RE: Jimmer in the NBA

[Sooner04]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

it's all about defense..

Bingo. He can shoot the lights out, but if he's a sieve on the defensive end he's got no chance of sticking around in the NBA. But they'll give him a serious look because he's in range when he steps off the bus.

 

[coolm]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

ya know...I useta think that whole thing about "it's racist because you only compared him to other white guys" had some merit.

but it doesn't.

 

[StoopsBros]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

Some of Jimmer's actions remind me (slightly) of Andre Miller. Not the shooting part, obviously. Miller can't shot past the free throw line.

 

[NickZepp]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

Bingo. He can shoot the lights out, but if he's a sieve on the defensive end he's got no chance of sticking around in the NBA. But they'll give him a serious look because he's in range when he steps off the bus.

How does that explain Steve Nash? He is a 2 time MVP and doesn't really play defense.

 

[StoopsBros]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

How does that explain Steve Nash? He is a 2 time MVP and doesn't really play defense.

Because Nash's limitations (defense) don't outweigh his contributions (leading a team).

 

[NickZepp]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

Because Nash's limitations (defense) don't outweigh his contributions (leading a team).

I think that's something he's earned over time, not when he first got into the league.

 

[Soonerman]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

He can shoot the lights out, but if he's a sieve on the defensive end he's got no chance of sticking around in the NBA.

Unless he ends up with the Knicks or Warriors, then he'd stick around just fine.

 

[StatGeek]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

I have said it before and I will say it again, "The Jimmer" (Your Welcome, Coolm) is very similar to Lindsey Hunter, when Hunter was at Jackson State. Probably a little better shooter than Lindsey, but Hunter was probably a little better defender. Over time Hunter became a good defender which led to a long and successful career, if "The Jimmer" (again, your welcome) commits to playing defense in the league, I believe he will follow a similar path.

 

[thebigabd]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

I dont really think he will be that good in the NBA.

I thought the same thing about:

Dejuan Blair
Kevin Love
Tyler Hansbrough
Stephen Curry
Carlos Boozer
Carl Landry
Roy Hibbert
Luis Scola (when he first came over)

and a few others.

Jimmer may or may not be a good pro. Hell, he might not even make a team. But it wouldnt surprise me if he turned out to be good, just like a bunch of other guys that people thought would be average players and maybe not even make it.

 

[bigsky]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

I would be good if he could end up with the Jazz.

Stockton vs Jimmer will be interesting to watch.

 

[artvandelay]

Re: Jimmer in the NBA

I expect him to have an Eddie House type NBA career.