Best 4th quarter "finishers" in this draft?
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And you expect our coach to sit Martin down in crunchtime? Regardless of how well he finishes, you need your best players on the floor.
I like Harden, but what do we do with him?
Flynns height isn't gonna be an issue. He is over 6 feet, about average for an NBA PG. No smaller than guys like Paul or Brooks. He's got great athleticism; jumping ability and speed are great. Great heart and leadership. I like Flynn at 4.
I like Harden, but what do we do with him?
Flynns height isn't gonna be an issue. He is over 6 feet, about average for an NBA PG. No smaller than guys like Paul or Brooks. He's got great athleticism; jumping ability and speed are great. Great heart and leadership. I like Flynn at 4.
Don't tell Flynn his height is an issue. I would take Flynn above Harden simply because he did his clutch play in the Tourney, the biggest time of the year. Harden didn't.
However, let's be real - clutch in college is different than clutch in the NBA. However, still something we should look at - just not put too much stock into it.
However, let's be real - clutch in college is different than clutch in the NBA. However, still something we should look at - just not put too much stock into it.
Harden? Really? I don't recall him being so great in the late second half. If anything he struggled to create when the defense was really keying on him. I remember one time in crunchtime when he blew by Jrue Holiday, but other than that I don't see why you think he's particularly impressive in crunch time.
I think he was saying that he's the type of player you like to have on the floor at crunch time because of his overall skill set. Not necessarily because he himself would score a winning basket. I know thats not how the thread reads, but thats my take on it. As for drafting him at four or whereever, I think it just depends on whether you think he's the best player available at that point, regardless of position.
But I actually think Harden is more of a first-47 minute type player than someone you want with the ball in crunch time. He's very good within the flow of his offense, but he's not someone who excels at creating his own shot, particularly when he's being well-defended.
I agree with BPA usually, but I still feel like a backup SG is a waste of a #4 because they're just never going to get the minutes to develop and make the pick worthwhile.
I agree with BPA usually, but I still feel like a backup SG is a waste of a #4 because they're just never going to get the minutes to develop and make the pick worthwhile.
I also agree about Stephen Curry and would add Flynn and Teague because they can always get their own shot due to their quickness, but it's kind of a strange draft because there aren't many wings who are particularly good shot creators, who is normally who you count upon to take the last shot. Evans is more of a driver/finisher than a midrange shooter, DeRozan isn't there yet, and that's about it in terms of top guards.
