Jayson Tatum (Merged)

[GreenCoffeeBean]

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[Tr1boy]

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Op or Admin dont listen to him

Change to Channing Tatum (Merged) 

[GreenCoffeeBean]

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Op or Admin dont listen to him

Change to Channing Tatum (Merged) 

haha tp

[chilidawg]

Has anyone made a comparison of this kid to the Greek Freak? Just saw his highlights again. I hope Ainge is not having regrets of not drafting the Freak and trying therefore to talk himself into Tatum because Fultz is better.

Not nearly as long and athletic, but more polished offensively.  In other words, not much like him.

[Tr1boy]

Has anyone made a comparison of this kid to the Greek Freak? Just saw his highlights again. I hope Ainge is not having regrets of not drafting the Freak and trying therefore to talk himself into Tatum because Fultz is better.

Not nearly as long and athletic, but more polished offensively.  In other words, not much like him.

Ball handling is comparable. Tatum is also a good passer than advertised

I wouldnt be surprised if he is 6'9 with at least 7 wingspan since last time measured(last year).  Very wide shoulders

Dont think he will be able to improve much on his quickness/explosiveness. But as long as he keeps improving his footwork should be fine

One move that surprises me that he can pull off.. is the Dirk "dont try to block me" off leg fadeaway

Recently posted making 20 3s in a row

[Celtics4ever]

Hopefully, he can be part of the recent trend of Dukies playing well in the pros.   Historically, though they are a mediocre school for producing top level pros.

[Tr1boy]

Anybody else surprised , that Tatum has not worked out for the Celtics yet?

Considering his size plus ability to handle the ball/create shots, thought at least he was going to be brought in for a workout

Unless Tatum declined ...

[max215]

Hopefully, he can be part of the recent trend of Dukies playing well in the pros.   Historically, though they are a mediocre school for producing top level pros.

I'm not trying to be combative, but what trend? Kyrie is the only one in the last 5-6 years who's even approached expectations IIRC. Unless I'm missing some guys?

Edit: Jabari before his second ACL tear as well.

[Atzar]

Hopefully, he can be part of the recent trend of Dukies playing well in the pros.   Historically, though they are a mediocre school for producing top level pros.

I'm not trying to be combative, but what trend? Kyrie is the only one in the last 5-6 years who's even approached expectations IIRC. Unless I'm missing some guys?

Edit: Jabari before his second ACL tear as well.

Rodney Hood is solid, though people here have always had a fascination with him that I don't share.  Mason Plumlee.  Austin Rivers has become a serviceable player.  Seth Curry has been a more useful pro than people expected.  JJ Redick, if you want to go back a little further.

Duke is doing alright in the NBA right now. 

[max215]

Hopefully, he can be part of the recent trend of Dukies playing well in the pros.   Historically, though they are a mediocre school for producing top level pros.

I'm not trying to be combative, but what trend? Kyrie is the only one in the last 5-6 years who's even approached expectations IIRC. Unless I'm missing some guys?

Edit: Jabari before his second ACL tear as well.

Rodney Hood is solid, though people here have always had a fascination with him that I don't share.  Mason Plumlee.  Austin Rivers has become a serviceable player.  Seth Curry has been a more useful pro than people expected.  JJ Redick, if you want to go back a little further.

Duke is doing alright in the NBA right now.

TP. I blanked on all the pretty good role players. So yes, recent Dukies have been better than in the past. However, a lot of the top picks have still been disappointing. Okafor, Ingram, Winslow (to a lesser extent), and Rivers has become a good role player, but he went #10, which I would not call a smashing success.

[CelticsElite]

Very advanced high and mid post game

Nice jabstep pull up shot

Scoring champion potential

Compares well with pierce / Carmelo / Rudy gay

[gouki88]

Very advanced high and mid post game

Nice jabstep pull up shot

Scoring champion potential

Compares well with pierce / Carmelo / Rudy gay

He's way more Melo than Gay. Gay was one of the most athletic guys in the league pre-injury. But I like the Melo comparisons a lot. Slowly turning myself onto team Taytum, assuming we keep the pick.

[CelticsElite]

Very advanced high and mid post game

Nice jabstep pull up shot

Scoring champion potential

Compares well with pierce / Carmelo / Rudy gay

He's way more Melo than Gay. Gay was one of the most athletic guys in the league pre-injury. But I like the Melo comparisons a lot. Slowly turning myself onto team Taytum, assuming we keep the pick.

true. I also like the little things Tatum can do. Includes decent ability to steal, using length to block shots without fouling, and a good rebounding ability

[CelticsElite]

The only one that wasn't stickied haha

[KG Living Legend]

 Draft express currently has him at #6. I say he ends up being a top three selection in a loaded draft.

 He looked fantastic tonight, in what was I believe his second game back this season against the Florida Gators. He had 22 points, he's just got a nice smooth game I'll post the Duke highlights as soon as I can find them it's going to be awesome.

 6'7" shoes off. Great size and feel for the game. Silky smooth like the Zohan.




 Show this guy some love that called Tatum a top 3 pick in a loaded draft on December 7th 2016. Tatum was ranked#6 at the time.