Swedish SF Jonas Jerebko

wonder how long it will be before he's either back overseas or in the D league

 

Not looking for SF unless Battier gets dealt for starting PG or backup center/big PF.

 

His shooting video wasn't that impressive. He could beat me at horse I guess.

 

we're deep at SF, have nobody that creates their own shot off the dribble, nobody over 6'6" that can play 5 and get Yao any rest

so we buy our way into the draft and reach for a swedish SF spot-shooter?

brilliant

 

Our three-point shooting is fine. I think what we need more are players that can drive and kick out to some of our open players; ie three-point shooters. Even a mediocre shooter's percentages skyrocket if they are given open looks.

It would be nice is Wafer was that guy, but he feels the need to rack up a stat line to prove his worth rather than get other people on the board. A healthy McGrady would be perfect, but healthy and McGrady are words that aren't normally in the same sentence unless followed by lazy, unmotivated, or out for the season. Besides, even at 90%, he chooses to shoot jumpers rather than drive.

It will be an interesting off-season, with a big influx of interesting leading up to the draft.

 

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He seems to have some good athleticism

 

i posted this earlier in two different threads....

 

Given our current make up, he doesn't sound like anyone I would buy or a trade a draft pick for. If we had a pick, I would consider him a draft possibility but in our current situation, no.

 

Well, the scouting report from draftexpress.com isn't that bad.

He sounds like Battier - the consummate role player with a sweet shot and the ability to defend.

I particularly like the below paragraphs:

"Jerebko is a pure role-player in the Italian league, a niche that he thrives in considering his versatility. He does a little bit of everything for Biella, be it running the floor in their extremely up-tempo offense, crashing the offensive glass, rotating defensively, or doing a terrific job in the passing lanes. Jerebko’s combination of size, length, athleticism and activity level really stands out in this setting, and with the increased toughness he’s showing, he’s been able to make a big difference on both ends of the floor.

Defensively is where Jerebko is probably at his best at the moment. Looking very comfortable guarding perimeter players, and having a huge size advantage over anyone he matches up with, Jerebko has the length and lateral quickness to contest almost every shot. He is extremely competitive on top of that, doing a terrific job switching on screens and being extremely difficult to shoot over, as he’s very fundamentally sound. He comes up with a fair share of steals and blocks, and is a very good rebounder for his position. This type of hybrid-forward—capable of playing the 3 on a half-court team, or the 4 in a more up-tempo system, is very much en-vogue these days, especially when they can defend both positions. As his frame continues to fill out, he will only become a better defender.

Offensively, Jerebko is somewhat limited, but clearly seems to be making strides. He’s an extremely efficient player—shooting 64% on 2-pointers, and 42% on 3’s, even if he only averages 9 points per game (in 25 minutes). Jerebko’s jump-shot looks very good with his feet set, and recently he’s even showing an ability to come off screens and make shots as well—which is very intriguing at his size. He’s a limited ball-handler, being somewhat predictable with his drives, and therefore has only gotten to the free throw line 7 times all season long in 16 games. His very nice athleticism makes him an explosive finisher around the basket, though—he’s come up with a number of highlight reel caliber dunks already this season.

Jerebko has a good feel for the game and is nowhere near a finished product at this point, still capable of adding plenty of polish as well as continuing to get stronger. Having left Sweden a little bit later than he probably should have, he’s still learning the nuances of high-level basketball, but has proven to be an extremely quick study. Considering his physical tools and the fact that he’s a late-bloomer, Jerebko’s upside is significantly higher than the typical 1987-born European player. NBA teams could very well take a liking to him due to his athleticism and defensive potential, which are not all that typical on this side of the ocean. "

Could be a sleeper and value pick that Morey and his stats machinery may have identified? Remember he is a likely very late first round or second round pick.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jonas-Jerebko-1403

 

I know that Morey was scouting this guy even last year. If the Rockets could somehow get a late first or early second rounder, I would have no problem with the Rockets taking him.

And for those who wouldn't want to take a young, 21-year-old SF simply because the Rockets already have a starting SF under contract (Battier) and another good player who may or may not re-sign with the team (Artest), please think more long-term than you currently are. Morey has to think 3-5 years into the future with his draft picks. Remember, he drafted Aaron Brooks at a time when the Rockets had Rafer Alston, had JUST traded for Mike James and ended up signing Steve Francis. At the time, Brooks was seem as an extraneous PG with no spot on the team. How did that turn out?

 

Badly, Brooks is a crap PG.

 

I've never seen him,but he seems like a raw guy who needs a lot of experience in Europe from his interview. The NBA will be a totally different game from where he is at.We can't afford to spend a 1st round pick on someone at this level of development IMO. If DM is planning on getting a 1st round pick,he should spend it on someone who can fill a need for us,and produce relatively quickly.

 

marcus thornton or this guy? who would u rather have as a late first rounder?

 

I think the expectations depend on the type of pick it is. For a late first rounder like Jerebko, I'm guessing Morey will try to get him without trading any of our role players, offer most likely cash and a future 1st/2nd round pick, then stash him at the end of the bench or in Europe for a season or two. A purely long-term investment that can be made without affecting the team's current core.

A lottery pick, OTOH, will cost at least a good role player or two, and given the team's aspirations, the incoming player will be expected to start contributing this season.

 

cash alone should be enough

 

"I was Shane Battier back in Sweden."

 

Hard to see it translate to the NBA if its all about size and athleticism.

 

A 2nd round pick for a raw mostly defensive forward is the way to go IMO. A late first round pick should be taken for someone who can fill in a need and play relatively quickly,unless this guy has really good upside.

I don't think we can get more than a low lottery player,maximum 10th pick and that too will cost us a lot. Probably not worth the trouble doing that.

 

Draft but don't sign.