park, did you read what Buddy Grizzard wrote [above] about Jamal Crawford?!?!?!?!
Is “The Apocalypse” upon us?!?!?!?!?
High-sider
June 21st, 2012
2:56 am
Buddy Grizzard
June 20th, 2012
5:00 pm
Ra’mon, Allen can’t create his own shot. He relies on multiple screens and an elite point guard to deliver him the ball. The Hawks have neither the coaching to get him open looks, nor an elite point guard to pass him the ball. Because of the Hawks deficiencies, they need a scorer like JC1 who can score in isolation. They are both equal defensive liabilities.
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Buddy Grizzard is choosing Jamal Crawford over Ray Allen?! I must be in “Bizarro World.” [head spinning continuously as eyes roll back]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizarro
Grandad
June 21st, 2012
3:42 am
Emir S
Rashard Lewis has a $13.7 million buyout clause
in his contract for next year.
You are absolutely correct, only the signing team
can amnesty a player.
However, new Orleans is -not- going to use the amnesty clause
on R.Lewis, rather the buyout.
This is my understanding; I hope this clears it up for you.
STRETCH
June 21st, 2012
6:40 am
The Hawks, who will select 23rd and 43rd overall, are scheduled to bring 27 players in over a 10-day period. Ever since 2007 when the Hawks drafted Al Horford, who has become a two-time All-Star at center, the organization has searched in vain for a center to allow Horford to his natural position of power forward. Several players the Hawks are bringing could fit that bill and many of them are visiting on the same day, June 23.
Syracuse’s Fab Melo (7-foot, 244 pounds) is among those who could fall to the Hawks where they are picking. The Brazilian-born Melo was the Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore last season. He led the Orangemen in rebounding (5.8 per game), blocks (2.9) and field goal percentage (.566).
Georgetown’s Henry Sims (6-10, 245), who averaged 6.0 rebounds and 11.6 points per game in a four-year career in which he played 121 games, also visits on the 23rd.
A third big man in that day is Vanderbilt’s Festus Ezeli, who helped the Commodores to win the Southeastern Conference title over eventual national champion Kentucky and center Anthony Davis, the likely No. 1 overall pick this year. Ezeli missed almost a third of his final season because of injured ligaments in his knee. Nonetheless, the 6-11, 255-pounder finished with averages of 10.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game last season.
Another day for big men is June 21 when Duke’s Miles Plumlee (6-11, 225) and Wichita State’s Garrett Stutz (7-0, 255) visit. Plumlee, who has a 36-inch vertical leap, shot 61 percent last season while grabbing 7.1 rebounds per game. Stutz averaged 13.2 points and 8.0 rebounds for the Shockers, which were double his averages as a junior the year before.
Just Joe
June 21st, 2012
6:41 am
If he gets past Houston and Orlando, the Hawks need to draft Marquis Teague. The Hawks almost know what they’d be getting. Fills the backup PG role. Adds depth, athleticism, and defense to what has been historically one of our weakest positions. Having both Teagues allows us to sustain a defensive intensity and up tempo pace of play for a full 48 minutes. There would even be situations where Jeff could slide to SG and play along with Marquis.
Ray
June 21st, 2012
7:05 am
It’s funny I’ve heard people call out Westbrook for being dumb and what not, but the fact still stands the Alpha Dog in the locker room is not Durant it is Westbrook unless Durant goes through a major overnight change I doubt that will happen this will remain the case.
Also I bet a lot of teams wish they had Westbrook right now say what you want, but he can play for crying out loud their in the NBA Finals.
Some of the other so called players(PG’s) that are better than Westbrook haven’t even got there yet.
STRETCH
June 21st, 2012
7:47 am
Wow the Wizards made out in that trade. I would give them an A- on that one!
So far:
PG John Wall
SG JC2
SF Ariza
PF Okafor
C Nene
If healthy, they could be tough.
O'Brien
June 21st, 2012
8:24 am
EmirS,
Lewis’ original contract contained a buyout clause, where he could be bought out by July 1st for ~$13 mil. And that’s what N.O. will do. Buy him out (not amnesty).
AJ,
The original CP3 trade was rejected by the NBA (and David Stern), who owned the Hornets at that time. This deal was approved by the new owner, Mr. Benson. And for what it’s worth (and I know it’s a small sample size, and things will change depending on the moves made later on), but listening to the N.O. sport talk stations yesterday, I did not hear one person (host, , sports reporter, people calling in) who did not like the move.
Obviously it could all change if nobody signs with them, but I think they are excited about the potential.
O'Brien
June 21st, 2012
8:26 am
With Jeff Teague being the incumbent Starting PG, I don’t think I would draft his brother to be his backup, unless his brother was heads and shoulders above who was left on the board. .
High-sider
June 21st, 2012
8:43 am
2012 NBA Finals Games 1 – 4 [Partial] Cumulative Series Stats:
Kevin Durant: 44-80 (55%) from the field, 121 total points (30.3ppg)
Russell Westbrook: 48-100 (48%) from the field, 116 total points (29.0ppg)
Shouldn’t Durant have more shot attempts than Westbrook? The stats show Durant is more efficient than Westbrook. Now, do you see why I refer to “Westbrick” as “Mr. Unconscious Gunner Extraordinaire”? I told you that “Westbrick” and/or Perkins could possibly cost the Thunder a series loss. The Thunder is best when Durant is the No. 1 scoring option. Through the first four games of the 2012 NBA Finals, the stats [with respect to field goal attempts] show [that] Westbrook is the No. 1 scoring option for the Thunder but, yet, Durant is more accurate and has a higher scoring average than Westbrook. The team’s best scorer and No. 1 scoring option should have the most field goal attempts.
“It Ain’t Hard to Tell.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-_IFAt8ka0&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL37F204146771C7B1
MsDee
June 21st, 2012
9:02 am
OB,
I dont know about that. Jeff IS a starting material PG if and only if players like Josh and now Horford could simply do their jobs by rebounding the ball and kicking it out to Jeff. Last season was his rookie season and I feel he did a great job at it, we just didnt see enough of it due to Josh. But now if Marquis fall down to us, we should draft him because right now, actually, is the best time to get a backup PG like him cause Jeff has no backup at the time. Marquis would definately come right in contributing.
MsDee
June 21st, 2012
9:11 am
What we need out of this draft is a backup PG (Marquis, if still there) and a starting material SF/PF (Jeff Taylor or Draymond Green) at #23 who could eventually take Marvin starting position. At #43, get next best player remainding. Could use a backup SG via trade if Josh and Marvin are sent packing.
O'Brien
June 21st, 2012
9:37 am
High-sider,
I agree in that KD should get more shots. However, I dont think its all Westbrook’s fault. I think the blame is split 4 ways. Westbrook, Coach Brooks, KD, and James Harden.
KD shares some blame because he has a hard time getting open sometimes (LeBron and Battier are good defenders), so sometimes he is not in a position to receive the ball, or does not have a good look so he passes it up.
Coach Brooks shares some blame because he needs to find more ways to get KD the ball.
Westbrook shares some blame for looking for his shot too quickly sometimes.
And James Harden deserves some blame, because if he was playing well, it would open up more opportunities for KD (imo).
O'Brien
June 21st, 2012
9:41 am
Ms Dee,
Jeff is going into his second full season as a starting PG. I don’t want a rookie PG backing him up. I think we should get a more experienced backup PG.
O'Brien
June 21st, 2012
9:41 am
And not only is Marquis a rookie, he only played one year of college ball.