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Legacy
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 Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: How would you guys and gals feel about targeting Luke Ridnour? |
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Since point guards seem to be what everyone is talking about these days. I thought I would throw one out there for you guys to dismantle.
Have at it! |
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Mike@LG
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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We already have one like him in Farmar.
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Charles
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | We already have one like him in Farmar. |
think Farmar can be a better defender though? |
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Mike@LG
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Charles wrote: | | Mike@LG wrote: | | We already have one like him in Farmar. |
think Farmar can be a better defender though? |
Slightly.
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yellowledbetter
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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| hey Mike did you post your impressions on Farmar and us drafting him? |
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Legacy
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Charles wrote: | | Mike@LG wrote: | | We already have one like him in Farmar. |
think Farmar can be a better defender though? |
Exactly. Not to mention, Luke Ridnour has more experience and we wouldn't have to wait as long for him to develope bacause he is almost in his prime.
I can't say alot about Farmar cuz I haven't really seen him play much, but Luke has shown me some spectacular things these last couple of years.
He almost fits Phils "ideal" point guard as well. |
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Charles
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd rather have Earl Watson. Ridnour's a matador. |
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Mike@LG
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Sure, I'll repeat them.
I gave the Lakers a B-
The only players I could debate were:
Maurice Ager
Mardy Collins
James White
I just don't understand where the Lakers were going with the pick. I really think James White would've been a Laker if Farmar wasn't available.
I like his offensive upside, but I don't see great defensive ability at PG. He's right along the lines of Ridnour, Nash... in terms of PG intangibles. Needs a better jumpshot. Could be equally aggressive attacking the basket as Nash. That'd really sway my opinion.
Why not an A+? Because teams like Boston stole the guy I wanted, Rajon Rondo.
| Quote: | | Phoenix acquires a future first-round pick from Boston for Brian Grant, the Draft rights to Rajon Rondo and cash considerations. |
Of all the guards in the draft, he's the top 2 ball-handler, top 2 playmaker, top 2 defender. His lack of jumpshot doesn't warrant the excellent skills and size at all other areas.
Ager, is a legit NBA talent. Size, athleticism, skills. Would've allowed Bryant to slide to SF with Odom at PF if the matchups warrant so.
Mardy Collins is the better system-triangle PG with elite size at the PG slot. A bit slow laterally, but makes up for that with a 6'4"+ height and 6'10" wingspan. Nash and Bibby have problems with bigger PGs. He certainly has 2-way ability.
James White is the elite athlete who was consistent in terms of scoring, rebounding, and defense. Longer learning curve, but could end up a stud 2-way SG as well.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Mike@LG wrote: | | We already have one like him in Farmar. |
Beat me to it
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