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dabask11 Star Player
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:49 am Post subject: |
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rebirth wrote: | this kid really played well from what I can tell at both Tulsa and Mizzou. Outside of sitting a year to transfer why did he fall so far in the draft? anyone know? |
IIRC, a slump during the 2nd half of the season due to his father's death. |
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Dennis_D LG Contributor
Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 2017 Location: North Dallas
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:37 am Post subject: |
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rebirth wrote: | this kid really played well from what I can tell at both Tulsa and Mizzou. Outside of sitting a year to transfer why did he fall so far in the draft? anyone know? |
He was a point guard who couldn't pass (3.4 apg, 2.7 TO's). He's big enough to play SG, but shot poorly from the outside (28.1% on 3's). He had the tools to be a good defender, but wasn't. He was projected to be a combo guard that couldn't do either role very well.
In the summer league, his outside shooting (42.1% on 3's) was MUCH better than expected. He was expected to be good at getting to the rim, but in the summer league he was better at it then was expected. The combination made him a pick-your-poison player. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:05 am Post subject: |
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The next Nick Van Exel?
Quote: | There are some similarities between Clarkson and Nick Van Exel.
Both players are natural scorers.
Both players came out of college as developing point guards.
Both players are streaky shooters from the perimeter.
Both players are highly emotional on the court. |
comparison? link |
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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CLARKSON PLZ JUST GET A LITTTTLE BIT MORE ATHLETIC AND TRY TO BE THE NEXT RUSSEL WESTBROOK, thanks. |
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Rawr Star Player
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | CLARKSON PLZ JUST GET A LITTTTLE BIT MORE ATHLETIC AND TRY TO BE THE NEXT RUSSEL WESTBROOK, thanks. |
He'll have to add like 20lbs of muscle in his calves to get to Westbrook status. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals. |
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deal Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Aug 2008 Posts: 14900 Location: Earth
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Rawr wrote: | KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | CLARKSON PLZ JUST GET A LITTTTLE BIT MORE ATHLETIC AND TRY TO BE THE NEXT RUSSEL WESTBROOK, thanks. |
He'll have to add like 20lbs of muscle in his calves to get to Westbrook status. |
Do they sell that muscle in supermarkets? |
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ryan_c Star Player
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KeepItRealOrElse Retired Number
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Jim99187 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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i think Clarkson is going to turn into better Monta Ellis |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! |
WE ARE LOOOONG OVERDUE!! |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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JORDAN CLARKSON: FUTURE STAR!
Quote: | Clarkson's athleticism and energy will immediately add an element that hasn't been seen in the Lakers backcourt in recent memory. |
diamond in the rough link |
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AirShooter Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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dabask11 wrote: | rebirth wrote: | this kid really played well from what I can tell at both Tulsa and Mizzou. Outside of sitting a year to transfer why did he fall so far in the draft? anyone know? |
IIRC, a slump during the 2nd half of the season due to his father's death. |
Wow, that's terrible news and totally understandable. But at least that's behind him and only path is upwards now. |
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AirShooter Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! |
WE ARE LOOOONG OVERDUE!! |
Law of Averages. Gotta hit sometime. |
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Hard_Butter Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
Does this kid ever stop working? It seems he hasn't taken a breath all summer.
The one thing is that I see JC solely working on his offensive game. If he's slated to be one of our backup PGs, then I hope he's working on his passing skills as well. _________________ The butter's hard and the eggs are chillin' in the dark.
Kiss my Converse. |
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mhan00 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
His release point looks a little low, but other than that, very nice. He looked great in summer league too. Can't wait for the preseason. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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mhan00 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
His release point looks a little low, but other than that, very nice. He looked great in summer league too. Can't wait for the preseason. |
His release point is rather low, hopefully he will work on improving in that area too. But I like his fundamentals and work ethic. |
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MJST Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:53 am Post subject: |
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That video was back before his last year of college. That's why the Midnight Madness dunk contest was brought up at the end as one of the dunks he was gonna do.
His shot is fixed by now, but it is nice to see the video finally released to the public, nice to see that athleticism and ability, glad he fixed his shot too. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144432 Location: The Gold Coast
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: |
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AirShooter wrote: | pio2u wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! |
WE ARE LOOOONG OVERDUE!! |
Law of Averages. Gotta hit sometime. |
And we have hit two in a row. Regarding Clarkson, watching Access Lakers, it seems that Kobe and Nash are also impressed with him. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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mirak Star Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:25 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! |
This is the key for teams like the Lakers who don't get consecutive years of top lottery picks - at some point, we have to get lucky with our late 1st round or 2nd round picks.
Getting a guy who turn into Ginobili, Carlos Boozer, Monta Ellis, Tayshaun Prince, etc - we're long overdue. |
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Lakerpark Star Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Was the problem more about Phil's philosophy trying to get "smart" players or triangle type players who could contribute right away versus athletic players with higher potential who might take some developing? Of course, Phil didn't want to develop rookies.
Phil wanted guys like Cook and Luke. Of course the Lakers were drafting very late in the draft, but I'm sure there must have been some good later round players that the Lakers passed on. |
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PROPHET Star Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:57 am Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | AirShooter wrote: | pio2u wrote: | yinoma2001 wrote: | pio2u wrote: | This kid is going to be something special; can't wait to see him in action.
Jordan Clarkson Workout
GRINDING! LINK |
I hope so too. We too can get lucky with a 2nd rounder, right!!! |
WE ARE LOOOONG OVERDUE!! |
Law of Averages. Gotta hit sometime. |
And we have hit two in a row. Regarding Clarkson, watching Access Lakers, it seems that Kobe and Nash are also impressed with him. |
I saw that, that really gives me high hopes on this kid. If Kobe is impressed with you and so is Nash, you got some serious skills. |
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Rawr Star Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | JORDAN CLARKSON: FUTURE STAR!
Quote: | Clarkson's athleticism and energy will immediately add an element that hasn't been seen in the Lakers backcourt in recent memory. |
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What?
We literally had Jordan Farmar last year, who fits that description to a T, and was our backup PG during the 08-10 Finals runs. _________________ You are either in or on your way to the NBA Finals. |
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AllorNothing Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Jordan farmar is much shorter and farmar has only one gear and no change of direction with his athleticism. |
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