But reading about the draft eligible players' strengths and weaknesses, and the holes the Nets need to fill, I'd say the Nets should draft Austin Daye.
oh man.. i would love to see that trade happen... except boozer won't be as effective because williams is just a better pick and roll partner but boozer will still put up solid numbers. i just don't see it happening without trading one of key 3 players though( i mean yea they are trying to save up money but they won't just blow it up). If we do get boozer, i have absolutely no problem getting a SF with all around skill just to facilitate the team.
One more thing, ESPN's mock said there is a possibility for jordan hill to drop all the way to 10th spot. If he drops to 11, he would be a no brainer right?
I can say this with confidance since the Bucks pick ahead of you, we are losing CV and Sessions so if unless both fall which i doubt would happen dont hold your breath about getting Hill or Flynn.. especially Hill
But reading about the draft eligible players' strengths and weaknesses, and the holes the Nets need to fill, I'd say the Nets should draft Austin Daye.
This is the absolute worst pick the Nets could make at that point. He's not even better than Yi. At the combine, he bombed on the bench. Not once could he lift. He was the 4th best player on his college team. He's just not a lottery pick at all.
This is the absolute worst pick the Nets could make at that point. He's not even better than Yi. At the combine, he bombed on the bench. Not once could he lift. He was the 4th best player on his college team. He's just not a lottery pick at all.
Durant was barely able to bench press any in his draft year, right? He didn't turn out so bad. Although I know I should not compare Daye with Durant, I am just saying that i don't think bench pressing matters too much because these players will get bigger and stronger throughout their nba careers.
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Durant was the best player in college basketball, Daye was the fourth best player on his college team. He wasn't even a top 50 college player last year. The guy isnt a great shooter, isnt a great passer, isnt a great rebounder, and isn't a great athlete. He's 6'10, and can handle the ball, thats it. He doesnt do anything better than Yi.
Durant was the best player in college basketball, Daye was the fourth best player on his college team. He wasn't even a top 50 college player last year. The guy isnt a great shooter, isnt a great passer, isnt a great rebounder, and isn't a great athlete. He's 6'10, and can handle the ball, thats it. He doesnt do anything better than Yi.
As I said, I don't follow college ball.
BUT Daye shot 49.4% from two, 42.9% from three, averaged 6.8 rpg and 2.1 blocks per game.
HB, you should be in stat heaven over this guy.
And you say he cann handle the ball. Sounds like the guy has some talent.
And he's a SF, not a PF like YI, who plays Center for his Chinese team.
My bad just got this. Again, he's the 4th best option on his team. When defenses arent focused on him, of course he's going to get wide open looks and opportunities to score. Again, this is why people should watch games. The guy's weak, heck for some part of the season he was coming off the bench. How many lottery picks do you know are 4th best options on their team and come off the bench?
Whoop de damn doo he can handle the ball, so can Yi. I dont see Yi tearing up the league.
You probably read his Draft express profile, but they dont talk bad about players, they have to have an even keeled voice with all prospects, but just looking at his weaknesses, you can tell this is a guy who needs a lot of strength work. He couldnt even lift one single time at the combine.
My bad just got this. Again, he's the 4th best option on his team. When defenses arent focused on him, of course he's going to get wide open looks and opportunities to score. Again, this is why people should watch games. The guy's weak, heck for some part of the season he was coming off the bench. How many lottery picks do you know are 4th best options on their team and come off the bench?
Whoop de damn doo he can handle the ball, so can Yi. I dont see Yi tearing up the league.
You probably read his Draft express profile, but they dont talk bad about players, they have to have an even keeled voice with all prospects, but just looking at his weaknesses, you can tell this is a guy who needs a lot of strength work. He couldnt even lift one single time at the combine.
Again, you dumb POS, Yi is a POWER FORWARD that has played CENTER.
And as far as WATCHING GAMES, you've been watching Nets' games and still haven't had enough knowledge of the game to realize WHAT A DOG Carter is.
You prefer to quote Vince's stats.
So, Stats Ho, I question you're expertise as far as who is a good player and who isn't.
But I have to ask if you believe Daye's (according to you) being the 4th best player on his college team is what allowed him to gather in 6.8 rpg and block 2.1 shots per game.
I have absolutely no respect for you, as far as your knowing what the game of basketball is about.
Now quote us some of Vince's stats for the last two playoff-missing seasons, you oaf.
Usually when people revert to calling other names, especially one they dont know, it makes them look....ah wait, I am stooping to your level. The point was never about Yi playing Center, Power forward or Small forward, its the fact that scouts see this tall guys that can handle the rock and immediately fall in love with them. Where's Skita playing nowadays?
And you know what, why do you even bother? You ***** and moan about people not posting on this board, but when they do, you attack them. Great logic there buddy. Do you really think I go to bed worried that Propjoe doesnt respect my opinions? LMAOO.
You just said, you have absolutely no clue about college basketball yet you are challenging me as to something I know as fact. Gonzaga's best players were Jeremy Pargo, Josh Heytvelt, Matt Boldin and then Austin Daye. I watched their games not just went off to draft express and read some fancy report.
Usually when people revert to calling other names, especially one they dont know, it makes them look....ah wait, I am stooping to your level. The point was never about Yi playing Center, Power forward or Small forward, its the fact that scouts see this tall guys that can handle the rock and immediately fall in love with them. Where's Skita playing nowadays?
And you know what, why do you even bother? You ***** and moan about people not posting on this board, but when they do, you attack them. Great logic there buddy. Do you really think I go to bed worried that Propjoe doesnt respect my opinions? LMAOO.
You just said, you have absolutely no clue about college basketball yet you are challenging me as to something I know as fact. Gonzaga's best players were Jeremy Pargo, Josh Heytvelt, Matt Boldin and then Austin Daye. I watched their games not just went off to draft express and read some fancy report.
AAWWWWW, did I hurt your feelings, Stats Ho?
If I did, GOOD!!!!! You deserve it, because you know less than zero.
lol oh yeah my feelings are definitely hurt by a guy who cant type more than two lines and doesnt understand stats. Are numbers too hard for ya buddy lol?
lol oh yeah my feelings are definitely hurt by a guy who cant type more than two lines and doesnt understand stats. Are numbers too hard for ya buddy lol?
Thank you, Stats Ho. You brought it back around to stats, proving yourself the fool.
C'mon, give us Vince's numbers for his last two years that he failed to get his team into the playoffs.
Stats tell the story, don't they, you ignorant mook.
by: Jonathan Givony - President
June 15, 2009
With the draft only ten days away, NBA teams are scrambling to get a final look at as many prospects as possible in order to put the finishing touches on their draft boards. At the same time, agents are trying to give their clients’ draft stock a final boost, by getting them in front of as many decision makers as possible.
With that in mind, 24 NBA teams came together this weekend in East Rutherford, New Jersey at the Nets’ practice facility, to take in 36 players in six separate workouts. The prospects ranged from late lottery candidates such as Austin Daye, to likely undrafted players such as Jimmy Barron, with many borderline first rounders scattered in between. Players that were on the initial list and decided not to attend include Terrence Williams, Sam Young, Jrue Holiday, B.J. Mullens, Marcus Thornton, Tyler Hansbrough and Jon Brockman.
Besides working the players out and having them compete in three-on-three action, the players were also measured (height, wingspan, reach, hand-size) and again asked to participate in athletic combine style testing.
Here was the list of participants, including some notes from various people that were in the gym to evaluate the talent on hand:
Friday June 12th: 9:30am Session
Lester Hudson
Austin Daye
Omri Casspi
Darren Collison
Derrick Brown
Gani Lawal
Comments from observers in the gym:
“Austin Daye vs. Omri Casspi turned into a real wrestling match. Casspi just manhandled Daye, really threw him around. It was a bit disappointing to see how little Daye was able to compete from a strength perspective—Casspi is a kind of a skinny guy himself. At one point Casspi cut Daye’s lip open--he had to go to hospital for stitches. The Nets should have done a better job of getting someone to call fouls. Casspi was fouling the hell out of Daye. Some of the guys were looking at each other like ‘what are we watching here?’
Casspi was impressive, just like he’s been everywhere he’s gone. He plays hard, competes. He hit tough shots. Step-backs, runners. Then he missed some wide open J’s—go figure. He hits the toughest shots, but can’t always make the easiest ones. He looked like he could be a great complementary player in a 5 on 5. Definitely an atypical player for a European. “
Gani Lawal was disappointing. I’m not impressed. He should go back to school. Derrick Brown -- some really liked him, others didn’t. Darren Collison looked quick, shot well. He’s solid. “
Daye's weak really weak. He's not getting drafted by the Nets.
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