John Bagley says Boatright has what it takes to play in the NBA

[HooperScooper]

"There's no other silver bullet in this matter," Bagley said. "He has all the tools. Just sharpen them. He's got to keep sharpening and spending his time wisely this summer playing against some higher caliber players so he can get a real sense of what he's going to feel and what it's going to be like.

"One of the big things for Boatright will be getting lucky enough to get a coach who isn't fixated on this box," said Bagley, holding his hands about six inches apart.

"You need to find a coach who is willing to give you a chance. You need to find a coach who is working with a box like this," Bagley said, suddenly holding out his arms like he was going to run onto the court and pretend he was an airplane.

"With a guy like that, with a team like that, Boatright could explode in a situation like that. He's talented enough that he could do very well there. When you start looking at it -- when you see what a real point guard can do for a team -- he'll be able to help somebody."

Bagley knows what it takes to play in NBA -- and says Boatright has it

Bagley is 55? Damn, now I feel really old!

 

[UConnSwag11]

If mack, thomas, and other small guards can make it he can. Just don't go to the thunder or the heat

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Bagley is 55? Damn, now I feel really old!

Even worse, Bagley's 's stuck with his bcu association for life.

 

[aceboon]

If mack, thomas, and other small guards can make it he can. Just don't go to the thunder or the heat

Who is Mack?

 

[James]

Who is Mack?

shelvin mack. the guy who is 6'2 with a 6'7 wingspan.

 

[Sonofabeach]

The kid can fly, someone has to see that!! Let's call him "Underdog"! (he was a Husky) hopefully I am not to old that most of you know who Underdog was.

 

[aceboon]

shelvin mack. the guy who is 6'2 with a 6'7 wingspan.

Lol, I was about to say, no way can he be talking about Shelvin.

 

[Tampahusky]

I love Boat but he's too small in size . Height,weight,reach. If AJ Price has a hard time making NBA teams imagine him. Just being non biased .

 

[polycom]

For Boat to make it in the NBA he would have to develop a jumper akin to Curry.

 

[Tampahusky]

For Boat to make it in the NBA he would have to develop a jumper akin to Curry.

Well no one has a jumper like Curry but I get your drift.

 

[UConnSwag11]

shelvin mack. the guy who is 6'2 with a 6'7 wingspan.

Lol to me he does not seem that. I always think he's shorter. I think boat is much more athletic and talented

 

[Silk31]

Boat can certainly be the spark plug off the bench but I agree with Bagley that it will all depend on what team he lands on and their style of play. Another thing that Boat has going for him is that he is not a one dimensional diminutive scoring PG - he can and will be a pitbull defender on the defensive end. Most other small PGs are sieves on D, that won't be the case for Boat

If guys like IT2, Aaron Brooks, DJ Augustin can make a living as backup PGs then I don't see a reason why Boat can't carve a similar type of role

 

[FluxTZ]

If JJ Barea can make it in this league, Boatright certainly can too.

 

[FartMan69]

If JJ Barea can make it in this league, Boatright certainly can too.

Barea is a pass first pure PG. Similar in size but that's basically where the comparison should end. Boat has a Jason Terry type game but Terry has 3 inches on him. He could find a role but it will be really tough.

 

[Huskybass]

I love Boat but he's too small in size . Height,weight,reach. If AJ Price has a hard time making NBA teams imagine him. Just being non biased .

Boat right is tiny by NBA standards, but he is far, far more athletic than AJ Price. I think Boat will have a nice career overseas, but I will be very happy to see him prove me wrong and make the NBA.

 

[Tampahusky]

Not all 5'10" guys play the same style bball. Mentioning Barea who can put the ball in the bucket and Isaiah Thomas who is one of the best shooters, especially in the 4th qtr is crazy comparison.

 

[Tampahusky]

Boat right is tiny by NBA standards, but he is far, far more athletic than AJ Price. I think Boat will have a nice career overseas, but I will be very happy to see him prove me wrong and make the NBA.

Agree w everything you said but I find it hard to believe AJ has tough time sticking around in the league. Just imagine BoAt. NBA is about exploiting mismatches and every team will post him up.

 

[CTBasketball]

I don't see him making an NBA roster. He can have a much more lucrative career overseas.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Agree w everything you said but I find it hard to believe AJ has tough time sticking around in the league. Just imagine BoAt. NBA is about exploiting mismatches and every team will post him up.

There are shorter players than Price who are regular rotation guys in the NBA right now. Price has nothing to do with Boatright.

 

[Tampahusky]

There are shorter players than Price who are regular rotation guys in the NBA right now. Price has nothing to do with Boatright.

Price is solid player role player having a tough time finding an NBA team. Only thing that is in comparison between the two is finding work. I'm not drinking the Boatright kool-aid like some here. Most here have to look at him objectively and see that guys like him w no special skill set don't make it. NBA is different level.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Price is solid player role player having a tough time finding an NBA team. Only thing that is in comparison between the two is finding work. I'm not drinking the Boatright kool-aid like some here. Most here have to look at him objectively and see that guys like him w no special skill set don't make it. NBA is different level.

This isn't about being objective. This is about Price not being comparable to Boatright. I agree that Boatright will struggle to stick in the NBA, but he and Price are completely different players. That's a ridiculous comparison.

 

[Tampahusky]

Yet again I'm not comparing them...pick a an argument w someone else

 

[HooperScooper]

Boat can certainly be the spark plug off the bench but I agree with Bagley that it will all depend on what team he lands on and their style of play. Another thing that Boat has going for him is that he is not a one dimensional diminutive scoring PG - he can and will be a pitbull defender on the defensive end. Most other small PGs are sieves on D, that won't be the case for Boat

If guys like IT2, Aaron Brooks, DJ Augustin can make a living as backup PGs then I don't see a reason why Boat can't carve a similar type of role

Add Phil Pressey to that list. Boat is infinitely better than he is.

 

[Stainmaster]

Add Phil Pressey to that list. Boat is infinitely better than he is.

Pressey doesn't belong with those guys -- he's a third string, 14th/15th guy on the roster. I do agree that Boat's ceiling is above that.

 

[gtcam]

He will make a TON of money overseas
I'd love to see him have a chance in the NBA but it's in Europe where he's going to get the serious cash