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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 17:25:35 GMT -5
Projection is about what a player can do when talking HS to college. Local fans like to focus on what a player can't do and on team results. This is a huge mistake. Projection is about tools, work ethic and what a player can do. He'll have an infinitely better coach and better teammates in college. He'll be playing a completely different role and likely be a 2. It's pointless to even talk about strength -- if that's a plus for you in high school, then downgrade your projection because you lose that advantage quickly as you move up the ladder. He has the skillset, size and athleticism to succeed. Is Aaron Gordon anything, personality-wise, like his brother? If so, I wouldn't care if he was LeBron on the court. Wouldn't touch that. Yes, strength is negated in college ball, because almost everybody gets stronger, but what does that mean to a player when he lacks said strength? The Big East is probably one of the most physical conferences in America, if not the most physical conference. It would be sloppy thinking to say that for all major conferences, because it's just not true: look at the PAC 12, even their top teams were soft (UW and Cal). A player would have to be pretty special to not be strong and still excel: Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Rick Hamilton (who refused to lift weights), Alan Houston, Jeremy Lamb, and Cal's Allen Crabbe are players who I would compare Domingo to. I would include your Reggie Williams, but he was quicker than the others. And I would dare say as those star players matured, they became wiry strong, even if they weren't muscular. But I've seen Domingo play live, and his build didn't belie his lack of strength. But he also has the type of build where he'll never be bulky--but he still needs to hit the weights. Anyway, he still has another year to mature, get stronger, and improve. But to suggest lack of strength isn't important isn't reality-based. It's especially important at that level of play. As for Aaron Gordon's character, your bias is showing. Just because Drew screwed off at UCLA, and just because Domingo is a good kid, that Aaron is somehow not? Drew actually turned his life and game around and is a legend now at UNM. He's also a legit NBA prospect. As for Aaron, he's a high character kid as well, and his only fault is he is too unselfish. However, against better teams, his scoring stats are higher because he becomes less unselfish. He could average 40 points a game, but he has a good team around him (2 time state champs), and he won't play as many minutes in blowouts. BTW, Gordon could go to Findlay but he likes his team too much and wants a 3rd ring. To say Gordon is light years better than Domingo isn't an insult to Domingo--maybe Gordon matured quicker. And Domingo can certainly close the gap. But it's a large gap. Domingo's supporting cast isn't as strong, so he ends up taking alot of tough outside shots. See Kobe. He didn't make a high percentage as a result, and his team finished 4 - 10 in their league, the WCAL. Sure, Domingo projects to be a better college player than his Sacred Heart opponents, who are destined for mid-major UCR. But I would have thought he could dominate them in high school. Surprisingly, it was the other way around. Also, he has the type of build where he might grow a couple more inches, at which point, if he maintains his perimeter skills, at 6'8", he could very well be an NBA prospect. But at this point, it's all speculation and coaches can only recruit based on potential and projections. Anyway, those are my opinions based on watching him live, not internet highlights. I've submitted a sample. You guys can judge for yourself. I'm sure I'll see a couple more of his games next season, and I'm sure he will be much better. I wish the best for the kid, because he seems to have his priorities straight. |
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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 17:49:15 GMT -5
I guess you didn't get my inference. Domingo will need to add a lot of strength if he isn't going to redshirt. He has another year, so anything can happen. And I would question his top 30 ranking. That ranking has to be based on his potential, not production against other high school players. Could he end up that good--because a top 30 ranking implies NBA player in 3 or 4 years. Absolutely he could. Plus, he's a high character kid. But is he top 30 material in the class of 2013. In my opinion, no. He was dominated by top-1000 players, granted, the 2 Sacred Heart kids were a year older. Johns and Fox are headed towards UCR, a mid-major most Hoya fans have never heard of. I've also seen other top 2013 players like Gordon and Bird live. Domingo could catch up, but he has a lot of ground to make up. I hope he does, because he has a good head on his shoulders. But Big East competitors won't care about that. I guess you didn't get the point of his post. Unless you're Brian Butch, top 30 (even top 50) recruits don't redshirt just to get stronger. And Georgetown doesn't redshirt players other than for medical reasons. The kid is not going to redshirt, nor should he. Whatever you say, chief. lol I've watched, and played against dozens, if not hundreds of NBA and college players, and yes that includes pick up games when Reggie Williams was a Clipper. I've got no dog in this fight--I hope Domingo makes the NBA--he would be the only one from San Francisco in years. But I only call them as I see them--I even submitted a video in case there would be naysayers. I get it--I agree with all the "pundits"--Domingo has a high ceiling. We'll see if he can fill out and fulfill that potential. Next year should be a better indicator. |
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 22, 2012 18:32:10 GMT -5
Projection is about what a player can do when talking HS to college. Local fans like to focus on what a player can't do and on team results. This is a huge mistake. Projection is about tools, work ethic and what a player can do. He'll have an infinitely better coach and better teammates in college. He'll be playing a completely different role and likely be a 2. It's pointless to even talk about strength -- if that's a plus for you in high school, then downgrade your projection because you lose that advantage quickly as you move up the ladder. He has the skillset, size and athleticism to succeed. Is Aaron Gordon anything, personality-wise, like his brother? If so, I wouldn't care if he was LeBron on the court. Wouldn't touch that. Yes, strength is negated in college ball, because almost everybody gets stronger, but what does that mean to a player when he lacks said strength? The Big East is probably one of the most physical conferences in America, if not the most physical conference. It would be sloppy thinking to say that for all major conferences, because it's just not true: look at the PAC 12, even their top teams were soft (UW and Cal). A player would have to be pretty special to not be strong and still excel: Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Rick Hamilton (who refused to lift weights), Alan Houston, Jeremy Lamb, and Cal's Allen Crabbe are players who I would compare Domingo to. I would include your Reggie Williams, but he was quicker than the others. And I would dare say as those star players matured, they became wiry strong, even if they weren't muscular. But I've seen Domingo play live, and his build didn't belie his lack of strength. But he also has the type of build where he'll never be bulky--but he still needs to hit the weights. Anyway, he still has another year to mature, get stronger, and improve. But to suggest lack of strength isn't important isn't reality-based. It's especially important at that level of play. You kind of missed my point. Strength is an easily added thing, and he's not going to be banging inside. 99% of HS kids have to "add strength." Amazingly, they still perform. My bias? I couldn't care less about what rank anyone is or how good Aaron Gordon is. I asked you a question. I never intimated I knew anything about Aaron Gordon's character. You kind of answered the question, but in the most annoying way possible. So, thanks, I guess? My point is that it's not all that surprising if you follow these things. Greg Monroe got "dominated" in some high school matchups as well, especially when opposing teams don't have to worry about other players on the team. Which is what they did. Well, that's good. My original comment was simply to point that worrying about a couple of games where a better team with lesser individual players outplaying him -- it's not all that relevant to the discussion. Perhaps if he were a Top 10 player, but I don't think anyone is thinking of Stephen as that kind of impact. |
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Post by jameskerti on May 22, 2012 19:05:26 GMT -5
Domingo is strong enough to come off the bench as a freshman and hit a couple threes, grab a rebound or two, and play solid defense against an opponent's small forward.
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Post by rosslynhoya on May 22, 2012 19:45:17 GMT -5
We are talking about a kid who just turned 17 less than two weeks ago, right?
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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 20:54:34 GMT -5
SFHoya,
"Strength is an easily added thing,"
lol. Really? You think all a player has to do is step into the weight room and put on 30 pounds of muscle? And it's easy? All those previous NBA stars I mentioned didn't gain that much muscle--but they are extreme world class athletes--they won the genetic lotto. There are thousands of others who didn't reach those elite levels--due to lack of strength. Think of all the can't miss prospects who never accomplished much in college. It usually was due to some deficiency. Domingo will have the skill sets with good coaching (I'm assuming GU has good coaches who develop players). But he will also need to add some strength. In all likelihood, he probably will. The next question will be how much. That's debateable.
I'm annoying? I guess so, but your responses aren't exactly endearing. Domingo has had some unimpressive games. Don't kill the messenger, especially when the messenger understands why Domingo comes with high accolades. Let's hope he achieves his lofty goals. I've praised his skills many times, but honestly, the most important trait is what he has between his ears. He's a good kid who has a good chance of maximizing his talents.
As for the competitiveness of the high school games, Serra, Mitty (Gordon's school) and Sacred Heart were all very competitive with each other. St. Ignatius was several notches below those 3 teams. But things are looking up for SI because their two best players return (including Domingo), so they should challenge Mitty a little better.
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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 20:58:15 GMT -5
Domingo is strong enough to come off the bench as a freshman and hit a couple threes, grab a rebound or two, and play solid defense against an opponent's small forward. I think that's a reasonable expectation, But for most top 30 recruits, I would think their impact would be greater. The good news is Domingo's stock is rising, even if #28 is a bit high. He could very well get there after his senior season. |
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Post by kchoya on May 22, 2012 21:10:45 GMT -5
Domingo is strong enough to come off the bench as a freshman and hit a couple threes, grab a rebound or two, and play solid defense against an opponent's small forward. I think that's a reasonable expectation, But for most top 30 recruits, I would think their impact would be greater. The good news is Domingo's stock is rising, even if #28 is a bit high. He could very well get there after his senior season. You joined this board today. Are you trying to see how many people you can annoy within the first 24 hours? |
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 22, 2012 21:25:20 GMT -5
SFHoya, "Strength is an easily added thing," lol. Really? You think all a player has to do is step into the weight room and put on 30 pounds of muscle? And it's easy? All those previous NBA stars I mentioned didn't gain that much muscle--but they are extreme world class athletes--they won the genetic lotto. There are thousands of others who didn't reach those elite levels--due to lack of strength. Think of all the can't miss prospects who never accomplished much in college. It usually was due to some deficiency. Domingo will have the skill sets with good coaching (I'm assuming GU has good coaches who develop players). But he will also need to add some strength. In all likelihood, he probably will. The next question will be how much. That's debateable. Of all the things that help in basketball: strength, height, leaping ability, quickness, shooting skill, handle, footwork -- by far the easiest to improve the quickest is strength. I never said you were annoying. I said you answered my question: is 'Aaron Gordon's personality like his brother's?' in the most annoying way possible. And yes, taking a question, turning it into some statement you think I made against some kid I've never heard of and don't care about because of bias is a freaking annoying way of answering a question. I didn't kill the messenger. I merely pointed out that having unimpressive games against mid-major talents and lacking strength are criticisms that don't have a strong correlation with (lack of) success at the college level. Local basketball fans always like to comment on a recruit after they commit, and 95% of the time, the commentary is full of criticism. Please note your initial posts lack of, oh, anything resembling a positive except a throwaway to potential. So let's stop kidding ourselves that you came here to give a balanced picture, okay? And then the redshirt line -- which is extremely unlikely... In the bigger picture, we've heard criticism and praise for all of our recruits. There's no real correlation between some bad games or lack of strength and college success. (As for Aaron Gordon, I've never seen him, so maybe he's awesome. But ready for the NBA tomorrow? Yes, there's a lot of quality 6'7" PFs in the NBA, especially 16 year old ones.) |
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Post by kghoya on May 22, 2012 22:39:16 GMT -5
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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 22:53:30 GMT -5
I think that's a reasonable expectation, But for most top 30 recruits, I would think their impact would be greater. The good news is Domingo's stock is rising, even if #28 is a bit high. He could very well get there after his senior season. You joined this board today. Are you trying to see how many people you can annoy within the first 24 hours? To be honest, I don't plan on coming back to this board, unless I see more of Domingo's games and can find this message board again, and post some more video. I am a college basketball fan, not interested in semantic warfare with insecure posters like you and SFHoya. I've said Domingo is a good get in dozens of ways possible, and yet you interpret that as a back handed compliment. Maybe you two didn't like the video--I don't know and I don't care. Have a nice day. Hoyarooter in the other forum found my information unbiased and useful. Your homerism is interpreting my observations as negatively biased--that's your call. |
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Post by dakyne on May 22, 2012 23:14:23 GMT -5
"But ready for the NBA tomorrow? Yes, there's a lot of quality 6'7" PFs in the NBA, especially 16 year old ones." I like how people speak about something they know nothing about, and accuse others of speaking out of turn. I usually won't post something unless I've seen it with my own eyes. But this is the Hoya board, so I get it--I'll provide some evidence. Let me give you some help, since you're a college basketball fan, but haven't heard of Aaron Gordon. The ball is in your court, so here goes: I hope you find it useful--or enjoyable--or not. |
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 23, 2012 0:05:57 GMT -5
"But ready for the NBA tomorrow? Yes, there's a lot of quality 6'7" PFs in the NBA, especially 16 year old ones." I like how people speak about something they know nothing about, and accuse others of speaking out of turn. I usually won't post something unless I've seen it with my own eyes. But this is the Hoya board, so I get it--I'll provide some evidence. Let me give you some help, since you're a college basketball fan, but haven't heard of Aaron Gordon. The ball is in your court, so here goes: I hope you find it useful--or enjoyable--or not. Well, he can dunk. I counted one low post "move" -- which was turning and shooting over a guy four inches shorter than him. So it's pretty hard to tell if he is even prepared to be something better than Chane Benahan in college, let alone play in the NBA tomorrow. Which you claim he could do. He's got a good handle for a high school big man, but it's way too loose for even a college perimeter player. He's too damn short to play PF in the NBA right now, but I assume he may grow. He made a few outside shots, but for a dude who can jump, there was no elevation on his jumper, which he'll need to add. I'm not saying he won't be a pro. He's certainly got a ton of talent and he's just a junior. But your comment that he could play in the NBA tomorrow simply isn't true. Maybe he has this killer NBA post game I don't know about, but your mixtape there mostly involved him dunking on short guys. Those baskets don't come that often in college and for a 6'7" dude, they don't come at all in the NBA. ---------- Anyway, back to Stephen. I don't know what you expect? You came on here -- first posting about Gordon and Bird and barely mentioning Domingo, which was odd. Then posting some weaknesses. Which I don't doubt are true. I just think, with 18 months to his first game, are that big of a deal. So I said so. I don't really know what you want. Not everyone is going to take your word as gospel. The other newer poster actually gave a full scouting report instead of talking about guys not going to Georgetown. So thanks for the videos, I guess? And come back in 18 months when Domingo is being used to stretch the defense, play some 2/3 where he doesn't need to be overly strong, and play a role well on a good team. |
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Post by centercourt400s on May 23, 2012 8:57:11 GMT -5
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Post by TC on May 23, 2012 13:18:03 GMT -5
I guess you didn't get my inference. Domingo will need to add a lot of strength if he isn't going to redshirt. He could lose twenty pounds and he still wouldn't be redshirted. Arguing that a top 30 player is going to be redshirted if unchanged is among the dumber assertions I've ever read on this board. |
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Post by TC on May 23, 2012 13:24:11 GMT -5
Let me give you some help, since you're a college basketball fan, but haven't heard of Aaron Gordon. The ball is in your court, so here goes: I hope you find it useful--or enjoyable--or not. I looked up the definition of Tweener in the dictionary and there was a picture of this kid. |
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Post by professorhoya on May 23, 2012 13:29:24 GMT -5
SFHoya, "Strength is an easily added thing," lol. Really? You think all a player has to do is step into the weight room and put on 30 pounds of muscle? And it's easy? All those previous NBA stars I mentioned didn't gain that much muscle--but they are extreme world class athletes--they won the genetic lotto. There are thousands of others who didn't reach those elite levels--due to lack of strength. Think of all the can't miss prospects who never accomplished much in college. It usually was due to some deficiency. Domingo will have the skill sets with good coaching (I'm assuming GU has good coaches who develop players). But he will also need to add some strength. In all likelihood, he probably will. The next question will be how much. That's debateable. I'm annoying? I guess so, but your responses aren't exactly endearing. Domingo has had some unimpressive games. Don't kill the messenger, especially when the messenger understands why Domingo comes with high accolades. Let's hope he achieves his lofty goals. I've praised his skills many times, but honestly, the most important trait is what he has between his ears. He's a good kid who has a good chance of maximizing his talents. As for the competitiveness of the high school games, Serra, Mitty (Gordon's school) and Sacred Heart were all very competitive with each other. St. Ignatius was several notches below those 3 teams. But things are looking up for SI because their two best players return (including Domingo), so they should challenge Mitty a little better. On a side note did you watch Jeremy Lin, Demetrious Hook Mitchell, Jason Kidd, GP, Ryan Anderson play in high school? What were your thoughts on those players and how did you think they would pan out? |
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Post by dakyne on May 25, 2012 13:28:23 GMT -5
SFHoya, "Strength is an easily added thing," lol. Really? You think all a player has to do is step into the weight room and put on 30 pounds of muscle? And it's easy? All those previous NBA stars I mentioned didn't gain that much muscle--but they are extreme world class athletes--they won the genetic lotto. There are thousands of others who didn't reach those elite levels--due to lack of strength. Think of all the can't miss prospects who never accomplished much in college. It usually was due to some deficiency. Domingo will have the skill sets with good coaching (I'm assuming GU has good coaches who develop players). But he will also need to add some strength. In all likelihood, he probably will. The next question will be how much. That's debateable. I'm annoying? I guess so, but your responses aren't exactly endearing. Domingo has had some unimpressive games. Don't kill the messenger, especially when the messenger understands why Domingo comes with high accolades. Let's hope he achieves his lofty goals. I've praised his skills many times, but honestly, the most important trait is what he has between his ears. He's a good kid who has a good chance of maximizing his talents. As for the competitiveness of the high school games, Serra, Mitty (Gordon's school) and Sacred Heart were all very competitive with each other. St. Ignatius was several notches below those 3 teams. But things are looking up for SI because their two best players return (including Domingo), so they should challenge Mitty a little better. On a side note did you watch Jeremy Lin, Demetrious Hook Mitchell, Jason Kidd, GP, Ryan Anderson play in high school? What were your thoughts on those players and how did you think they would pan out? I didn't think Lin had a chance in high school, or when I saw him play at a tournament at Stanford his freshman year. One nephew played against him in high school, and the other nephew went to high school with him in Palo Alto. Obviously, i missed on him, as did almost everybody else. Never saw Mitchell, but he had NBA talent, if not the right mind set. Jason Kidd and Payton were can't-miss and ultimately proved it during their NBA careers. Ryan Anderson has outperformed above my expectations, but not by much. He's basically a taller Redick. My point is that in order to get drafted, you probably have to be a top 30 senior in college, as the other 30 are underclassmen or foreigners. To get drafted in the NBA, you basically have to win the lotto--it is that rare. Yet, a few non-elite high school recruits do end up getting drafted, meaning they overachieved in college. Most top high school recruits don't even have a chance at getting drafted. I'd say the cut off is around 10 - 15 elite high school seniors end up being cant'miss NBA-bound. Anything below that and it gets dicey. Aaron Gordon is one of those. I don't think Jabari Bird is, but he's definitely borderline. Domingo is far from an NBA prospect. But then again: 1) he doesn't have to be at Georgetown--he can play the role of designated shooter 2) if he is solid as a shooter, and improves enough in other areas, then he can slip into an NBA-level player. I don't think it is likely, but he does have a better chance than most players in college because he is long and is a shooter. It is a tall task because it is not the top 1%. The odds are 1 in 5 million. (60/310,000,000). @ centercourt: lol, thanks, I get it. I can see how a Georgetown board can be persnickety. There are two types of fans in the Washington area. Redskin fans--or anti-Redskin fans (probably the silent minority). Luckily, I've been a Redskin fan since before George Allen (Bill Austin and Sonny Jurgensen). California is jacked up fellas, but the weather and chicks are mo' better out here. At least they are in socal. Norcal, not so much. Good luck next season and Go RGIII! |
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Post by dakyne on May 25, 2012 13:40:29 GMT -5
"But ready for the NBA tomorrow? Yes, there's a lot of quality 6'7" PFs in the NBA, especially 16 year old ones." I like how people speak about something they know nothing about, and accuse others of speaking out of turn. I usually won't post something unless I've seen it with my own eyes. But this is the Hoya board, so I get it--I'll provide some evidence. Let me give you some help, since you're a college basketball fan, but haven't heard of Aaron Gordon. The ball is in your court, so here goes: I hope you find it useful--or enjoyable--or not. Well, he can dunk. I counted one low post "move" -- which was turning and shooting over a guy four inches shorter than him. So it's pretty hard to tell if he is even prepared to be something better than Chane Benahan in college, let alone play in the NBA tomorrow. Which you claim he could do. He's got a good handle for a high school big man, but it's way too loose for even a college perimeter player. He's too damn short to play PF in the NBA right now, but I assume he may grow. He made a few outside shots, but for a dude who can jump, there was no elevation on his jumper, which he'll need to add. I'm not saying he won't be a pro. He's certainly got a ton of talent and he's just a junior. But your comment that he could play in the NBA tomorrow simply isn't true. Maybe he has this killer NBA post game I don't know about, but your mixtape there mostly involved him dunking on short guys. Those baskets don't come that often in college and for a 6'7" dude, they don't come at all in the NBA. ---------- Anyway, back to Stephen. I don't know what you expect? You came on here -- first posting about Gordon and Bird and barely mentioning Domingo, which was odd. Then posting some weaknesses. Which I don't doubt are true. I just think, with 18 months to his first game, are that big of a deal. So I said so. I don't really know what you want. Not everyone is going to take your word as gospel. The other newer poster actually gave a full scouting report instead of talking about guys not going to Georgetown. So thanks for the videos, I guess? And come back in 18 months when Domingo is being used to stretch the defense, play some 2/3 where he doesn't need to be overly strong, and play a role well on a good team. I skimmed your gibberish, so let me give you the Cliff notes version: Gordon, AT THIS POINT IN TIME, is light years better than Domingo. Domingo may have a better outside shot, but Gordon still outscored him from the perimeter is my guess (I only saw a few games). However, if you deny the main point, then you would be on an island. Of course, Domingo will improve, but so will Gordon. See how that works? And who knows, Domingo may close the gap in a few years. That's what NOBODY knows. You're the one knocking Gordon, invalidating his exploits to date. That ain't gonna fly. He's a one-and-doner, barring injury. Will Domingo be a one-and-doner? Most likely not, but that's no insult, most kids don't make the NBA, and fewer are one-and doners. There's no shame in that. Domingo is a good kid, is a very talented shooter, a top-100 player (not a top-30) who hopefully will blossom into something more. Do I think he should redshirt? Yes, to get more physically mature. Do I think he will? Probably not, because Hoya posters are right, they probably can't afford to, as they get a slew of highly-ranked recruits most every year. |
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Post by kchoya on May 25, 2012 14:31:45 GMT -5
Well, he can dunk. I counted one low post "move" -- which was turning and shooting over a guy four inches shorter than him. So it's pretty hard to tell if he is even prepared to be something better than Chane Benahan in college, let alone play in the NBA tomorrow. Which you claim he could do. He's got a good handle for a high school big man, but it's way too loose for even a college perimeter player. He's too damn short to play PF in the NBA right now, but I assume he may grow. He made a few outside shots, but for a dude who can jump, there was no elevation on his jumper, which he'll need to add. I'm not saying he won't be a pro. He's certainly got a ton of talent and he's just a junior. But your comment that he could play in the NBA tomorrow simply isn't true. Maybe he has this killer NBA post game I don't know about, but your mixtape there mostly involved him dunking on short guys. Those baskets don't come that often in college and for a 6'7" dude, they don't come at all in the NBA. ---------- Anyway, back to Stephen. I don't know what you expect? You came on here -- first posting about Gordon and Bird and barely mentioning Domingo, which was odd. Then posting some weaknesses. Which I don't doubt are true. I just think, with 18 months to his first game, are that big of a deal. So I said so. I don't really know what you want. Not everyone is going to take your word as gospel. The other newer poster actually gave a full scouting report instead of talking about guys not going to Georgetown. So thanks for the videos, I guess? And come back in 18 months when Domingo is being used to stretch the defense, play some 2/3 where he doesn't need to be overly strong, and play a role well on a good team. I skimmed your gibberish, so let me give you the Cliff notes version: Gordon, AT THIS POINT IN TIME, is light years better than Domingo. Domingo may have a better outside shot, but Gordon still outscored him from the perimeter is my guess (I only saw a few games). However, if you deny the main point, then you would be on an island. Of course, Domingo will improve, but so will Gordon. See how that works? And who knows, Domingo may close the gap in a few years. That's what NOBODY knows. You're the one knocking Gordon, invalidating his exploits to date. That ain't gonna fly. He's a one-and-doner, barring injury. Will Domingo be a one-and-doner? Most likely not, but that's no insult, most kids don't make the NBA, and fewer are one-and doners. There's no shame in that. Domingo is a good kid, is a very talented shooter, a top-100 player (not a top-30) who hopefully will blossom into something more. Do I think he should redshirt? Yes, to get more physically mature. Do I think he will? Probably not, because Hoya posters are right, they probably can't afford to, as they get a slew of highly-ranked recruits most every year. What is your malfunction? You sign up and start posting this week. You claim your posts contained unbiased information about a recent GU commit, but they're really just a bunch of criticisms of Domingo mixed in with some wierd man-crush on Aaron Gordon, who has no relevance to Georgetown (that I can tell). Sprinkled throughout your posts are repeated jabs at Hoya fans. And then you get your panties in a bunch when longtime posters take offense at your needlessly confrontation attitiude (especially for a new member of the board). We get it. You think Domingo is tiny CGI-Chris Evans and Gordon is Captain America. We'll welcome Domingo to the Hilltop and have him eat bananas, while you and Domingo can move to Lexington or Westwood and live happily ever after. |
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