Can some one tell me what Eddie Griffen is good for?

Littley1521:- We are on the same wavelength. Brand will fit our needs exactly and should mature at the same rate as Steve etc. Remember 04/05 is only the one after next. This is when I see the Rocks going for the BIG one!! Yao Ming will be 24yrs of age.

 

Also, check out Live and Nikestrad's comments in the other Griffin thread started by leebigez. They are quite on the mark.

 

Eddie Griffin is good for playing NBA basketball. And he is even getting better at it.

 

So you believe everything those scouts said? I remember those scouting reports. EG's projected at #1 because the scouts saw him similar to Tim Duncan, saying he's fundamentally sound etc. But you watch him now. Is he really fundamentally sound? Hell I don't think so. So you can throw out those inaccurate scouting reports out of window.

At 6-10, he's not that tall as a PF nowadays.
He's not that fundamentally sound.
He's athletic but not a freak compared to KG, Amare etc.
He's not strong. He can work on becoming stronger but will probably never be as strong as Amare etc.
He doesn't seem to have that high bball IQ.

So what exact physical tools he has made you think he has the potential of a great player?
Also what made you his work ethic is that superior to other 20-year-olds?

 

So Eddie has another good game, and you immediately come in here to say that he'll never be as strong as Amare? Eddie is improving, he's averaging like 14 points the last 3 or 4 games. You'd think the haters would shut up for at least one night when he has a good game.

 

Interesting, comes from a guy named KeepKenny.

Great game Eddie....played smart. Any complaints?

 

I am not a hater. EG has a good game today. But I can't lie to say that he's and will ever be as strong as Amare just because he has a good game.

 

you dont have to point out every little negative thing that you could think of (or invent). it's kinda grasping at straws when one arguement is "well, he's only 6-10."

 

So a 6-10 PF is special?

 

Eddie is making a big contribution for the team right now. I heard it during hte game that he has scored double figures in hte last 4 games. Great job for being the 4th or even 5th offensive option. He's way better than he was in his rookie year when he just jacks up 3s. I think it's still too early to judge him and wait until next year....I expect a way better player....maybe with driving layups:-D

and he's only a year older then me.

 

I don't believe everything the scouts say, but usually there's a reason why someone is viewed as a top pick in the draft. A lot of your arguments can be refuted by the simple fact that the KID is 20 years old. I don't expect Griffin to be a superstar or anything, especially now that we have our all star big man in Yao. I simply point out his long term potential as a means to justify why we keep him around and why we play him. And like tonight, he does help us win and can be a key contributor on a playoff team even at the age of 20. There aren't many 20 year olds (aside from Parker) that can say that - Tyson Chandler and Curry play in the east and aren't even gonna make the playoffs, and Kwame barely gets to play as well.

What physical tools does he have? I thought i already pointed them out - he's tall, long arms/good length, quick leaper. Yes, he's not a freak, but you don't have to be in order to be a good player or even a star.

His work ethic? I have no idea if it's better than other 20 year olds' work ethic, but the fact is that he HAS a work ethic. Who cares if his work ethic might be worse than Tyson Chandler's work ethic? We don't need Griffin to turn into a mega superstar in the first place. My main concern is that Griffin turns into a valuable contributor on our team, not whether he becomes better than Kwame or Tyson or whoever.

 

No, but it's an ideal height for a pf now, which is a definite plus for Griffin.

 

I am not talking about his contribution right now. I am talking about his potential. Sorry I don't see much "upside" in him compared to other 20-year-olds.

 

oooooooh cat fight just kidding

 

You Eddie Griffin thread starter bashers are going to regret this in around 3-4 years when he will be a second-tier star in this league. (Ex:Glen Rice was a 2nd Tier Star IMO)

At times he frustrates me too, but he will naturally bulk up as he gets older and be a defensive force in the paint against his own man.

The guy is only twenty years old guys. Let him develop.


But you may say, Yeah So is Tony Parker. But Parker has had professional experience that Eddie doesn't have.

I think David Spade would say the following...

It's called patience, look into it.

 

Yep. The Rockets are a team that has always been able to keep it's stars. (assuming the players want to play in Houston....ummmmm...Quitten). Les usually makes it happen.

I just realized the Rockets do a decent job of not getting star players who choke.....they got rid of Pippen after a year......and did not sign Chris Webber. I love this team.

 

All of your points are valid. I agree with all of them.

What I want to add are the things you did not mention.
. Decent defender. He is not the best defender for PF but he has to be in the top 1/3. He holds up OK. going up against those monster PF in the West.
. He is a good rebounder. He does not rank very hi because we have Yao, Cato, Francis picking up the rebounds as well.
. Good shot blocker.
. He has post moves. Half the big men in the NBA do not have post moves.
. He has range, not very accurate yet but give him time, he can improve. Half of all NBA players never attempt 3 pt shots and never will. EG shoots 34% right now and that is very respectable. It is an equivalent of shooting 51% from 2pt range.

How many other PF in the NBA has "potential" for this kind of game?
He is decent right now.
In 2, 3 years he will be great.

 

Eddie has potential thats for sure and he's only 20 ,but what dissapoint me is that he always struggles shooting from the field and his ball handling is questionable.