In this Mock they have Acie droping to 20. http://www.nbadraft.net/ 1) Is there a chance that he is there when the Rox draft? 2) Is he the right type of PG for RA? I thought he would have been a perfect fit for JVG, but I have my doubts about a faster paced offense. What do you think?
I think Acie would be a great pickup, for any system, in the lower teens or below. He shoudl eb able to provide immediate help. I don't think the potential is there to warrant a lottery pick, or even necessarily a mid first round pick. I don't see why he couldn't play in an offense with more movement. All that said, I don't see how the Rockets get him without trading up, which they have little ability to do.
I had a chance to see him several times this year, as he helped lead the Aggies to their best year in basketball, ever. But to be honest, I'm not that high on him. I don't think he is a true point guard, and isn't same in-between guy like Gilbert or Francis is. He's just a guard. As far as his skill set goes, I think he will be a decent to good outside shooter, and will be an above average slasher. I think he'll probably turn out to be similar to Shandon Anderson was in Utah. One thing that could push him past that label, however, is his leadership and clutch play. Just like Vince Young can will his team to victories, so can Law. He can become unconscious when the game is on the line, and hits fall away threes like they are layups. At the same time though, he can be very apathetic until those final two minutes. I'm also a big fan of the belief that leadership in college basketball translates well into the NBA, so I do believe that he will have a place somewhere in the league. If he is there when we draft, I think he would be a great pick up, but I wouldn't try trading up for him.
But does he fit into Rick Adelman's offense? Doesn't he need a play making/high action/quick PG? Score/drive first, pass second, shoot third? Is that who Acie is?
I don't mean to pick on you, but I've noticed that sports broadcasters have been using the word 'unconscious' in this context a lot over the last year or so. I think it's pretty strange. Main Entry: 1un·con·scious Pronunciation: "&n-'kän(t)-sh&s Function: adjective 1 a : not knowing or perceiving : not aware b : free from self-awareness 2 a : not possessing mind or consciousness <unconscious matter> b (1) : not marked by conscious thought, sensation, or feeling <unconscious motivation> (2) : of or relating to the unconscious c : having lost consciousness <was unconscious for three days> 3 : not consciously held or deliberately planned or carried out <an unconscious bias> - un·con·scious·ly adverb Now, I guess they're using it in the context that he's free from self-awareness, but that's so weird since the most common use of the word unconscious is to describe somebody who is knocked out/passed out. It's funny to me that now in a sports game they can describe two different players as unconscious but in one case they could mean he isn't self-conscious and the other they could mean he's knocked the hell out.
I think it's a mistake to typecast Adelman by his previous teams. Certainly, he'll have some preferences and tendencies, but he will likely need to conform to the needs of the roster (especially the stars) than to his own Adelman System. I think the better question is how does Law mesh with Yao and McGrady? If you want to throw Adelman's impact in: how does Law mesh with Yao in the high post and McGrady as a finisher?
I'm drooling just dreaming about the idea of Law playing with Tmac and Yao. He can finish, distributes very well, kinda streaky shooter, but he can flat out take over when the game is on the line. Also he is 10X the defender Rafer is. I'm pretty confident we at least make it past Utah if Law is the starting pg on this years team.
The other great thing about Acie Law is all the puns journalists can come up with using his name for their headlines.
Law is exactly the type of guard they need on this team, period. He is tough and experienced and has room to improve his game. If he's in the vicinity of no. 26, they have got to do what it takes to get him. They have to hit a home run in this draft and Law is a home run.
Our pick is as good as gone, whether its Artest or Rashard, I really believe one way or another that pick is gone and we are adding someone else.
I think it would be a huge mistake to trade away more picks, in a draft like this where there is so much depth. I am still pissed we don't have a second due to trading for James a couple of years ago.
Despite what nbadraft.net has to say, all the updated rumors are that Law will either go to the Hawks or the Clippers, way before 20. But if Law does happen to slip, I'd love to see Morey try to package our #26 with something else to move up into the late teens so we could grab him. Aside from his physical talents, Law's leadership skills and passion for the game really excite me.
My first reaction is no way we draft a PG and expect immediate result. Then I remembered what Chris Paul did... I don't know, if we trade up to get Law, we will have to at least figure in Sura's expiring contract... then what will do to the trades we want to do later on?
Acie Law is no Chris Paul sorry. He would have a much smaller impact maybe that of a Luther Head or something. Law has alot he needs to develop b4 NBA (strength KEY!), and his passing isn't great (from what I've seen). So I highly doubt immediate impact, maybe in 2 years.
ok he will be a much better PG than Luther will ever be. He has good handles, passes well (not sure where you get that he doesn't pass well), shoots well, and has a nice crossover. Luther is a shooter. He shoots better than Acie ever will but thats about where him being better ends. Not saying Acie will be great, but if he was there at 26, he'd be a steal. Some mock drafts have him going in the lottery and I agree that is ridiculous. The guy will be a nice player, but not great. He will provide consistency and not a lot of TOs for a team looking for a good point guard. To me one of his biggest flaws is how unagressive he can be at times. That may truly be his undoing at the next level.
They mean it in the same sense as 'being in the zone'. Its when you do not even have to think about what you are doing. You can pull up and shoot a jumper and know its going in. You feel it, more than think about it. I've had this happen to me a few times and its an amazing feeling. Like you are playing in a dream.
First of all... Acie Law is absolutely nothing like Shandon Anderson. Law would have been ideal for Van Gundy, but I don't see him as quite the same fit in the new system. PROS: 1. He's a winner. 2. He's a leader. 3. Excellent defender 4. Money in the clutch. 5. Great work ethic 6. Can shoot with either hand and can get to the dish CONS: 1. Ugly (but effective) outside shot 2. Not the most fundamental player 3. Can be stubborn Overall the kid is a Vince Young like winner. Some people have it, others don't, and it can't be taught, but Acie Law has it in spades. He would be a steal if he falls anywhere close to us in the draft.
Acie Law is the definition of clutch. The nation saw it during the (3 OTs? which was a loss though...)game. It would be awesome if the Rockets could get him, but I doubt it.
