So hes compared to Battier, but you think he can be like James Harden...? Interesting, I'm not gonna try to argue that because I don't know enough about him... But it seems a little odd to compare someone to Battier AND harden, who are very different!
Yeah, you're right. I should have said Paul Pierce with excellent defense. My bad. Lollll!!! Nice gif!:grin::grin:
C'mon. It's hard not to like Taylor, but James Harden or Paul Pierce? I don't see that at all. I doubt he'll ever score more than 15-16 points a game and even that might be a reach. He's a Brandon Rush/Courtney Lee type of player. Does some things better, others worse. He's fundamentally sound, plays good D and can shoot, so he'll play in the league for a long time, but I highly doubt he'll ever be a star. Just my opinion, though.
This is a ****ing annoying read. Jeffrey Taylor sounds like an immature piece of **** who talks in obnoxious colors.
http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=320420238 http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=320560096 http://espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=320710096 In the three games against the champions Kentucky, he was exceptional. Shot 48% and avg. 17pts and 10rbds. Plus, he was likely matched up against the great MKG. Oh, btw, they were one of only two teams to beat Kentucky this past season. Almost blew them out.
I know that Taylor is slotted to be a SF, but he is known for guarding 3 different positions effectively. The idea is to have him playing SG off the bench after Lee. The comparison to Lee was a good one. He is like a taller Lee.
I think he would be good, as a late 1st rounder. A taller Lee,yes. Lee is a better handler than him though.
In response to the concern about Taylor's shooting, here is a comparison between he and other known shooters from this year and last years draft. <style type="text/css"> table.tableizer-table {border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;} .tableizer-table td {padding: 4px; margin: 3px; border: 1px solid #ccc;} .tableizer-table th {background-color: #104E8B; color: #FFF; font-weight: bold;} </style> <table class="tableizer-table"> <tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>This years shooters</th></tr> <tr><td>Harrison Barnes- 44%</td></tr> <tr><td>Jeremy Lamb- 48%</td></tr> <tr><td>Austin Rivers- 43%</td></tr> <tr><td>Terrence Ross- 46%</td></tr> <tr><td>Tony Wroten- 44%</td></tr> <tr><td>John Jenkins-47%</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>Last years shooters</td></tr> <tr><td>Klay Thompson- 44%</td></tr> <tr><td>Marshon Brooks- 48%</td></tr> <tr><td>Jimmer Freddete- 45%</td></tr> <tr><td>Alec Burks- 47%</td></tr> <tr><td>Kemba Walker- 43%</td></tr> <tr><td> </td></tr> <tr><td>The Man</td></tr> <tr><td>Jeffrey Taylor- 49%</td></tr></table>
Here is a report on my two picks. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/05/18/draft.safe.bets/index.html
Why would you ever pick Taylor when Jeremy Lamb could be within trading range? Or Terrence Ross available at 16? Boggles the mind. Both are younger, somewhat better gifted athletically, already possess solid shots and passing games naturally play the SG, and have much higher upside potential. And neither are defensive slouches.
