Lofton Cut

#3
#3
Interesting. If I had to guess, I imagine that they wanted size/ball handling over a pure scorer.
 
#7
#7
I read the ESPN story, said that they took 5 big men. Lofton thrives in a system where he can shoot, and shoot often. It seems the selection committee is going for a more traditional, grind it out on the boards approach. I'm not overly concerned, I think Lofton is a better shooter than just about anyone, but that's not really what they were going for.
 
#8
#8
don't be disappointed that he was cut... it gives him some extra rest before the trip overseas with the team.
 
#9
#9
Just add this to his still-growing personal "I was overlooked" motivation. :good!:
 
#10
#10
I'm not surprised. I'll make a prediction right now that he'll wash out of the NBA within his first 2 years, and will be late first when he goes, maybe even 2nd.
 
#11
#11
mattvols said:
I'm not surprised. I'll make a prediction right now that he'll wash out of the NBA within his first 2 years, and will be late first when he goes, maybe even 2nd.
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Well his 2 years in, as you project, will still net him more money than most of us will ever see.
 
#13
#13
He won't wash out. He's not exactly Kobe, but in the right situation, he can be a great pro. There has to be a market for a guy who can hit from anywhere with a hand in his face.
 
#14
#14
ukvols said:
He won't wash out. He's not exactly Kobe, but in the right situation, he can be a great pro. There has to be a market for a guy who can hit from anywhere with a hand in his face.
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Chris Lofton has the same chance of being a great NBA player as Rosie O'Donnell does of becoming Miss America.
 
#16
#16
I don't think anyone is saying Chris will be the next Kobe or MJ but he reminds me of a Craig Hodges, Steve Kerr type of guy that can stoke the outside shot. I think Luther Head is a prime example. Personaly I'm glad he didn't make the team. Less chance for a injury durring the Summer.
 
#17
#17
Lofton will not be a great NBA pro. He'll go to Europe and make plenty of money.
 
#18
#18
Lofton will be about the same as JJ Redick. If Chris is lucky he'll get to play in a system that lets him look better than he is.
 
#19
#19
hatvol96 said:
My opinion? Bruce's system makes Lofton look much better than he actually is. In a more traditional system, there are a whole bunch of players I would take ahead of Chris.
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Don't disagree, but our international teams have been noticeably void of great shooters over the past 10-15 years and it has mattered more than we'd like to believe.
 
#20
#20
hatvol96 said:
My opinion? Bruce's system makes Lofton look much better than he actually is. In a more traditional system, there are a whole bunch of players I would take ahead of Chris.
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Apparently there was not a big need on the team for a good outside shooting 2 guard.

Isn't that one of the complaints with the the U.S. teams? Poor fundamentals, particularly shooting? I think this will reflect badly if they field a team with a low shooting %.
 
#24
#24
Steve Kerr and the guys you've listed are much better players than Lofton. Luther Head is tuns quicker, and a better defensive player than Lofton. I'd love to see Lofton make it but in the NBA there isnt a whole lot of use for a 5'10 pure shooter. He is 5'10 despite what the roster says because I am an 6'1 and I have a good 3 inches on him when I stood next to him.
 
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