In my opinion if Adams wants to really make an impact in the NBA he should become a standout defender. His offensive skills aren't that great where he will become an elite scorer, but his athleticism and strength would allow him to be a great defender. I wouldn't draft him in the top 15, but as a late first rounder he would be a decent pick up for a team.
Hassan Adams: Impact?
There's no question that Hassan Adams can play and that he's one of the top athletes in this draft, but there are big questions concerning his size, position, and inconsistency.
At 6'4" he's undersized to play at SG, and I'm not too sure of his PG skills.
But I definitely feel he'll make an impact for whichever team drafts him. I hate to make comparisons with the thought that part of it is based on the college/university the players come from, but anybody else see at least a smidgen of Gilbert Arenas potential in Adams?
Whatever you see, though, what kind of impact (if any) do you think Hassan Adams will make in the NBA?
At 6'4" he's undersized to play at SG, and I'm not too sure of his PG skills.
But I definitely feel he'll make an impact for whichever team drafts him. I hate to make comparisons with the thought that part of it is based on the college/university the players come from, but anybody else see at least a smidgen of Gilbert Arenas potential in Adams?
Whatever you see, though, what kind of impact (if any) do you think Hassan Adams will make in the NBA?
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This will be another steal wherever he falls. Once again people will point out the negatives but forget the main thing being the kid can play. Now with that kind of athleticism he definitely should be able to succeed in the big league.
Absolutely no way Adams plays point gaurd, he has no point gaurd skills whatsoever. So i don't really see the Arenas comparison at all. In college he was actually at his best playing in the post. I really think small forward is his best position instead of gaurd. He is only 6'4, but that really doesn't matter for an athlete of his caliber, not to mention his strength and long arms. Best case scenario: If he improves his jump shot he could be a poor man's Shawn Marion.jworth said:There's no question that Hassan Adams can play and that he's one of the top athletes in this draft, but there are big questions concerning his size, position, and inconsistency.
At 6'4" he's undersized to play at SG, and I'm not too sure of his PG skills.
But I definitely feel he'll make an impact for whichever team drafts him. I hate to make comparisons with the thought that part of it is based on the college/university the players come from, but anybody else see at least a smidgen of Gilbert Arenas potential in Adams?
Whatever you see, though, what kind of impact (if any) do you think Hassan Adams will make in the NBA?
BTW, if he drops to Phoenix that would be perfect. He would absolutely KILL on that team.
He should hope to be as good as Tony Allen. Quite sad that after 4 years in college, he couldn't develop his perimeter shot fully and his handle.
The D-League can't grow fast enough for me.
The D-League can't grow fast enough for me.
This is why I hate the age limit. College basketball is a horrible atmosphere to improve your game in general and you if you go to a major program you are in even more danger of having your development stunted by the next great recruit. People really underestimate the world of difference between NBA training and college level training. Heck, the training draft elgible players get between the end of the college season and workouts is superior (or should be if you pick the right agent) to anything done in college.HKF said:He should hope to be as good as Tony Allen. Quite sad that after 4 years in college, he couldn't develop his perimeter shot fully and his handle.
The D-League can't grow fast enough for me.
There are a ton of athletic 6'4" guys that don't last in the NBA. He is going to have to work a lot harder for points in the NBA than he did in college.Hbwoy said:This will be another steal wherever he falls. Once again people will point out the negatives but forget the main thing being the kid can play. Now with that kind of athleticism he definitely should be able to succeed in the big league.
I'm not sure how much of an "impact" you're talking about.
He'll be an OK player wherever he falls, but I doubt he'll be anything special.
He'll be an OK player wherever he falls, but I doubt he'll be anything special.
To be fair, Hassan didn't have much of an oppurtunity to improve his perimeter skills due to the fact that he played in the post for much of his career at Arizona.
He played about half the time in the post and the other half of the time he was playing a wing position. This year he played more of the wing position utilizing his athleticism and slashing. In several games he was able to just go right by his defenders to the basket. I agree though that tony allen is the player hassan is most similar/comparable to.AZwildcats4 said:To be fair, Hassan didn't have much of an oppurtunity to improve his perimeter skills due to the fact that he played in the post for much of his career at Arizona.
Doesn't remind me at all of Arenas. To me, he's a much shorter poor man's RJ (coming out of college).
Isn't that too clinche ish now?AZwildcats4 said:Absolutely no way Adams plays point gaurd, he has no point gaurd skills whatsoever. So i don't really see the Arenas comparison at all. In college he was actually at his best playing in the post. I really think small forward is his best position instead of gaurd. He is only 6'4, but that really doesn't matter for an athlete of his caliber, not to mention his strength and long arms. Best case scenario: If he improves his jump shot he could be a poor man's Shawn Marion.
BTW, if he drops to Phoenix that would be perfect. He would absolutely KILL on that team.
You can say that about the other 100 players entering the draft..
You are speaking the truth! I have become tired of seeing people when trying to validate a players worth in or out of the NBA say, "If they they were in Pheonix they would average_______!" This statement is hardly true, and also devalues players such as Nash, Marion etc. who actually are the players making D'Antonio's system work.dannyM said:Isn't that too clinche ish now?
You can say that about the other 100 players entering the draft..
I don't hear people say that a lot. Really the only reason I said it is because there is a good chance that Hassan will be there when Phoenix is on the board. Whether it's cliche or not, the fact remains he would be a perfect fit for that team. It's not as if he's one of those athletic freaks with little or no basketball skill. You guys seem to be forgeting what a productive player he has been.ralaw said:You are speaking the truth! I have become tired of seeing people when trying to validate a players worth in or out of the NBA say, "If they they were in Pheonix they would average_______!" This statement is hardly true, and also devalues players such as Nash, Marion etc. who actually are the players making D'Antonio's system work.
The bad part of this, is when he's not drafted by Phoenix, then what? Is he a career journeyman? Probably so.
I'd be watching tapes of Fred Jones, Tony Allen, Flip Murray and Antonio Daniels, if I was Hassan.
I'd be watching tapes of Fred Jones, Tony Allen, Flip Murray and Antonio Daniels, if I was Hassan.
The strong part of his game has never been his offense. If he comes in as a defensive oriented sort of guy then I can see him sticking in the league for a while. From what have seen so far, he should be able to do a good job on that end.cpawfan said:There are a ton of athletic 6'4" guys that don't last in the NBA. He is going to have to work a lot harder for points in the NBA than he did in college.
Hassan Adams is Andre Igoudala minus 3 inches. Both are excellent defenders with long arms, are great athletes, poor perimeter shooters, but can take the ball to the hoop and finish. He won't be a star in the NBA by any means, but he will be a valuable asset to a team that needs an excellent perimeter defender. Obviously no NBA team will draft him with the mindset of turning him into some sort of jump-shooting scorer. They will draft him for his defense and ablility to finish. I think he'd be a solid fit for any up-tempo style of team such as New Jersey, Phoenix, etc...
The big thing I question about this is that if you're good enough for the NBA then why would another COLLEGE recruit be the thing that stands in your way? Will the talent and competition not be any better in the NBA? Will you not be battling better players for PT on an NBA roster than on a college roster?MemphisX said:This is why I hate the age limit. College basketball is a horrible atmosphere to improve your game in general and you if you go to a major program you are in even more danger of having your development stunted by the next great recruit. People really underestimate the world of difference between NBA training and college level training. Heck, the training draft elgible players get between the end of the college season and workouts is superior (or should be if you pick the right agent) to anything done in college.
i wouldn't mind being a journeyman in the NBA, they still get pay.HKF said:The bad part of this, is when he's not drafted by Phoenix, then what? Is he a career journeyman? Probably so.
I'd be watching tapes of Fred Jones, Tony Allen, Flip Murray and Antonio Daniels, if I was Hassan.
True that. Cashing huge checks either way.BigMac said:i wouldn't mind being a journeyman in the NBA, they still get pay.
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