Buddy's not going ANYWHERE

[jackson_supersooner]

All these people that keep saying he's leaving I'm sorry but he's not. I love buddy to death and think he's a great college player but he's no where near ready for the bigs. He needs another year of just pure game experience and getting used to knowing game situations. He knows next year they will be elite. And buddy's not going over seas or to the D-league (he MAY get drafted in the 2nd but most projections have him in the middle-to-late which is iffy). There's a HUGE chunk of money he will leave on the table if he does go. And if he stayed he wouldn't hurt his stock barring injury which could happen at any level and he's not passing up a life changing paycheck. I'd put my salary on it that he stays and won't be going anywhere. And next year this team is gonna throttle the big 12! But on to Sunday boys! Excited to see where we land!

 

[WaymanFan]

Even if he gets hot next week, I think he's played his way out of the 1st round (maybe even the draft) because of how badly he's missing. Good shooters (and NBA 2-guards need to be good shooters) miss short or long - they don't miss left or right. A lot of Buddy's shots are missing left or right. Buddy is clearly a scorer as opposed to a shooter. There may be a place for him in the NBA, and I certainly hope there is, but he will need four years of college to have the best chance of that happening.

 

[sooner 1234]

Buddy has very slow release. no one ever seems to talk about that. He needs a screen almost very shot.

 

[StatGeek]

Buddy has very slow release. no one ever seems to talk about that. He needs a screen almost very shot.

Disagree, his release is quick. His ball handling could improve which would allow him to get better looks.

 

[MercedeSooner]

Probably a couple guys every year are "ready" to make the jump, it's about potential. I don't know what Buddy is gonna do but you can't fault him either way.

 

[152219]

Disagree, his release is quick. His ball handling could improve which would allow him to get better looks.

He has a tough time creating his own shot via the dribble which is much more important for the NBA. If he goes because he thinks it is time, that is his call. But, I think another year of development on this level would help.

 

[StatGeek]

He has a tough time creating his own shot via the dribble which is much more important for the NBA. If he goes because he thinks it is time, that is his call. But, I think another year of development on this level would help.

To be clear I wasnt making a statement as to what he should do or what his prospects are, I was simply stating that he has a quick release IMO.

I agree that being able to get your shot off the dribble is very important in the association unless you are a role player surrounded by some of the NBA's elite players. If you have Lebron, KD etc. on your team you can have a nice role as a defender and catch and shoot guy.

 

[BruinSooner]

He has a tough time creating his own shot via the dribble which is much more important for the NBA. If he goes because he thinks it is time, that is his call. But, I think another year of development on this level would help.

Nah. He's an NBA spot up shooter. He won't need to create much off the dribble. He just needs to be a 38% + 3 point shooter. Think Aron Afflalo.

He's as ready for the NBA as he will ever be.

 

[Darwin]

He's as ready for the NBA as he will ever be.

If he goes out I wish him the best but if he had his best games most every game he would move further up the draft board. He can get that done next season with work and more good players to share the load and open the floor.

 

[WTSooner]

He's as ready for the NBA as he will ever be.

I agree with that, but I happen to think it's not very NBA ready. He just doesn't really have an NBA game in my opinion. The only skill he has that translates at all is his shooting, and I'm not convinced he will/can shoot it well enough in the NBA to justify keeping around. Like was said above, there are problems with his shot (regardless of the success he's had).

Buddy appears to me to be in line with a lot of former OU players. Very good college players, but not really on that NBA level. Buddy will likely have a very successful career overseas. I hope he sticks around for his senior year, but I have no idea what kind of outside pressures he and his family might be experiencing.

 

[Options]

WT sooner spot on buddy won't be playing in the nba

 

[campbest]

If the NBA is his goal, his best shot is now. Coming back for another year does nothing for his stock and with the salary cap ballooning in 2016 the league minimum roster spots will be fewer and far between. Teams are going to give those spots to vets instead of borderline NBA rookies.

 

[papaP]

Probably a couple guys every year are "ready" to make the jump, it's about potential. I don't know what Buddy is gonna do but you can't fault him either way.

Agreed I think if lands in the right situation and can earn a spot in the league. Hopefully with the Lakers B Scott is a real good guy

 

[MenderofRoads]

Lots of factors go into declaring early beyond "am I ready?" Does his family need money? Does he see himself improving his draft stock much as a senior? Does he enjoy college enough to give up a salary? Is it a weak/strong draft? Most of those answers are things no fan can really know.

I haven't watched Hield a ton, but from reading this thread, he sounds a bit like Jabari Brown in terms of what he'll offer an NBA team. Jabari went undrafted after being a stud at Missouri. Spent most of the year in the D-League and just got signed to a 10-day contract with the Lakers after earning a D-League all-star appearance. In total, he'll probably end up making about $100K this year. (He turned down a deal with a European team that would've paid him much more, though.)

That's far less than what a first rounder gets, but it's not bad for an undrafted rookie. Is that enough to tempt Hield? No idea. But it's enough to tempt a lot of guys.

One of the other draws for Brown? His father was diagnosed with cancer during Jabari's junior season (same for Clarkson). Declaring a year early gave him an opportunity to live that dream while his father was still able to see it. Undoubtedly played a factor in the decision. His dad got to see him in an NBA uniform.

Point is: Even for guys who don't make it, the money is good. And the factors that influence the choices are often unknowable to the rest of us. Hield doesn't seem like someone who's going to benefit a ton from a great senior season. Best-case scenario would be playing himself into a late first rounder, maybe, but he could still go in the second or even undrafted. He is what he is. As fans in the 21st century, we're rarely going to get to see our best players for four seasons. We need to appreciate them while we can and understand that their decisions are not ours.

 

[Sweetest OU Girl]

Buddy isn't going anywhere? Of course he is!!



To the NCAA tournament. :ez-roll::ez-roll: :woot

 

[coolm]

Buddy's family isn't hurting for money. I also dont think he's a sure fire NBA prospect. If the perfect situation came up then sure ... that can happen. But his game isn't one that translates that well to the league. He can certainly make a good living overseas and hopefully he sticks around another year here before he takes off.

I think he's gone though. I hope he's not and I think we have a shot at him staying.

 

[pnkranger]

The thing is that buddy wants to go the NBA, not overseas ... If he felt like coming back could help him get a contract, he would come back.

 

[CMSOONER]

The thing is that buddy wants to go the NBA, not overseas ... If he felt like coming back could help him get a contract, he would come back.

Hopefully he has the right people in his ear.

 

[califca]

Kruger has coached in the league. I am sure he will get and give him the best advice possible.