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Title: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on May 21, 2015, 12:49:23 AM
Didn't see one if there is one please delete.

About a month ago Sir Dom was the 52nd pick on nbadraftNet. No clue how he didn't invited to the Pit with Harrison.   I like him to a Poor man's  Tony Allen. Definitely worth a late 2nd round pick and still has upside even thoug he is a four year player.

He already HD  a workout today with the Boston Celtics a team who loves to draft Swing men.

http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2015/05/2015_nba_draft_workouts_dez_we.html
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics announced they hosted six players for a pre-draft workout Wednesday, including Maryland's All-Big Ten guard Dez Wells.

The full list of players in the workout follows:

Aaron Thomas - FSU
Anthony Brown - Stanford
Dez Wells - Maryland
Malcolm Miller - Holy Cross
Julian Washburn - UTEP
Sir'Dominic Pointer - St. John's (NY)
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: HowCouldUBeSoHarkless on May 21, 2015, 01:15:08 AM
I def think Dom has a legit shot.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on May 21, 2015, 05:55:46 AM
Sir Dom learning under brad stevens would be a great development for him.  And you are right he is exactly the type of guy ainge likes to bring in.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on May 21, 2015, 06:01:25 AM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on May 21, 2015, 07:21:26 AM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on May 21, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: QuanMan on May 21, 2015, 08:06:36 AM
Dom has been a NBA prospect since day 1, the potential was realized over the past year. His junior year held him back bc the ball never found him. This year he really applied himself w the system and he shined bc of it. Shout out to Lavs and Rico, I think he'll be in the league next year alongside Moe and JaKarr.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: TONYD3 on May 21, 2015, 08:35:07 AM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look
Agree . He had a poor career here and didn't improve At all.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: TONYD3 on May 21, 2015, 08:37:46 AM
I think Dom has a very small chance of making the NBA. But I would  not want to one of the 5 others he is competing against in the workout. Dom is kill these guys.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: texasstj on May 21, 2015, 10:09:11 AM
Last I checked on Chad Ford's list on ESPN, he was the highest ranked Big East prospect. Ranked in the 70s. He def has a shot to make the league. He has shown he can do most things well on the court with the exception of shooting 3s. However, I read the other day that FT shooting in college, not 3 point shooting, is a better indication of a player's ability to improve his shot. Dom was a pretty good FT shooter last year so in time, I think he can develop his jumper.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Johnny4Life on May 21, 2015, 11:40:13 PM
Who wouldn't want to draft a guy who is very athletic, can get to the hoop, doesn't play selfish, can guard guys bigger than him and yet is able to find an open man better than some point guards?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on May 22, 2015, 12:47:20 AM
I think Dom has a very small chance of making the NBA. But I would  not want to one of the 5 others he is competing against in the workout. Dom is kill these guys.

Why do you think he has a small chance of making the league?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: carmineabbatiello on May 22, 2015, 09:02:46 PM
I think Dom has a very small chance of making the NBA. But I would  not want to one of the 5 others he is competing against in the workout. Dom is kill these guys.

Why do you think he has a small chance of making the league?

Because he's the size of a 2 or 3 and he's not a good outside shooter.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: TONYD3 on May 22, 2015, 09:14:41 PM
I think Dom has a very small chance of making the NBA. But I would  not want to one of the 5 others he is competing against in the workout. Dom is kill these guys.

Why do you think he has a small chance of making the league?
I love Dom. But he cant dribble or shoot. Not sure how big he is but he listed at 6'6 barely 200 pounds. Wish him well. Hope he proves me wrong.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: upstate32 on May 23, 2015, 03:34:25 PM
I don't think Dom gets drafted...but similar to JaKarr he will be given a chance as an undrafted FA and it wouldn't surprise me if he made a roster!!
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: wpc77 on May 23, 2015, 06:30:44 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look
Agree . He had a poor career here and didn't improve At all.

Poor career? Weak first 3 years but he killed it last season. He's a guy who will probably make it as an underdrafted free agent and stick on a roster because if his athleticism and ability to defend 5 positions
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: TONYD3 on May 23, 2015, 07:07:57 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look
Agree . He had a poor career here and didn't improve At all.

Poor career? Weak first 3 years but he killed it last season. He's a guy who will probably make it as an underdrafted free agent and stick on a roster because if his athleticism and ability to defend 5 positions
I was being sarcastic . Dom is one of my favorite players ever. Was annoyed he was taking a shot at previous coach.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: kingofk1ngs on June 01, 2015, 02:46:40 PM
 ‏@stevekylerNBA 5m
Name to watch in the draft St. John's Sir'Dominic Pointer. Picking up fans among NBA teams firmly on the draft radar after solid workouts.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: stjohnnie75 on June 01, 2015, 03:23:49 PM
‏@stevekylerNBA 5m
Name to watch in the draft St. John's Sir'Dominic Pointer. Picking up fans among NBA teams firmly on the draft radar after solid workouts.

Good for him!
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: boo3 on June 01, 2015, 04:22:03 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: boo3 on June 01, 2015, 04:24:36 PM
Wish him the best of luck.  Hope he makes it. 

Stop blaming Lavin for everything under the sun.  It reeks of an agenda.  He's gone.  Move on
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: 96 Schermerhorn Street on June 01, 2015, 05:03:52 PM
Wish him the best of luck.  Hope he makes it. 

Stop blaming Lavin for everything under the sun.  It reeks of an agenda.  He's gone.  Move on
Thank you
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:06:53 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on June 01, 2015, 05:12:18 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Celtics11 on June 01, 2015, 05:17:09 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 
He ain't playing the 4 in the league and he wasn't a true 4 for us at least on offense.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:17:53 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on June 01, 2015, 05:24:55 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

So then you should be blaming Dunlap, not Lavin, correct?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:26:40 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

So then you should be blaming Dunlap, not Lavin, correct?

Do you think Phil Greene and Orlando Sanchez are better than Pointer?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on June 01, 2015, 05:29:30 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

So then you should be blaming Dunlap, not Lavin, correct?

Do you think Phil Greene and Orlando Sanchez are better than Pointer?

Right now? No.

Just because someone is higher ranked or has more talent doesnt mean they deserve more time.  He couldnt play 4 because the only TWO nba players Lavin produced here (so far) played the 4.  So its not like Lavin had him behind someone worse.  We all know Dom was much worse as a 3 as a junior and younger.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:29:56 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

So then you should be blaming Dunlap, not Lavin, correct?

Hows Dunlap doing btw?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:32:29 PM
Wish him the best of luck.  Hope he makes it. 

Stop blaming Lavin for everything under the sun.  It reeks of an agenda.  He's gone.  Move on

What agenda? Like you said, he's gone. So how can there be an agenda?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: boo3 on June 01, 2015, 05:32:42 PM
 Dom wasn't a very good player his first few years.  In fact, as a junior he was terrible.   You wanna blame the staff for that fine, then give them credit for his great sr season. 

He was playing out of position early on in his career, reason being,  there was NBA talent ahead of him playing point forward.  Mo, the Jakarr.   

 Point his, he had a great senior season and positioned himself to possibly get drafted, yet in this thread, like all others, you find need to take a shot a former coach.  Unnecessary and petty.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:34:17 PM
Dom wasn't a very good player his first few years.  In fact, as a junior he was terrible.   You wanna blame the staff for that fine, then give them credit for his great sr season. 

He was playing out of position early on in his career, reason being,  there was NBA talent ahead of him playing point forward.  Mo, the Jakarr.   

 Point his, he had a great senior season and positioned himself to possibly get drafted, yet in this thread, like all others, you find need to take a shot a former coach.  Unnecessary and petty.

"Positioned himself" . My point exactly
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: QuanMan on June 01, 2015, 05:34:26 PM
I agree that Lavs deserves a good amount of credit towards the development of Dom within his schemes, but don't forget about Rico, who developed each of these 2015 seniors and CO incrementally to the point where they achieved notable success last year.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 05:39:46 PM
I agree that Lavs deserves a good amount of credit towards the development of Dom within his schemes, but don't forget about Rico, who developed each of these 2015 seniors and CO incrementally to the point where they achieved notable success last year.

Staff did such a great job that they all had to look for job this year. Cmon
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on June 01, 2015, 05:58:06 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

Dom had the  5th most minutes his freshmen year. Man how could he only  get 30 minutes a game?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: desco80 on June 01, 2015, 05:58:07 PM
Good for Dom that he's getting some looks from the GMs.   For his sake, I hope some team drafts him and lets him develop. 
Stranger things have happened than a kid with out of this world athleticism, and good hustle, making it as a pro athlete.   
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 06:32:21 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

Dom had the  5th most minutes his freshmen year. Man how could he only  get 30 minutes a game?

Did Phil Greene average more?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: stjohnnie75 on June 01, 2015, 06:46:36 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

Dom had the  5th most minutes his freshmen year. Man how could he only  get 30 minutes a game?

Did Phil Greene average more?

Does Phil Greene play a different position?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 06:47:51 PM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

Those 2 couldn't leave fast enough.

You find a wAy to get your best players on the floor, regardless of position

Dom got plenty of time as a frosh and soph.  Some guys develop differently.  Dom looked terrible out there last year many times.  Its not all on Lavin here.  Credit to Dom for making himself significantly better and Lavin to aiding him in doing so.

Dom was the top ranked player in that SJU class.  He got the 7th most minutes is freshman year

Dom had the  5th most minutes his freshmen year. Man how could he only  get 30 minutes a game?

Did Phil Greene average more?

Does Phil Greene play a different position?

Do we know what position he played?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 01, 2015, 06:48:47 PM
Even Nuri started over Pointer
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Wods317 on June 01, 2015, 06:57:12 PM
Lets keep this positive! Dom was awesome this year and is getting some NBA looks and may possibly get drafted in the 2nd round. This is all good stuff. The thread is about Doms NBA prospects, lets keep it that way.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redslope on June 01, 2015, 09:13:27 PM
Even Nuri started over Pointer
Don't even mention Dom in the same comment as that quitter--Dom never quit in 4 years
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: jsk on June 02, 2015, 11:23:36 AM
Hard work pays! Go Dom. Good Luck! ;)
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on June 02, 2015, 11:30:07 AM
Previous staff didn't do this kid any favors. I do think he is athletic enough to get a look

I think they did do him a favor last year by asking him to play out of position. He proved to everyone that he could guard guys that had height and strength. I had no idea that he was even capable. He went from a college ball bust to an NBA player. Drafted or not, he'll play in the league.

He played out if position because there was noone else. He was underutilized the 3 previous years

 He excelled at the 4.  He didn't play the 4 his first three years because of guys named Harkless and Sampson.  You think he should have gotten more minutes over those guys? 

 Dom was a terrible outside shooter for most of his career. 

I think he didn't play his first 3 years because he simply wasn't playing well. Harkless was a polished power forward, who was so polished that he could actually play the 5 and the 3 as well as a freshman. Pointer didn't have a position at that time.

Sampson had an awkward 10 footer, but he did hot that shot w consistency.

That said, as a senior, Dom was better than both of them. I think it will be interesting to see where Dom is playing pro ball next season. I could see a team like GSW liking the idea of a second pick who dedicated to defense. It's not a popular role, but some teams still value defense.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: DFF6 on June 02, 2015, 11:52:06 AM
Even Nuri started over Pointer

Pretty pathetic troll bait here.  You're better than this Baldi. 
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 02, 2015, 01:39:13 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: hnk on June 02, 2015, 01:42:30 PM
I bet he develops a real jump shot.  He is not that far off now.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: scoobydoo on June 02, 2015, 02:46:04 PM
Dom is one of those few guys I hope gets drafted by a good team.  I think his true skills come will out if he's surrounded by better guys.  If he puts in the time with that corner 3, the sky is the limit.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: pmg911 on June 02, 2015, 03:44:47 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 02, 2015, 03:49:11 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Just my opinion. Sampson led them to NIT( and got lit up) on a more talented team. Dom was the best player on a 6 man deep team and hustled his ass off to get them a bid
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redstorm212 on June 02, 2015, 03:51:12 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Just my opinion. Sampson led them to NIT( and got lit up) on a more talented team. Dom was the best player on a 6 man deep team and hustled his ass off to get them a bid

I agree Dom was a better SJU player than Sampson, but you never know how good Sampson would have been if he stayed 4 years.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on June 02, 2015, 04:13:33 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Just my opinion. Sampson led them to NIT( and got lit up) on a more talented team. Dom was the best player on a 6 man deep team and hustled his ass off to get them a bid

Perhaps Sampson was also used improperly here, Baldi.

Dom never looked as good on the court with Sampson or in place of them when they were together.  Thats on Dom moreso than Lav.  Some guys develop more slowly.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Marco Baldi on June 04, 2015, 05:51:21 AM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Just my opinion. Sampson led them to NIT( and got lit up) on a more talented team. Dom was the best player on a 6 man deep team and hustled his ass off to get them a bid

Perhaps Sampson was also used improperly here, Baldi.

Dom never looked as good on thte court with Sampson or in place of them when they were together.  Thats on Dom moreso than Lav.  Some guys develop more slowly.

If you had to choose 1 to put out on the court, Dom or Sampson?
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on June 04, 2015, 08:44:59 AM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Just my opinion. Sampson led them to NIT( and got lit up) on a more talented team. Dom was the best player on a 6 man deep team and hustled his ass off to get them a bid

Perhaps Sampson was also used improperly here, Baldi.

Dom never looked as good on thte court with Sampson or in place of them when they were together.  Thats on Dom moreso than Lav.  Some guys develop more slowly.

If you had to choose 1 to put out on the court, Dom or Sampson?

Dom from the 14-15 season? Every time.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: sju61982 on June 04, 2015, 10:33:49 AM
If I'm Pointer (or anyone), I'm not sure I want to be drafted that late. 

If he just misses out, he'll get an invite to camp from a lot of teams.  Then, he can sit back, assess everything, and decide on which situation is best for him.  He can see where he likely will get the most playing time, and go from there (if that is his #1 priority).  Look at what not getting drafted did for Sampson this year.  The ultimate tanking team called, and he got more exposure then he ever could have, if he had gotten drafted by a contending team.

Odds are, that a late second round pick will belong to a good team (though they are often traded away).  Then, Dom becomes locked into going to that team's camps, and if it's a team that's kept their pick, he would have virtually no shot to get on the opening night roster.  Then, it's "hello Europe."  Nothing wrong with that, but I'm sure Dom wants to play in the NBA.  If he does, he should probably hope he doesn't get drafted.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on June 15, 2015, 09:20:06 PM
http://zagsblog.com/articles/sirdominic-pointer-reflects-on-steve-lavin-needs-to-improve-shooting-ahead-of-nba-draft/
If Pointer hopes to make his mark at the next level, he will need to find a way to improve his perimeter game.

“I don’t know if he needs to get a 3-point shot, but he needs to make an open shot,” Nets Director of Player Personnel Gregg Polinsky said. “I think making an 18-20-footer for him is fine. What you don’t want to do, and what you saw a little bit at times during the playoffs, is when a team senses they can’t shoot, it’s 4-on-5.

“You don’t want that guy to be a liability. You want him to figure out a way to make an open shot, or you’re running enough motion that he’ll be able to find a way to get in and slash at the rim.”
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: goredmen on June 15, 2015, 10:42:31 PM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Pointer played both ends of the floor (sometimes dominant defensively) while Sampson was completely lost on defense. The only game Sampson played defense was against Creighton at home last year
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: MCNPA on June 15, 2015, 10:45:33 PM
My guess is that Dom will be drafted somewhere after early second round.  Not sure if that means Mid-early to late, but I think he will be...  Good overall player...
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on June 16, 2015, 03:42:54 AM
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-nba-mock-draft-consensus-ver-7-0/
St. John’s senior Sir’Dominic Pointer is also drawing rave reviews in workouts. While he’s a long shot in the first round, there is a growing sense that he may be in the mix between 30 and 41, with 41 to the Brooklyn Nets being a potential floor. Sir’Dominic is drawing comparisons to Memphis guard Tony Allen as a lockdown perimeter defender and has been asked back by a number of teams to work out against higher level talent in part to showcases his defense against them, but also to get a second look at a player teams may not have initially considered an option with their pick.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on June 16, 2015, 07:35:39 AM
I think Dom is and was better than Sampson

Pointer was not better then Sampson while at SJU

Sampson wasn't in Dom's class if we're talking last year's Dom.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: cjfish on June 16, 2015, 07:55:41 AM
Agreed.  If Dom ever gets a reasonable 15-18 footer he would be a solid pro.  Great D, quick.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: apesNapes on June 16, 2015, 09:26:56 AM
I thought he was actually pretty consistent knocking down 15 footers, just had no three point game, I guess the stats might prove me wrong.  Would love to have him on the Nets, would be great being able to follow his progression, because I think he's a guy that could be a solid defensive stopper in the nba
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: scoobydoo on June 16, 2015, 01:08:42 PM
Dom must be a bitch to play against in these workouts.  I always felt he had all the needed skills on defense but sometimes too aggressive and handsy but in these settings I bet a lot gets let go and he's a total menace.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Amaseinyourface2 on June 16, 2015, 02:31:17 PM
Dom must be a bitch to play against in these workouts.  I always felt he had all the needed skills on defense but sometimes too aggressive and handsy but in these settings I bet a lot gets let go and he's a total menace.

For sure
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: cjfish on June 16, 2015, 08:40:22 PM
Im sure he is a complete pain in the ass.  If his jumper gets to average he will play NBA.  In college he was weak from the perimeter while barely being guarded
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: HowCouldUBeSoHarkless on June 16, 2015, 09:45:43 PM
Knew Dom was gonna kill it in these workouts.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redstorm212 on June 16, 2015, 10:06:44 PM
Dom is an NBA player. From what I saw this past season, there is no doubt in my mind. Whatever team drafts him is a lucky one.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Poison on June 17, 2015, 12:39:57 AM
Agreed.  If Dom ever gets a reasonable 15-18 footer he would be a solid pro.  Great D, quick.

His jumper improved throughout the season. It could improve even more.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on June 18, 2015, 02:20:28 PM
http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-host-another-full-draft-workout
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: kingofk1ngs on June 18, 2015, 02:43:51 PM
http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-host-another-full-draft-workout

His jumper is looking good.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Tha Kid on June 18, 2015, 03:11:33 PM
http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-host-another-full-draft-workout

His jumper is looking good.

+1 .  He is going to get drafted.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: scoobydoo on June 18, 2015, 04:24:33 PM
Wow.  I didn't expect to see him hitting shots in those scrimmage like situations.  If he's been doing that often he's definitely going to get drafted.  A little odd they had him listed as a center though.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on June 18, 2015, 09:02:14 PM
He had to be working with Mullin before he left,  how can a jumpshot  improve  that much in a 2 month span. And the confidence lol,  looks like a different player.

 
Quote from: Tha Kid
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http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-host-another-full-draft-workout

His jumper is looking good.

+1 .  He is going to get drafted.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Wods317 on June 18, 2015, 09:10:00 PM
His shooting stroke looks much cleaner. It looks like he has cleaned up the hitch that he had in his shot. If he becomes even an average shooter he will be able to be an effective NBA player.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Celtics11 on June 19, 2015, 02:56:34 AM
Seems like most of these kids work so much harder on their games when the prospect of making money looms a short distance away.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: MCNPA on June 19, 2015, 04:14:13 AM
I'm sure he's been working with Mullin.  His shooting def looks so much cleaner.  Sir'Dom def getting drafted.  He's such a versatile player and good athlete.  Now that his jumper getting better, I can't see how teams don't love a guy that can play so many spots like he can.  He's on,y getting better.  He will get drafted.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redstorm212 on June 19, 2015, 09:17:22 AM
Would love to see him sneak into the first round.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: cjfish on June 19, 2015, 09:27:51 AM
saw the Hornets video.  Form is improved, more arc.....if he can do it under pressure he will be fine
 
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: 0404 on June 19, 2015, 01:32:52 PM
I'd bet anything he's been the best player on the floor in his workouts/scrimmages. Zero doubt in my mind he's a NBA player/ future starter,

Has Draymond Green type potential (smaller/quicker).
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: KAHNIGHT on June 22, 2015, 10:53:09 AM
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-draft-workouts-harrison-nance-rozier-thornton-frazier-pointer/2015/06/19/


This is the Dom we know,  hopefully the Lakers don't hold these bricks too much against him.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redmen4life on June 22, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-draft-workouts-harrison-nance-rozier-thornton-frazier-pointer/2015/06/19/


This is the Dom we know,  hopefully the Lakers don't hold these bricks too much against him.

for guys that are likely not to get drafted, teams look at potential. and i think Dom has tons. his shooting form has improved drastically since we last saw him in march.  it proves his commitment to work and get better.  i'm confident Dom will be on an opening day roster.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: paultzman on June 23, 2015, 08:49:52 PM
http://nypost.com/2015/06/23/st-johns-stars-analyze-their-nba-draft-prospects/
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: boo3 on June 24, 2015, 10:23:40 AM
Love the kid, but I can't see him getting drafted.   

Maybe that is best?  He will get a FA invite to a team that suits him potentially.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: JohnnyDC on June 26, 2015, 12:06:02 AM
Pointer drafted by the Cavaliers with the 53rd pick!
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: stjohnnie75 on June 26, 2015, 12:14:48 AM
Congrats! Keep up the hard work
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: HowCouldUBeSoHarkless on June 26, 2015, 12:28:09 AM
WOW! Amazing! Can't wait to see him and LeBron share the floor.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: Celtics11 on June 26, 2015, 01:18:30 AM
WOW! Amazing! Can't wait to see him and LeBron share the floor.
Yeah, Lebron better step aside the whirling dervish, hurricane Dom is here to lead the break!  :)
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: TONYD3 on July 10, 2015, 10:45:36 PM
cavs summer team on now
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: redstorm212 on July 10, 2015, 10:52:06 PM
cavs summer team on now

Already showing more hustle than anyone on the floor. Love it.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: sjulaw1991 on July 13, 2015, 06:16:44 PM
Cavs win and Dom has big game.  13 points 5/6 from the floor, 3/3 from line.  Hit shot with 1 second left to send to OT.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: HowCouldUBeSoHarkless on July 13, 2015, 06:35:24 PM
Watched the entire game, finally showed his Domness. Even though the Cavs coach rotated him in and out very weirdly.
Title: Re: Sir'Dominic Pointer Draft Prospect
Post by: QuanMan on July 14, 2015, 11:13:13 AM
http://amicohoops.net/2015/07/can-pointer-others-make-cavs-cut/