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Pistolballer · 04-10-2007, 11:32 PM

I read about him on NBADRAFT.com, and they have him going early 2nd/late 1st round, does have any insight into his ability?

**cpawfan** · 04-11-2007, 06:50 AM

I liked what I saw out of him in the Nike Hoop Summit.

DE has some very nice words about his play there

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**cpawfan** · 04-11-2007, 06:51 AM

Here is some of what DE had to say

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Statistically, the 6 assists and 1 turnover were the most important numbers for Koponen, but his impact on the court went far beyond the numbers. The young point guard ran the pick and roll like a veteran, making many great reads and showing the awareness to find the open cutter nearly every time. On the pick and roll, Koponen had picked up the instinctual tendencies of his teammates on the offensive end after only a week of practices. During one possession, he was running a pick and roll with his back facing the right sideline when the man guarding Nicolas Batum ran over from the blindside to steal the ball. Showing great awareness, Koponen spun and threw the ball simultaneously right before the help defender arrived, hitting Batum who took the ball to the hoop for an easy two points.

The young point guard rarely looked for his own offense in the game, choosing to play the distributor role instead. Early on in the game, Koponen received an outlet pass and took the ball all the way in transition for an easy two points. This basket ended up being his sole points inside the paint during the entire game. From behind the three point line, he only made one of his three attempts throughout the game, despite the fact that he can usually knock the three down at a better rate. The three he did make came on a high pick and roll, where Koponen found the bottom of the net from a couple feet behind the NBA three point line. On his other two attempts, one was forced up quickly at the end of the shot clock, and the other nearly went in from NBA range.

The athleticism of Team USA didn’t seem to bother Koponen at all, and he looked pretty quick himself throughout the game. Against the press, Koponen took it coast to coast twice, finishing inside the first time and drawing a foul the second. In the half court, he only made on ill-advised drive in the lane, choosing to be patient working within the offense throughout the rest of the game.

rainman · 04-11-2007, 04:21 PM

I wouldnt be surprised if Memphis gives him a promise, if they can come up with a late 1st. Probably one of the two or three best pg's not in the NBA.

Chef · 04-12-2007, 08:30 AM

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I wouldnt be surprised if Memphis gives him a promise, if they can come up with a late 1st. Probably one of the two or three best pg's not in the NBA.

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Yeah, that's why he is playing in Finland. Please, it's just a single game...

**fiElDy** · 04-12-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Chef

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Yeah, that's why he is playing in Finland. Please, it's just a single game...

Why are you commenting things you dont know **** about?

Chef · 04-12-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fiElDy

Why are you commenting things you dont know **** about?

You sure do know every ****ing worldwide point guard not playing in the NBA to backup what he said. Don't ya?

**cpawfan** · 04-12-2007, 11:42 AM

Lets keep the conversation about the player and not each other

**MemphisX** · 04-12-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rainman

I wouldnt be surprised if Memphis gives him a promise, if they can come up with a late 1st.

I think this is true.

Pistolballer · 04-12-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

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Yeah, that's why he is playing in Finland...

he is from Finland afterall...

el_Diablo · 04-13-2007, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rainman

Probably one of the two or three best pg's

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