Fair enough, though 40 minutes of clips is not enough to make someone an expert at evaluating talent. I'm still trying to get my head around a proven player like Lowry versus a virtual unknown. Terrible gamble.
while i dont think Lin is up to Kyles level (mostly b/c of Lowry's defense).. you guys need to lighten up. Jeremy Lin can be a solid bench player. he has a nice shot, good bb IQ, good court vision, and is a very good slasher. kinda like an asian Budinger. the thing i like the most about Lin is that he has something to prove. he will most likely hustle on every play as if it were his last. because honestly if he doesnt... it could mean he is going to the Vipers.
Nope, they won't keep Mikey Harris. Alex Johnson should be ahead, but if they get Brad Miller, neither will be here. But if it's between Mikey Harris, Alex Johnson and Jeremy Lin, Lin would still be last. That's whaty I meant ...
I can imagine the reaction of Jeremy Lin's parents. "We paid for our kid to attend Harvard University, the most prestigious school in the country, just so he can play D-league basketball with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers???"
It looks good in highlights...but when you see the actual game, i bet you he sucks. From what i seen even in the highlights, he looks too weak physically and too slow.
Lowry is injury-prone after 1 injury? Jermaine Taylor is a flop after 1 season where he showed some good progress towards the end and continues to do so through this summer? Whew, smells like self-justification!
Lin got great reviews against John Wall... Mark my words he will be signed by an NBA team... maybe as a 15th man but he will be on a roster come opening day If Luther Head can be in the NBA... this kid can make it... http://www.rufusonfire.com/2010/7/15/1572258/a-jeremy-lin-endorsement-and-a A Jeremy Lin endorsement; and a clarification on trading Dampier 2285436864_6a38df6622_m_tiny by David A. Arnott on Jul 15, 2010 9:56 PM EDT Comment 9 comments Photo More photos » Laura Rauch - AP Browse more photos » I love Jeremy Lin. Yes, I know Summer League performance means next to nothing (see: Marco Belinelli), but the guy is playing point guard, blocking shots, getting steals, throwing down in traffic, and generally out-athleticizing everyone but the most elite prospects in Vegas. I can easily see him signing for more than the minimum, because at this point, he has to be regarded as a fabulously rich man's Dontell Jefferson, or, alternatively, the destitute man's Devin Harris. The Official Father of Rufus on Fire claims that the best high school player he ever saw in person was Leon Powe, but has also said that Lin was insanely impressive, too. And yes, I know that my dad's high school scouting report is no reason to bring a guy in for an NBA tryout, but he's a big point guard who can swing to the off guard, which is a Larry Brown prerequisite for at least one of his guards, and, more important, he's been underestimated since high school (he was Drew Gordon's teammate), which is a background that leads to the kind of character LB -- and I -- like at the end of the rotation and bench: guys who have never felt entitled to anything. Is there anyone else you've seen in Summer League who has surprised you?
http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2010/7/16/1572510/nba-vegas-summer-league-day-7 Jeremy Lin a fan favorite in Vegas Thu Jul 15,2010 11:21 PM ET By John Krolik Jeremy Lin.jpg At the beginning of Friday's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards, those assembled at the COX Pavilion in Las Vegas were on their feet and craning their necks to get a look at No. 1 overall pick John Wall. The crowd oohed and ahhed at Wall's pre-game routine of windmills and tomahawks, just like they have before every Wizards game in Vegas. But while Wall was the star of pre-game warmups, Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin ended up stealing the show. Lin isn't the most athletic guy in Las Vegas, and he's not the most skilled, but he may be the most fearless. Don't let the Harvard degree fool you -- Lin is a hard-nosed player who loves to take the ball right at the rim in every situation, and he doesn't mind taking a bump or flat-out crashing into an opponent on his way to the hoop. Lin played the same aggressive game against the Wizards that he's been playing all week, and the crowd ate it up. When Lin converted a tough drive, the crowd cheered. When he threw down a fast-break dunk, they roared in appreciation. When Lin split a double-team, weaved through the rotating defenders, got knocked down, and had a shot linger on the rim for a few seconds before it fell to the floor, the crowd went absolutely crazy. Even though the shot missed and Lin actually got called for a charge on the play, it was as loud as the COX Pavillion has been all week. Just like his and-1 that wasn't, Lin's bid for an NBA roster spot may come up just a bit short. Friday was by far the best of Lin's four summer league games, and his stat line still didn't look all that impressive: 13 points on 6-12 shooting, four rebounds, two assists, four turnovers, and six fouls. It's hard to make the NBA as an undrafted rookie without great athleticism, a great shooting stroke, or great court vision, and Lin doesn't have any of those. What Lin does have is the toughness, determination, and savvy that have made him one of the most fun players to watch in summer league, and there's always a chance an NBA team will want somebody with Lin's attitude and approach to the game on their bench. Lin has a bright basketball future ahead of him, even if that future include a stint in an NBA rotation. Wherever Lin does go, he'll have plenty of fans who will remember the fearless show he put on during his time with Dallas' summer league squad. Categories:
There's nothing special about this kid, except he's extremely book smart. He does play with effort and shows good defensive fundamentals. If he wasn't asian, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
