Hoss (Austin)



Marcus Smart can shoot! Has your opinion/forecast changed?

Chad Ford  (1:21 PM)



We are talking about a pretty small sample size here. I'm not sure anyone is ready to call Marcus Smart the next Ray Allen. However, where he's really stood out to me is defensively. We knew this during the draft, but it's played out immediately in the NBA. Smart looks like a good bet to win Defensive Player of the Year someday. If he can shoot a respectable 37% or higher from 3? He's going to be an All-Star in the NBA for years.

Thanks for the link!

TP

Agreed with most of what he said, but can't envision Russell going before Mudiay. In fairness to Ford, he was more just entertaining that it was possible when asked. Also, I think the Wiz are still better than a healthy Cavs team.

Its more a topic for the Draft Chat, but I find it interesting how high Ford has been on Prozingis. This is a good sign that alot of teams really like him. The stronger the top 5 is the better for the Cs.

I also agree with his point of Hollis-Jefferson vs Winslow. With Winslows shot cooling off from a hot start they are looking like very similar prospects. Add to that the data breakdown draftexpress did showing how identical Hollis-Jeffersons stats are to MKG and I think both become interesting picks. I think Winslow falls and Hollis-Jefferson rises and they meet some where in the mid teens. 

Its more a topic for the Draft Chat, but I find it interesting how high Ford has been on Prozingis. This is a good sign that alot of teams really like him. The stronger the top 5 is the better for the Cs.

He's pretty good at defending the pick and roll. He's able to step over it and has the length and quickness to get back to his man. This is a dude that might cover as much ground as KG once did.

My problem with him is he doesn't seem to have any lift.

Quote from: CFAN38 on January 21, 2015, 03:17:40 PM

Its more a topic for the Draft Chat, but I find it interesting how high Ford has been on Prozingis. This is a good sign that alot of teams really like him. The stronger the top 5 is the better for the Cs.

He's pretty good at defending the pick and roll. He's able to step over it and has the length and quickness to get back to his man. This is a dude that might cover as much ground as KG once did.

My problem with him is he doesn't seem to have any lift.

From what I've seen Porzingis appeal is mainly that he's a match up nightmare at the 4 and very difficult to guard. Dirk-like game.

Quote from: Nerf DPOY on January 21, 2015, 03:28:58 PM

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Quote from: CFAN38 on January 21, 2015, 03:17:40 PM

Its more a topic for the Draft Chat, but I find it interesting how high Ford has been on Prozingis. This is a good sign that alot of teams really like him. The stronger the top 5 is the better for the Cs.

He's pretty good at defending the pick and roll. He's able to step over it and has the length and quickness to get back to his man. This is a dude that might cover as much ground as KG once did.

My problem with him is he doesn't seem to have any lift.

From what I've seen Porzingis appeal is mainly that he's a match up nightmare at the 4 and very difficult to guard. Dirk-like game.

I read he's been pretty decent from three. I think the international three point line is closer. Right? Either way, a dude that big who can shoot is going to go quick.

Yeah he's at about 45% from 3. He also has nifty post moves and can beat the average big off the dribble, really polished for 19.