Lester Hudson is a keeper

[Bankshot]

I really like what I've seen from him so far.  Plays with a lot of confidence.

[moiso]

I really like what I've seen from him so far.  Plays with a lot of confidence.

Exactly.  The confidence goes a long way.  I think Pruitt had better tools, but he was too "shy" to make an impact on the game- playing not to make mistakes.  Hudson wants to make things happen.  I like it.

[Redz]

+    =  =                            (Not a bad equation )

Can we throw in a little Tiny Archibald into the hoops player cauldron?

mmmmmm...basketball player stew

[Tr1boy]

Hudson has made the team. The guy had no business of being drafted where he was this year. I don't get how a guy who forfeit his right to be drafted higher last year for the sake to complete his education is at a worst state than a potentially skilled freshman who is dying to go to the nba and forget about completing their studies. Just goes to show you about guys like Hudson who gets things done. And i believe he will also this season getting minutes (vs pruitt) and making the most of it.

[cons]

haven't read the whole thread - but i agree he's a keeper. I've been impressed so far.

he reminds me of darrell armstrong, who also came up under doc rivers. it'd be nice to see hudson become that kind of player.

[Bahku]

Funny ... I haven't read anything about Lester being interested in bees ... let alone a keeper! 

[liam]

I really like what I've seen from him so far.  Plays with a lot of confidence.

Exactly.  The confidence goes a long way.  I think Pruitt had better tools, but he was too "shy" to make an impact on the game- playing not to make mistakes.  Hudson wants to make things happen.  I like it.

I agree. Pruitt had skills but was waiting for something. i think Hudson knows how much this shot means.

[indeedproceed]

I really like what I've seen from him so far.  Plays with a lot of confidence.

Exactly.  The confidence goes a long way.  I think Pruitt had better tools, but he was too "shy" to make an impact on the game- playing not to make mistakes.  Hudson wants to make things happen.  I like it.

I agree. Pruitt had skills but was waiting for something. i think Hudson knows how much this shot means.

Good observation

[HomeRunBaker]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

[indeedproceed]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

Pretty good synopsis. If Hudson gets minutes with us, it is not because that is the plan.

[Tai]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

Are you just saying this because of Marbury? Hudson looks like he can actually defend. And, you could have Eddie guard the 1s while Hudson guards the 2s while Daniels plays the 3.

In the end, Daniels probably will be the point forward for the 2nd unit while Hudson's eased into becoming a PG in the D-league, but I don't necessarily buy that Hudson can't play alongside House defensively.

[clover]

Hudson can defend, he's strong, and he has long arms that let him defend longer than his height.  Not a problem.

[billysan]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

Are you just saying this because of Marbury? Hudson looks like he can actually defend. And, you could have Eddie guard the 1s while Hudson guards the 2s while Daniels plays the 3.

In the end, Daniels probably will be the point forward for the 2nd unit while Hudson's eased into becoming a PG in the D-league, but I don't necessarily buy that Hudson can't play alongside House defensively.

This is a slippery slope for Hudson. HRB has a valid point as usual with the duplication of Eddie House type skills. OTOH, if Hudson gets in the game a couple of times and makes a few shots, a few stops and minimal mistakes in a few short minutes lined up next to Eddie and Marquis??........ 

He could force his way into the rotation. His defense will be the key, just like it will with JR Giddens. If he outplays Eddie defensively and proves he can cover most of the two guards adequately then he has a shot.

Of course, if he gets in and looks like a bad Tony Allen impersonator that will also seal his role into stone. It will be nearly impossible for him to be mistake free as a rookie. The odds are certainly not in his favor.

[PosImpos]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

Dude, if Hudson ever plays as well as Bynum, that would be freaking awesome.

Of course, Bynum had to play in Isreal for a few years first so...hopefully that's not necessary for Hudson.

[Surferdad]

Hudson looks good as in "he maybe could help us in a couple of years after House is gone" but i don't see how he cracks the rotation or even dresses on most nights with Eddie House healthy.  You simply cannot play them together in the backcourt nor would you want to with Marquis here. 

I see him as a Will Bynum-type who could make it when he finds the right situation to get his minutes in a specific role off the bench......those minutes aren't available for a rookie on a team with championship aspirations. 

Are you just saying this because of Marbury? Hudson looks like he can actually defend. And, you could have Eddie guard the 1s while Hudson guards the 2s while Daniels plays the 3.

In the end, Daniels probably will be the point forward for the 2nd unit while Hudson's eased into becoming a PG in the D-league, but I don't necessarily buy that Hudson can't play alongside House defensively.

This is a slippery slope for Hudson. HRB has a valid point as usual with the duplication of Eddie House type skills. OTOH, if Hudson gets in the game a couple of times and makes a few shots, a few stops and minimal mistakes in a few short minutes lined up next to Eddie and Marquis??........ 

He could force his way into the rotation. His defense will be the key, just like it will with JR Giddens. If he outplays Eddie defensively and proves he can cover most of the two guards adequately then he has a shot.

Of course, if he gets in and looks like a bad Tony Allen impersonator that will also seal his role into stone. It will be nearly impossible for him to be mistake free as a rookie. The odds are certainly not in his favor.

I mostly agree, except I don't think Hudson duplicates House's skills very much.  Hudson is a better creator off the dribble while House has more shooting range.  That said, I agree that his defense will be key to getting minutes, and that would likely take minutes from House because Daniels to too valuable and versatile not to play.