Buddy's Future

[JBaker]

Buddy needs to improve his hands significantly if he ever hopes to play in the NBA. He's a really good college player. But he's still not great at creating his own shot. And you have to be able to shoot the ball at a higher percentage than he does to stick around in the NBA without that ability.

 

[rickjames]

I don't think Buddy is any more talented than Tony Crocker was, who was similar in size. I have no idea what happened to that guy but he could be on and off just like Buddy as well. Not very consistent.

 

[CoachTalk]

He's a good college guard that can go on shooting streaks taking over a game.

Has bad hands, poor grip on ball sometimes.

Below average handles.

Bad shot selection at times.

Has great size and underrated athleticism

Will have a fun life overseas playing ball

And conf player of the year.

 

[coolm]

Dont say bad things about Buddy's personality. He is a GREAT kid, loved by his coaches and teammates, and respected by basketball people abroad. He has plenty of heart.

 

[BoulderSooner]

I don't think Buddy is any more talented than Tony Crocker was, who was similar in size. I have no idea what happened to that guy but he could be on and off just like Buddy as well. Not very consistent.

what?? seriously some of the things I read on here

 

[Oklahoma Crew]

Yea..... think how good he'd be if he improved what all i listed.

Your post did not make what i said untrue. Tool

Was this necessary? He's just giving a great sooner some love, something he deserves. He wasn't claiming a successful career in the NBA. Everything he said was true. You both have valid points.

 

[JBaker]

I don't think Buddy is any more talented than Tony Crocker was, who was similar in size. I have no idea what happened to that guy but he could be on and off just like Buddy as well. Not very consistent.

Ok, this is pretty ridiculous.

 

[campbest]

haha, we've got people comparing Buddy to Steph Curry and Tony Crocker...all ends of the spectrum.

No shortage of crazies out right now.

 

[quick release]

Ok, this is pretty ridiculous.

Buddy is easily twice the player crocker was. Buddy has been pretty consistent the entire season. With that said, he doesn't have the size to play the 2 or the handles to play point in the league.

He's not even on the ssme planet as Curry though. 90% of players in the world can say that though.

 

[papaP]

haha, we've got people comparing Buddy to Steph Curry and Tony Crocker...all ends of the spectrum.

No shortage of crazies out right now.

The analogy was comparing some of Steph's weaknesses before he came into the league used him because he is more relevant now that his handles are extremely better...guess that went completely over your head

 

[campbest]

haha, we've got people comparing Buddy to Steph Curry and Tony Crocker...all ends of the spectrum.

No shortage of crazies out right now.

The analogy was comparing some of Steph's weaknesses before he came into the league used him because he is more relevant now that his handles are extremely better...guess that went completely over your head

You think Curry's handles sucked in college? So I guess all of those times he created space to get off his jumper were because the defense was daring him to shoot?

haha, revisionist history at it's finest. Undersized NBA players (which he is) that are a liability on defense don't get drafted that high if they can only shoot.

 

[papaP]

His handles were no where close to being as good as they are now and he was considered to small and weak to play at the next level

 

[papaP]

You think Curry's handles sucked in college? So I guess all of those times he created space to get off his jumper were because the defense was daring him to shoot?

haha, revisionist history at it's finest. Undersized NBA players (which he is) that are a liability on defense don't get drafted that high if they can only shoot.

Not a true point guard
- Out of control at times
- Shot-selection
- Stuck between 1 and 2
- Ability to defend position at next level?
- Lateral quickness
- Versatility to defend multiple positions
- Limited upside?
- Backup/Fringe Starter?
- College system makes him difficult to evaluate
- Average athleticism
- Average size
- Average wingspan
- Frail frame
- Relies too heavily on outside shot


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That's facts! Campbest

 

[campbest]

You think Curry's handles sucked in college? So I guess all of those times he created space to get off his jumper were because the defense was daring him to shoot?

haha, revisionist history at it's finest. Undersized NBA players (which he is) that are a liability on defense don't get drafted that high if they can only shoot.

Not a true point guard
- Out of control at times
- Shot-selection
- Stuck between 1 and 2
- Ability to defend position at next level?
- Lateral quickness
- Versatility to defend multiple positions
- Limited upside?
- Backup/Fringe Starter?
- College system makes him difficult to evaluate
- Average athleticism
- Average size
- Average wingspan
- Frail frame
- Relies too heavily on outside shot


From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz3TKuBYvPu
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That's facts! Campbest

I don't see handles in there...yet he was still drafted 7th...higher than 4 other current starting PGs in the league.

There are facts listed above (size, etc) but don't get that confused with subjective analysis.

 

[papaP]

We were pointing out weakness of Buddy's game and I used an analogy that Step had weaknesses to not that he was better than Step you keep missing that simple point

 

[papaP]

And that he can work on those weaknesses and get better at the next level

 

[MercedeSooner]

You think Curry's handles sucked in college? So I guess all of those times he created space to get off his jumper were because the defense was daring him to shoot?

haha, revisionist history at it's finest. Undersized NBA players (which he is) that are a liability on defense don't get drafted that high if they can only shoot.

Curry was a true elite superstar scorer in college. There were questions about how his game would translate to the NBA when he was coming out as an undersized 2 but he got drafted by the perfect system/team to develop his skillset in GS.

And yes I agree Buddy is nowhere close to the player Curry was both in strengths and weaknesses.

 

[campbest]

We were pointing out weakness of Buddy's game and I used an analogy that Step had weaknesses to not that he was better than Step you keep missing that simple point

Most of those weaknesses are still very relevant.

 

[BCSooners]

I don't see handles in there...yet he was still drafted 7th...higher than 4 other current starting PGs in the league.

There are facts listed above (size, etc) but don't get that confused with subjective analysis.

Exactly he was drafted 7th. If you are drafted that high that means a) what you do well far exceeds your areas of weakness or b) your weaknesses aren't glaring and if you work on them then they shouldn't expose you. In Curry's case it was both.

 

[hoopsaustin]

Ha it's really not that hard guys...