Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, AHF said: It isn't that I think he is no good. It is that I have a similar level of questions that need to be answered about him as I do with healthy people. I can see a path to him becoming a star but I can also see a path for Doncic, Bagley, Bamba, JJJ, Young, etc. All of them have varying levels of questions. Porter is the only one with medical issues so unless I think he is that much better a prospect than the others then I have a hard time leaning towards him. One of the reasons I can't say he looks that much better as a prospect is because we didn't get to see him play against quality opposition. (I don't hold his college games against him at all - he was rusty and recovering.) Scrimmage at the Team USA vs the world... but he and Sexton put on a show when playing all those top prospects. I'm not looking at the other players. I'm looking at the skill level this dude displayed. That isn't going any where. That's Super Star skills at 18 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB21 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 What skill level? Porter has below average handles for a perimeter oriented player. He rarely beats his man off the dribble to get to the basket. He's a complete black hole on offense as well, and he can't defend a chair. His EYBL and FIBA stats show a 32% three point percentage, which is quite low for a player who is supposedly this great shooter. He's Andrew Wiggins. A teasing vertical athlete with limited overall skill set who lulls fans into thinking he is a superstar because he flashes and showboats in AAU competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted June 15, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 The Nike Hoops Summit game shows Porter shooting 45% from the floor and 25% from 3pt range. Is that supposed the be the demonstration of elite shooting? His FIBA numbers aren't great either. Again, I'd love a larger sample size against meaningful competition for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFuzz Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Brotha2ThaNite said: Scrimmage at the Team USA vs the world... but he and Sexton put on a show when playing all those top prospects. I'm not looking at the other players. I'm looking at the skill level this dude displayed. That isn't going any where. That's Super Star skills at 18 yrs old. He hasn't shown the ability to pass or handle. Reminds me of Harrison Barnas. IF his shot is legit then I could get behind drafting him, but even that I question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFuzz Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, TheFuzz said: He hasn't shown the ability to pass or handle. Reminds me of Harrison Barnas. IF his shot is legit then I could get behind drafting him, but even that I question But not at #3, lol I've got at least 6 or 7 players ahead of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted June 15, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheFuzz said: He hasn't shown the ability to pass or handle. Reminds me of Harrison Barnas. IF his shot is legit then I could get behind drafting him, but even that I question Harrison Barnes is the kind of comparison I fear. I want no part of Harrison Barnes at #3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFuzz Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, AHF said: Harrison Barnes is the kind of comparison I fear. I want no part of Harrison Barnes at #3. Yep. And I actually liked Barnes's shot more, Porter brings the ball down when he shoots. Porter does have a little more nasty in his game which I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Quote ✔ Michael Porter Jr is the best player in the draft!!! No question about it... Pass on him if you want too Isaiah Thomas tweeted this yesterday. Someone got my back! what did this guy do to go from being the best player to come out in high school to not being believed to be a top 3??? Have back surgery that isn’t career threatening??? Smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Hawks fans are willing to pass him up but I bet you he will not get past those winning franchise teams/teams used to winning. Bulls/Knick or even Cavaliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB21 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Brotha2ThaNite said: Isaiah Thomas tweeted this yesterday. Someone got my back! what did this guy do to go from being the best player to come out in high school to not being believed to be a top 3??? Have back surgery that isn’t career threatening??? Smh He was never the best player in high school. Like Bagley, he was all hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddielives Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, KB21 said: He was never the best player in high school. Like Bagley, he was all hype. So just to be clear, you're saying Bagley and Porter aren't that talented and are just mostly the result of a hype machine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB21 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Eddielives said: So just to be clear, you're saying Bagley and Porter aren't that talented and are just mostly the result of a hype machine? They are the result of the hype machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, KB21 said: They are the result of the hype machine. Help him Jesus. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Brotha2ThaNite said: Help him Jesus. lol JJJ gets no hype cuz he sucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: JJJ gets no hype cuz he sucks.. Wow! So I was a JJJ fan. Then Jesus helped me. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Just now, Brotha2ThaNite said: Wow! So I was a JJJ fan. Then Jesus helped me. ? Wait ur a MPJ fan? I was down with him till this injury no injury bs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotha2ThaNite Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Spud2nique said: Wait ur a MPJ fan? I was down with him till this injury no injury bs lol People hear back and get scared but read up on what some doctors are saying, it’s not career threatening. NBA teams aren’t worried. Especially the Bulls, whos doctor did MPJ medical work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Brotha2ThaNite said: People hear back and get scared but read up on what some doctors are saying, it’s not career threatening. NBA teams aren’t worried. Especially the Bulls, whos doctor did MPJ medical work. If all injuries were aside he’s definitely in my top 5... Bag Bamb Doncic Trae Porter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB21 Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Spud2nique said: If all injuries were aside he’s definitely in my top 5... Bag Bamb Doncic Trae Porter I'm glad you aren't making decisions for the Hawks. Of course, Travis Schlenk is an idiot, so he might take one of the three players you mention there who should not be in anyone's top 5 (Bagley, Bamba, and Porter.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2nique Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 1 minute ago, KB21 said: I'm glad you aren't making decisions for the Hawks. Of course, Travis Schlenk is an idiot, so he might take one of the three players you mention there who should not be in anyone's top 5 (Bagley, Bamba, and Porter.) Ur glad I’m not making decisions for the Hawks and 37 other people on the board are glad you aren’t. Hope ur surgery recovery is going smooth though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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