Comments on: Andre Drummond switched sides to support Brandon Knight in Rising Stars Challenge

By: T Casey

T Casey — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:00:07 +0000

Agreed. I like that Drummond was pulling for his fellow teammate. Knight’s obviously struggling this year, but I like his fight. He’s easily got the biggest edge to him of any of the young guys on the team. Hopefully his game rounds out well soon. If it does, he can be a huge plus.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:16:55 +0000

You’re right about the HS rankings. Knight and Irving were both very comparable as HS prospects. The difference is simply that Irving has figured out how to be a point guard, not just a scorer, and Knight has not. There’s still time for him to do that, of course, but in just a couple of years, Irving has gone from comparable talent-wise with Knight to way out of his league. Again, that’s not a knock on Knight. Irving just has the look of a once in a generation type of talent.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:14:14 +0000

@Jodi:

That comment was a knock on Knight. Irving might be a top five player in the league right now, and if he's not, he's right on the cusp. Knight could have a great career, even an All-Star career, and still not be in the same league as Irving. Knight is still stuck on upside. Irving is legitimately a franchise player right now and still getting better.

By: tarsier

tarsier — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:10:32 +0000

Great high school players who are underwhelming in college and their first two years in the NBA rarely turn into very good pro players. But here’s hoping Knight suddenly becomes awesome.

By: BPiston25

BPiston25 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:49:18 +0000

That’s a great “Pistons” quote and jives with past teams that have been successful. I grew up in the Bad Boy Era and understand the attitude required in Da D. All titles earned in my lifetime share the same wrok-hard attitude and has personified this franchise. I like the quote and I like the young nucleus going on. Just get rid of Diva Stuckey and replace him with the mindset of Joe D and we might have somthing. Moose and Drum have the potential to be the best middle tandem in the NBA. BK is still learning but he’s got the gumption to make this team not one you want to mess with.

By: Haan

Haan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:22:00 +0000

“Talent-wise, Knight’s never going to be the type of player in this league that Irving is.”

Has Knight gotten that memo? One ranking had Knight as the #3 2010 HS player, Irving as #8. I think the HS history this suggests fuels Knight’s intensity going up against Irving. It’s also my sense that the residue of that superstar HS past can be negative, as when Knight (as PG) consistently thought the best strategy was for him to take on the entire opposing team, looking for help only when stuck. He can become a very good NBA player, I think, but he’s got a lot to work through on his way to an optimal perspective as to how best to contribute.

By: Ryank

Ryank — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:14:57 +0000

Knight is Lindsey Hunter 2.0. Expectations are high just as they were for Lindsey. Ultimately Lindsey had a good career, but had to find a niche as a role player. He couldn’t be more than a reserve on a team in contention.

Those who are old enough to remember Lindsey’s early days can remember the Blaha promotion machine in full force…Lindsey is the next Isiah and with championships fresh in their memory, they even made a music video about Lindsey and Isiah.

Grant Hill came a long and took the ball out of his hands…Lindsey’s then highly respected jumpshot was exposed as inconsistent. His strength became on the ball defense and that’s what kept him in the league for a long time. He had to adapt because he wasn’t good enough to make it as a point guard or an offensive scoring guard. So he became a great pressure defender.

By: Jodi Jezz

Jodi Jezz — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:50:44 +0000

Your judgement on talent is currently on a 3-month probation after our conversation yesterday, jk…

By: tarsier

tarsier — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:01:53 +0000

We all hope that. But most of us have good enough judgment to realize it’s highly unrealistic.

By: Jodi Jezz

Jodi Jezz — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:00:48 +0000

“Talent-wise, Knight’s never going to be the type of player in this league that Irving is.”
I can’t wait until Knight proves you all wrong…I hope Knight comes back motivated and pissed off at the entire league…