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Originally Posted by pgardn
Scratch the word project then.
Its used too many diff. ways.
Just like Power Forward.
Tony Parker was pulled numerous times during his first
3 seasons as a Spur in the 4th quarter for more polished
guys. The Spurs had no idea that he would be so good,
no idea. Popvich had many doubts about Parker's mental
game but stuck it out with him because he was so young.
Look.
Rubio is a ball handling genius. He can be bullied because
he is still a kid physically. The NBA is tough. But he will play and contribute
imo mainly because he understands the game.
Can he be intimitated physically? Maybe. Just like Parker was.
He is NOT Derrick Rose physically. He is NOt Ty Lawson or
Johnny Flynn physically. But I personally think he is a better
player. I think he upside is higher than both these guys.
This is what I mean by project, which might be the wrong term.
And yes we will see.
I thought Oden would be a defensive nightmare and rebounder,
and thought L. Aldridge would be a run of the mill
off the bench type.
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Yes, all of those things you say about Parker are true except they did know what they had right away. They knew they didnt have to trade up to draft him because 2001 was before drafting euros was really in vogue and in fact he was the third french guy drafted...ever. Pop stuck with him because he knew that he had great talent.
Rubio is a "ball handling genius"? yes, he showed stretches in international play but its a different game here. We will see. All the scouts and everyone on here agree with you so I realize my view is somewhat contrarian. To me, I think these people are insane.