Clarkson's ceiling?

Purp&Gold · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:26 pm Post subject:

laker fans aint happy with any player, calling a 46th pick overrated smh.

daruis morris couldnt put up clarksons numbers in his dreams.

Plaza234 · Star Player Joined: 13 Jul 2014 Posts: 1626

I think Clarkson's ceiling is George Hill of the Pacers. Its easy to put up numbers on bad teams though. Hard to tell how he would translate to a good team, but just look at how he plays he reminds of Hill. He's more of a hybrid 1/2. Not a natural PG. Wiry lean frame. Not overly quick but good enough.

Reflexx · Franchise Player Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 11163

Key word to me is "ceiling". His ceiling is multiple all-star appearances.

scott12199 · Starting Rotation Joined: 06 Jun 2009 Posts: 630

Yong · Star Player Joined: 08 Oct 2009 Posts: 9024

his ceiling is the ability to singlehandedly destroy our tank machine

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

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bum2 · Starting Rotation Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 809

Hard to say because on a team this bad, someone will always do things which makes them look better then what they actually are.
Nick Young last year was a decent example of that...not that Clarkson will be that kind of player.

At the moment, he looks like he could be a top 7 player on a good good team.

22 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063

Jordan Clutchson doin werrrrk

kikanga · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:46 am Post subject:

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Truck Turner · Star Player Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 3937

LakesGnrLake · Star Player Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 1296

Clarkson isn't just doing this by luck. It's not like he is throwing the ball up 20 times a game. He's efficient in what he does and has the skills to keep improving. He may not average these numbers with real starters but I think his ceiling will be a #3 option on a playoff team. People are too obsessed with "Scoring" and "Point" guard. Clarkson is a guy who can do both. If he needs to distribute he can and if he needs to score he has that option. He will be able to blend with a ball dominant guard because he doesn't need to have the ball in his hands but he can also keep the load off other players. Him and Randle will be deadly in a few years, pair him with a Center this off season and we have a great foundation.

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AllorNothing · Franchise Player Joined: 08 Oct 2001 Posts: 18448

I thought scoring and assist would go up for some players if they have a good team?

don't have to pass to the likes of kelly or ellington hoping they will make the bucket. or defenses don't really have to guard scrubs and just concentrate on jordan.

LakerEric · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:30 am Post subject:

danzag · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:42 am Post subject:

Solid starter, but I almost voted for "All-Star once or twice".
18/6/6 averages for a good numbers of seasons.

markjay · Star Player Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 3924 Location: O.C.

Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8160

As a ceiling I would have to go with fringe All-Star. He has too many peers that that will always keep him on the outside. PG is a stacked position in the West. I would predict he has a few peak years to get the invite though.

But from what I have seen so far the second half of the season I am impressed with how he has grown. Going to be interesting to see how he develops with an off-season of training. Skills and athleticism are there. The attitude is there. Now it is about how he fine tunes becoming a solid professional.

Finally I have to say I am disappointed but not surprised to see so many negative comments from the tank disciples. Young man shows a competitive attitude and finds a way to win a game and many want to criticize him for it.

Really sad how the tank disease has infected the league. They have to find a way to fix this. Too many are upset about a young player developing in front of eyes. IMO it is a good thing that the Lakers found a talented player with a will to win this late in a horrible season.

For those that did not watch the game. Scott ran a lineup of Clarkson, Brown, Ellington, Johnson and Kelly down the the stretch and in overtime. Kelly outplayed Norlens and Johnson had a key block against a PF. Clarkson drove to the basket and hit key FTs.

I know it jeopardizes the tank, but those young men did not quit. Good for them.

yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

1. Clarkson is the brightest light in this otherwise terrible season.

2. He was a 46th pick so we should be elated at what's he giving us.

3. However, still need to see how he performs on a winning team. Can he play this well on a team with better players (likely)?
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LakerEric · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 5:15 am Post subject:

They have been eliminated from playoff contention and the next possible way to improve the team is through the draft. We lose the pick if we are not bottom 5. Clarkson can play and gain valuable experience during this stretch. Clarkson can can have a full offseason to work even more on his game. It's sad that a ton of you can not and will not see that losing is imperative in improving the franchise adding another stud along with Randle and maybe Clarkson (if he has it in him to be productive in games that count in a winning atmosphere). If we had no worries about top 5 protection (Mitch's fault on trusting the health of a late 30s PG) then you still get a top 10 young player who could be a star or a productive, young role player over time. This is what the tankers are livid about and any of you arguing this are beyond reason.

Peace.

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yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

I think the disappointment from Team Tank is that this should have happened about 3 months ago. Like the college student that misses classes all year and crams the week before final exams, this is what the Lakers "tank" job is. Too little too late.
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jlinfan · Starting Rotation Joined: 15 Jul 2014 Posts: 720

I voted: Multiple time all-star - for a few reasons, age, mentality and hops. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and I haven't seen him back down from any situation. And we have already seen him improve over the course of the year, so it wouldn't be too far of a leap that he improves his game over the next few years - maybe all star by 26 or 27. This of course is only if he gets a chance to play - I don't think it happens if he isn't ball dominant in the right system.

Rivershow · Star Player Joined: 09 Dec 2011 Posts: 6731