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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
NBA probably has better dealers too.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
A little off topic, besides Tarik Black and Cameron Payne, how many ex-Memphis area high school players are in the NBA now?
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
I think your points are fair except for the passing thing. I know you know bball so how can you not think Dedric is a really good passer, let alone much better than Austin.
Obviously, assists don't prove a person is a good passer, but it is an indication that one is a) making passes and b) those passes result in baskets. Austin played 61 games as a Tiger and had 43 assists. Dedric has played in 65 games and has dished out 189 assists.
Most evaluations of Dedric praise his ball handling (for his position) and his passing. That's not me, those are folks who do the evals for the NBA.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:43 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
I think your points are fair except for the passing thing. I know you know bball so how can you not think Dedric is a really good passer, let alone much better than Austin.
Obviously, assists don't prove a person is a good passer, but it is an indication that one is a) making passes and b) those passes result in baskets. Austin played 61 games as a Tiger and had 43 assists. Dedric has played in 65 games and has dished out 189 assists.
Most evaluations of Dedric praise his ball handling (for his position) and his passing. That's not me, those are folks who do the evals for the NBA.
I guess his passing just didn't stand out to me, certainly I could be overlooking that aspect of his game, no doubt.
Austin and Dedric would have flourished together, IMO. They would have complimented each other's game very very well.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 11:10 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:43 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
I think your points are fair except for the passing thing. I know you know bball so how can you not think Dedric is a really good passer, let alone much better than Austin.
Obviously, assists don't prove a person is a good passer, but it is an indication that one is a) making passes and b) those passes result in baskets. Austin played 61 games as a Tiger and had 43 assists. Dedric has played in 65 games and has dished out 189 assists.
Most evaluations of Dedric praise his ball handling (for his position) and his passing. That's not me, those are folks who do the evals for the NBA.
I guess his passing just didn't stand out to me, certainly I could be overlooking that aspect of his game, no doubt.
Austin and Dedric would have flourished together, IMO. They would have complimented each other's game very very well.
Those two, plus Avery Woodson and four warm bodies would have been a 25 win team.
#ThanksJosh
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:40 AM)Davidofmtp Wrote: A little off topic, besides Tarik Black and Cameron Payne, how many ex-Memphis area high school players are in the NBA now?
I think Payne may have been sent down to the D league recently.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
It is amazing tom me how many of our posters know so much about Nichols' habits and attitude
Most of his good friends must be on this board
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RE: Austin Nichols update
The Dude is making a mistake, he'll never sniff the nba
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:40 AM)Davidofmtp Wrote: A little off topic, besides Tarik Black and Cameron Payne, how many ex-Memphis area high school players are in the NBA now?
Thad Young
Ian Clark
Skal Labissiere
Tarik Black
Cam Payne
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 07:30 PM)HoopDreams Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:40 AM)Davidofmtp Wrote: A little off topic, besides Tarik Black and Cameron Payne, how many ex-Memphis area high school players are in the NBA now?
Thad Young
Ian Clark
Skal Labissiere
Tarik Black
Cam Payne
But there are about 50 more that think they will make it. And 50 sets of parents egging them on
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
Agreed Austin and Dedric would have complimented each other nicely...Similar to Dedric and Shaq last year.
But the only actual difference between Austin and Dedric right now in my eyes for the NBA is Austin is stronger. Neither have the foot speed to guard any skilled four on the perimeter and both will struggle if they switch a pick.
But Austin may have gotten strong enough to be able to hold his ground in the post but heck even then he is only 6'9 and lacks athleticism. In watching the Tourney I have seen at least 10 Bigs I would take ahead of them in the draft and hell I haven't watched that many games.
But I do need to qualify I am going off the Austin I saw 2 years ago, he could be a totally different player today.
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-25-2017 09:53 AM)macgar32 Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
Agreed Austin and Dedric would have complimented each other nicely...Similar to Dedric and Shaq last year.
But the only actual difference between Austin and Dedric right now in my eyes for the NBA is Austin is stronger. Neither have the foot speed to guard any skilled four on the perimeter and both will struggle if they switch a pick.
But Austin may have gotten strong enough to be able to hold his ground in the post but heck even then he is only 6'9 and lacks athleticism. In watching the Tourney I have seen at least 10 Bigs I would take ahead of them in the draft and hell I haven't watched that many games.
But I do need to qualify I am going off the Austin I saw 2 years ago, he could be a totally different player today.
Austin has a higher vertical and is much quicker than Dedric...or he was 2 years ago. Who knows now
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-25-2017 10:15 AM)tigerjamesc Wrote: (03-25-2017 09:53 AM)macgar32 Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:03 AM)450bench Wrote: In terms of basketball, I think Austin has a better chance to make it in the NBA than
Dedric. He's a better player, IMO, and does more things better.
I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
Agreed Austin and Dedric would have complimented each other nicely...Similar to Dedric and Shaq last year.
But the only actual difference between Austin and Dedric right now in my eyes for the NBA is Austin is stronger. Neither have the foot speed to guard any skilled four on the perimeter and both will struggle if they switch a pick.
But Austin may have gotten strong enough to be able to hold his ground in the post but heck even then he is only 6'9 and lacks athleticism. In watching the Tourney I have seen at least 10 Bigs I would take ahead of them in the draft and hell I haven't watched that many games.
But I do need to qualify I am going off the Austin I saw 2 years ago, he could be a totally different player today.
Austin has a higher vertical and is much quicker than Dedric...or he was 2 years ago. Who knows now
I agree he is quicker but not enough to give him the ability to guard away from yhe goalis .
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RE: Austin Nichols update
(03-25-2017 11:33 AM)macgar32 Wrote: (03-25-2017 10:15 AM)tigerjamesc Wrote: (03-25-2017 09:53 AM)macgar32 Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:31 AM)450bench Wrote: (03-24-2017 10:11 AM)salukiblue Wrote: I think Austin is a better post up player, but he certainly won't be able to post up in the NBA.
Dedric is a MUCH better passer and has a better feel for the floor. He played a good deal of "point forward" this year. He's also a better rebounder than Austin. He's not as physical, but just has better instincts and nose for the ball, which is essential in rebounding.
Dedric is further ahead in perimeter shooting, too. Although Dedric's 3pt numbers were bad, his shot wasn't awkward. I don't know if Austin even shoots from beyond 10 feet. He took nine 3pt shots in his Soph season at Memphis.
I made my comment because I think Dedric's "motor" is simply not there. I hope I'm wrong.
I don't think Dedric is a better passer than Austin or rebounder. Yes, Dedric is a better shooter, but his shot is very slow, if that makes sense. Neither is going to be drafted based on their 3 point shooting. Dedric will not be able to defend anyone on the next level. Austin can.
Austin's a better prospect.
They are vastly different players, IMO. That's why they would have benefited GREATLY if they had played together here.
Agreed Austin and Dedric would have complimented each other nicely...Similar to Dedric and Shaq last year.
But the only actual difference between Austin and Dedric right now in my eyes for the NBA is Austin is stronger. Neither have the foot speed to guard any skilled four on the perimeter and both will struggle if they switch a pick.
But Austin may have gotten strong enough to be able to hold his ground in the post but heck even then he is only 6'9 and lacks athleticism. In watching the Tourney I have seen at least 10 Bigs I would take ahead of them in the draft and hell I haven't watched that many games.
But I do need to qualify I am going off the Austin I saw 2 years ago, he could be a totally different player today.
Austin has a higher vertical and is much quicker than Dedric...or he was 2 years ago. Who knows now
I agree he is quicker but not enough to give him the ability to guard away from yhe goalis .
He's just like Dedric. Not a good enough shooter for his height to get drafted
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