« Reply #55 on: April 24, 2014, 01:45:02 PM »
The kid got a little local love recently with UCONN's trip to Fenway and throwing out the first pitch. I'm curious. What do people think of him? Some people see him as a backup. Others as a starter. Honestly, I see both arguments but I think he could be a starter. He's a little small right now but I think like most college kids his body is still developing and he could add another 5-10lbs. People said Parker was small. He's clearly a lead guard in mindset. Not afraid to take the big shot. And I think he'll actually be a better pro than collegiate with NBA offense being so much more pick n roll oriented. I'd love to grab him with our 2nd pick. Especially in light of the uncertainty regarding Rajon's future around here.
Undersized, defense overrated, takes crazy and wild shots that most people shouldn't make. Went on a serious miracle run in which his last game before winning the championship was ridiculous... Half the shots he was taking, I would have benched if I was the coach.
Short wingspan, and won't be able to guard..
You're basically paying for a Isaiah Thomas who cannot finish inside, but has a better jumper. I think everyone also thinks his passing is excellent. Its slightly above average, nothing about his passing to me is impressive or 'wows,' me.
I would love to have him as a back up, but honestly I would rather use our pick from Hawks/Nets to move up with some cash considerations/2nd pick for Staukas..
I think Staukas will be a excellent player in the NBA.
Also I don't get how people can ever compare him to Parker... Someone did, and I told him Parker is a once in a generation type of talent that you can find... Parker has his patented unstoppable floaters, and one of the best pick and roll mid range shots that is wet.
Parker is also a FAR better finisher, and excels in traffic, whereas Napier seems like he would struggle.
Well the comparison I'm making with Parker may be different to the one you saw before. I'm not talking about Parker now. I'm talking about the Parker that came into the league. When we had those 3 draft picks way back when, Parker fell to I think 21 because people thought he was too small. And his jumpshot when he came out is nothing like what it is now and certainly nothing like what Napier's is already. And Parker's size hasn't changed all that much since he came out either. His body just developed a little more. I will say that Napier's quickness seems to be at a similar level to what Parker exhibits. I don't have Napier's numbers as far as finishing in traffic but if you saw UCONNs Championship run, you know that he has no problems going into traffic. He doesn't seem to shy away from the big stage, the big shot, or going right at bigger defenders.
I personally haven't watched young Parker that much. But I would rather use our pick on something we actually need. A back up PG is a need, but it isn't a dire need. Rondo would be fine with playing 36-38 minutes, while Pressey or someone else can soak up the minutes.
I really don't want Shabazz due to the fact hes going to cost a first round pick. And he isn't. Don't get me wrong, his game is nice, but I just don't think its going to translate as well as everyone thinks.
I would love for us to try to draft, or pick up any international prospect overseas, and try to mold him.
Also winning a championship in the NCAA doesn't really mean much. Melo won a championship with Syracuse, and where is he?
You should watch his DraftXpress video first, then make a decision based on that.
I'm not sure that I follow the Melo analogy. Melo won a championship in college and became a highly touted lottery pick in a good draft. He has been considered a franchise-level player with great talent ever since. As for his current standing outside the playoffs now I'd say that bbiq, mental makeup, coaching and finally roster composition have a lot to do with that. None of those things have anything to do with Napier at this point. And it's not simply that he won a title. I'm not sanctioning the drafting of his backcourt teammate Ryan Boatwright here. I believe that Napier has talent, quickness, and a skillset that translates well to this league as a pick n roll lead guard. As for size, he's what 6'1, 185? Like all kids he could maybe put another 5-10lbs on him just for strangth and durability. But what separates him I think is his ability to lead on the floor. Much like Parker when he was going through the draft process, while people balked at his size, he showed brilliance at pre-draft workouts in his ability to lead his teammates in those workouts. And that is not something you just teach. And where is Parker now?
All I heard was Napier can play the pick and roll.
Yawn.
Sounds like a prototypical sixth man/back up PG kind of guy. Napier isn't going to be ever be anywhere near the level of Parker.
But hindsight is 20/20. He may or may not surprise us. Who knows?
Wow.
If "Yawn" is all you got then I guess I don't have much else for you. LOL
We'll agree to disagree. Appreciate your thoughts on the matter though.
I meant no offense to you. I just don't see it with Napier, a lot of guards excel at pick and roll. Yes he did extremely well in the final run, but can you really expect him to perform like he has in the NBA? Guards like Tony Allen feast on players like him.
I would love to bring him here under a 2nd round pick. I remember we almost got Parker too in a similar situation, and that was a huge regret. But I'm glad we have Rondo. Here's crossing fingers Napier goes undrafted LOL!
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