Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
What does it take to be #1
As the competition for last place in the L heats up, the race for Top Pick in the 2010 Draft does as well. The Nets, Timberwolves and Warriors would are in the driver’s seat (or in the trunk gagged depending on how you look at it) for the top pick and their choice will ultimately come down to 2 players.
John Wall
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC
Height : 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs.
Position : G
Experience: 1 year at College
Class: Freshman
Season Averages
MIN: 34.6
PTS: 16.8
REB: 4.2
AST: 6.2
TO: 4.1
A/T: 1.52
STL: 1.8
BLK: .5
PF : 1.9
FG%: .450
FT%: .791
3P%: .316
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Wall is an athletic, fast paced team leader with a killer instinct. He is not scared to take the big shot and is the type of player you would feel confident handing the ball over to in crunch time. His Kentucky Wildcats currently have a record of 27-2, good for #3 in the Nation. He has proved as a freshman that he has what it takes to lead a team successfully and is the favorite to go 1st in this Summer’s Draft.
There are certainly some areas of his game that could use work; namely his decision making (4.1 turnovers/game) and his long range shooting. Wall’s draft stock might also take a hit because of lingering questions about his character, mainly because last spring he was charged with a B&E , and I ain’t talkin about bacon and eggs.
A feisty two way player, Wall would be probably be the best fit on the Warriors, as Devin Harris and Jonny Flynn/ prospect of Rubio have the 1 spots locked for the Nets and Timberwolves. What a Stephen Curry-John Wall backcourt would lack in size and defensive matchups, it would make up for in offensive ability. Considering that is all Don Nelson seems to be concerned about at this point, aside from collecting a pay-cheque, it seems like a match made in heaven.
Side note: Don Nelson has been coaching since 76’ and has never taken a team to the Finals. He gets my “Just Trash” Seal of Disapproval.
Wall’s Season Highs:
Minutes: 45
Points: 25
Rebounds: 10 (2 offensive)
Assists: 16
Turnovers: 7
Steals: 6
Blocks: 2
Awards
Named ESPN National Player of the Week (11/16 - 11/22) in first week of collegiate career.
Named MVP of 2009 Cancun Challenge (11/25).
Named SEC Freshman of the Week, a record, 4 straight weeks
His freshman numbers remind me eerily of 6-3 point guard, Derrick Rose’s days at Memphis.
14.9, 4.5 ,4.7 dimes, 2.7 turnovers, 1.77 steals. 0.477 FG%, 0.712 FT%, 0.337 3PT%
Most analysts are calling him a lock for #1 overall. However, I do think there is someone else who could put on a late charge if he rocks March Madness...
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Evan Turner
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: G-F
Experience: 3 years
Class: Junior
Season Averages
MIN: 34.6
PTS: 19.5
REB: 9.4
AST: 5.8
TO: 4.0
A/T: 1.47
STL: 1.8
BLK: .9
PF: 2.7
FG: .538
FT: .730
3PT%: .286
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What do these players have in common?
Kevin Garnett, Andre Igoudala, Michael Finley, Darius Miles, Tim Hardaway, Corey Maggette, JEFF HORNACEK, Dwayne Wade, Evan Turner
Answer: They all have the hometown pedigree, the Windy City, Chicago
"..If y'all don't know by now I'm talkin bout Chi town.."
Evan Turner has been described as the second coming of Lamar Odom. A point forward who can bang on the block and draw his defender out with three point range. He is a good shooter with a knack for passing, who can rebound and play tenacious defense. He has great court vision, opens up the floor for his teammates on offense and uses his length on defense Not to mention, he is a leader. He is described as having being an all around threat, with high turnover numbers. His coach had this to say about him:
“The best part of Turner is all the parts,” said Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, who coached Turner in the World University Games this summer. “He just really doesn’t have a weakness.”
Turner’s Ohio State Buckeyes are currently ranked #6 in the country with a record of 24-7, and have some good momentum going into March Madness after rolling off 4 straight wins including a nail biting victory over conference rivals, #11 Michigan State.
John Wall was the early favorite for POY, but the tides have turned in recent weeks. Turner has recently passed Wall in most analysts’ Player of the Year votes. The awards; namely the Naismith, the Wooden, the Robertson and the AP do not name a winner until late March and early April, but it looks as though Turner has a firm grip to get his Shane Battier on.
Turner’s Season Highs
Minutes: 40
Points: 32
Rebounds: 17 (6 offensive)
Assists: 11
Turnovers: 10
Steals: 4
Blocks: 4
2006–2007 First-team AP Class AA All-state (Illinois)
2008–09 First-team All-Big Ten Conference (unanimous)
2009 All-Big Ten Tournament team
2009 All-American honorable mention (AP)
2009 Oscar Robertson Trophy Finalist
John Wall
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC
Height : 6-4
Weight: 195 lbs.
Position : G
Experience: 1 year at College
Class: Freshman
Season Averages
MIN: 34.6
PTS: 16.8
REB: 4.2
AST: 6.2
TO: 4.1
A/T: 1.52
STL: 1.8
BLK: .5
PF : 1.9
FG%: .450
FT%: .791
3P%: .316
--
Wall is an athletic, fast paced team leader with a killer instinct. He is not scared to take the big shot and is the type of player you would feel confident handing the ball over to in crunch time. His Kentucky Wildcats currently have a record of 27-2, good for #3 in the Nation. He has proved as a freshman that he has what it takes to lead a team successfully and is the favorite to go 1st in this Summer’s Draft.
There are certainly some areas of his game that could use work; namely his decision making (4.1 turnovers/game) and his long range shooting. Wall’s draft stock might also take a hit because of lingering questions about his character, mainly because last spring he was charged with a B&E , and I ain’t talkin about bacon and eggs.
A feisty two way player, Wall would be probably be the best fit on the Warriors, as Devin Harris and Jonny Flynn/ prospect of Rubio have the 1 spots locked for the Nets and Timberwolves. What a Stephen Curry-John Wall backcourt would lack in size and defensive matchups, it would make up for in offensive ability. Considering that is all Don Nelson seems to be concerned about at this point, aside from collecting a pay-cheque, it seems like a match made in heaven.
Side note: Don Nelson has been coaching since 76’ and has never taken a team to the Finals. He gets my “Just Trash” Seal of Disapproval.
Wall’s Season Highs:
Minutes: 45
Points: 25
Rebounds: 10 (2 offensive)
Assists: 16
Turnovers: 7
Steals: 6
Blocks: 2
Awards
Named ESPN National Player of the Week (11/16 - 11/22) in first week of collegiate career.
Named MVP of 2009 Cancun Challenge (11/25).
Named SEC Freshman of the Week, a record, 4 straight weeks
His freshman numbers remind me eerily of 6-3 point guard, Derrick Rose’s days at Memphis.
14.9, 4.5 ,4.7 dimes, 2.7 turnovers, 1.77 steals. 0.477 FG%, 0.712 FT%, 0.337 3PT%
Most analysts are calling him a lock for #1 overall. However, I do think there is someone else who could put on a late charge if he rocks March Madness...
-----
Evan Turner
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: G-F
Experience: 3 years
Class: Junior
Season Averages
MIN: 34.6
PTS: 19.5
REB: 9.4
AST: 5.8
TO: 4.0
A/T: 1.47
STL: 1.8
BLK: .9
PF: 2.7
FG: .538
FT: .730
3PT%: .286
--
What do these players have in common?
Kevin Garnett, Andre Igoudala, Michael Finley, Darius Miles, Tim Hardaway, Corey Maggette, JEFF HORNACEK, Dwayne Wade, Evan Turner
Answer: They all have the hometown pedigree, the Windy City, Chicago
"..If y'all don't know by now I'm talkin bout Chi town.."
Evan Turner has been described as the second coming of Lamar Odom. A point forward who can bang on the block and draw his defender out with three point range. He is a good shooter with a knack for passing, who can rebound and play tenacious defense. He has great court vision, opens up the floor for his teammates on offense and uses his length on defense Not to mention, he is a leader. He is described as having being an all around threat, with high turnover numbers. His coach had this to say about him:
“The best part of Turner is all the parts,” said Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, who coached Turner in the World University Games this summer. “He just really doesn’t have a weakness.”
Turner’s Ohio State Buckeyes are currently ranked #6 in the country with a record of 24-7, and have some good momentum going into March Madness after rolling off 4 straight wins including a nail biting victory over conference rivals, #11 Michigan State.
John Wall was the early favorite for POY, but the tides have turned in recent weeks. Turner has recently passed Wall in most analysts’ Player of the Year votes. The awards; namely the Naismith, the Wooden, the Robertson and the AP do not name a winner until late March and early April, but it looks as though Turner has a firm grip to get his Shane Battier on.
Turner’s Season Highs
Minutes: 40
Points: 32
Rebounds: 17 (6 offensive)
Assists: 11
Turnovers: 10
Steals: 4
Blocks: 4
2006–2007 First-team AP Class AA All-state (Illinois)
2008–09 First-team All-Big Ten Conference (unanimous)
2009 All-Big Ten Tournament team
2009 All-American honorable mention (AP)
2009 Oscar Robertson Trophy Finalist
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