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Does no one think CDR's game alittle resembles that of Manu's?
we are so weak at both positions, i like chalmers over CDR though.
Does no one think CDR's game alittle resembles that of Manu's?
If you read some of the early scouting reports on him, it sounds like he may have some semblance of Manu in his game. Consider the following descriptions, which have been bandied about regarding his game:
Highly unorthodox style of play
Has a nose to get to the rim
Difficult player to contain
Excellent off the dribble creating shots for himself and others
Wants to take the big shot
SHows solid toughness to play through pain when injured
you coulda stopped right there.
I really like that strange half-jumpshot, half-hook shot thing he does sometimes-- it's kind of a cross between a T Parker floater and a Manu drive. Definitely unorthodox, but hey, it has worked for him so far. I read an article the other day where CDR claimed that he has never lost a game of one on one. In his entire life! He said Derrick Rose has come close, but has never beaten him. sounds impossible, but he must have some confidence to even make that claim.
At this point, honestly , I would be happy with any of the players who've been mentioned as targets: CDR, Chalmers, C Lee... I guess I'm leaning
towards CDR and Lee because I think the Spurs can get Darius Washington or someone similar who could give 5 mpg. Give Barry 3-5 mpg at the point, Vaughn 3-5 mpg, and even Manu 3 mpg at the point, and that's all the rest tony needs. But Chalmers would be great too-- I think he's similar to Kyle Lowry, who is another guy I would love for the Spurs to get a hold of....
Yeah, I agree. CDR does have a lot of Manu's game in him. He's a guy that gambles on defense for steals, makes difficult unorthodox shots, and has great compe iveness. His quickness is good but he obviously will need time to develop to become 3/4ths the player Manu is.
At the end of ESPN's draft special, each commentator was asked to make a prediction. This was Jalen Rose's:
"Chris Douglas-Roberts is gonna have a big time rookie season. He slid in the draft true enough possibly. This is a first team All-American that played with Derrick Rose. He was the leader of the team. Watch CDR next year."
Maybe he turns out to be right, but it should be known that Rose also has a personal relationship with CDR.
Take CDR AND sign Smith this summer.
Time to cover the bases at the wing.
If the Spurs pass on CDR (should he be available), about midway through next season Spurs fans are going to be looking back on that the way we were looking back on the Scola trade about February.
I'm not against CDR, (Although, I'd prefer Chalmers if he's there) I was just letting it be known that Rose is... Let's just say, less than objective.
This thread presupposes that both would be available at our pick, a very unlikely scenario, but playing along with the fantasy:
Which one has the highest upside? That's who we should take if there is a decision between the two. We need to roll the dice and take a risk once in awhile and neither of these players seem like a completely bad risk. Seven or eleven is a winner.
If both were available at #26, the Spurs would take Chalmers.
isnt lindsey hunter a FA?
I don't really care what Rose had to say about it. I watch a ton of college hoops. Everyone had a hard on for Derrick on that Memphis squad, but it was CDR that made them go.
He bailed them out of several regular season games that were close going down the stretch (or were close with say 4-5 minutes left) that he just took over the game and closed it out.
Kid can ball. We could plug him in at starting 2guard and get 15 a night out of him without even really running plays for him or him breaking a sweat.
Yeah I've been all for CDR since the end of May beginning of June.
Chalmers wouldn't be bad, but the huge need is SG.
Shoot, theres backup points you could sign.
If the Hornets draft Chalmers, then they lose the need for Jannero Pargo
CDR all the way........can have a bigger immediate impact right away with his scoring.......the guy is a flat out baller.
Chalmers would play, but for the most part would be buried on the bench behind Parker.
I like CDR, mostly because of a gut feeling that weird style players (a la gino and such) have good careers. CDR is so unorthodox that he could have a very solid career.
I'm just expecting us to pick a Euro who isn't coming over. That way, I won't be disappointed, and if we DO pick something decent, I'll be pleasantly surprised.
As perfect as CDR would be, unfortunately I keep hearing the "experts" project him as in the mid first round. Unfortunately it looks like it will be Mario Chalmers or a euro.
An interesting "what if" scenario. What if these three prospects are available at 26?
CDR
Chalmers
Batum
Last edited by SenorSpur; 06-24-2008 at 03:47 PM.
I'd go with Batum.
I keep hearing Chalmers will go earlier.
I would be happy with CDR.
Batum has really dropped in the mock drafts because of worries of a possible heart condition.
It might be worth taking a shot on him.
It'd be a poor man's Manu, but I can see it.
He lacks the explosiveness, but there are certainly some similarities.
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