wow. seems as if all of our draft targets can deliver some y announcements.Added George: "I think I could be one of those bigger guards and eventually be a superstar...."
Versatile George A Lottery Pick
By: Luke Byrnes
Coming out of high school, Paul George was about as far off the radar of NBA scouts and general managers as you and I. After one season at Fresno State, however, the 6-7 swingman put himself on the map and has been climbing draft boards ever since.
While George isn't the "can't-miss" prospect experts have labeled the likes of Evan Turner and John Wall, his length and skill set have made the sop re forward into a potential lottery pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and a virtual first-round lock.
Not too shabby for a lightly recruited, skinny kid from a mid-major school.
"I have been under the radar in every scenario," George said. "I came from Palmdale (Calif.). Nobody really knows about that. I played at Pete Knight High School. Nobody really knows about that. And I went to Fresno State. Nobody really knows about that. I think my whole life has been under the radar and I knew if I ever got that chance to be on the front stage I knew, with God's blessing, I knew I could showcase my talent."
And showcase his talents he has.
In two seasons at Fresno State George displayed a tremendous all-around game, averaging 15.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and nearly two steals per game while shooting .396 from behind the three-point line. As dynamic and explosive as George is on offense, he has proven to be equally productive on defense and, in the Fall of 2009, Sports Illustrated dubbed him the West's Most Entertaining Player.
But it hasn't always come so easily for George. He has had to work diligently to get to this point, even making a sacrifice most would deem to large, even if the payoff was, as in the case of Paul George, the opportunity to play in the NBA. He gave up (gasp!)… Cartoons.
"When I was a little kid, I mean, I was taller than everyone so I was kind of forced to play basketball," George explained. "You know, I love the game, but it wasn't something that I was really into at the time. When they first put me at the center position, I knew that's not something I wanted to play. I mean, I would skip cartoons to go into the garage and dribble the basketball just so I could play on the wing. That is when I knew that I love this game; skipping cartoons was big at a young age. I knew that it was something that I wanted and I stuck to it. Basketball is the only sport I ever played."
Like it is for most kids, it was easier to relate to the "small" players George saw in the NBA and he admits to trying to pattern his game after the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Eddie Jones (among others) growing up.
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Well that does it. He'll likely be out of the Spurs reach.
I guess GMs have come to the same conclusion I have, if we're to believe the reports.
It's just hard to make an argument for 15 better prospects than him. Not that that necessarily means much, it's just the nature of projecting.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba...combine-recap/
George interviewed with ten teams at the combine. The list includes Memphis, San Antonio, Chicago, Phoenix, and Portland just to name a few.
This kid is nice and somewhat reminds me of T-mac, but the problem is he already thinks he can be the next T-mac.
Something to watch out for, but like everyone else is saying, Paul George will be long gone by the 20th pick.
The great thing about it is that there is a lot of talent in this years draft, so no sweat.
No doubt George has big time potential. I do think he is gone by #20.
Like has been said though, the talent is deep in this draft. There will be a good big or wing there for the Spurs at #20.
4 reps at 185 lbs, seriously....
I believe Kevin Durant did about the same and look how he turned out
Please do not ever compare Kevin Durant and Paul George ever again..
I guess he's in trouble if they play with a one-hundred-plus pound ball.4 reps at 185 lbs, seriously....
It's pretty comical that such superior athletes wouldn't be stronger than most are, as an average Joe like me looks at 185 lbs. and thinks: "Are you kidding me?" But weight-lifting has to be one of the most inconsequential aspects when it comes to basketball. It's basically nothing more than something used to make use of a ridiculous combine.
exactly +1
Bench press is extremely important in basketball. You never know when Shaq might fall on top of you.
If I remember correctly, Durant didn't even manage to lift a rep.
Long arms are a disadvantage when bench-pressing.
James = 7ft arms= 13 reps
Babbit=6'11 arms=15 reps
Wesley Johnson= 7 ft arms=16 reps
You were saying...These guys are the same size and position.
I want Paul George, Mikhail Torrance, and Mac Koshwal
It is harder on people with longer arms to bench press. I'm not tellin' you George isn't lifting the weight because of his arms, though -- , I'm about 6-0'', weigh around 180 and can probably match the totals of the guys you listed. They ain't beastin' 185.
The point is, upper body strength on a wing player is relative and the type of strength used when lifting weights and playing basketball is apples and oranges. George may not end up being much of a player in the league, I haven't seen enough to tell you one way or another, but if he's got the requisite skill ... his lack of reps won't mean much, if anything (and, yes, Durant is a good example in that one respect).
NBA Draft Big Board: Top 75 Players
SI.com
27 Paul George
Fresno State, Sop re
6-7, 185, 20 years old
SF/PF
Smooth, athletic wing with impressive perimeter-shooting ability and considerable upside. Talented player who is somewhat of an enigma. Late bloomer who was not heavily recruited out of high school. Struggled to win games at Fresno State, looking very inconsistent from game to game. Lacks experience and possesses just an average feel for the game.
I'm not saying that those guys aren't stronger; I'm sure they are. Just saying that it doesn't matter much.
I guess it depends on what kind of SF are looking for...If they are looking for someone to play 3 and small ball 4 then George is obviously not your man and a better choice would be babbit,james, and pondexter since they seem to have much more strength to play down low. If the spurs are happy with a player who can simply guard the 3 and plays more on the outside with good 3 pts shooting then George is your man.
Tough not to watch Paul George work out and not come away impressed. He's just oozing with talent already & has so much room to grow still.
- draftexpress twitter
He might still be a lottery pick, even without defense.
stop playing good paul george please
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