Next year depth

[bmayuc]

He is not a point guard!
He is a scorer that they asked to score.
Unless he was a lights out isolation shooter or rodman like rebounder ( which he is neither) the nba would have no use for him if he couldn't handle the ball. If he gets drafted first round that would mean they think he can. And if it's the 2nd round, he will have to prove he can. But my argument always was, DD vs. fellow college 4's. You guys are acting like I'm comparing him to Chris Paul or something....

you don't make any sense, and clearly do not know DeAndre Daniels' game, or NBA ball. If you are a 6'8 wing in the league you are either a superstar(not daniels), or a 3D player.

Since you are not displaying any knowledge thus far on this thread I'll spell it out for you. A 3D player is a wing who can guard multiple positions due to size/athleticism(D), and stroke open three's, often from the corners(3). The one thing they almost never, EVER do is dribble the basketball.

They play tough D, run to the corners on offense, and wait for a pass from a Pick/Roll or rotation. If open, they shoot. If not, THEY ROTATE THE BALL OUT.

As an example, James Jones(6'8, 200... sound familiar?) shoots 90%+ of his shots on corner threes.

So your point that the NBA would have no need for a wing that can't dribble is not only incorrect, but mind-numbingly incoherent with modern basketball theory.

Just stop. seriously. Stop.

 

[king conn]

you don't make any sense, and clearly do not know DeAndre Daniels' game, or NBA ball. If you are a 6'8 wing in the league you are either a superstar(not daniels), or a 3D player.

Since you are not displaying any knowledge thus far on this thread I'll spell it out for you. A 3D player is a wing who can guard multiple positions due to size/athleticism(D), and stroke open three's, often from the corners(3). The one thing they almost never, EVER do is dribble the basketball.

They play tough D, run to the corners on offense, and wait for a pass from a Pick/Roll or rotation. If open, they shoot. If not, THEY ROTATE THE BALL OUT.

As an example, James Jones(6'8, 200... sound familiar?) shoots 90%+ of his shots on corner threes.

So your point that the NBA would have no need for a wing that can't dribble is not only incorrect, but mind-numbingly incoherent with modern basketball theory.

Just stop. seriously. Stop.

Now we have someone checking in from Mars.
Has Andy Kaufman returned?

 

[bmayuc]

Now we have someone checking in from Mars.
Has Andy Kaufman returned?

I can't be more clear, you are not funny.

And I will take your lack of response to the content of my post as your admission that you have no idea what you are talking about and hijacked this thread for no reason other than enjoying watching your own words flicker across your screen as you type them.

 

[king conn]

I can't be more clear, you are not funny.

And I will take your lack of response to the content of my post as your admission that you have no idea what you are talking about and hijacked this thread for no reason other than enjoying watching your own words flicker across your screen as you type them.

Clearly my point was how funny you were.
That didn't really deserve a response but I will respect your wishes. In your lame attempt to sound hip, what you were trying to describe was an isolation shooter, which I covered long ago, and said he was not. Not surprisingly, you were lost from the beginning.
Now the rest? No 6-8 nba wings who are not superstars that can dribble? Or they all have that combination of being an isolation shooter AND astounding defense? You own that, I don't have to say anything.
3d? Hallucinating can be my only guess judging from your content.
You've got nothing dude.

 

[DogMania]

How does a thread about depth turn into one about DD's game and NBA prospects?

Anyhow, his handle improved and will probably get better. He's not going to remind anyone of KD, but has some budding NBA game, such as that turn around fall away J. Not sure how high he will get drafted by I think he'll have a nice NBA career.

As for depth, plenty at the 1 through 3, not a lot at the 4 and 5. Brimah and Nolan have proven they can play at this level. Facey has shown glimpses of such. We will need Rock to develop quickly and we'll be fine.

I trusty KO and his staff to develop the team like he did last year.

 

[Rocktheworld]

How does a thread about depth turn into one about DD's game and NBA prospects?

Because I think in one word you could describe half the BY: Pedantic.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Many didn't count on Brimah or Samuel last season and look how much they contributed. I wouldn't be so quick to count out the Rock.

I don 't count out anyone but I not over optimistic about a freshman ,with some exceptions , coming in and carrying the load. I hope he is a sleeper but highs to UConn is a big jump.
With that inexperience at the 4 a postgrad experienced PF would seem to me an obvious pickup.

He is not a point guard!
He is a scorer that they asked to score.
Unless he was a lights out isolation shooter or rodman like rebounder ( which he is neither) the nba would have no use for him if he couldn't handle the ball. If he gets drafted first round that would mean they think he can. And if it's the 2nd round, he will have to prove he can. But my argument always was, DD vs. fellow college 4's. You guys are acting like I'm comparing him to Chris Paul or something....

I'm DD biggest fan.
The only thing lacking in his handle was confidence . which grew as the year progressed. He makes a slick crossover and drive for an easy hoop in the tourney that blew Raffety away.

He has excellent rebounding instincts which is the key to being a good rebounder. With additional strength that will be a huge asset. That tapout in the Fla game was a huge reason we won. We don't miss many open 10 footers. In the beginning of the year our 5's inability to block-out put him at a huge rebounding disadvantage. Beating your man is hard enough, beating two big guys for a 190 lbs kid is daunting.
If he really wants it he will be an excellent Pro.
I can't believe the DD haters on this board. He was huge in giving us our fourth and deserves our gratitude and support.