RJ Hunter - Globe Article

[DraftSmart33]

I just read this article in the globe on RJ Hunter and thought I would share the link.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/06/26/celtics-coach-brad-stevens-knows-all-about-hunter/McgaEmQDTcs75cuNqugPHM/story.html

I really like this kids game and attitude.  Hopefully he can exceed all expectations and turn himself into a solid starter.  His shooting was down his senior year, but if you watch any film he was doubled constantly and took extremely difficult shots.  He's got the length (6'11 wingspan) and instincts to be a solid defender, but he definitely needs to add some serious muscle to his slight frame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKGBXWvOrRg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXeor53iMiU

[BudweiserCeltic]

Honestly, very low on him. Would be surprised if he earns a role with us at any point.

[DraftSmart33]

If you believe in the statistical analysis done by ESPN in this article the chance of success aren't very good.  At the same time, they are slightly better than the numbers for Jerian Grant.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/projecting-the-top-50-players-in-the-2015-nba-draft-class/

We need Hunter or Young to be starters or better.... 

[biggs]

I'm hoping he can contribute, but he looks really unathletic to me. Feels like I'm watching footage of myself at the men's rec league. 

In all seriousness though, we need shooting, and he provides that (hopefully), so I am happy we have that in him.

Worst case scenario- he lites a fire under Young's behind with his shooting, and elevates him to some playing time and offensive production.

[Denis998]

I feel like he can be good for us. Maybe like a JJ Redick type of player.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm having a hard time buying into the "shooter" RJ Hunter.

His stats says that in his college career he averaged 35% from 3PT, 42% from the field overall. His last year, he averaged 39% from the field, 30% from the 3PT.  That's not good numbers for a supposed "shooter" isn't it, or am I being crazy? I get that he has a quick release and he has range, but will he be able to post better numbers than that in the NBA? Also, will he be able to defend?

I just can't buy in. He's supposedly a shooter, but his efficiency is bad. Now granted, he's averaging 7 3PT's per game, so 35% could be a decent percentage because of the volume, but that's still, well, decent. Not good enough for me to get too excited.

Just to compare, the 34th pick in the draft (unfortunately by the Lakers, and this stings because he's a Stanford dude and now I have to root for him as a Laker) is Anthony Brown. His career shooting numbers in college are 42% FG, same as Hunter, 40% from 3PT (averaging 4 attempts per game), way better. His senior year he shot 43% from the field, 44% from 3PT. He's 6'7", 215 and can show he can defend. Is it crazy to suggest that we could have been better off with Anthony Brown over RJ Hunter? 

[gpap]

I did actually like the RJ Hunter pick

I actually feel he's going to be a lot better than James Young, who I personally wasn't impressed with at all in the limited time he played.

Very streaky shooter.

[DraftSmart33]

I think its a fair argument.  This link goes along with your thinking.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2015/insider/story/_/id/12587067/nba-draft-examining-360-degrees-rj-hunter-draft-stock-pro-future

[gpap]

I'm having a hard time buying into the "shooter" RJ Hunter.

His stats says that in his college career he averaged 35% from 3PT, 42% from the field overall. His last year, he averaged 39% from the field, 30% from the 3PT.  That's not good numbers for a supposed "shooter" isn't it, or am I being crazy? I get that he has a quick release and he has range, but will he be able to post better numbers than that in the NBA? Also, will he be able to defend?

I just can't buy in. He's supposedly a shooter, but his efficiency is bad. Now granted, he's averaging 7 3PT's per game, so 35% could be a decent percentage because of the volume, but that's still, well, decent. Not good enough for me to get too excited.

Just to compare, the 34th pick in the draft (unfortunately by the Lakers, and this stings because he's a Stanford dude and now I have to root for him as a Laker) is Anthony Brown. His career shooting numbers in college are 42% FG, same as Hunter, 40% from 3PT (averaging 4 attempts per game), way better. His senior year he shot 43% from the field, 44% from 3PT. He's 6'7", 215 and can show he can defend. Is it crazy to suggest that we could have been better off with Anthony Brown over RJ Hunter?

Yes, I think it is crazy.

I didn't like the Rozier pick but actually like the Hunter pick.

I am actually really surprised he was available at 28 but I am happy we got him.
Like someone else mentioned, he could end up being another JJ Redick, maybe even better.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I'm having a hard time buying into the "shooter" RJ Hunter.

His stats says that in his college career he averaged 35% from 3PT, 42% from the field overall. His last year, he averaged 39% from the field, 30% from the 3PT.  That's not good numbers for a supposed "shooter" isn't it, or am I being crazy? I get that he has a quick release and he has range, but will he be able to post better numbers than that in the NBA? Also, will he be able to defend?

I just can't buy in. He's supposedly a shooter, but his efficiency is bad. Now granted, he's averaging 7 3PT's per game, so 35% could be a decent percentage because of the volume, but that's still, well, decent. Not good enough for me to get too excited.

Just to compare, the 34th pick in the draft (unfortunately by the Lakers, and this stings because he's a Stanford dude and now I have to root for him as a Laker) is Anthony Brown. His career shooting numbers in college are 42% FG, same as Hunter, 40% from 3PT (averaging 4 attempts per game), way better. His senior year he shot 43% from the field, 44% from 3PT. He's 6'7", 215 and can show he can defend. Is it crazy to suggest that we could have been better off with Anthony Brown over RJ Hunter?

Yes, I think it is crazy.

I didn't like the Rozier pick but actually like the Hunter pick.

I am actually really surprised he was available at 28 but I am happy we got him.
Like someone else mentioned, he could end up being another JJ Redick, maybe even better.

Fair, but hear me out.

Brown, statistically, seems to be a much more efficient 3PT shooter. Brown's defensive potential is definitely better than Hunter, as he's bigger and more athletic. Brown also posted those numbers playing in a better conference.

[Forza Juventus]

I'm having a hard time buying into the "shooter" RJ Hunter.

His stats says that in his college career he averaged 35% from 3PT, 42% from the field overall. His last year, he averaged 39% from the field, 30% from the 3PT.  That's not good numbers for a supposed "shooter" isn't it, or am I being crazy? I get that he has a quick release and he has range, but will he be able to post better numbers than that in the NBA? Also, will he be able to defend?

I just can't buy in. He's supposedly a shooter, but his efficiency is bad. Now granted, he's averaging 7 3PT's per game, so 35% could be a decent percentage because of the volume, but that's still, well, decent. Not good enough for me to get too excited.

Just to compare, the 34th pick in the draft (unfortunately by the Lakers, and this stings because he's a Stanford dude and now I have to root for him as a Laker) is Anthony Brown. His career shooting numbers in college are 42% FG, same as Hunter, 40% from 3PT (averaging 4 attempts per game), way better. His senior year he shot 43% from the field, 44% from 3PT. He's 6'7", 215 and can show he can defend. Is it crazy to suggest that we could have been better off with Anthony Brown over RJ Hunter?

Yes, I think it is crazy.

I didn't like the Rozier pick but actually like the Hunter pick.

I am actually really surprised he was available at 28 but I am happy we got him.
Like someone else mentioned, he could end up being another JJ Redick, maybe even better.

Fair, but hear me out.

Brown, statistically, seems to be a much more efficient 3PT shooter. Brown's defensive potential is definitely better than Hunter, as he's bigger and more athletic. Brown also posted those numbers playing in a better conference.

We could have drafted:
16 Anderson/RHJ
28 Mickey
33 Brown
45 Dakari/Upshaw/Alexander

[DraftSmart33]

Anthony Brown was a 5th year player at Stanford and averaged less than 1 steal a game....RJ Hunter averaged almost 2 steals every year.

[Forza Juventus]

Anthony Brown was a 5th year player at Stanford and averaged less than 1 steal a game....RJ Hunter averaged almost 2 steals every year.

I mean either way. I'm not really concerned about taking Hunter over him. Its just we have so many small guards. I think Hunter and Mickey were good value picks. Just hate what we did at 16 and 45.

[DraftSmart33]

Anthony Brown was a 5th year player at Stanford and averaged less than 1 steal a game....RJ Hunter averaged almost 2 steals every year.

I mean either way. I'm not really concerned about taking Hunter over him. Its just we have so many small guards. I think Hunter and Mickey were good value picks. Just hate what we did at 16 and 45.

I agree....would have rather had Portis or Anderson

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Anthony Brown was a 5th year player at Stanford and averaged less than 1 steal a game....RJ Hunter averaged almost 2 steals every year.

Very fair point. But is it also fair to suggest that he posted that in the Sun Belt Conference compare to Brown who's playing in the Pac-12?