Shabazz and DeAndre combine interviews

[James]

My thing is does he need that? Is he not nba ready already with his handle, decision making, and shot-making ability? He's 22 years old so I don't think much more progression is needed. I'd rather see him come in and be on the all rookie first team in a starting role.

At this point in his career napier isn't ready to start on a playoff team and lead them on a deep run. He still needs lots of seasoning when it comes to whatever system he gets put in, learning defensive schemes etc. We should all root for him to start off coming off the pine, but with potential to earn minutes. I feel like the bulls are my no1 option for him, followed by miami + clippers. Its gonna be great watching him on national tv, we got snubbed with dre in detroit and kemba in charlotte.

This draft has so much depth, its really shaping up to be a great one. picks 1-25 all have a chance to be impact players, 4-5 perennial All Stars, 10 starters, 10 guys who can start or come off the bench and mix it up. TJ Warren, Mcgary, Early, and Kyle Anderson are guys I consider steals past 18. as well as napedog. Is somebody really going to draft a 6'2 SG Gary Harris in the lotto?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

At this point in his career napier isn't ready to start on a playoff team and lead them on a deep run. He still needs lots of seasoning when it comes to whatever system he gets put in, learning defensive schemes etc. We should all root for him to start off coming off the pine, but with potential to earn minutes. I feel like the bulls are my no1 option for him, followed by miami + clippers. Its gonna be great watching him on national tv, we got snubbed with dre in detroit and kemba in charlotte.

To each his own I guess. Every rookie PG has to go through those same adjustments. Doesn't mean they aren't ready to start. Like I said I think Bazz would kill in the Rockets system with all the talent around him to take the pressure off. All he would have to do is be the PG to distribute to all their scorers and take what is given to him which wouldn't be a problem. I don't see the need to hold him back like he's not a mature, 22 year old graduating senior that just won a national championship and already learned from a former NBA PG for the last 4 years.

 

[James]

To each his own I guess. Like I said I think Bazz would kill in the Rockets system with all the talent around him to take the pressure off. All he would have to do is be the PG to distribute to all their scorers and take what is given to him which wouldn't be a problem. I don't see the need to hold him back like he's not a mature, 22 year old graduating senior that just won a national championship and already learned from a former NBA PG for the last 4 years.

But don't the rockets already have a ton of options at the 1? Beverly, Lin ( who might be on the move), and Cannon? Defensively a backcourt of harden and napier is underwhelming. I do agree napier sure could get up threes in a hurry!

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

But don't the rockets already have a ton of options at the 1? Beverly, Lin ( who might be on the move), and Cannon? Defensively a backcourt of harden and napier is underwhelming. I do agree napier sure could get up threes in a hurry!

They have have "options" but none of them bring to the table what Shabazz brings. The Rockets is a team in desperate need of leadership especially at the point who can run that talented team and none of those PGs can do that like Shabazz. I don't think Shabazz is necessarily bad on the defensive end either. I think he can come in with the Rockets and average 15 and 8 is first year. The floor spacing would be crazy for Dwight with Shabazz, Harden, Parson, and Jones.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Norris Cole is garbage. Shabazz is better than Cole right now.

 

[aceboon]

My thing is does he need that? Is he not nba ready already with his handle, decision making, and shot-making ability? He's 22 years old so I don't think much more progression is needed. I'd rather see him come in and be on the all rookie first team in a starting role.

I'm not sure why you think Bazz would start right off the bat over Beverly or even Lin for that matter, Beverly is one of the best defensive PGs in the game, there's a reason why he overtook JLin for the starting spot despite Lin getting paid a ton. Bazz may be older but he's gotten better every single year, I expect him to still have room to grow in the NBA once he reaches that level and learns to adjust, he's not maxed out as a player yet talent wise.

 

[James]

If napier goes to HOU he could easily clash with D12, Parsons, AND Harden. Those three would embarrassingly throw Lin under the bus throughout the season, Napedog wouldn't take that . Then Mchale would have no issue throwing him in a doghouse. Him getting to Lebron ,Doc Rivers , or Thibs should be the goal.'

EDIT; Also Napier in that Globe piece i think said he patterned his game after prime Steve Nash. Hit that nail on the head. I can really see it, which makes me think he might get drafted too early for Miami or LAC to get him.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I'm not sure why you think Bazz would start right off the bat over Beverly or even Lin for that matter, Beverly is one of the best defensive PGs in the game, there's a reason why he overtook JLin for the starting spot despite Lin getting paid a ton. Bazz may be older but he's gotten better every single year, I expect him to still have room to grow in the NBA once he reaches that level and learns to adjust, he's not maxed out as a player yet talent wise.

Lin is a TO machine and still plays soft. Beverly, while he might be a great defensive PG, does not have too much offensive game. The PG position is all about being a great decision maker and setting your teammates up for success. Shabazz would definitely step in and do that better than both Bev and Lin who truly lack those abilities. They were throw under the bus for those reasons. They'd play soft or not up to par with everyone else. PG was the weak spot on that Houston team. Adding a championship winning PG who doesn't get rattled can play some good defense and be the lead guard to set their players up like Lin and Bev couldn't would be much better for the team. Yes Bazz still has room to grow but he's ready now like most upperclassmen are when they come out of college.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

If napier goes to HOU he could easily clash with D12, Parsons, AND Harden. Those three would embarrassingly throw Lin under the bus throughout the season, Napedog wouldn't take that . Then Mchale would have no issue throwing him in a doghouse. Him getting to Lebron ,Doc Rivers , or Thibs should be the goal.'

EDIT; Also Napier in that Globe piece i think said he patterned his game after prime Steve Nash. Hit that nail on the head. I can really see it, which makes me think he might get drafted too early for Miami or LAC to get him.

I don't see how the players would clash if he's distributing to them. Shabazz isn't the selfish type and knows how to be just a distributer to take only good shots at a high rate. I'd rather see him run the show in Houston and take them over the hump in the playoffs at some point (since Harden is a constant disappearing act) than be one of the spot up boys for Lebron as he piggybacks him to a championship. The Heat desperately need a center anyways. They'd be crazy not to draft Mitch McGary if he's available.

 

[aceboon]

Lin is a TO machine and still plays soft. Beverly, while he might be a great defensive PG, does not have too much offensive game. The PG position is all about being a great decision maker and setting your teammates up for success. Shabazz would definitely step in and do that better than both Bev and Lin who truly lack those abilities. They were throw under the bus for those reasons. They'd play soft or not up to par with everyone else. PG was the weak spot on that Houston team. Adding a championship winning PG who doesn't get rattled can play some good defense and be the lead guard to set their players up like Lin and Bev couldn't would be much better for the team. Yes Bazz still has room to grow but he's ready now like most upperclassmen are when they come out of college.

In Houston the ball is in Harden's hands, you're wildin if you think Bazz is stepping into Houston and taking the ball outta his hands, running the show, and setting the table up from Day 1, Harden wouldn't even stand for it. I really don't see how Houston is looking for PG help in the 1st round of this draft, really a left field team to choose, there are a number of teams I would look at as far as going for a PG where Bazz would fit in great before I would go with Houston.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

In Houston the ball is in Harden's hands, you're wildin if you think Bazz is stepping into Houston and taking the ball outta his hands, running the show, and setting the table up from Day 1, Harden wouldn't even stand for it. I really don't see how Houston is looking for PG help in the 1st round of this draft, really a left field team to choose, there are a number of teams I would look at as far as going for a PG where Bazz would fit in great before I would go with Houston.

I don't see why Harden wouldn't stand someone who can make the game easier for him and help him not have to create all his shots by himself.. They can definitely both play off each other being shooters. James has said himself that he is still getting used to being the main option and leader so why would he have a problem with someone coming in and making it easier for him?

 

[Rocktheworld]

I think Indiana could use a PG, and they'll be there late in the first round, right?

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

I think Indiana could use a PG, and they'll be there late in the first round, right?

Their first and only pick is at 57.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Their first and only pick is at 57.

lol never mind then but I still think he'd be good there