Damn this is pretty bad. He needs to go back to USC and work on his game
Zammy512
He’s not NBA ready. There’s no reason to rush this Bronny. Go back to college.
Dgwdum
i think he should go back to school but this is why hes probably going to stay in the draft. his best chance to get drafted and be on an nba team is while his dad is playing.
some of his biggest concerns are things he cant change like height, unless he gets some crazy late growth spurt.
so in order for him to make it as a 6’1 guard he needs to become a really good shooter or creator or both. just to make it in the league. his style of play as a hard nose defender is limited by his small size unfortunately
i could see a small market team use a late second so they can get some buzz and make a killing selling gleague tickets
Swaggyzilla69
It’s pretty obvious he wasn’t ready from the start 4.8ppg/2.8rpg/2.1apg on 36.6/26.7/67.6 shooting splits just isn’t good. Being an undersized SG just hurts him even more.
He really needs to develop his game, add some go to moves, improve his handles, shoot the ball consistently, develop a mid range game, add a floater, and some counters.
iamdare
Going back to college seems to be the logical choice. I think he needs to be more confident offensively, he has good fundamentals especially defensively. I think he can pattern his game to Avery Bradley.
BrianC_
Seems about right
ERROR_404_404_
Marc has been the worst covering the nba
Dmz443
He’s just not an NBA caliber player. He might be able to come off the bench in Europe simply because of LeBron
Yommination
Anyone that watched him could tell he’s not close to NBA ready
CallRespiratory
Me misreading what I thought was a compliment: “He’s a poor man’s Donovan Mitchell.” I’m like, *oh*, oh okay that’s okay. He can be a poor man’s…(looks closer)…ohh.
nottherealstanlee
He was widely praised after his second game and has a workout supposedly planned with the Jazz.
Why you got two posts about Bronny’s workouts being negative OP? Weird energy.
easymoneysniper223
I’m taking what they say wit a grain of salt lol
Steph Curry – He doesnt have the upside of Rubio. Jennings, Flynn, Mills, Teague all more athletic.”
Jimmy Butler – Not a stand-out athlete … Hasn’t proven that he can consistently create offense for himself … Not an isolation player, feeds off the play of his teammates
Emmanuel Mudiay – Emmanuel is a true point guard with dynamic speed and athleticism and great size… Very unselfish player who loves to get his teammates involved … Outstanding ball handler who is equally comfortable attacking right and left … Excels in the open court where his speed hits another gear… Sees the entire floor…Very quick first step and a lethal crossover … Makes great decisions off the pick and roll … Finishes strong at the rim … Has the size and strength to post up smaller guards … Good rebounder for a guard …
Russell Westbrook – Westbrook is a player that may or may not prove to be worthy of starting at either backcourt position in the NBA, and taking him fourth was definitely a surprise looking at some of the other players that were on the board here. Is Westbrook enough of a playmaker to be a starting NBA point guard in time? And if not, is he big enough, and a good enough ball-handler, outside shooter and all-around scorer to start at the 2? He can surely defend well enough at either position, but considering that he might need a very particular type of lead-guard alongside himwas he worthy of being drafted fourth overall? On first glance the answer to that seems to be no, but Sam Presti might know something that we dont .
Johnny Flynn – He just gets it… Knows when to put a game in his hands and score for his team, but also is a great floor leader and distributor… As shown by his six overtime performance against UConn in the Big East Tournament, his toughness and heart cannot be questioned… Explosive in transition with great leaping ability… Not afraid to attack the rim… Probably the safest of the top point guard prospects.
Kristaps Porzingis – he struggles to get a high number of rebounds and this leads many people to consider him the new Bargnani … I doubt that he will be as good as a shooter as some are suggesting, because he is not a high volume shooter, but … Most of his points in the painted area come from offensive rebounds and put backs, and his game is based solely facing the basket .. His lack of strength affects his ability to guard traditional centers, with a tendency to be rag dolled during the battles below the rim … Essentially he’s a shooting guard in the body of a center, an intriguing prospect that painfully needs to develop physically, and still a tweener at the moment …
Trey Burke – Trey Burke is like Kemba Walker with a better grip on passing in the pick and roll. In a lot of ways, he’s reminiscent of this year’s Rookie of the Year, Damian Lillard.
Darko Milicic – “I think Carmelo is a distant third to LeBron and Darko. He is the real deal. He’s really one of a kind.” Chad Ford in 2003.
Deshawn Stevenson – The next Michael Jordan. Has actually been edited by the author since then… lol.
Devin Booker – Lack of an explosive first step makes it dificult to keep defenders from crowding him … Not an amazing run/jump athlete or physical specimen … Gets to the rim and foul line sporadically … Average ball-handler … Struggles to score on half-court drives … Very unlikely to penetrate or even seek to penetrate all the way to the rim if the defense is pressuring him with the basketball
Dwyane Wade – [Golden State (11) and Seattle (12) could gamble on Wade if the teams feel he can be converted into a point guard.
COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Gilbert Arenas COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Keyon Dooling, Ed Gray
Adam Morrison – (Strengths: A special talent … Old school right down to the stripes on the socks … Like a coach on the floor … Incredibly competitive … The game comes very easily to him … A great player in the half court … Can create offense for himself or others … Really excels with the ball in his hands at the top of the key … Very good scorer with complete offensive repertoire … Effortless shooting stroke … Has great anticipation and basketball understanding … Great intangibles, competes and inspires others to play hard … Hard worker … Plays with great intensity and aggressiveness … Fundamentally solid, does all the little things to help his team win … A true competitor. Will not back down from anyone … Wants to take the big shot … Sees the floor well, and is creative finding teammates for baskets … Catches and shoots, or can shoot on the move … Great at moving without the ball … Finds a way to score against better athletes … Great leadership ability](http://www.nbadraft.net/players/adam-morrison)
Isaiah Thomas – Very small, even for a point guard … Ability to get inside will be largely negated by the size of NBA players
Marc Gasol – Lacks the explosiveness to be even a decent shot blocker at the NBA level Not a very good rebounder out of position, as he possesses below average lateral quickness Post defense has improved greatly this year but still struggles when having to guard top athletes Offensively his execution in the post is slow which allows opposing defenders to recover quickly, must learn to make moves more decisively Can be a little foul prone Not a great help defender by any means as he is often late on the play
Giannis Antetokounmpo- Without question he has a large basement to go with his large ceiling … Despite his athletic abilities he lacks elite explosiveness …he basically has no mid-range game, he tends to attack the rim without considering the option of the pull up jumper… NBA Comparison: Nicolas Batum
Nikola Jokic – Well liked by teammates, outgoing, strong character, doesn’t drink or smoke … Young player, born in February of 1995 … An average athlete lacking great speed and leaping ability … Foot speed is a big liability. He may struggle to stay in front of NBA athletes at the center position … Needs to improve as a post player, gain strength and develop a repertoire of back to the basket moves … Defense is a real weakness at this point due to lack of lateral speed and lack of strength. His length is a big plus, but he’ll need to continue to work on becoming stronger and learn to anticipate in order to overcome his lack of quickness … Despite being a younger guy, his upside appears limited by his lack of explosiveness and foot speed …
Draymond Green – Tweener, undersized for a physical forward yet lacks the athleticism of a wing … Lacks explosiveness, agility, elusiveness and quickness off the bounce … Under the rim finisher, which is troublesome when you consider his size … Not a threat to shake his defender off the dribble … Minimal upside … Vulnerable defending quicker guards on the perimeter … Could stand to drop some weight …
TinyCucumber3080
A poor man’s Donovan Mitchell isn’t too bad.
itsnotreallyme0
Dumbass teenagers not thinking at all and just chasing money bc they want money NOW. What’s wrong with dedicating the next few years……and then still being just in your early 20s????
15-cent
I think it’s pretty well established that no one would be talking about him if not for his last name. Maybe he can go back to college and become an NBA caliber player, but right now he’s just not ready.
LeBron pulled a Lavar Ball when he claimed that Bronny is better than some NBA players.
TorontoRaptors34
Aye man a lot of lotto picks were doubted too
itsnotreallyme0
I could win a 1v1 vs him if we’re both sober. Can’t say I’ll win if I’m drunk though
Novulux
He actually was 2-4 from 3 in the second scrimmage
Xc0liber
And Jokic was a nobody cause no scouts know how to scout.
Gotta take this with a grain of salt. Only time will tell if he is really good or really bad.
ohveeohexoh
But let this sub tell you he could be GP2
NotTheMamba
He’s going to need to be a 4 year college guy. I don’t see him getting minutes for any good college team next year either. After this mess is over they need to let the kid lead his own life. It’s sad.
ThatOneGuyy310
NBA: *best I can do is water boy*
hanselpremium
better learn to speak mandarin now
Pardonme23
Maybe he’s lazy. He has the most privileged upbringing possible. He has every chance to work on his game possible and it’s clear he didn’t. I mean he can only go left lol. He could have had all the elite skill coaches possible but he obviously didn’t take advantage.
corybekem
Hopefully he gets drafted by a team that is patient enough to build him as a player. Miami Heat, Spurs, Okc , and maybe even Toronto all come to mind. Definitely should stay far away from LA and our toxic fan base and media coverage. We would absolutely ruin the kid.
Phuddy
The good thing is he went into this process to learn *what he needs to improve on*.
He is 19 years old. He could easily go back to college and transfer and focus on working on his game. Or he could go the G-League route and grind his way there and get better.
I feel like people also forget this kid had a heart attack a year ago. When Damar Hamlin almost died on the field people were just happy to see him put on a uniform again.
No matter what he does, he’s playing with house money. Wish him the best and I still think he could be a solid role player if he took the time and opportunity to get way better.
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Damn this is pretty bad. He needs to go back to USC and work on his game
He’s not NBA ready. There’s no reason to rush this Bronny. Go back to college.
i think he should go back to school but this is why hes probably going to stay in the draft. his best chance to get drafted and be on an nba team is while his dad is playing.
some of his biggest concerns are things he cant change like height, unless he gets some crazy late growth spurt.
so in order for him to make it as a 6’1 guard he needs to become a really good shooter or creator or both. just to make it in the league. his style of play as a hard nose defender is limited by his small size unfortunately
i could see a small market team use a late second so they can get some buzz and make a killing selling gleague tickets
It’s pretty obvious he wasn’t ready from the start 4.8ppg/2.8rpg/2.1apg on 36.6/26.7/67.6 shooting splits just isn’t good. Being an undersized SG just hurts him even more.
He really needs to develop his game, add some go to moves, improve his handles, shoot the ball consistently, develop a mid range game, add a floater, and some counters.
Going back to college seems to be the logical choice. I think he needs to be more confident offensively, he has good fundamentals especially defensively. I think he can pattern his game to Avery Bradley.
Seems about right
Marc has been the worst covering the nba
He’s just not an NBA caliber player. He might be able to come off the bench in Europe simply because of LeBron
Anyone that watched him could tell he’s not close to NBA ready
Me misreading what I thought was a compliment: “He’s a poor man’s Donovan Mitchell.” I’m like, *oh*, oh okay that’s okay. He can be a poor man’s…(looks closer)…ohh.
He was widely praised after his second game and has a workout supposedly planned with the Jazz.
Why you got two posts about Bronny’s workouts being negative OP? Weird energy.
I’m taking what they say wit a grain of salt lol
Steph Curry – He doesnt have the upside of Rubio. Jennings, Flynn, Mills, Teague all more athletic.”
Jimmy Butler – Not a stand-out athlete … Hasn’t proven that he can consistently create offense for himself … Not an isolation player, feeds off the play of his teammates
Emmanuel Mudiay – Emmanuel is a true point guard with dynamic speed and athleticism and great size… Very unselfish player who loves to get his teammates involved … Outstanding ball handler who is equally comfortable attacking right and left … Excels in the open court where his speed hits another gear… Sees the entire floor…Very quick first step and a lethal crossover … Makes great decisions off the pick and roll … Finishes strong at the rim … Has the size and strength to post up smaller guards … Good rebounder for a guard …
Russell Westbrook – Westbrook is a player that may or may not prove to be worthy of starting at either backcourt position in the NBA, and taking him fourth was definitely a surprise looking at some of the other players that were on the board here. Is Westbrook enough of a playmaker to be a starting NBA point guard in time? And if not, is he big enough, and a good enough ball-handler, outside shooter and all-around scorer to start at the 2? He can surely defend well enough at either position, but considering that he might need a very particular type of lead-guard alongside himwas he worthy of being drafted fourth overall? On first glance the answer to that seems to be no, but Sam Presti might know something that we dont .
Johnny Flynn – He just gets it… Knows when to put a game in his hands and score for his team, but also is a great floor leader and distributor… As shown by his six overtime performance against UConn in the Big East Tournament, his toughness and heart cannot be questioned… Explosive in transition with great leaping ability… Not afraid to attack the rim… Probably the safest of the top point guard prospects.
Kristaps Porzingis – he struggles to get a high number of rebounds and this leads many people to consider him the new Bargnani … I doubt that he will be as good as a shooter as some are suggesting, because he is not a high volume shooter, but … Most of his points in the painted area come from offensive rebounds and put backs, and his game is based solely facing the basket .. His lack of strength affects his ability to guard traditional centers, with a tendency to be rag dolled during the battles below the rim … Essentially he’s a shooting guard in the body of a center, an intriguing prospect that painfully needs to develop physically, and still a tweener at the moment …
Trey Burke – Trey Burke is like Kemba Walker with a better grip on passing in the pick and roll. In a lot of ways, he’s reminiscent of this year’s Rookie of the Year, Damian Lillard.
Darko Milicic – “I think Carmelo is a distant third to LeBron and Darko. He is the real deal. He’s really one of a kind.” Chad Ford in 2003.
Deshawn Stevenson – The next Michael Jordan. Has actually been edited by the author since then… lol.
Devin Booker – Lack of an explosive first step makes it dificult to keep defenders from crowding him … Not an amazing run/jump athlete or physical specimen … Gets to the rim and foul line sporadically … Average ball-handler … Struggles to score on half-court drives … Very unlikely to penetrate or even seek to penetrate all the way to the rim if the defense is pressuring him with the basketball
Dwyane Wade – [Golden State (11) and Seattle (12) could gamble on Wade if the teams feel he can be converted into a point guard.
COMPARATIVE UPSIDE: Gilbert Arenas COMPARATIVE DOWNSIDE: Keyon Dooling, Ed Gray
ROLE PROJECTION: Future starter.](http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/draft/2003-shooting-guards.htm#waded)
Adam Morrison – (Strengths: A special talent … Old school right down to the stripes on the socks … Like a coach on the floor … Incredibly competitive … The game comes very easily to him … A great player in the half court … Can create offense for himself or others … Really excels with the ball in his hands at the top of the key … Very good scorer with complete offensive repertoire … Effortless shooting stroke … Has great anticipation and basketball understanding … Great intangibles, competes and inspires others to play hard … Hard worker … Plays with great intensity and aggressiveness … Fundamentally solid, does all the little things to help his team win … A true competitor. Will not back down from anyone … Wants to take the big shot … Sees the floor well, and is creative finding teammates for baskets … Catches and shoots, or can shoot on the move … Great at moving without the ball … Finds a way to score against better athletes … Great leadership ability](http://www.nbadraft.net/players/adam-morrison)
Isaiah Thomas – Very small, even for a point guard … Ability to get inside will be largely negated by the size of NBA players
Marc Gasol – Lacks the explosiveness to be even a decent shot blocker at the NBA level Not a very good rebounder out of position, as he possesses below average lateral quickness Post defense has improved greatly this year but still struggles when having to guard top athletes Offensively his execution in the post is slow which allows opposing defenders to recover quickly, must learn to make moves more decisively Can be a little foul prone Not a great help defender by any means as he is often late on the play
Giannis Antetokounmpo- Without question he has a large basement to go with his large ceiling … Despite his athletic abilities he lacks elite explosiveness …he basically has no mid-range game, he tends to attack the rim without considering the option of the pull up jumper… NBA Comparison: Nicolas Batum
Nikola Jokic – Well liked by teammates, outgoing, strong character, doesn’t drink or smoke … Young player, born in February of 1995 … An average athlete lacking great speed and leaping ability … Foot speed is a big liability. He may struggle to stay in front of NBA athletes at the center position … Needs to improve as a post player, gain strength and develop a repertoire of back to the basket moves … Defense is a real weakness at this point due to lack of lateral speed and lack of strength. His length is a big plus, but he’ll need to continue to work on becoming stronger and learn to anticipate in order to overcome his lack of quickness … Despite being a younger guy, his upside appears limited by his lack of explosiveness and foot speed …
Draymond Green – Tweener, undersized for a physical forward yet lacks the athleticism of a wing … Lacks explosiveness, agility, elusiveness and quickness off the bounce … Under the rim finisher, which is troublesome when you consider his size … Not a threat to shake his defender off the dribble … Minimal upside … Vulnerable defending quicker guards on the perimeter … Could stand to drop some weight …
A poor man’s Donovan Mitchell isn’t too bad.
Dumbass teenagers not thinking at all and just chasing money bc they want money NOW. What’s wrong with dedicating the next few years……and then still being just in your early 20s????
I think it’s pretty well established that no one would be talking about him if not for his last name. Maybe he can go back to college and become an NBA caliber player, but right now he’s just not ready.
LeBron pulled a Lavar Ball when he claimed that Bronny is better than some NBA players.
Aye man a lot of lotto picks were doubted too
I could win a 1v1 vs him if we’re both sober. Can’t say I’ll win if I’m drunk though
He actually was 2-4 from 3 in the second scrimmage
And Jokic was a nobody cause no scouts know how to scout.
Gotta take this with a grain of salt. Only time will tell if he is really good or really bad.
But let this sub tell you he could be GP2
He’s going to need to be a 4 year college guy. I don’t see him getting minutes for any good college team next year either. After this mess is over they need to let the kid lead his own life. It’s sad.
NBA: *best I can do is water boy*
better learn to speak mandarin now
Maybe he’s lazy. He has the most privileged upbringing possible. He has every chance to work on his game possible and it’s clear he didn’t. I mean he can only go left lol. He could have had all the elite skill coaches possible but he obviously didn’t take advantage.
Hopefully he gets drafted by a team that is patient enough to build him as a player. Miami Heat, Spurs, Okc , and maybe even Toronto all come to mind. Definitely should stay far away from LA and our toxic fan base and media coverage. We would absolutely ruin the kid.
The good thing is he went into this process to learn *what he needs to improve on*.
He is 19 years old. He could easily go back to college and transfer and focus on working on his game. Or he could go the G-League route and grind his way there and get better.
I feel like people also forget this kid had a heart attack a year ago. When Damar Hamlin almost died on the field people were just happy to see him put on a uniform again.
No matter what he does, he’s playing with house money. Wish him the best and I still think he could be a solid role player if he took the time and opportunity to get way better.