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Smooth player with a good all-around game. He's the kind of "who?...from where?" type of player the Spurs go to on draft day.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 210 lbs
Birthday: 05/02/1990
College: Fresno State
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Smooth player with a good all-around game. He's the kind of "who?...from where?" type of player the Spurs go to on draft day.
Looks like a lot of people are starting to warm up to this guy already. Imagine the situation if Paul George is still on board at the 23rd pick (which is what I project to be the Spurs pick).
The San Antonio select.....
Spurs fans: Come on, take Paul George. The FO better don't screw this up.
*Spurs select some random player from a small school*
Spurs fans: Who the heck is Gordon Hayward? Stupid FO.
Paul George ... that's my boy !
Some thoughts on Paul George when his Fresno State team played against Louisiana Tech. Fresno State won 66-59.
Paul George shot a bad percentage from the field, 4-14 and 2-7 from three point territory. He takes what the defense gives him and took the threes as a result of that, he needs to learn how to be more aggressive. His defense is good, he was able to stay in front of his man and provide some help defense, his long arms got him some steals. We will see how this translates to the NBA. George also played very unselfishly, passing the ball to his open bigs for easy lay ups and dunks, resulting in 5 assists. He was able to make all of his free throws, shooting 6 of 6. George is also a composed player, usually making good defensive rotations and good decisions on offense and doesn't rush into things.
If George really excels as a spot-up shooter and he's anything like his predecessor when it comes to BBIQ and ability defensively ... you might have to make room aboard.
I want to see him with my own eyes first, though.
For his sake, it would probably be best for him to stay another year at Fresno State to mature and develop for the NBA level. It's a huge jump to go from a fairly unrecognizable school to the highest stage of basketball, IMO.
And staying in an unremarkable program will aid his development?
It will increase his draft stock for a better rookie starting salary, and a better chance for PT on a team...but at the same time though I can understand why players leave college early, mainly for the money regardless. Plus, he's already projected around the 20s, so I doubt all that will matter.
An NBA scout projects Fresno State sop re swingman Paul George to be selected somewhere in the Nos. 15-20 range if he enters his name in this year’s draft. George told Yahoo! Sports that if he continues to receive similar first-round projections, “it’s pretty much safe to say” he’ll enter the draft. George is averaging 16.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and three assists. “I haven’t fully made the decision,” George said. “I want to test the waters a little bit. From there, we will see where it ends up. It just depends on what my situation is as far as what scouts and teams think.”
- Marc J. Spears
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns
Thanks for the reference. Yeah, it doesn't make too much sense for George to spend another year in college playing against middling compe ion. If he has as good an understanding of the game as is suggested in his scouting reports, then there's not much to be gained there.
The only downside to him declaring is that his shooting percentages are down and he seems to be taking more jumpshots than ever. That sounds an awful lot like Rudy Gay (nice athleticism, but settles for Js too often). Still, the NBA likes athletes and shooters, so George should be a first round pick.
The question for Spurs fans is, would he be a fit for the Spurs?
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Fresno State’s Paul George has steadily been climbing NBA draft boards since he broke out onto the national scene as a freshman last season. We were high on him a year ago and he’s certainly made improvements to his game – living up to the preseason hype that surrounded him in the beginning of the year. His versatility, athleticism and scoring ability are all part of the package of this highly talented small forward, and in a draft class limited with skilled wing players; George could be one of the best options at that position come June.
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ESPN also compares him to Wilson Chandler, who I believe was targeted by the Spurs the year he was drafted. He went mid-first to NY instead, but if the Spurs see some Wilson Chandler in Paul George then they may be willing, and this time able, to pull the trigger.Reminiscent of an Al Thornton or a Wilson Chandler
I've edited your post. DraftExpress doesn't want that you copy/paste whole articles.
sorry..I'll just post a link next time..
Despite all the attention, he’s averaging an impressive 20.3 points per 40 pace adjusted – getting the bulk of his points in transition and in spot up situations.
lol just like jefferson and has the tools to be a great defender just like jefferson
btw im still a fan on jefferson
He has tons of room to improve, especially shooting off the dribble where he is miserable. Oh, and here is Paul George's twitter.
http://twitter.com/King24george
His comment on his entry to the draft: I'm not declaring and signing an agent I'm jus goin to the workouts and then goin from there sheesh!
After we trade Parker for Chris Paul we will have:
Chris Paul Paul George George Hill
Dude's going to be awesome. How can he not be when he's already half of The Beatles?
In the small forward, probably available around 20, he's an interesting option. His free throw shooting would be great for icing games, and his willingness to shoot/take the game as it comes.
Should definitely be coming for a workout, Or the Spurs at one of the massive multi team workouts(where they saw Blair) and have a look and interview him, then probably work out.
He's in per ESPN insider. Likely around when the Spurs draft.
im starting to like this kid and only 19 which is great hes predicted to be a danny granger/trevor ariza player he number 1 to take on my board then pondextor
take this guy ,take this guy, if we want a sf this is the guy we want check out his youtube videos this guy can ball,shoot,drive,defend,tall idk what else u want and hes young and his ceiling is trevor ariza danny granger
yah he has that kevin durant shooting style and has those long arms which could make a great defender they say and probably one of the most athletic guys in the draft
the only thing that pondextor is more of a complete player at this time than geroge (george is only 19 and quincy is 22) but has alot of pontential..pondextor is a a better dribble and pull up shooter but not a great spot up shooter and george is great spot up shooter but not a great dribble and pull up shooter
so its going to be tough who the spurs could choose but i would still take george
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