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[nbadraft.net] Summer League:Top 10 Rookies

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  1. dram1

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    NBA Summer League: Top 10 Rookies
    By Brian_Cerone
    Tue, 07/21/2009 - 4:26am
    The 2009 Las Vegas Summer League has finished up and it didn't disappoint. It was a mix of 1st rounders who were trying to prove they were worthy of their selection and 2nd rounders who were out to show that they slipped too far in the draft. Other rookies were just out to show they belonged on a team, or even impress some European team into signing them. Here's a look at the top 10 rookies in Vegas. Tomorrow we'll look at the top 10 non-rookies.

    1. Blake Griffin - LA Clippers / 19.2ppg, 10.8rpg, 3.2apg, 1spg, 50fg%
    2. Brandon Jennings - Milwaukee / 14.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 8.2apg, 3.6stl, 37.9fg%
    3. Chase Budinger - Houston / 17.8ppg, 2rpg, 0.8apg, 1stl, 68fg%

    Budinger slipped in the draft all the way to the 44th pick overall after many projected him to fall somewhere in the 1st round. During the last ten days, Budinger played like should have gone in the 1st round by scoring at a better rate than anyone in Vegas. In just 22 minutes a game he averaged nearly 18 points. He rarely missed a shot, connecting on 68.1 % from the field, and a ridiculous 72.7% from beyond the arc. Houston coach Rick Adelman likes defensive type players, but Budinger can earn minutes on any roster if he continues to shoot like he did in Vegas.    4. Rodrigue Beaubois - Dallas / 17ppg, 3.4rpg, 3.8apg 1.4stl, 47.8fg%
    5. Austin Daye - Detroit / 17ppg, 8.8rpg, 1apg, 1.4stl, 47.1fg%
    6. Tyreke Evans - Sacramento / 19.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 4.2apg, 1stl, 40.3fg
    7. Darren Collison - New Orleans / 18.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.8apg, 1stl, 44.9fg%
    8. DaJuan Summers- Detroit / 18ppg, 5.4rpg, 1apg, 44.3fg%
    9. Jodie Meeks - Milwaukee / 19ppg, 2.2rpg, 0.8apg, 1stl, 55.7fg%
    10. DeJuan Blair - San Antonio / 16.3ppg, 8.7rpg, 52.9fg%

    I sure do hope his success in this year summer league transfers to the regular season. He may be in the 8ppg if all goes well. If he really get p/t then this may go up to 13ppg. But, his defensive shortcomings and lack of NBA bball IQ common to rookies probably won't allow him to get much p/t. But...we never know for sure....Dirk Nowitzki was a skinny nobody with the Bucks and he turned out OK :D
     
    #1 dram1, Jul 23, 2009
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    I like Budinger, and think he is an offense genius. But he really needs to improve his defense. Actually, he is the only one-demonsional player in that top 10 list.
     
    #2 abc2007, Jul 23, 2009
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    His summer league stats will transition into 1 or 2 things. D League or wearing a suit on game day. He's nothing more than Steve Novak who couldn't make it with the Rockets. Same player.
     
    #3 BackNthDay, Jul 23, 2009
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    How the hell are you comapring him to Steve Novak? Just because both are white? Chase is 1000x better athlete than Novak... Novak could barley get off the ground. Novak is like Brian Cook. Stop comparing him to Novak just because they are both white.. :mad:
     
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    Yeah, absolutely right, because there are no one-dimensional players who actually play in the league. :rolleyes:
     
    #5 Nero, Jul 23, 2009
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    heh, trying to stir the pot a little?
     
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    Dirk playe for the Bucks??? :confused:
     
    #7 FLASH21, Jul 23, 2009
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    I see where you get one-dimensional. But he really is so versatile on offense, it makes up for his lack of defense. He's got really good vision. I think he will improve his assist and rebounding stats.
     
    #8 dkoune, Jul 23, 2009
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    also from the same site

    http://www.nbadraft.net/node/9877

     
    #9 vlaurelio, Jul 23, 2009
  10. Egghead

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    No comparisons to Morrison either

    Chase Budinger, Rockets
    The comparisons to Adam Morrison (all offense, no defense) are missing one huge factor: Budinger is a purer shooter than Ammo was coming out of college. Budinger shot incredibly well all week in Vegas and made the best argument possible that he belongs on the Rockets' roster.

    http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insi...mnist=thorpe_david&page=RookieRankings-090722
     
    #10 Egghead, Jul 23, 2009
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    Since when Adelman has become a defensive minded coach? :confused:
     
    #11 abc2007, Jul 23, 2009
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    said defensive minded ROCKETS. not the coach. The players are defensive minded... chill
     
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    Damn I didn't know know Steve was athletic and could play the 1,2 and 3.
     
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    "His summer league stats will transition into 1 or 2 things. D League or wearing a suit on game day. He's nothing more than Steve Novak who couldn't make it with the Rockets. Same player."

    Wow you've got a good eye buddy. Obviously they are the same player, I mean you've seen those dunks Novak threw down in college right when he was averaging 17ppg in a competitive conference. Novak was also one of the top recruits coming out of high school and was a volleyball champion and could have played pro volleyball. Oh wait that was all just Budinger. Dude Novak isn't anywhere near as athletic as Budinger so shut up and stop acting like you know what you are talking about, guy could only shoot a 3, Budinger can shoot from anywhere on the floor and can finish at the rim. He will contribute to the Rockets. Different Player. You're a d-bag, that is all.
     
    #14 giggity12345, Jul 23, 2009
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    Yes! He was with the Bucks. I can't remember if he actually logged p/t with them, but he was definitely with the organization and was traded for none other than "Tractor" Traylor.

    But on the C-Bud front...he does have game. But, he has soft game. THis will get him some points while teams not aware of his abilities will stand back on D. But as soon as word gets gets around that he has a outside J, he will ahve to be able to get his own shot. This will require that he bulk up a bit. But I like his chances.
     
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    How can you realistically make that comparison? I love Novak's shooting ability, and Budinger is in the same league. However, other than they are both white, that is about where the comparison ends. Novak couldn't jump. Budinger's hops are up there with the league's best.

    Novak couldn't move laterally, but Chase has average lateral ability, which is to say he is in Shane Battier's league. Novak was a tweener -- neither SF or PF. Budinger is a tweener but at the SG - SF spot. Novak's only ability was as a long-range bomber. Budinger is more of a fighter-bomber -- he can get you rebounds, drive to the hoop and make defenses pay if they sag off him.

    Yes, I wish Chase were quicker laterally, but I think he may well earn the SG position until ... and if ... T-Mc returns. I am looking forward to some of Bud's Dingers just as I did for the Three-fer Novak.
     
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    The article actually said, "Houston coach Rick Adelman likes defensive type players..."
     
    #17 Xsatyr, Jul 23, 2009
  18. stillillmatic

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    I don't think so.

    saying dirk was with the bucks, is like saying darrell arthur was w/ the rockets
     
    #18 stillillmatic, Jul 23, 2009
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    Rick is alot more defensive minded than you think.
     
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    cool. Hopefully this guy turns into a Mike Miller type player. But sometimes summer league don't say much. Guess we have to wait til season to start to see what he made of.
     
    #20 MambaJoe, Jul 24, 2009
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