NBA Draft 2009

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

He played well...but in a league that is not exactly known for defense and its not like he was putting up 40 a game. He averaged 18 per game and shot 40% from the field.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/college...c-without-him/

I think he is an Aaron Brooks type who will do just fine with the right team but those kind of guys arent highly coveted. He is not a great shooter but that is something that can be improved.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/college...c-without-him/

I think he is an Aaron Brooks type who will do just fine with the right team but those kind of guys arent highly coveted. He is not a great shooter but that is something that can be improved.

I actually like mills. At the same time, no one is talking about drafting him with the number 2 or 3 pick. If you based his worth on what he did in the olympics, you woul have him going much higher.

Rubio is being judged on international play. Thats a slippery slope especially for a guy that looks like he may not have the athletic ability to play in the league.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I actually like mills. At the same time, no one is talking about drafting him with the number 2 or 3 pick. If you based his worth on what he did in the olympics, you woul have him going much higher.

Rubio is being judged on international play. Thats a slippery slope especially for a guy that looks like he may not have the athletic ability to play in the league.

Mills will be overseas in a couple years. He turns the ball over way too much. Isn't good enough to run the point in the NBA and isn't big enough to play shooting guard in the NBA. He's like the poor man's Steph Curry and Curry will be a career backup in the NBA.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I actually like mills. At the same time, no one is talking about drafting him with the number 2 or 3 pick. If you based his worth on what he did in the olympics, you woul have him going much higher.

Rubio is being judged on international play. Thats a slippery slope especially for a guy that looks like he may not have the athletic ability to play in the league.

If Mills was 18 and 6'5" he would be a lottery pick. Rubio certainly has enough athletic ability to play in the NBA. It isn't a matter of if he can play, it is how good will he be? A good player, a minor star, or a major star. Shooting is something that usually improves as a player matures and can be worked on. He will become a better shooter. He will also grow and fill out. The guy has star quality.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

If Mills was 18 and 6'5" he would be a lottery pick. Rubio certainly has enough athletic ability to play in the NBA. It isn't a matter of if he can play, it is how good will he be? A good player, a minor star, or a major star. Shooting is something that usually improves as a player matures and can be worked on. He will become a better shooter. He will also grow and fill out. The guy has star quality.

We will see and i will acknowledge being wrong if that is the case. I am just leery of not particularly fast bordering on slow point guards that dont shoot well. Somehow that doesnt seem to work in the nibba. Maybe Rubio will be the exception.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

We will see and i will acknowledge being wrong if that is the case. I am just leery of not particularly fast bordering on slow point guards that dont shoot well. Somehow that doesnt seem to work in the nibba. Maybe Rubio will be the exception.

What makes you think he isnt fast or quick?