If Rashad Anderson graduated in 2016, would he thrive in the current NBA?

[UConnSwag11]

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

No.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

My 2nd favorite Husky during my college years, and I know he was the favorite of my buddy @Letsgohuskies11 [avatar/futurepost?]

Great question, but no.

6'5 215, great shooter but not great athleticism and also rare dribble penetration. If he were, like 6'8 215, maybe he'd be a shooter off the bench.

 

[8893]

All I know is that he was born to take those two foul shots with 11 seconds left vs. Duke in 2004.

And I will forever smile when I think about that, and the time when he jumped out of the bushes with a bloody knife while wearing a ski mask as a prank.

 

[RipCity]

Supply of good shooting is at an all time high so nah. I love Rashad but I don’t think he’s a victim of circumstance

 

[imno1]

In before someone mentions his stifled growth from 2016 -2018

 

[bendm]

to draw another 2004 comparison- redick was a better shooter and all around college player (i daresay a better athlete even though chronically hungover) and was never more than a role player in the nba.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

to draw another 2004 comparison- redick was a better shooter and all around college player (i daresay a better athlete even though chronically hungover) and was never more than a role player in the nba.

So far be it from me to defend Redick but he's been in the league for damn near 15 years, made almost $100M, and averaged like 13ppg.

He's not a star but he's not some chump off the bench either.

 

[bigknight3]

to draw another 2004 comparison- redick was a better shooter and all around college player (i daresay a better athlete even though chronically hungover) and was never more than a role player in the nba.

To further draw comparison, Redick had to work to stay in the NBA. He had to work to be at least average on defense. He's added some dribble penetration off of his pump fake from 3pt.

1 year $23M contact to Philly in 2017, is as little more than a role player.

Did Rashad work on his game to that level, while at Uconn or after graduating?

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

So far be it from me to defend Redick but he's been in the league for damn near 15 years, made almost $100M, and averaged like 13ppg.

He's not a star but he's not some chump off the bench either.

Redick has absolutely gotten the most out of his talent. Much better NBA career than just about anyone would have predicted.

 

[bigknight3]

So far be it from me to defend Redick but he's been in the league for damn near 15 years, made almost $100M, and averaged like 13ppg.

He's not a star but he's not some chump off the bench either.

Exactly, I HATED Redick coming out of college but I think he should have earned our respect as a professional.

 

[Lefty2one]

to draw another 2004 comparison- redick was a better shooter and all around college player (i daresay a better athlete even though chronically hungover) and was never more than a role player in the nba.

Redick's pro career is a great example of how the 3PT-happy trend changed everything. Redick was kind of a bust, putting up 9 PPG through his first seven seasons. He was a ho-hum role player. His last seven seasons (age 29-35) he's averaged 16.3 PPG and has been a huge piece to playoff teams. Overall he's had a damn good pro career.

As for Rashad, he simply didn't have the requisite athleticism for the NBA. He's got to be one of the most beloved Huskies ever. I can't recall anyone saying a bad thing about him during his time here.

 

[joober jones]

The abcess really hurt him. Before that took place, he was steadily climbing on the mock draft boards. Then he got the infection, missed some time, and sort of lost the opportunity. I do wonder what could've been had that situation not arisen. I also really wish DD didn't have the Jones fracture. He would've at least had a cup.of coffee with Toronto if not for that.

 

[Inyatkin]

Redick has absolutely gotten the most out of his talent. Much better NBA career than just about anyone would have predicted.

Every smart person was sure Adam Morrison would be a better pro

 

[XLCenterFan]

to draw another 2004 comparison- redick was a better shooter and all around college player (i daresay a better athlete even though chronically hungover) and was never more than a role player in the nba.

JJ has been an NBA staple and could have been a contributing role player on any team. He's done way more in the NBA than anyone expected. Happy for that Dookie even though it's usually Duck Fuke.

 

[XLCenterFan]

Did that video have to be 24 minutes? Geez.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I like JJ a lot in the NBA. Pretty surprised he’s never been a Celtic. I honestly forget he went to Duke sometimes.

 

[Kitaman]

Not all good college players are Pro material. Even the great ones. Hell, the graveyard is littered with 1st team AAs.

Just saying.

 

[Excalibur]

Redick was a better shooter than Rashad in college. I also think Redick was a bit faster and had much better footwork, though Rashad was taller and stronger. I just don't think Rashad had the foot speed to play in the NBA at his size regardless of era.

 

[Inyatkin]

Redick cost a lot of people a lot of money when he hit that meaningless three pointer at the end of the game in 2004.

Also when he changed his name to Chris Duhon

 

[8893]

Also when he changed his name to Chris Duhon

Oof. My bad.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Also when he changed his name to Chris Duhon

That's why I never bet on my team as the fav. No way I'd want any joy of a win taken away by a meaningless half court shot at the buzzard.

Only bet my team's straight up or as the dog.

 

[bendm]

but he's been in the league for damn near 15 years, made almost $100M, and averaged like 13ppg.
He's not a star but he's not some chump off the bench either.

1 year $23M contact to Philly in 2017, is as little more than a role player.

i know his stats. a lot of role players have long careers and make a lot of money in the nba. it's not a slight

 

[huskyinfl]

Hopefully Rashad isn't back giving haircuts in South B 2nd floor dorms rooms.

 

[boog204]

I didn't watch all 24 minutes, but I did skip to the end. The George Mason game is such a forgotten memory that I literally had no idea that we were up 13 at one point? Seriously? What happened?