Has anyone noticed how well Antawn Jamison is playing?

not tonight!!!

 

I like Jamision as well. I think his combination of size and quickness could make him an invaluable finisher, defender and rebounder, in the the right situation. I don't think he will ever be the dominant offensive player GS was looking for, but he could be a very good team player.

A lot of discussions on this board have talked about a McGrady trade (for some combination of Mobley plus Walt, Thomas and/or Drew), I wonder if Jamision should get similar attention. His recent outstanding performances might make him harder to get then he would have been maybe a month ago, but GS desperately needs some young guards and we can put togther a nice package (I am a big Mobley fan but recognize the sizeable and extremely athletic forward is a bigger need for us). Also I haven't seen McGrady much, how would people compare these two guys??

[This message has been edited by sir scarvajal (edited January 27, 2000).]

 

If I had a choice between Antawn Jamison and Tracy Mcgrady. I would take Jamison in a second. This guy has alot of talent. He can score and rebound. Really nice player to watch.

 

Jamison is having an awesome year. People tend to forget that it was he, not Vince Carter, that was the go-to-guy for the Tar Heels. Vince himself has said this guy is for real, and it is only a matter of time before he erupts. The thing is, he's been doing good for awhile, but because he plays with a no-name team, he is not getting near the attention he deserves.

As dumb as the Warriors management have been in recent years giving up the likes of Penny Hardaway, Chris Webber, Latrell Spreewell, Tom Gugliotta, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway among others, I would think they have learned their lesson of being embarrassed, and keep this guy.

I haven't seen enough of him to accurately compare him to McGrady, but I don't think McGrady is much superior, if at all to Jamison. He is versatile just like TMac and apparently is their starting center today. Right now, if you ask V.Carter who he would want between the two, I'm almost certain he would want his former college teammate over his cousin in a heartbeat.

Azim da Dream

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Thanks for the breakdown Da Man. The block figure for McGrady is interesting and impressive, especially given his modest minutes. Sounds like different styles, both of which I think would compliment Stevie though. I really want the Rockets to get a longer athletic forward, both of whom fit the bill. I would much prefer either to Mash, as these guys are a lot younger. I would really do a full court press towards bringing either of them here. I also think we have some good expendable value in Mobley, Thomas and Drew (especially Mobes, who I wouldn't let go except for really high potential guys like these). In fact we perhaps have more value (youth, potential, and in Mobes case, decent performace already) at the guards than most our trade competitors do. We also have good picks. I think we should at least explore.

 

Jamison is a tweener, i think he may have trouble guarding some of the quicker 3's and may get overpowered by a 4. But, i guess it works the same the other way also. He is gonna be a solid, if not spectacular pro.

Mcgrady is a superb athlete, i dont know if he's #2, but he's prolly top 5. I think you have to give garnett a slight edge on Tracy, but thats just my opinion. Also think Hardaway or even a michael finley is comparable athletically. And of course you have steve and kobe.
I havent seen toronto play much, but is it me, or do you guys think that Tracy may have better basketball skills then vince ? I know vince is a better scorer, but tracy reminds me of a more athletic scottie pippen.

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Jamison or McGrady? McGrady hands down. Thanks to Da Man for that great comparison, there is nothing left that needs to be said. Comparing the two is like comparing apples to oranges. Jamison played power forward in college, and is more of a postup player, yet he has developed a nice outside game since turning pro. McGrady is a totally different type of player. His forte is beating his man off the dribble and stuffing it through. He is also excellent at that little medium range jumper. Incredible ball-handling ability for a small forward. On those nights when Stevie is unconscious from the field, we could just switch the ball handling duties over to McGrady, and let Francis roam. What else is there to say...athletically, he is the total package. He is 6'9, can jump like Vince Carter, handle like a point guard, and is only 20 years old. A McGrady/Francis duo would be very entertaining from a fan's point of view. No disrespect to the hard-working Jamison, but McGrady is a stud.

 

I would take Jamison. He is more polished, comes from a disciplined program, and knows how to win.

You don't win COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR by being a stiff.

DaDakota

 

I got an idea, how about we keep Mobley, Thomas, Francis, Cato, Dream, our draft picks and give the Raptors whatever else they want.
I like Drew, but I definitely would include him in a trade to get T-Mac.
He's gonna ask for the maximum this year and I would like to pick him via free-agency but unless we clear some cap space that won't happen. I also don't think he'll want to do a hush hush-under the table deal since he'll be able to get that guaranteed max from another team. But u never know.
Truth is, we need him, Rudy would agree since he has expressed interest in him b/f but couldn't work something out. This guy puts up crazy numbers as a reserve and an angry one at that. He can really flourish in our system while getting his jack and 5-10 more minutes per game.
Another thing, remind yourself that this kid is only 20 years old. If we can get him, he and Francis will complement each other's game for years to come.

 

I had not noticed, mostly cause the Warriors are 9-32, but you are right. His stats are up considerably from last year. Just think how scary Carolina would have been if Carter and Jamison had stayed their final years?.........