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Prediction: Jeffery Taylor Will Be a Lotto Pick

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by coachbadlee, Mar 5, 2012.

  1. coachbadlee

    coachbadlee Member

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    He has been the leader at Vanderbilt for a few years now. He is a decent shooter with a younger Battier-like defense. Currently ranked #23 on DX. I think he will move into the top 10. How unfortunate for us Rocket fans.:(:(
     
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    Not sure if he will be a lottery pick, but ya, I like him a lot, too.
    Limited upside, but he's pretty much as safe a pick as you'll find in the 10-20 range. Don't see him getting picked in the top-10, though.
     
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    I really, really hope not. He's just too good not to be in the lottery at least.
     
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    Jeff had a great game. Congrats to Vandy.
     
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    go Commodores!
     
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    I was going to say low first round depending on how far Vandy gets ... If they make the Final Four (which is possible) he may crack into the lotto
     
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    I like Jeff but I don't think he's a lotto pick. He just doesn't impact the game consistently enough the way a superstar would. Just kind of disappears too much. Wasn't very clutch either. I should know, I go to Vandy and watch most games. He is a superb athlete though, I've witnessed him putting his elbow in the rim with ease at their open gym. He's got great tools. I bet he'll go somewhere in the low 20s.
     
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    His below average ball handling skills will keep him out of the top 14.
     
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    lol he's a senior, limited upside. lottery picks are mainly based on potential. If lottery talent stays in the NCAA they should dominate in their 3rd and 4th years
     
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    I think he will move into the top 2. How unfortunate for us Rocket fans.
     
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    Postbadlee, he's not even in the top 20... SMH

    1. Anthony Davis
    2. Thomas Robinson
    3. Micheal Kidd Gilchrist
    4. Bradley Beal
    5. Harrison Barnes
    6. Jared Sullinger
    7. Perry Jones
    8. Jeremy Lamb
    9. John Henson
    10. Damian Lillard
    11. Kendall Marshall
    12. Tyler Zeller
    13. Terrence Jones
    14. Quincy Miller
    15. Austin Rivers
    16. Meyers Leonard
    17. Tony Wroten
    18. Royce White
    19. Arnett Moultrie
    20. Terrence Ross
     
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    agreed... taylor will be late first round.
     
  14. coachbadlee

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    Thanks Mods for the assist.
     
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    Givony disagrees.;)
     
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    Hahahahahahaaaaa!!!!!:rolleyes:
     
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    Below average???:confused:

     
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    For those of you saying that he is too far down to jump and be selected at #14, remember Tristan Thompson?
     
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    I have no idea where he will be picked nor where he should be picked, but why would Houston take him? Seems his upside is limited, and compared to Bud and Parsons, what does he offer that would have the Rockets salivating for him to "drop" to them at 14 or 16?

    Seems right now what we really need is either a high upside stud, such as Davis or Beal, a SG, or a C.
     
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    Neither of Davis or Beal will fall to 14. Taylor is currently at #20 on DX.
    He is a very good spot-up shooter.
    50% fg shooting.
    One of the best defenders in the draft. Capable of defending the 1,2 and the 3 positions.
    Moves well without the ball.
     

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