Your 2011//12 starting lineup

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

Don't mean to be rude, but that is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was as PURE, PURE, PURE point.  Nuri is at best a combo.  I'd compare Nuri to Marshon Brooks without the deep shot.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

No disrespect, but this is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was a pure, pure, pure point.  Nuri is a combo that doesn't use his three as a weapon, but drives very effectively.  Offensively he reminds more of Marshon Brooks before this season (with less of a jumper).  He is a  (much) less physical Tony Allen. 

Nuri will be able to play a lot like Dwight did this season in that he doesn't appear to need to be the focal point of the offense to get his points.  He'll get his points in the flow.  Harrison will be the more dynamic scorer, but I'm not sure that equates to outscoring Nuri the first season. 

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on April 16, 2011, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

Don't mean to be rude, but that is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was as PURE, PURE, PURE point.  Nuri is at best a combo.  I'd compare Nuri to Marshon Brooks without the deep shot.

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on April 16, 2011, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

No disrespect, but this is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was a pure, pure, pure point.  Nuri is a combo that doesn't use his three as a weapon, but drives very effectively.  Offensively he reminds more of Marshon Brooks before this season (with less of a jumper).  He is a  (much) less physical Tony Allen. 

Nuri will be able to play a lot like Dwight did this season in that he doesn't appear to need to be the focal point of the offense to get his points.  He'll get his points in the flow.  Harrison will be the more dynamic scorer, but I'm not sure that equates to outscoring Nuri the first season. 

I dont mind if you dont agree Marallic, all i said was he moved like him with the ball. Marshon brooks without a deep shot? Well seeing that marshon mad 67 threes on 200 attempts  its kind of like saying Burrell is similar to dwight howard without the inside scorign. Kind of does away with the comparison. The 7 rebounds, and 1 block a game, along with the fact hes a 6'5 wing just add to the totally terrible comparison.

Matchups will mean a lot but our opponents should be worrying more than us.

I guess we're thinking along the same lines.  Wow!  LOL   I think you have a mancrush on Harrison and Harkless.  I can't blame you, based on their skill set.

Where does Phil Greene fit in? Can he push for the starting PG job? Or would he be the 1st guard off the bench?

Quote from: bobre45 on April 16, 2011, 01:22:13 PM

Matchups will mean a lot but our opponents should be worrying more than us.

I guess we're thinking along the same lines.  Wow!  LOL   I think you have a mancrush on Harrison and Harkless.  I can't blame you, based on their skill set.

Wow! is right.  Harrison blew me away and Harkless ain't far behind.  Skills and intangibles galore.  This team can be very good very soon if the chemistry works.

Where does Phil Greene fit in? Can he push for the starting PG job? Or would he be the 1st guard off the bench?

Greene will fit in at the 1 or 2.  To reiterate what Marillac has stated a time or two....  I don't know how Greene isn't being listed as a top 100 player.

I don't think he'll start, as I believe the starting PG will be Lindsey.  He could certainly be the first guard off the bench due to him being being able to handle PG duties and playing off the ball (at the 2).

Wow! is right.  Harrison blew me away and Harkless ain't far behind.  Skills and intangibles galore.  This team can be very good very soon if the chemistry works.

Harrison definitely impressed me, as well.  Harkless surely wasn't shabby, either.  I agree with your latter opinion.  Wow!  LOL

On a side note: Hopefully, there is gonna be a streamer for tonight's Derby Classic (Harrison is participating).  I know one of the local stations in Louisville is televising the game and maybe, there is a chance it's on a live streamer.

Quote from: Marillac on April 21, 2011, 04:01:58 PM

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on April 16, 2011, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

Don't mean to be rude, but that is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was as PURE, PURE, PURE point.  Nuri is at best a combo.  I'd compare Nuri to Marshon Brooks without the deep shot.

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on April 16, 2011, 09:33:28 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on April 16, 2011, 03:18:32 PM

Has anyone seen Nuri Lindsay play? IF so, any comparisons?

the one game I watched online the way he moved with the ball reminded me of erik barkley

No disrespect, but this is a horrible comparison.  Barkley was a pure, pure, pure point.  Nuri is a combo that doesn't use his three as a weapon, but drives very effectively.  Offensively he reminds more of Marshon Brooks before this season (with less of a jumper).  He is a  (much) less physical Tony Allen. 

Nuri will be able to play a lot like Dwight did this season in that he doesn't appear to need to be the focal point of the offense to get his points.  He'll get his points in the flow.  Harrison will be the more dynamic scorer, but I'm not sure that equates to outscoring Nuri the first season. 

I dont mind if you dont agree Marallic, all i said was he moved like him with the ball. Marshon brooks without a deep shot? Well seeing that marshon mad 67 threes on 200 attempts  its kind of like saying Burrell is similar to dwight howard without the inside scorign. Kind of does away with the comparison. The 7 rebounds, and 1 block a game, along with the fact hes a 6'5 wing just add to the totally terrible comparison.

That is why I said Brooks before this season.  Brooks was far from a prolific shooter/scorer until this season.  When Providence had more talent he moved around like Nuri and was involved offensively.  His game changed out of necessity this past season...Providence was awful.  I think Nuri has enough of a shot to keep guys somewhat honest, but he will be a killer off the bounce if passing/screening/movement can get his man to collapse away for a step or two. 

Harrison's game tonight...LOADED all-star game.  He could turn some heads...I hope he gets the minutes!

Harrison's game tonight...LOADED all-star game.  He could turn some heads...I hope he gets the minutes!

I can't remember where I read it, but it was mentioned that this is one of the better rosters in several years (for the Derby Festival Classic).

It is supposed to be streamed on Fox41.com

Greene
Harrison
Pointer
Pelle
Harkless

This team can be very good very soon if the chemistry works.

I think Lavin specifically targeted these guys because he felt that there would be chemistry.

Greene
Harrison
Pointer
Pelle
Harkless

Agree, I like this one the best.

Quote from: LJSA on April 23, 2011, 04:23:38 PM

Greene
Harrison
Pointer
Pelle
Harkless

Agree, I like this one the best.

That would be  impressive. Wasnt there talk of Lindsay entering the draft? And he wont start here?

Greene
Harrison
Pointer
Pelle
Harkless

I don't doubt that is the initial lineup that trots onto the court.  Although, I believe Lindsey starts ahead of Greene.

rate of improvement , growth in height and weight, will come into play. Based on what i read in scouting reports, I would start pointer at sf ,  he is improving at the fastest rate. Sampson and Harkess seem to be about equal in skill with Sampson a bit taller.  nuri, harrison,pointer,sampson,pelle  with harkess playing major minutes.

Greene, however, also seems like a good choice also at pg. 

rate of improvement , growth in height and weight, will come into play. Based on what i read in scouting reports, I would start pointer at sf ,  he is improving at the fastest rate. Sampson and Harkess seem to be about equal in skill with Sampson a bit taller.  nuri, harrison,pointer,sampson,pelle  with harkess playing major minutes.

at this point harkless has a much more polished skill set than Sampson. Sampson's outside game will need to improve a lot to catch up with harkless who is silky smooth already

I'd like to see Harrison tried at the point ala Hardy, alongside Pointer as a Willie Glass type 2G for leadership purposes until I see what Lindsey and Greene can do. Then Harkless, Polee and Pelle across the front.  I think Garrett could back up Pointer and Sampson could be the first big off the bench unless GG shows up.  For openers Pointer and Harrison seem to be two of the 5 best and the above gets them on the court together especially early when the game tone is being set.  Harrison should get plenty of ally oops assists with this supporting cast. 

in determining who the starting pf should be ,one should evaluate who has a better inside game. Who can score in the paint,rebound, and defend a big man?