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Kawhi Leonard or Chandler Parsons? ( who has the higher upside)

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by ObamaFan, May 29, 2012.

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  1. ObamaFan

    ObamaFan Member

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    I love Chandler Parsons and i think he will be great for years to come, but Leonard is 3 years younger than Parsons and they have the same skillset
     
    #1 ObamaFan, May 29, 2012
  2. roxstarz

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    I like chandler as a better passer/slasher.
     
    #2 roxstarz, May 29, 2012
  3. napalm06

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    Leonard's skills are being greatly magnified by current circumstances.

    It's going to be hard to objectively compare them right now.
     
    #3 napalm06, May 29, 2012
  4. HombreDeHierro

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    Leonard doesn't have the ball handling skills..

    or the passing vision


    Parsons has more upside for sure
     
    #4 HombreDeHierro, May 29, 2012
  5. ObamaFan

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    Agreed
     
    #5 ObamaFan, May 29, 2012
  6. J.R.

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    Kawhi is not the face of the franchise and does not attract the preteen girls like Chandler.

    /CarlHerrera
     
    #6 J.R., May 29, 2012
  7. CantBeRight

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    CP3?

    It's all bout CP25!
     
    #7 CantBeRight, May 29, 2012
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    I think the reason Morey passed on Leonard was because he realized Parsons was a similar prospect, but easily attainable. It makes the whole Morris bust more bearable.
     
    #8 QazQay, May 29, 2012
  9. Fulgore

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    Leonard in a heartbeat
     
    #9 Fulgore, May 29, 2012
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    Leonard...
    anybody that says Parsons is both delusional and a homer
     
    #10 Rocketfan713, May 29, 2012
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    How did Morey know Parsons was going to be on the board in round 2? It was a mistake by Morey passing Leonard for Morris.
     
    #11 Rocketfan713, May 29, 2012
  12. 123Rockets

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    Parsons. Equal Defensivly. But, Parsons has better ball-handling moves... And Kobe said he was good. He never said that about Leonard did he?
     
    #12 123Rockets, May 29, 2012
  13. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    How ****ing horrible that we are not asking whether it is MORRIS or Leonard !

    DD
     
    #13 DaDakota, May 29, 2012
  14. dmenacela

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    Bump.

    Both players are coming off phenomenal second years in the NBA. Kawhi Leonard having the advantage of playing more games in the playoffs and will be considered the Spur's new hope once Duncan retires. However he's still a bit undersized and you can't change that.

    I would like to see more of Chandler Parsons in the post season. He had some moments against OKC.

    Has anybody's opinion changed on this? Who would you rather have strictly speaking on talent and potential?
     
    #14 dmenacela, Jun 21, 2013
  15. Carl Herrera

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    Leonard is much younger.
     
    #15 Carl Herrera, Jun 21, 2013
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    Leonard for obvious reasons.
     
    #16 dachuda86, Jun 21, 2013
  17. parksn306

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    hard to argue against leonard, he KILLED it in the finals
     
    #17 parksn306, Jun 21, 2013
  18. HamJam

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    Undersized? He has perfect size for a small forward, especially when you factor in his strength, jumping ability and long arms. I mean, if the guy can play toe to toe against LeBron like he did in the Finals -- which is to say better than anyone else I've see do so in the last two seasons -- then he is not undersized.

    More generally though, as much as I love Parsons, Kawhi has impressed me to the point where I have to give him the edge. After watching this series, he has become my favorite non-Rocket in the NBA. I think Parsons is going to be a borderline all star eventually, but I think Kawhi is going to be a perennially All NBA and All NBA defense selection for the next decade plus.
     
    #18 HamJam, Jun 21, 2013
  19. SK34

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    Leonard. 10 rebounds in the first half. Was cluch at moments. Defended Lebron really well all series. Also pretty good on fast break. Is take Leonard defensively but parsons offensively still.
     
    #19 SK34, Jun 21, 2013
  20. Swishh

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    I swear, the things I read on here....
     
    #20 Swishh, Jun 21, 2013
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