Jun 18, 2009

NBA comparisons

NBA Comparisons
Blake Griffin-There really isn’t a true comparison for Blake so I’m going to go with the closest I can find.
Verdict: David West/LaMarcus Aldridge
Hasheem Thabeet-This one is pretty easy.
Verdict: Roy Hibbert and Samuel Dalembert
Ricky Rubio-I haven’t seen a ton of Rubio, but his passing ability is like CP3, but his height and leadership make him closer to Steve Nash
Verdict: Steve Nash
James Harden-This one is pretty easy considering his knack for getting to the basket and making his teammates better
Verdict: Andre Iguodala
Jrue Holliday-I haven’t seen a ton of Holliday, but he seems like a solid player that can drive and spread the ball.
Verdict: O.J. Mayo
Tyreke Evans-Another guy that doesn’t have any real good comparison, I’ll try though
Verdict: Joe Johnson
Steph Curry-I was surprised he actually measure up to his listing.
Verdict: Monta Ellis/Gilbert Arenas
Jordan Hill-Solid prospect with a good post game, a little slow.
Verdict: David Lee
Demar DeRozan-I don’t have a ton to base this on, but going from a stud prospect that was a lock to being a star then underperforming in college.
Verdict: Bill Walker
Johnny Flynn-A guy that I’m very familiar with. Flynn is a great leader and distributer
Verdict: Rajon Rondo
Tyler Hansbrough-Gritty, tough, brings energy and rebounding.
Verdict: Joakim Noah/Reggie Evans
Gerry Henderson-He’ll be a welcome addition to someone’s D-league team.
Verdict: James White/Jackie Manuel/Rodney Carney
Brandon Jennings-I really don’t have a ton to base this on since he played overseas
Verdict: Andre Miller
Austin Daye-This is as close to a slam dunk as you can have.
Verdict: Tayshaun Prince
Earl Clark-When he wants to play.
Verdict: Amar’e Stoudemire
B.J. Mullens-He is pretty tall..
Verdict: Jason Smith
Eric Maynor- Maynor has been through the ringers of college basketball and has played well on the big stage
Verdict: A smaller, skinnier Deron Williams
Terrance Williams-Do it all small forward that had a pretty good college career which is being over-looked.
Verdict: Josh Howard
Jeff Teague-More of a shooter than a ball handler.
Verdict: Lou Williams
Sam Young-Can drive, shoot and flat out score.
Verdict: Paul Pierce/Vince Carter
DeJuan Blair-Tough, relentless, great offensive rebounder.
Verdict: Carlos Boozer/Jason Maxeill
James Johnson-Great size and skill set
Verdict: Josh Childress
Ty Lawson-Speed is his best asset; sometimes he can be a little out of control.
Verdict: T.J. Ford
DaJuan Summers- He’s between a 3 and a 4, and can be very inconsistent
Verdict: Antwan Walker
Chase Buddinger-A bigger guard that would much rather shoot the ball.
Verdict: Rick Hamilton and a little Rashard Lewis
Toney Douglas-Big time volume scorer
Verdict: Ben Gordon/Gil Arenas
Darren Collison-More of a passer than a scorer
Verdict: Jordan Farmer/Smush Parker
Derrick Brown-A solid big guy that proved he can hold his own against high level competition
Verdict: Thad Young
Damarre Carroll-Solid guy around the basket and works hard for his points.
Verdict: Anderson Vareajo
Wayne Ellington-Has improved his shooting ability, solid height, he is capable of getting to the basket when he needs to.
Verdict: Rodney Stuckey
Taj Gibson-Doesn’t have much bulk, soft hands, relatively quick.
Verdict: Shawn Williams
Patty Mills-Can score and distribute the ball, great instincts, has the heart of a champion.
Verdict: Allen Iverson
Jeff Pendergraph-Accurate around the basket, great rebounder, solid jump shot but not much range.
Verdict: Kenny Thomas
Jon Brockman-This is almost as close a comparison as you can have.
Verdict: Kevin Love
Danny Green-Good jump shooter, great athleticism, a winner.
Verdict: Vince Carter

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