We get #9

[carolina-chuck]

Anyone against trading the no9 pick to Chicago for our original no16 + the no19 picks?

I just believe that this is a deep, deep draft loaded with players from top to bottom.

Randle, Noah, Smart, or Gordon could be there at no9, but if we choose to go in another direction, it could be wise to move down.

(16) Gary Harris / Nik Stauskas / Tyler Ennis / Zach Lavine / Kyle Anderson / James Young / Rodney Hood

(19) Elfrid Payton

(24) P.J. Hairston / Cleanthony Early / Glenn Robinson III

(45) James McAdoo / CJ Fair / Deandre Daniels

[MedellinHeel]

Jimmer is a bad comp for Staus. Think more like Hayward. 

[MadHatter]

DEFENSE!!!!! + REBOUNDER!!!!

The kid was one of the best defender in the nation last year. PERIOD!!!

 

Have Biyombo and MKG (two players with very limited offensive ability)....we need offense.

[MadHatter]

If he were black, he wouldn't be so unathletic.

 

Nice stereotype

[stirs]

Think Stauskus would be good at 9 if it came down to it.

 

Who knows who might be available at 24

[PantherBrew]

My god look at these old pre draft reports on Adam Morrison.  Goddamnit the NBA draft is scary

 

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/adam-morrison

 

 

 

 

NBA Comparison: Larry Bird

Aran Smith - 12/28/2006

Strengths: A special talent ... Old school right down to the stripes on the socks ... Like a coach on the floor ... Incredibly competitive ... The game comes very easily to him ... A great player in the half court ... Can create offense for himself or others ... Really excels with the ball in his hands at the top of the key ... Very good scorer with complete offensive repertoire ... Effortless shooting stroke ... Has great anticipation and basketball understanding ... Great intangibles, competes and inspires others to play hard ... Hard worker ... Plays with great intensity and aggressiveness ... Fundamentally solid, does all the little things to help his team win ... A true competitor. Will not back down from anyone ... Wants to take the big shot ... Sees the floor well, and is creative finding teammates for baskets ... Catches and shoots, or can shoot on the move ... Great at moving without the ball ... Finds a way to score against better athletes ... Great leadership ability ...

Weaknesses: Not especially gifted athletically ... Lacks great foot speed getting out into transition ... Runs decent, but needs a head of steam ...Better hand speed than foot speed ... Leaping ability is average ... Plays hard on defense but lacks great lateral quickness ... Lack of a great first step will make it harder to get shots off against superior athletes ...

 

 

Adam Morrison NBA Draft Scouting Report
March 3, 2006
Strengths
One word: instincts.

College basketball hasn’t seen a player with Adam Morrison’s natural feel for the game in a very long time. Obviously Morrison knows how to score the basketball, but his instincts make him much, much more than just that. Mentally, he is just a step ahead of everybody else on the floor.

The first thing that you notice about Morrison is his ability to score. He understands how to create his own shot better than anybody we've seen at the college level in years. Not only does utilize contact and spacing better than any player in the country, he has also mastered the art of the contested jumpshot. If he is able to get a step going toward the basket, the defense might as well give up. He is going to get a shot off, and whether or not it goes in has little to do with a hand in his face.

Morrison nails Nowitzki-style turnaround fadeaways with ease, and is very comfortable throwing up one-handed floaters on the move from 10-15 feet. These types of shots (that the average player would get benched for even attempting) are what Morrison has built his legend on, and are the main reason for the controversial Larry Bird comparisons.

Already mentioned was the fact that if Adam Morrison gets a step on his man, he is literally unguardable. Morrison’s improved outside jumper is making it even harder for teams to keep him from attacking off the dribble. Where defenses could almost sag off him a season ago (31% from beyond the arc as a Sophomore), Morrison has begun to hit the 3-pointer at a frightening clip in 2006. He recently made 8-13 3-pointers in a 44-point explosion against Loyola Marymount, and is hitting nearly 45% of his long-distance attempts on the season. This percentage is even more impressive considering how much attention Morrison gets, and how often his 3-point attempts are contested, end of the shot clock types of looks.

Morrison’s shot is a thing of beauty. He uses multiple release points, and is able to get it off in an almost limitless number of ways. When you realize the technical mastery behind Morrison's form, it makes a bit more sense when those freakishly difficult fadeaways start dropping. The rim is definitely Morrison’s friend, as his touch seems to almost force the ball through the basket after an initial bounce.

Of course, Morrison will still have an off shooting night from time to time. It is in those moments that one gains another level of appreciation for his game.

Despite a herky-jerky running style and an almost frail appearance at first glance, Morrison will aggressively attack the basket when his shot stops falling. Whether it is slashing into the lane before defenses can react, posting up smaller defenders for midrange hook shots, relentlessly running the floor or simply scrapping for offensive rebounds, Adam Morrison always gets his 25.

Of course, it all comes back to instincts. Morrison has two and often three defenders thrown at him for entire games, and he still manages to find a way to score. Not only does he have all these offensive tools, but Morrison exhibits a nearly machine-like ability to recognize defenses and take advantage of whatever he is being given. Take away his dribble drive, and he will spot up. Play him tight, and he will take the ball to the basket all night. Put a big guy on him, and he will get the step. Defend him with a smaller guard, and he will go to work in the post.

Sticking with the instincts theme, Morrison has also nearly mastered his ability to utilize screens. Many see Reggie Miller or Rip Hamilton in the way that he never stops “attacking off the ball”, and always manages to exploit the pick to the fullest. Morrison consistently makes perfectly timed backdoor cuts and will pick up a freebie around the rim the instant a defense loses a bit of focus.

Adam Morrison’ ability to read and exploit defenses in the blink of an eye, combined with his formidable shot creating tools allows him to be one of the most feared clutch scorers in the country. Morrison has earned his reputation as a guy that always hits the big shot (see games against Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Stanford), and relishes the pressure that comes with that “go-to” role. We aren’t just talking buzzer beaters, either. Morrison hits “momentum” shots, ending a run by the opposition or giving his team a boost with a 3-pointer right before halftime.

Morrison’s clutch plays don’t always show up in the scoring column, either. While he averages less than 2 assists per game, he finds his teammates at crucial moments on a regular basis. Sometimes it is just a steal or a rebound, but Morrison can almost always will Gonzaga to victory.

That will to win is just one more thing that sets Morrison apart, and adds to his national appeal. While he sometimes takes his scrappy, fiery demeanor a bit too far, Morrison is always the most competitive player on the court. He will do anything to win, and his emotional on-court displays electrify both his team and the crowd. Not only is he uniquely talented, but his intensity and flair make him the type of unique personality that will always draw people in.

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1/20/05 - Jonathan Watters

Perhaps the best pure scorer at the NCAA level. Morrison Lights it up in a variety of ways, whether it be on an outside jumper, taking his man off the dribble, or fading away from fifteen. Despite his awkward looks, is quick enough to get a step on most NCAA defenders. Once he's by his man, it's as good as two points. Uses his length to take the ball all the way to the basket, finishing with a dunk or finger roll, but is more prone to pull up for a circus-style, fading jumper. Probably more comfortable shooting the ball falling away with a man in his face than he is with his set shot. Furthermore, the very Larry Bird-esque way he shoots from above his head makes it almost impossible to block his shot. As well as he creates for himself, he also knows how to create for others. Handles the ball well for his size, and will find his teammates with regularity when teams try to double him off the drive. Despite having the ball in his hands a lot, almost never commits a turnover. When he gets going, he wins games by himself. Morrison is a firey competitor, and seems to relish getting in mouthy, one-on-one challenges on the floor.



Weaknesses
While Morrison’s dominance at the college level can’t be questioned, many still doubt how his game will translate to the next level. Morrison has a certain amount of deceptive quickness to his game, but is he a good enough athlete to be a star in the NBA?

With how hard Morrison has to work to get shots at the college level, can he create offense against the Ron Artests and Bruce Bowens of the NBA? While the caliber of defender guarding Morrison has made little difference during his time at Gonzaga, it remains to be seen whether he has the footspeed or overall athleticism to succeed as an all-around scorer at the next level.

The other hole in Adam Morrison’s game can be easily observed on the defensive end. Morrison clearly reserves most of his energy for his scoring expoits, and tends to coast on defense most of the time. Gonzaga will often switch into zone defenses so teams can’t exploit him on that end.

While Morrison has solid defensive instincts when he is focused, it is generally perceived that the lack of footspeed will really hurt in one-on-one situations on the defensive end. Morrison may very well be able to create his own shot in the NBA, but it is hard to see him being able to stay in front of the freak athletes occupying the wing position in the NBA. It is likely that whichever team ends up drafting Morrison will have to come up with a defensive gameplan that covers for Morrison’s shortcomings on that end.

As was mentioned in the strengths section, sometimes Morrison takes that fiery persona a bit too far. As the season has worn on, he has gotten much more daring in his working of the officials, and has enraged several opponents with bouts of what some would call intensity or competitiveness, but others would call showboating. This is nitpicking, but there is definitely a noticeable trend as Morrison has gone from everybody’s favorite underdog to national superstar.

The only other issue to discuss here is Morrison’s diabetes. It is hard to see the condition being a deciding factor on whether a team drafts him or not, as he has proven that he can continue to play at a high level with very little rest in the most grueling of situations. Nonetheless, you can bet that NBA teams will do their homework on what the implications of the disease could be.


From DraftExpress.comhttp://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz32M49p2qq
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[PantherMan89]

I haven't followed a whole lot but I think I want exum. I know that would probably require us moving up a few spots but that's who I want.

[carolina-chuck]

Have Biyombo and MKG (two players with very limited offensive ability)....we need offense.

Gordon is a different player than those two. He's the youngest player in this draft and a ton of upside. High IQ, defender (can defend the perimeter), rebounder, and passer. An all around player. His offensive game will come, not like MKG where you have to completely change his form. It will come!!!

Bismack doesn't rebound, nor does he do anything legitimate to help you. He's pretty much a BUST atm.

[carolina-chuck]

I haven't followed a whole lot but I think I want exum. I know that would probably require us moving up a few spots but that's who I want.

I think 90% of the fans would love to have Exum too.

[carolina-chuck]

KYLE ANDERSON is my favorite player in this draft beside the top3-5. I would not hesitate to take him at no9. He's listed as a SF going into the draft, but the kid is a damn PG!

He's MCW like. Great shooter, scorer, passer, and rebounder. I believe he's the safest pick in this draft. The Damian Lillard and MCW of this draft. Whoever gets him will probably have the 2014-2015 ROTY.

[MedellinHeel]

Gordon is a different player than those two. He's the youngest player in this draft and a ton of upside. High IQ, defender (can defend the perimeter), rebounder, and passer. An all around player. His offensive game will come, not like MKG where you have to completely change his form. It will come!!!

Bismack doesn't rebound, nor does he do anything legitimate to help you. He's pretty much a BUST atm.

 

We do not know if Gordon's offensive game will come. Too big of a risk to take that high when we are desperate for perimeter shooting and scoring. And you are selling Biz short imo. Turned into a serviceable backup big to defend and rebound. Even developed a decent little hook. 

[PantherMan89]

I think 90% of the fans would love to have Exum too.

 

 From what I have seen looks like he should go somewhere around #5. Any idea what it would take for us to move up from #9 to get him at 5 if he were there?

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

You could see someone like Jimmer would not work in the NBA. I even thought Morrison had a high bust on him. Mcdermott is closer to Morrison or Wally Szerbiack. which equals to a guy who is a specialist playing 15 minutes a gm at best.

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[carolina-chuck]

We do not know if Gordon's offensive game will come. Too big of a risk to take that high when we are desperate for perimeter shooting and scoring. And you are selling Biz short imo. Turned into a serviceable backup big to defend and rebound. Even developed a decent little hook.

His offense will come. If you kept up with him at Arizona, you'll know. He's is as close to Blake Griffin as you can get. Gordon will develop a jump shot. As of right now, he'll score by being a FREAK! Gordon is "not" MKG/Biz bad. Really. The only fans that are worried about his offense are CLT fans. Thanks to MKG and Biz.

I'm not sure if Biz can even become a serviceable backup off the bench. The man is still as raw as when he came in. And, no way will he develop a "little hook".