C Lo

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I believe C Lo can make in the NBA, but I know a lot of people don't think so. What's your take on it. What seed will we be now?
 
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I think he'll be fine in the NBA as long as he's not given a silly nickname like C Lo.
 
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Sometimes I'd like to drag Jennifer Lopez out into the street and drive a nail through her forehead for starting that whole thing.
 
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He reminds me of a young Allen Iverson.
 
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I think he'll have a good career in the NBA.

His biggest challenge will be adjusting to playing a little point guard...but whoever drafts him will get a lights out shooter with an incredible work ethic.
 
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I was surprised to see last night that he's only 35th in the Nation for his shooting % from beyond the arc. He's second in the SEC for his career behind Barry Booker who I played against in HS baseball. He played at BGA in Franklin, and then for the Commode Dores.
 
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He's closer than he was last year and he still has some work to do. If he improves during this off-season like he did the last, I'd say he has a future. The only things he really needs to work on at this point are ball handling and his quickness. He's proven this year that he can make just about any kind of shot..
 
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OWB said:
He's proven this year that he can make just about any kind of shot..
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In fact, I've been very impressed with his driving to the basket and finishing. Lofton just has that magic touch. Some of those shots he takes and makes under the basket are unreal. I hope that Ramar is watching and taking notes.
 
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I think he will have a difficult time in the NBA. At the point, which is not his natural position, he is going to have to match up with 6'4" guys who are longer, faster, and more physical than he is.

At the two, he is going to have to match up with 6'8" guys who are longer, faster, and more physical than he is.

I think at that level his physical limitations will catch up to him. That in no way is an attempt to diminsh him as a player; he is an outstanding college basketballer. I just don't think he is built to excell in the NBA.

PS--I hope trememdously that someone has the opportunity to recall this post about 3 years from now to show me how wrong I am.
 
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Looking at the difference in his game from last year to this year tells me he could make it. From 3-pt marksman last season to a legit offensive threat whenever he gets the ball. He will really need to step up his ball handling and passing but he is getting there.
 
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VolinArizona said:
If you asked me what kind of guard would be the antithesis of Chris Lofton, I would have said Allen Iverson.
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You know I was going to say the same thing but read the rest of this to make sure it wasn't already said...I am surprised it even took this long...
 
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So you are all convinced he will come back next year? BTW pardon my ignorance on bb. I root for the Vols and Spurs but that is about it.
 
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VOLinthaATL said:
You know I was going to say the same thing but read the rest of this to make sure it wasn't already said...I am surprised it even took this long...
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I was just about to say something if nobody else did! the only thing similar about the two is their the same race, short and play basketball
 
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VolBeef88 said:
So you are all convinced he will come back next year? BTW pardon my ignorance on bb. I root for the Vols and Spurs but that is about it.
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I'd be shocked if Lofton opted to go pro...He's not a lock for the first round, so he'd be crazy to leave school early without a good shot at a guaranteed contract.
 
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Originally Posted by VolinArizona
If you asked me what kind of guard would be the antithesis of Chris Lofton, I would have said Allen Iverson.


VOLinthaATL said:
You know I was going to say the same thing but read the rest of this to make sure it wasn't already said...I am surprised it even took this long...
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I wouldn't say Lofton and AI are total opposites. They are both ultra-competitive and leave it all out on the floor, are both able to hit just about any type of shot, are both quiet leaders, and they are both very confident in their abilities. Sure, Iverson doesn't have the best reputation in the world, but in terms of the way they play the game -- similarities do exist.

The main differences are AI's quickness (much more quick than Lofton -- and most anybody else) and Lofton's unselfishness.

I think Lofton can make it in the NBA if he finds the right team. I don't think he's quite quick enough to create his own shot in the Land of NBA Giants, where everybody is big and fast -- making it tougher for him to be a penetrating PG. His ballhandling is also a little suspect at that position. His best shot is as a SG, where he may be able to get lost in the corner and drain 3's. At that position, however, he's a liability on defense -- as most guys will be in the 6'5" to 6'7" range in the NBA.
 
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