Haliburton NBA

[madguy30]

I really want TH to make those around him better. We've had some players that raised everyone's game but I've never seen it from TH.

This team needs an alpha. Someone who commands and demands more from everyone around them.

Seemed like TH was trying that early on in the season..perhaps it didn't work since the result was mainly failure.

The overall management of egos falls on the head coach. CSP left it for 'God' to decide' last year so maybe he doesn't want to deal with it either, haha.

 

[awd4cy]

He is not ready or he would be making a difference! When you have bad players around you score and put up good numbers. Look at Horton-Tucker!

Ben Simmons was on a bad team. I don’t fault Haliburton for not being able to perform miracles with this team.

 

[clonedude]

Isn't Haliburton another Lonzo Ball, or is that a stupid comparison?

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

TH isn't really a hunt your shot kind of player. When he is making threes though he looks like the best player in the country. Opens up the drive, and his flow is always better when working off the defense's action. They just pack the paint because teams know we have no shooters.

 

[tyler24]

You're welcome. Tyrese would call it stupid too.

Tyrese is also a team player, so I understand, but if your looking at it from a logical standpoint, you make zero sense.

 

[madguy30]

Isn't Haliburton another Lonzo Ball, or is that a stupid comparison?

Not sure but I'd love if TH is ever averaging 30 minutes and 10 points/game for a career in the NBA.

 

[awd4cy]

Not sure but I'd love if TH is ever averaging 30 minutes and 10 points/game for a career in the NBA.

Wouldn’t be what an NBA team picking 5th is looking for though.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

I love Tyrese and absolutely think he should go if his stock remains so high...

But what on earth are these scouts watching? There are ZERO NBA- ready guys on this roster. If Tyrese is only as good as the sum of the teams parts, that's fine, he'll be solid on an NBA team... but is that seriously what NBA teams are looking for in picks 1-13?

He isn't good enough to be a game changer, clearly enough, and I'd think that's what teams with lottery picks are looking for

He's created more wide open 3's this year than any college player I have ever seen. It's not his fault no one can hit them.

 

[clonedude]

Not sure but I'd love if TH is ever averaging 30 minutes and 10 points/game for a career in the NBA.

I just meant a similar style of player with a similar game?

They both even have odd looking set shots.

 

[Dannynoonan]

I love Tyrese and absolutely think he should go if his stock remains so high...

But what on earth are these scouts watching? There are ZERO NBA- ready guys on this roster. If Tyrese is only as good as the sum of the teams parts, that's fine, he'll be solid on an NBA team... but is that seriously what NBA teams are looking for in picks 1-13?

He isn't good enough to be a game changer, clearly enough, and I'd think that's what teams with lottery picks are looking for

 

[Dannynoonan]

Imagine if guys actually made shots. His assists go way up, his open looks go up, etc.
he will go, which he should. And next year- if Prohm is retained- is an absolute nightmare for us fans.

 

[madguy30]

Wouldn’t be what an NBA team picking 5th is looking for though.

Lonzo was #2. Although his accolades and abilities were generally stronger.

 

[awd4cy]

Lonzo was #2. Although his accolades and abilities were generally stronger.

Right and I said 5th because that’s what Haliburton is being projected at right now.

 

[IASTATE07]

Tyrese is also a team player, so I understand, but if your looking at it from a logical standpoint, you make zero sense.

Who has quit on their team halfway through the season to focus on the draft?

 

[madguy30]

I just meant a similar style of player with a similar game?

They both even have odd looking set shots.

Yeah kinda I think...Lonzo iirc had at least a quicker release. He led the nation in assists but also played on a 3 seed.

Give TH a situation where he's not having to be the main focus and he's likely more effective.

 

[Darius Bieber]

Who has quit on their team halfway through the season to focus on the draft?

Technically Wiseman has.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Wouldn’t be what an NBA team picking 5th is looking for though.

If he ended up on the Warriors with Klay and Steph, then that would probably be a dream scenario.

 

[IASTATE07]

Technically Wiseman has.

A guy that played 3 games.

 

[tyler24]

Who has quit on their team halfway through the season to focus on the draft?

Plenty of football players? What's the difference between that and basketball? What's the difference between leaving early? You're still part of a team so you're leaving them. You're allowed you're opinion, but doesnt mean you have to be a douche about it.

 

[omar34]

It’s a historically weak draft class this year. That’s the only reason Tyrese is ranked that high.

He's a terrific player on a bad team, yep it's that simple!