The Official 2014 NBA Draft Talk Thread

Poitier

My Words Law
Supporter
Joined
Jul 30, 2013
Messages
69,411
Reputation
15,479
Daps
246,400
They look a like so the comparison is a lazy one, Barbosa's first instinct was to shoot and he couldn't run an offense, while Exum's selling point right now is that he's a PG that will probably end up playing the 2.

Not according to anyone who has watched him extensively.

And Barbosa is LONGER than Exum.
 

MikelArteta

Moderator
Staff member
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
258,925
Reputation
33,745
Daps
791,057
Reppin
Champions league
Vonleh reminds me of another pf who was raw but people gushed over him strictly because of combine numbers peopel swore hed be a future dpoy and great player his name is Derrick Favors:mjlol:

the league has been littered with the brandon wrights, anthony randolphs
 

NatiboyB

Veteran
Supporter
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
65,182
Reputation
3,885
Daps
103,546
Every backcourt foreign cat is hyped as a multi faceted playmaker until they get to the league.

Exum ain't running point on nan squad in the league. As a rookie he'll be a solid SG prospect with questionable range on his jump shot who will thrive in the open court.

How consistent is his mid range game and can he finish over size will be the determining factor on whether he will be a star or not.

Your right they are always so multi talented and versatile but end up being flops or specialist.
 

Malta

Sweetwater
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
66,896
Reputation
15,170
Daps
279,744
Reppin
Now who else wanna fukk with Hollywood Court?
Not according to anyone who has watched him extensively.

And Barbosa is LONGER than Exum.


By half an inch, you're highlighting it like Exum has a 6'5" wingspan and Barbosa has a 7'0" breh :ld:

It's a lazy comparison, no different than pointing to white dudes and saying they play like other white dudes. Exum is pushing the PG idea, Barbosa never gave a damn about being a PG, dude was terrible as a playmaker which is something that is supposed to be Exum's strength.
 

Eye Cue DA COLI GAWD

<--- Cleveland Browns winning that many, boi!
Joined
Jul 28, 2012
Messages
15,984
Reputation
-8,516
Daps
43,430
By half an inch, you're highlighting it like Exum has a 6'5" wingspan and Barbosa has a 7'0" breh :ld:

It's a lazy comparison, no different than pointing to white dudes and saying they play like other white dudes. Exum is pushing the PG idea, Barbosa never gave a damn about being a PG, dude was terrible as a playmaker which is something that is supposed to be Exum's strength.
You wrong again. Fall back like other dude. Poitier gave you way out and you just digging deeper.
 

jwinfield

Veteran
Joined
Apr 30, 2012
Messages
42,924
Reputation
9,153
Daps
209,681
Reppin
NULL
Wait :dwillhuh:

How is a 6'2 sg, scouting reports said would be a shytty playmaker, similar to a 6'6 pg whose scouting reports say playmaking is his best asset, similar?
 

Poitier

My Words Law
Supporter
Joined
Jul 30, 2013
Messages
69,411
Reputation
15,479
Daps
246,400
By half an inch, you're highlighting it like Exum has a 6'5" wingspan and Barbosa has a 7'0" breh :ld:

It's a lazy comparison, no different than pointing to white dudes and saying they play like other white dudes. Exum is pushing the PG idea, Barbosa never gave a damn about being a PG, dude was terrible as a playmaker which is something that is supposed to be Exum's strength.

Wait :dwillhuh:

How is a 6'2 sg, scouting reports said would be a shytty playmaker, similar to a 6'6 pg whose scouting reports say playmaking is his best asset, similar?


Show me where it is a strength because Draftexpress' scouting breakdown basically said he had subpar vision and all of his available footage shows limited vision.
 

Eye Cue DA COLI GAWD

<--- Cleveland Browns winning that many, boi!
Joined
Jul 28, 2012
Messages
15,984
Reputation
-8,516
Daps
43,430
Barbosa is listed at 6'3

But keep saying he's 6'2 like that changes anything.


And for the record, Exum is taller than Barbosa but Barbosa on tape has a better first step than Dante. Exum appears to have a good first step but Barbosa is elite in that category and is quicker as well.

The more I watch, the more I don't like Exum. We know he can't explode over people, and now I'm doubting if he can create space off the bounce in the half court at a star level.
 

Sly Cookin

based
Joined
May 20, 2012
Messages
7,568
Reputation
731
Daps
16,248
Reppin
Atlanta
You guys arguing about exum not being similar to barbosa:mjlol:


only difference is one likes to pass, the other likes to score. I watched barbosa avg 30 in brazil in his teens. His shot is wetter. They both dont play above the rim but get to the rIm at will.

At 6'6" exum has the opportunity to take It to the next level as he wont be undersized at either position in the backcourt.

you guys at the same time are comparing exum to kobe bryant When only thing they got in common is height. Exum and barbosa are not identical but they are similar point blank.:yeshrug:
 
Top