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Bobcats Select Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Jun 01 2012 02:41 PM | carolina-chuck in Charlotte Hornets
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I'm jumping on this bandwagon now! Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, imo will be a STAR in the NBA. Probably the safest pick for us at no.2 also. Many believes MKG will make an immediate NBA impact. Gilchrist is an NBA ready player whose skills should help him start from day one. Some have think that he is an All-star waiting to happen. His work ethic is also tremendous. Someone who will do all the dirty work and clean up the mess.
MKG is not a great range shooter, but one who will drives hard to the basket and earn those hard points. He will only improve his shooting in the pros. A great defender and rebounder forward who would be a huge upgrade for us over guys like Derrick Brown, Thomas, Moon, Najera, and White. He will be someone who could defend guys like Lebron and Wade in the future. Many people think we need a big man or so, but HELL! every position is a need for us. We need help at every position. Can't go wrong taking a guy like MKG. Gilchrist should be our first priority to building a championship team for the future. He shows up every game with his intensity and never give up mentality. Will only help Kemba and Biyombo grows.
Gilchrist has been compared to guys like Gerald Wallace, Andre Iguodala, and Scottie Pippen.
(http://hoopsmanifesto.com)
DRAFT PROFILE:
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Kentucky - Freshman (Born 1993)
Small Forward
6'8" 228lbs
The Good:
- great size for the small forward position
- 6'10" wingspan
- elite defender who is good/big/long/athletic enough to guard multiple positions in the NBA
- relentless driver who is terrific at getting to the hoop and finishing
- extremely hardworking, intense player
- always gives 100% effort on both ends of the floor
- big game experience
- terrific rebounder for his position
- is a great scorer in transition which should translate well to the pros
The Bad:
- poor outside shooter - will need to improve his shooting range to keep NBA defenders honest
- still extremely young (won't turn 19 until September) so might not be ready to contribute immediately
- needs to work on his ball-handling
- probably doesn't project to be a "superstar"
NBA Comparison:
*Andrei Iguodala/Gerald Wallace* - both in terms of playing style (do-it-all) and level of play (All-Star)
The Skinny:
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is probably the player who did the most to improve his draft stock this season (at least among the elite prospects). He now has a legitimate shot at being the second name called by David Stern in June. While he might not project to be a NBA superstar, he does look like an All-Star level player and a mainstay on the NBA's All-Defensive Team.
YOUTUBE CLIPS:
MKG is not a great range shooter, but one who will drives hard to the basket and earn those hard points. He will only improve his shooting in the pros. A great defender and rebounder forward who would be a huge upgrade for us over guys like Derrick Brown, Thomas, Moon, Najera, and White. He will be someone who could defend guys like Lebron and Wade in the future. Many people think we need a big man or so, but HELL! every position is a need for us. We need help at every position. Can't go wrong taking a guy like MKG. Gilchrist should be our first priority to building a championship team for the future. He shows up every game with his intensity and never give up mentality. Will only help Kemba and Biyombo grows.
Gilchrist has been compared to guys like Gerald Wallace, Andre Iguodala, and Scottie Pippen.
(http://hoopsmanifesto.com)
DRAFT PROFILE:
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Kentucky - Freshman (Born 1993)
Small Forward
6'8" 228lbs
The Good:
- great size for the small forward position
- 6'10" wingspan
- elite defender who is good/big/long/athletic enough to guard multiple positions in the NBA
- relentless driver who is terrific at getting to the hoop and finishing
- extremely hardworking, intense player
- always gives 100% effort on both ends of the floor
- big game experience
- terrific rebounder for his position
- is a great scorer in transition which should translate well to the pros
The Bad:
- poor outside shooter - will need to improve his shooting range to keep NBA defenders honest
- still extremely young (won't turn 19 until September) so might not be ready to contribute immediately
- needs to work on his ball-handling
- probably doesn't project to be a "superstar"
NBA Comparison:
*Andrei Iguodala/Gerald Wallace* - both in terms of playing style (do-it-all) and level of play (All-Star)
The Skinny:
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is probably the player who did the most to improve his draft stock this season (at least among the elite prospects). He now has a legitimate shot at being the second name called by David Stern in June. While he might not project to be a NBA superstar, he does look like an All-Star level player and a mainstay on the NBA's All-Defensive Team.
YOUTUBE CLIPS:
181 Comments
Drummond or bust. At least he has potential to be a dominant center. If his heart is in it & he works hard he's gonna make NO look silly for taking Davis #1.
Nobody ever develops a jump shot after the age of 18?
Jesus Christ man do you give any thought to this sh!t while you're typing it out
Name one player who came into the NBA with a god awful jump shot form & no outside range whatsoever & developed into a consistent jump shooter with good form.
Well Jason Kidd is the most extreme example I can think of off the top of my head, but plenty of guys struggled before coming in. MKG really isnt that bad, he hit like 25% from 3 point range and 75% on his free throws.
lmao...25% is atrocious
Most of these idiots are hyping "MKG" because they like saying "MKG" and "Kidd-Gilchrist". They'd rather take a chance on someone DEVELOPING A JUMPSHOT instead of someone improving their handle, which is illogical thinking.
Again, the only reason they do, is because they like "MKG/Kidd-Gilchrist's" attitude. They think he's "tough" and "flashy".
He's coooooool.
...SARCASM throughout.
Better than the first 4 seasons of Michael Jordan's NBA career
Also Iggy and Joe Johnson
Richard Jefferson is another that comes to mind
Derrick Rose also qualifies (if you think his jumper is good enough now)
Channing Frye
Luol Deng
Does Shawn Marion count if he could only shoot with the Suns?
What!? Jason Kidd is a role player? Derrick Rose, Joe Johnson? Just admit your original point was absurd, then make your case for Drummond. Dont just post a bunch of bullsh!t then try to change the subject when someone calls you out
Derrick Rose is an overrated slasher with a decent mid-range. Jason Kidd is an assist machine who developed an average outside game 12+ years into his career.
Great argument.
So are you finally admitting that players can develop a jump shot in the NBA?
Or are you simply upping the stupidity of your argument by claiming that Derrick Rose and Jason Kidd are role players?
Derrick Rose is NOT a good jump shooter, neither is Jason Kidd.
What exactly does Jason Kidd need to do to prove to you he is a good jump shooter? He hits about 40% of his 3s and he shoots a bunch of them. Back in 09/10 he was 3rd in the NBA in 3 pointers made. He is unquestionably an excellent shooter at this point in his career, and he could not hit a damn thing when he entered the NBA.
Derrick Rose is only a decent jump shooter though, I'll give you that.
Loul Deng. All defender with little shooting abilities. What now, a pretty good outside range shooter. Deng is a comparable player to MKG.
You're the stupidest person on thIs forum, I swear.
Can you please saying the like saying MKG shi+.
If anything, we rather be saying 'ANDRE' Drummond than MKG.
Do you knoe anything about basketball or did you just suddenly pop on here bc you heard we held the no.2 pick . Dumb@ss
lol, good luck convincing him with that. I gave him about a bunch of names but he just refuses to accept that his poorly constructed argument is unequivocally wrong
If your argument is to draft MKG because 10 years from now he will have a decent jumpshot I guess you win.
Some people can't handle the truth.
You are blatantly cherry-picking stats, Jason Kidd may have fallen off slightly as a shooter the last couple of seasons (he's 39)but the 2 seasons before that he shot 41% and 42%.
Also, 34% on threes is nowhere near mediocre, especially if you are taking a lot of them. Ray Allen hit 36% one year, is he now a mediocre shooter? Kevin Durant is a 36% career 3 point shooter, is he mediocre at it? Kobe is a 33% shooter, is he mediocre? Melo hits 32%
The greatest shooting big man of all time, Dirk Nowitzki, last 5 seasons from 3 point range:
36%
36
42
39
37