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06-28-2012, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassmanbruno  Someone could be getting a huge steal in Sullinger - but maybe the injury concerns are real even though his camp dismisses them. Either way once you are out of the lottery guys are hit and miss anyway so I would definitely take the kid. | If I'm Miami I'm making a move to get sully, would be a great addition for that team. If he is healthy they got an absolute steal.
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06-28-2012, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jjay2518 Agreed, I'm withholding judgment on his athleticism. Too many things against him last year. I think the potential is there to surprise some people with his athleticism this year. | lol - athleticism is athleticism - you're going to have it out of shape or not.. you might be a bit quicker and able to jump a bit higher when in good shape compared to not.. but it's not something you just lose or gain. He's not that athletic (in terms of NBA big men) aka.. Jared Sullinger. | |
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06-29-2012, 03:16 PM
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| I dono about Stokes and the NBA and agree that we need more time to see what he can do. I do know that he seems to be a pretty good student of the game and that's huge because I see him progressing fruther and further as he stays in school. Even though he's a bit undersized like the OP stated, he's so massive and will probably grow so much as a player that it would be hard to send a kid like that to Europe.
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06-29-2012, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaun1985 I dono about Stokes and the NBA and agree that we need more time to see what he can do. I do know that he seems to be a pretty good student of the game and that's huge because I see him progressing fruther and further as he stays in school. Even though he's a bit undersized like the OP stated, he's so massive and will probably grow so much as a player that it would be hard to send a kid like that to Europe. | Interesting point.
My gut tells me he will be very good this season, and probably go mid-late first round a la Tobias. But that could be completely wrong. We'll find out soon enough. | |
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07-03-2012, 06:10 PM
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| He will play his junior season. Maybe even senior. Needs to develop an outside shot if he doesnt grow | |
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07-03-2012, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Midfielder10 He will play his junior season. Maybe even senior. Needs to develop an outside shot if he doesnt grow | Sully expanded his game nicely, added the outside shot, very similar measurables as stokes. If he can hit the 15-18 footer consistently and have the ability to hit an open 3 that'll be enough to go top 20 this year IMO.
I think he may return though as well for junior season, especially if Nichols is coming. | |
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07-03-2012, 06:51 PM
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| Zach Randolph is a decent comparison I think just based on body type and some of the things we saw Jarnell do. Not saying he'll be that successful but I know we'd all be pumped if he turned into that kind of player. | |
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07-03-2012, 09:24 PM
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| I thought Randolph was considerably bigger? | |
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07-04-2012, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22 I thought Randolph was considerably bigger? | 6'9" 260lbs for Randolph, basically the exact same as stokes.
Randolph can step out and hit that J though, I think stokes ceiling will have a lot to do with the progression of his J. Unless of course he was to grow another couple of inches. | |
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07-04-2012, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange 6'9" 260lbs for Randolph, basically the exact same as stokes.
Randolph can step out and hit that J though, I think stokes ceiling will have a lot to do with the progression of his J. Unless of course he was to grow another couple of inches. | Oh ok. Thanks for clarifying.
Was at work before I posted that. Otherwise I would have looked it up myself. | |
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07-04-2012, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange 6'9" 260lbs for Randolph, basically the exact same as stokes.
Randolph can step out and hit that J though, I think stokes ceiling will have a lot to do with the progression of his J. Unless of course he was to grow another couple of inches. | Totally agree about the jump shot, he did show flashes of that last season and I hope to see him improve. | |
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07-04-2012, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Il Principo Totally agree about the jump shot, he did show flashes of that last season and I hope to see him improve. | If he can hit that J consistently he's going to be just about impossible to stop. | |
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07-04-2012, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bleedingTNorange If he can hit that J consistently he's going to be just about impossible to stop. | I know, and I think he can do it. His mechanics aren't bad at all. | |
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| he needs a good 3-4 inch growth spurt, completely possible, give him a chance to grow into his feet lol
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Originally Posted by Chris4Vols22 Sorry, got off track. My point is that I don't think I've seen enough of him to determine if he'll be able to be a good NBA player. | agree | |
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