Is shonn a pro?

[zls44]

Shonn's biggest problem is he's not a very good three-point shooter. He tried to be one last year at Cornell and it was a terrible idea. It was like the year Wade Boggs tried to be a power hitter, except Boggs hit homers and Shonn hit bricks. In his three years at Cornell, Shonn was a 27% three-point shooter, which is bad.

If he could develop some sort of 37ish percent long-range guy, he'd have a much better shot. I think he's a D-League guy who can get a few 10-day contracts and thats not a bad way to live.

 

[Stainmaster]

Who knows if he even wants to play in the pros? Dude went to Cornell. Maybe he wants to work for Dunder Mifflin

Shonn Miller's intellect >>>>> Andy Bernard's intellect. Dude would probably be making six figures if he wasn't playing pro ball.

 

[3rdbass]

Shonn's biggest problem is he's not a very good three-point shooter. He tried to be one last year at Cornell and it was a terrible idea. It was like the year Wade Boggs tried to be a power hitter, except Boggs hit homers and Shonn hit bricks. In his three years at Cornell, Shonn was a 27% three-point shooter, which is bad.

If he could develop some sort of 37ish percent long-range guy, he'd have a much better shot. I think he's a D-League guy who can get a few 10-day contracts and thats not a bad way to live.

Yep. I agree. He did have that one game against Tulsa were he looked great shooting 3's but since he has been pretty far off. If he could add that to his game with his post game and ability to take his man off the dribble at times he could make the NBA. He isn't a good enough of a rebounder and too small to play PF at the next level. He would have to develop his outside shot to have a chance to play SF at the next level.

 

[KyUCONN]

Let's see what he does in the post season to rise his stock- as of now no- but his shooting percentage and tournament time could change that

 

[zls44]

Yep. I agree. He did have that one game against Tulsa were he looked great shooting 3's but since he has been pretty far off. If he could add that to his game with his post game and ability to take his man off the dribble at times he could make the NBA.

Sadly, I think that ship's sailed. Maybe he could be a gigantic 2?

 

[huskyharry]

If he had a more active, consistent motor, I see a lot of similarities to Kawhi Leonard when he was in college. Who knows if he could develop the same way that Kawhi has in the NBA, but I think he has the athleticism and has almost identical physical characteristics

 

[willie99]

potential, he'd have to take the same path as his new mentor and work very hard to play in the NBA

 

[Kembacity]

He's definitely got an outside shot to actually play on an NBA team a little bit for the next 2-4 years. Who knows, he might get streaky with his long range shot or he might just be able to impress somebody with his intensity and athleticism. It's possible because sometimes a guy just ends up on the right team when they make a trade or suffer an injury and gets to play. Like Donald Sloan in Brooklyn, TJ McConnell in Philly, sometimes the cards just fall into the right place and you end up with a shot. I don't think Miller has a shot at a long career in the NBA, but I think he has an explosiveness, toughness, and level head that could make him one of those guys that simply works his ass off enough to sneak by

 

[polycom]

He can't shoot well enough to stick in the NBA. For his size he'd need to be a knock down shooter to stick in the NBA. Europe or China for sure he'll be a pro.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Shonn Miller is not an NBA player. Do any of you watch the NBA?

 

[KembaStepback]

I think if Miller could improve his handle and jumpshot he's certainly athletic enough to play in the NBA. He'd be the perfect size 3.

 

[Connecticut34]

If he can get a better handle, a jumper, and a three point shot I think he can be

agreed, if he can step out and hit a consistent 3 then maybe; he's a small ball 4 that would have to be able to stretch a d and shoot 38% from deep

 

[Husky25]

He's definitely got an outside shot to actually play on an NBA team a little bit for the next 2-4 years. Who knows, he might get streaky with his long range shot or he might just be able to impress somebody with his intensity and athleticism. It's possible because sometimes a guy just ends up on the right team when they make a trade or suffer an injury and gets to play. Like Donald Sloan in Brooklyn, TJ McConnell in Philly, sometimes the cards just fall into the right place and you end up with a shot. I don't think Miller has a shot at a long career in the NBA, but I think he has an explosiveness, toughness, and level head that could make him one of those guys that simply works his ass off enough to sneak by

No he doesn't. A 3-pointer in college is a midrange shot in the NBA. At Miller's height and size, he needs to take those shots more consistently, let alone make them. As much as I like Miller, he is undersized to play with his back to the basket so much.

Oh and his motor? Just because he doesn't smile or act smug on the court all the time, doesn't mean he doesn't have consistent energy.

 

[intlzncster]

Somewhere, for sure. Before the season I thought he had a small chance to sneak onto the NBA's radar, but he's a couple inches too small.

Sounds like a Steve Earle song. Hat tip to anyone who gets that reference. @August_West might.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Shonn Miller is not an NBA player. Do any of you watch the NBA?

The NBA is full of guys who people said weren't NBA players.
KO is the perfect example.
Let's just wait and see. In my experience success goes to those that work the hardest for it.

 

[spudzj6]

I definitely think he has the ability and explosivness to play in the NBA. Like most ppl have said, his outside shot and dribble drive will need improvement, along with maybe putting on 20 more pounds of muscle. If this does happen, (6'7 230 with an outside game) would you compare him to a young Kawhi Leonard? Or are his skills never going to be on that level?

 

[6thBoroBro]

I definitely think he has the ability and explosivness to play in the NBA. Like most ppl have said, his outside shot and dribble drive will need improvement, along with maybe putting on 20 more pounds of muscle. If this does happen, (6'7 230 with an outside game) would you compare him to a young Kawhi Leonard? Or are his skills never going to be on that level?

6'7, 230 is the exact same size as Draymond Green, who also wasn't expected to succeed in the League. If Miller adds the outside shot I think he'd be even more athletic and explosive then Green is, and could definitely stick as a stretch four off the bench.

 

[dennismenace]

He's athletic and versatile enough to warrant some consideration as an undersized power forward...but I suspect he's just too light and he doesn't have any place to put another 20 pounds of muscle.

He's more skilled than Jeff Adrien, but Jeff was a legit 245.

And JA is long 7' wingspan.

 

[methodology]

I think Shonn has an outside chance of being an NBA player. He is a versatile defender with great athleticism. If he can consistently hit a mid range jumper that extends out to the 3 point line there is room for him on an NBA bench. His value will come with his defense and rebounding though. If those aspects aren't top notch then his NBA aspirations are nil

 

[Scoe]

To answer the OP question hell yeah he will a pro and a very good one, will he be in the NBA highly unlikely. I would love to see Shonn get a training camp invite with the Spurs, they always seem to pluck guys out of nowhere.

 

[QDOG5]

Ivy Leaguers currently in the NBA --1. Jeremy Lin.

 

[UCweCONN]

Yes, he like all scholarship Huskies and most D1 players will be professional players somewhere if they want to. EJ Harrison was a walk-on who played 15 years overseas as did Wane who was a backup. The list goes on. The question isn't if Miller is a pro, the question is how bad he wants it. The NBA is for the select few, professional basketball is for the very good and Miller definitely qualifies.

 

[auror]

Disagree on the athleticism part, he's definitely an NBA athlete. To make the league he would need to develop a better perimeter game and or become a defensive specialist. He has a chance but needs to grow his game, he can make a lot of money playing overseas.

I think he has the body, frame, and athleticism to be a really good NBA 3-And-D guy. He just has to develop those 2 areas.

 

[superjohn]

Who knows if he even wants to play in the pros? Dude went to Cornell. Maybe he wants to work for Dunder Mifflin

Well done with the Nard Dog shout-out, that was friggin funny.

 

[Kembacity]

The NBA is full of guys who people said weren't NBA players.
KO is the perfect example.
Let's just wait and see. In my experience success goes to those that work the hardest for it.

Oh no didn't you read? Just because a guy is smug that doesn't mean he's got consistent energy

because I said anything about his mood on the court...

 

[Kembacity]

No he doesn't. A 3-pointer in college is a midrange shot in the NBA. At Miller's height and size, he needs to take those shots more consistently, let alone make them. As much as I like Miller, he is undersized to play with his back to the basket so much.

Oh and his motor? Just because he doesn't smile or act smug on the court all the time, doesn't mean he doesn't have consistent energy.

I don't even know what planet you're from. The phrase "has an outside shot" has nothing to do with a person's 3-point shooting prowess. If I said that Bernie Sanders has an outside shot to be our President, would you laugh at me because there's no way the guy could stick a 25 foot jumper?
and your last part there, you take something I said about him having great athleticism, and you both pretend I said he has no motor and also equate his mercenary-like lack of emotion to me thinking he has a weak motor.

Just tell me you replied to the wrong post because I can't understand any alternative.

 

[aceboon]

I think it will depend on if his jumper and face-up game improves. Lance Thomas was a guy who was a role playing garbage man at Duke that had an OK frame and nice athleticism. He's bounced around from the DLeague and 10 day contracts and now looks like he's found a permanent spot in the NBA. Shonn is likely 1-1.5" shorter but I think he compares favorably to Thomas, with his athleticism and body he'll definitely get a summer league shot somewhere at the very least, who knows he might impress someone.

 

[Husky25]

I don't even know what planet you're from. The phrase "has an outside shot" has nothing to do with a person's 3-point shooting prowess. If I said that Bernie Sanders has an outside shot to be our President, would you laugh at me because there's no way the guy could stick a 25 foot jumper?
and your last part there, you take something I said about him having great athleticism, and you both pretend I said he has no motor and also equate his mercenary-like lack of emotion to me thinking he has a weak motor.

Just tell me you replied to the wrong post because I can't understand any alternative.

You may consider a cup of coffee before you log on. After that, please reading more than every other word when attempting to put together a thought.

I understood completely what you wrote (the first part at least) and of course Miller has an outside shot of making the NBA next year, but that is only to say that the range of Miller's "outside shot" to make the NBA is somewhere between being a second round pick and being so infinitesimal it cannot be measured with current technology. I believe Miller's chances of making the NBA next year are over the midpoint closer to the latter end of the spectrum than the former.

It's a polysemy. The equivalent for a phrase as a homonym is to a given word (Truth be told, I just looked it up.). Another way of saying it is I don't believe Miller has an outside outside shot of making an NBA team next year because Miller does not consistently take (let alone make) outside shots in college, which should be automatic for someone of his size.

 

[polycom]

The NBA is full of guys who people said weren't NBA players.
KO is the perfect example.
Let's just wait and see. In my experience success goes to those that work the hardest for it.

Kevin Ollie is a terrible example.... Yes the NBA is about hard work but you have to have talent even though Kevin was not super talented but he had NBA size. Shonn Miller does not have NBA size or NBA talent currently.

Kevin Ollie 6 2 195 Shonn Miller 6 7 209

 

[Brochacho]

Kevin Ollie is a terrible example.... Yes the NBA is about hard work but you have to have talent even though Kevin was not super talented he had NBA size. Shonn Miller does not have NBA size or NBA talent currently.

Kevin Ollie 6 2 195 Shonn Miller 6 7 209

Yeah, Miller in the NBA would essentially be a homeless man's version of Gerald Green. Not sure they have room for that in the league.