Well, that's a misnomer. Roy attempted a grand total of 57 treys during his first three seasons combined, then improved that total to 97 attempts as a senior and hit on 40%. Brewer, on the other hand, shot just as many treys as a sophomore (91) and made a similar 39%. He struggled some as a junior, but took 151 shots during that time and still hit at a clip of 34%, which was better than any of Roy's seasons until being a senior. I would be happy with either, but suggesting that Brewer's shot is inferior to Roy's is flat wrong. Roy played in a less defensively aggressive conference and it took him until his senior year to accomplish from the arc what Brewer did as a sophomore. And Brewer, despite his slump and inability to get an uncontested shot from the arc, still hit 15 more shots from the arc than Roy. People judge Brewer's jumper by how it looks, not by how well he hits it. Now, Brewer's mid-range game is not as consistent as Roy's, but the overall percentages are not that dissimilar: They shot the almost the exact same number of shots, but Roy scored at a 6% higher clip. Take away their performance from the arc, though, and Brewer is 148 of 296, while Roy is 189 of 352. Those are not eggregiously different numbers. But if we were drafting based upon shooting ability alone, then Redick would be the guy. The point is that Brewer brings to the table more defensively, just as much in terms of handle and passing, he is a better finisher in the paint and around the rim, and his jump shot is not that far behind--plus, we would not have to give up Luther Head or deal with the concerns over Roy's knee.
no I don't think so. I'm positive he was in one, but I dont think he won, I think taht was the Jordan one, not sure.
I actually think Roy is more like Barry (not the shooting, Roy's a slasher) but actually Roy has that high bball IQ and can do things in the open court and the passes. He sort of has that same aggresiveness, energy.... Almost like a bigger, more athletic, slashing Barry with nowhere near the shot. But it's more that type of way that he sees the game and thinks. Sura is just a flat out warrior, just a mean downright firece gamer.
IIRC, Luther Head tested out at a 40"+ vertical leap too. In football there is a thing called "game speed". Ray Lewis has mentioned it about himself and his game many times. Or you might hear a coach say, "how does he carry himself?" (meaning how does he carry himself in pads on the field) For instance, one guy runs a 4.40 40 yard dash in shorts and a t-shirt, while another runs a 4.55. But with pads on, the two both run the 40 in 4.55. I've seen Brandon Roy play, and much like Luther, his game on the court does not reflect that of someone that utilizes such a big vertical leap.
Obviously, you must know that athleticism is not everything. If you have watched Roy play you will see that he doesn't need to use his vertical to make plays. If you think athleticism is jumping ability and speed and that is what most important then you have forgotten about several players that have been great players with below average athleticism. However, other than athleticism they have excellent coordination and BASKETBALL SAVVY. Here are a few who are like this, Sam Cassell, Larry Bird, Jalen Rose, Steve Nash. Here are several players that are not very athletic(or don't need to be) but very effective because of their BBall IQ's and saviness. Roy however does have athleticism but doesn't rely on it like others that play the game today. I have always wondered how Jalen Rose could dribble past people, but now I know he was a very smart player. This is who Roy reminds me of the most because they are capable of being explosive but they don't need to be. Even if Roy had a 33" vertical I really wouldn't care. He is able to score easily around the basket with either hand which I think is more important than being able to jump 40". The point is he does have a 40" which only raised his stock. Roy will be a much better defender than all of these guys cause he can use his athleticism on defense more than he will on offense.
Slow down there. I'm not saying that because he doesn't explode off the floor he won't be a solid player. Just that, because a player tests out at certain numbers does not mean those numbers translate on the court in a 5 on 5 setting. Aside from that, I think that Brandon Roy is a little overrated. And if I am going to move up that high in the draft and lose depth in the process, for my money, I want a player with the potential to be more than just a solid role playing 3rd option.
