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[QUOTE="FreeKlaiber, post: 5037552, member: 9258"]
Billups didnt rave about his shooting because they are excited that he can knock down 3's in practice

Its because they are FORECASTING that he will make them in games.  Pre-NBA coaching.  This year.  We will see if he gets the green light like Billups claims, and we will have tangible results to measure, for those who get on the record.

Posters like to limit our players futures based on stats alone or what have you shown so far.  I get that until it happens on the court in a game, it doesnt matter, its just conjecture.  However It doesnt mean it wont happen.

One of the more supposed knowledgeable posters talked about how Castle wouldnt be able to guard opposing PG based on HS film.  This was said more than once.  Others bash Reed's stats at Mich or Solo Ball's assist usage numbers.  This doesnt forecast what they will become, what skillset they might have, but rather it limits them to a simple repeat of the past.

Clingan showed he could shoot pre-game.  The assumption that he couldnt make them in games is unfounded based on sample size.  He did not have green light it seems.  Only the coaching staff knows why.  I personally dont think its because he cant shoot the 3, but rather our potent offense was better served doing exactly what we did.

We will see this year.
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