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Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« on: July 17, 2014, 04:02:01 AM »

Offline celticmania

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Marcus Smart = Lance Stephenson
James Young = Aaron Afflalo

Discuss.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 05:19:32 AM »

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Marcus Smart= more athletic Deron Williams, with better defense
James Young= Klay Thompson
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 06:52:47 AM »

Offline TeamGreen.dm

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Marcus Smart---Dwayne Wade
James Young---Cuttino Mobley
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM »

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Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

I think Marcus Smart plays like Smart and James Young like Young.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 09:38:31 AM »

Offline vinnie

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Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

I think Marcus Smart plays like Smart and James Young like Young.

This, one million times.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 09:47:18 AM »

Offline coffee425

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I just wanna throw out my own optimistic comparison from my childhood..

Marcus Smart: Joe Dumars!
James Young: Michael Redd
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2014, 09:49:45 AM »

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Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

I think Marcus Smart plays like Smart and James Young like Young.
i disagree!!!!!!  ;)
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2014, 10:24:53 AM »

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Marcus smart - --  MJ
James Young -  --  Bird
Rondo - --     Magic

 I don't see why we don't win the next 6 titles, unless Marcus retires after 3. 
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2014, 10:31:37 AM »

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Quote from: vinnie on July 17, 2014, 09:38:31 AM
Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

I think Marcus Smart plays like Smart and James Young like Young.

This, one million times.

Seems like a waste of time. He just said it the once and I understood what he was getting at.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2014, 10:34:01 AM »

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Quote from: TeamGreen.dm on July 17, 2014, 06:52:47 AM
Marcus Smart---Dwayne Wade
James Young---Cuttino Mobley

I agree with this. I think on draft night they compared Young to MoPete as well. If that's what we landed at 17, then I'm a fan.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2014, 10:42:06 AM »

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Quote from: Piasecki8 on July 17, 2014, 10:34:01 AM
Quote from: TeamGreen.dm on July 17, 2014, 06:52:47 AM
Marcus Smart---Dwayne Wade
James Young---Cuttino Mobley

I agree with this. I think on draft night they compared Young to MoPete as well. If that's what we landed at 17, then I'm a fan.

I really loved the Mo Pete comparison as well.

I don't think the Marcus Smart comparison to D-Wade is right, Smart doesn't have young-Wade's insane first step, and Smart's also heavier and stronger than Wade was as a rookie, but not as tall or long.

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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2014, 10:46:47 AM »

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Quote from: IndeedProceed on July 17, 2014, 10:42:06 AM
Quote from: Piasecki8 on July 17, 2014, 10:34:01 AM
Quote from: TeamGreen.dm on July 17, 2014, 06:52:47 AM
Marcus Smart---Dwayne Wade
James Young---Cuttino Mobley

I agree with this. I think on draft night they compared Young to MoPete as well. If that's what we landed at 17, then I'm a fan.

I really loved the Mo Pete comparison as well.

I don't think the Marcus Smart comparison to D-Wade is right, Smart doesn't have young-Wade's insane first step, and Smart's also heavier and stronger than Wade was as a rookie, but not as tall or long.
I'm trying to think of a point guard who just bullied people to the basket and played good defense. Maybe a more athletic Mark Jackson?

A bigger, less quick, smarter Eric Bledsoe?

On Mo Pete, I know he was of similar height but did he have the same long arms as young? I have high hopes for Young, even if I don't expect to see much until his third year. I wouldn't be surprised if he could give us spot third string minutes at the 3 where all he does is spot up for 3's.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2014, 11:38:03 AM »

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Marcus Smart ~ Chauncey Billups

James Young ~ Reggie Miller

You've got the 6'3" combo guard with the thick build, score first mentality with the ability to lead a team and distribute. Old Big 12 conference roots. Top pick after their sophomore seasons.

Then you've got the lanky shooter with an unconventional style but loads of potential, particularly in shooting the rock.

If we get some facsimile of Billups and Miller with these picks, I think everyone would agree we're pumped.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2014, 11:59:25 AM »

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Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

Saying a rookie will be as good as another is silly, but a stylistic comparison can help some people see what sort of role the rookie can play within the team.
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Re: Finally settled on my comparisons for the rooks
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2014, 12:10:04 PM »

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Quote from: vinnie on July 17, 2014, 09:38:31 AM
Quote from: Celtics4ever on July 17, 2014, 08:07:44 AM
Until we see them play in the NBA it is silly.   

I think Marcus Smart plays like Smart and James Young like Young.

This, one million times.

It's always fun to go to old drafts and look at the comparisons, they're usually hilariously off base
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