Adam Morrison

[jayk009]

Not saying I want him on the Celtics, but what do you think of his future in the NBA?

Despite his numbers, I still think he's an excellent scorer and shooter, and I just think a player that can score in as many ways as he can should have a place somewhere in the NBA.

I envision a scenario where basically the main scorer of the second unit, and only comes on when the main scorers are taking a rest and takes over offensively for maybe 10 mins a game. I think he would be very useful in a scenario like that, where he is the "man" offensively when he is on the court.


Do you think he can find a role in the NBA?

[bopna]

Is this guy the biggest 3rd pick busts of all time or what, He is just along for the ride in LA, I don't even know if he'd be a free agent or what but what he should do is bust himself in the gym this summer.  Personally, I would rather have JJ reddick than this guy, JJ has range and plays good defense, not lock down D, but in spurts, he can sure prevent Ray from scoring.

Morrison probably just need a team that will use his talent and not rot in the doghouse of Phil..Maybe he just needs confidence, I don't know but all is not lost yet for this man..from where he was drafted sure he is a bust, but he can still play as a serviceable backup, would DA sign this man considering we gave the likes of POB, and Shelden Williams a chance.

[KungPoweChicken]

When Michael Jordan drafted this kid, you knew he was going to be a huge bust before he even played his first game.


Nevertheless, I could see him having a NBA future if he could become a great 3pt shooter. He'll have to work a lot on his 3pt shooting though. He's big enough to get his shot off.

[hankfinkel]

He's had opportunity to show if he has any NBA skills, and he has repeatedly failed.  He was a terrible defender and rebounder in college and that continued in the pros.  Some thought his college scoring ability would translate to the pros despite his lack of foot speed and weak frame, it has not.  He's shot 37% from the field in the NBA, 33% from 3, and even only 71% at the line and has averaged only 13 points per 36 minutes played.  In other words, he's not even been a decent shooter/scorer in the NBA.  And he'll be 26-years-old this summer, not exactly a kid still waiting to break out.

Why would he be seen as a candidate to play a scorer off the bench in the NBA?  Plenty of guys have shown greater ability and are not such liabilities in other phases of the game.  I think the imagine of Gonzaga Morrison still rattles around in people's heads, but he is just not an NBA player and will likely be out of the league next year.

[papa shuttlesworth]

I feel a little bad for him.  He'd probably be a bust anyway, but he had a knee injury in his 2nd(?) year and lost the chance to build on anything and is now buried on the bench, while other players can continue to fail over and over again because of the circumstances of their team (not having a better replacement, having a bad coach, etc.)

The difference between fringe success and failure in the NBA (or any other sport) is so small.  If you get drafted to the wrong team or to the wrong coach, you might not get a chance to prove yourself.

All that said, Ammo still is pretty bad.  I just wish he had more of a chance.  Maybe the Lakers should showcase him in the Finals.

[Greenbean]

When Michael Jordan drafted this kid, you knew he was going to be a huge bust before he even played his first game.


Nevertheless, I could see him having a NBA future if he could become a great 3pt shooter. He'll have to work a lot on his 3pt shooting though. He's big enough to get his shot off.

That's the weird thing about this kid. One thing I would have banked on this guy coming out of Gonzaga was that he would be able to shoot. He cant even do that!

[wiley]

When Michael Jordan drafted this kid, you knew he was going to be a huge bust before he even played his first game.


Nevertheless, I could see him having a NBA future if he could become a great 3pt shooter. He'll have to work a lot on his 3pt shooting though. He's big enough to get his shot off.

That's the weird thing about this kid. One thing I would have banked on this guy coming out of Gonzaga was that he would be able to shoot. He cant even do that!

Yes, I don't understand how scouts are supposed to foresee such a brilliant shooter not really being all that accurate in the pros......same for Reddick to some extent.....Reddick hardly missed a shot in college....It's amazing what a few inches can do....

[2short]

I think its as simple as the nba is that much better than college.  However if our former hero WALLY can play for a number of years and be semi successful for a time than Morrison should be able to contribute to some team.  I think him on Lakers is kind of like billy walker on c's, no place for him.  He'll probably be trading for 2nd round pick or something along that idea.  Is he good enough to warrant the draft posistion he was at...no way

[ToppersBsktball10]

Shooters and scorers are different things. If you can shoot, you can score. If you can score it doesn't mean you can shoot. A true scorer is someone who has an all around game, mid range, get a few layups, go to the free throw line, hit threes and some transition plays. A pure shooter's restricted to open threes and coming off screens, unless you're like Ray (a great scorer in his prime) and you can do it all. Adam Morrison is strictly a shooter. Not much talent unless he works harder at getting stronger and quicker.

[papa shuttlesworth]

However if our former hero WALLY can play for a number of years and be semi successful for a time than Morrison should be able to contribute to some team. 

I think Wally lasted in the NBA because of his good looks.  Seriously, he is the prettiest player ever.  He could get his shot off because defenders were blinded by his effervescent smile and piercing eyes.

Morrison, on the other hand...

Blue Steel > Mustache

[moiso]

I think its as simple as the nba is that much better than college.  However if our former hero WALLY can play for a number of years and be semi successful for a time than Morrison should be able to contribute to some team.  I think him on Lakers is kind of like billy walker on c's, no place for him.  He'll probably be trading for 2nd round pick or something along that idea.  Is he good enough to warrant the draft posistion he was at...no way

Wally was a really good player early in his career.  One trait that Wally had that Morrison never will- strength.  Wally was a very strong guy and had a lot of physical toughness as far as taking and giving contact.  
Morrison will probably never be solid enough to start, but I find it pretty remarkable that he hasn't found a home where he can score 12pts off the bench.  I think he can do that some day.

[jayk009]

I don't agree with this, I think Adam Morrison is more of a scorer than a shooter,although hes a very good shooter(even if his numbers are bad) He has a very very diverse offensive game and does a little bit of everything u just mentioned. I think his problem in his rookie season was he was rushing things too much instead of allowing the game to come to him kind of like how Giddens was.

He has a pretty awesome mid range game, and various floaters and headfakes and "crafty" moves to make up for his lack of athleticism, I think he also had a problem with the NBA 3 but from ive seen in his limited action this year, it seems like he has adjusted to the 3 point line,

even though he had a horrible rookie year, you cant really blame him for his other seasons where hes been unlucky with injuries...even though its clear he will never be a starter in this league, I still think he is an above average offensive player that  can be a good rotational bench player in this league.

[Jon Niednagel]

I think his game is perfect for the Euro-league, and there is no shame in that. I think he can have a great career. I'm just not sure it will be in the NBA.

[Roy Hobbs]

I'd look at Morrison on a minimum contract, but honestly I don't have a lot of hope for him.  He's been in the league for four seasons (one lost to injury), and he's managed a career .373 FG%.  That doesn't bode well for a guy billed as a shooter.

[hwangjini_1]

when i watched morrison in college, he looked to be the sort of player who could score a ton of points by being on an nba team that would play to his strengths.

morrison is not able to create his own shot in the nba due to limited physical abilities (speed, strength, etc.)

what i expected was some nba team to set up pick after pick so he could shed his defender. also, as the celtics do with allen, put him in a position to catch and shoot. in such a scheme i expected morrison to score a ton in the nba.

well, it seems i was wrong again. i wouldnt mind danny bringing morrison into camp to see what he can do. what the heck, it is only training camp.