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Babyface Gordon Hayward

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by mig0s, Mar 25, 2011.

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  1. mig0s

    mig0s Member

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    I watched some highlights after seeing his crazy block yesterday against CP3. That kid got hops! What you guys think about this kid?

    The block

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    Other highlights I found

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    And his rap skills... lul

    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2N75H5h68yg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #1 mig0s, Mar 25, 2011
  2. GreatOne1978

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    Mike Dunleavy Jr. 2.0
     
    #2 GreatOne1978, Mar 25, 2011
  3. mig0s

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    With more hops and athleticism.
     
    #3 mig0s, Mar 25, 2011
  4. MourningWood

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    Slightly less athletic Bud with more of a motor and better defensive skills.
     
    #4 MourningWood, Mar 25, 2011
  5. dharocks

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    Still badly needs to add strength. Haven't seen enough of him to draw any conclusions, but it seems like he's still figuring out how to defend the perimeter. I think he has the ball-handling and shooting ability to stick at SF though, which I like. Don't think his feel for the game is as good as Mike Dunleavy's was.

    He'll take some time. Should have a bright future though.
     
    #5 dharocks, Mar 25, 2011
  6. RV6

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    I'd say he's more athletic than Budinger. Budinger isn't as athletic as people think. He's just exceptional vertically and ok everywhere else.


    Looks like Hayward has great timing and instincts. Smart player, good size at his spot and speed for that size. I'd like to see how he'd do in a larger role. Right now he's sitting back and picking his spots, since he's behind "better" players.
     
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  7. Rockets_4_life

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    His a lot better than what I thought he was going to be. I still don't think he was the BPA at the 8th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. But he is a good young talent, with great upside. Could be the long term replacement for AK47 in Utah.
     
    #7 Rockets_4_life, Mar 25, 2011
  8. Rockets_4_life

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    Fixed.
     
    #8 Rockets_4_life, Mar 25, 2011
  9. sbyang

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    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lc9smd6AJxE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #9 sbyang, Mar 25, 2011
  10. A_3PO

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    Hayward has a brighter future than Bud because he has a better head on his shoulders. I expect him to take a big step next season now that he's had a chance to gauge himself for a year.

    I can see why Sam Presti of OKC wanted him so badly.
     
    #10 A_3PO, Mar 25, 2011
  11. MrButtocks

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    He's been a surprisingly good defender so far, but isn't really excelling at anything.
     
    #11 MrButtocks, Mar 25, 2011
  12. fallenphoenix

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    why do you say this? what's wrong with bud's mentality?
     
    #12 fallenphoenix, Mar 25, 2011
  13. kaleidosky

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    solid player. I don't think his hops are insane or anything--i mean he's jumping like most other guys in the NBA on those blocks. Just has great instincts and timing...and he tries..
     
    #13 kaleidosky, Mar 25, 2011
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    I don't think he's better or going to be better than Budinger.

    I think he'll become a decent role player, but taking him ninth was a big-time reach.
     
    #14 HMMMHMM, Mar 25, 2011
  15. A_3PO

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    Bud never has impressed me. Just don't think he has all that much potential. Hard to put into words.
     
    #15 A_3PO, Mar 25, 2011
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    Another Great White Hope for Utah? I'd like to think it is all a coincidence, but they're too predictable.
     
    #16 JuanValdez, Mar 25, 2011
  17. lionaire

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    Kyle Singler>>>>
     
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  18. MrJason

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    Block against raptors = goaltending! Ball was on the way down if you look at the other angle at the 30 sec mark
     
    #18 MrJason, Mar 25, 2011
  19. Htown's2kFinest

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    He's better than Bud. Bud only has vert over him. Gordon is quicker and a better defender, slasher, ball-handler.
     
    #19 Htown's2kFinest, Mar 25, 2011
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    This post is thinly veiled racism.
     
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