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James Blackmon Jr.

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by CertifiedTroll, Jan 2, 2015.

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Should we try to target Blackmon in the draft?

Poll closed Apr 2, 2015.

  1. Yes. Efficient player, will be a good NBA player

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  2. No. You have a weird man crush and no one likes your troll name

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  1. CertifiedTroll

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    I am ranting about him in various threads so I will try to keep my ranting locked up in a remote place.

    This kid is hyper efficient on offense. He plays at an extremely high level especially for a freshman in NCAA.

    The knock on him is he a SG at 6'4".
    However he DOES have long arms, athleticism, and ability to play PG.

    17.2 ppg, 5.8-12.7 46%, 2.6-6.0 3PT 44%, 5.4 reb

    Currently not on any draft boards. (Probably will have high draft stock by the time of the draft)

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    Morey, can you guess who I want you to draft?
     
    #1 CertifiedTroll, Jan 2, 2015
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    Also, great match up on Saturday Jan-10. 12:00 PM (20) Ohio State at Indiana

    Blackmon Jr vs Russel head to head.
     
    #2 CertifiedTroll, Jan 2, 2015
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    Definitely has the shot. Gotta see the D.
     
    #3 basketballholic, Jan 2, 2015
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    He will be a player in the league, he can really fill it up. How good will he be? Not sure. Being an IU fan I've watched him closely. There are a couple of young Hoosiers that have caught my eye regarding the next level.
     
    #4 mikol13, Jan 2, 2015
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    His shot has the effortless look to it that Curry and Daniels have. He has the tools to be a good defender. Long arms and athleticism.
     
    #5 CertifiedTroll, Jan 2, 2015
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    Is he really 19? Dude looks fifty something. Looks a lot like Mo Cheeks.
     
    #6 Asian Sensation, Jan 3, 2015
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    Now I'm high on him as well. Nice find. Would keep an eye.
     
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    Haha he looks young in the face, but dat hair. Hopefully McHale would mistake him for a veteran and actually play him

    Normallus, thats what I like to here! Load up the band wagon.
     
    #8 CertifiedTroll, Jan 3, 2015
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    err Normalus*
     
    #9 CertifiedTroll, Jan 3, 2015
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    This happens in one hour. May be a fun watch for our CFans draft scouters.
     
    #10 CertifiedTroll, Jan 10, 2015
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    Self bump (sorry, I am still pitching my own lonely thread):

    Ohio State plays Indiana again Sunday at 12:30 on CBS.

    Last time Indiana won and Blackmon Jr put up better numbers than Russell. Should be fun to watch the rematch.
     
    #11 CertifiedTroll, Jan 23, 2015
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    More self bumping bs, but I still think this player is relevant.

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    #12 CertifiedTroll, Mar 5, 2015
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    Why are there no videos of James Blackmon passing?

    J/K. Young man can shoot. Does he have more than Troy Daniels upside?
     
    #13 eman, Mar 5, 2015
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    Why you think he's not on any draft board? Draftexpress has him 35th on the 2016 draft.
     
    #14 haoafu, Mar 5, 2015
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    CT, he's good, but I don't think he's ready to contribute on the NBA level imo. I watch every IU game and he just needs more seasoning. That said, would not shock me if he declared for the draft, Indiana has some issues right now.

    I still believe he has the potential to be a good pro.
     
    #15 mikol13, Mar 5, 2015
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    Not in the same league as Russell. Not a PG. Spot-up shooter. Probably could play as a catch-and-shoot guy next to Harden but I don't see the ability to defend the point. I think he's an undersized shooting guard. Wayne Ellington comes to mind.
     
    #16 basketballholic, Mar 6, 2015
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    I see Blackmon as a RGV project. Send him there and pray he can learn to play PG. I think he has very good offensive capabilities and is athletic/long enough to be a descent PG defender. I also really like him because I think he is highly under valued in this draft.

    I will admit that Blackmons game has slowed down since the start of the season.

    The second round players I want to pursue (barring getting a 7 footer):

    1) Rashad Vaughn
    2) Michael Gbinije
    3) James Blackmon

    It is hard to predict how young players will turn out. I just think Blackmon is an extremely low risk high reward prospect.
     
    #17 CertifiedTroll, Mar 6, 2015
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