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Human Error
05-09-2014, 09:09 AM
There are several young SF's(under age 26) with all-star potential. All have good size and athleticism while bringing different dimensions from each other.

Leonard probably plays with the most grit and shoots better from outside than he looks and is a very strong defender.
Batum is probably the most athletic and can shoot from outside as well and is more versatile than Leonard.
Parsons is as versatile as Batum and while not being as good as Leonard or Batum on defense he can get hot from outside probably better than them.
Harris doesn't shoot as well as guys mentioned above but plays the biggest and is a great rebounder at both ends.
Hayward posted rather unspectacular shooting numbers while being asked to carry a lot of load on offense on a team that lacks offense and he still averaged the most assists.

Kawhi Leonard -12.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 52% FG, 38% 3pt
Nicolas Batum - 13.0 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 47% FG, 36% 3pt
Chandler Parsons - 16.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.0 apg, 47% FG, 37% 3pt
Tobias Harris - 14.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 46% FG, 25% 3pt
Gordan Hayward - 16.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.2 apg, 41% FG, 30% 3pt

At the moment I'd rank Batum, Leonard, Parsons, Hayward and Harris in order with Batum having the highest ceiling as well. Your thoughts?

Marlo_Stanfield
05-09-2014, 09:12 AM
Nicolas Batum
Kawhi Leonahrd
Gordon Haward
Tobi Harris
chandler Parsons
the last two are one way players and Parsons whole game consists of shooting open threes and transition. he cant score in the second half of games for shit:coleman:

kurple
05-09-2014, 09:17 AM
Healthy Gallo > All of them

Jlamb47
05-09-2014, 09:53 AM
1.Leonard
2.Batum
3.Parsons

Leonard is the best defender and the most atheltic out the 3
Batum isnt more athletic
Leonard on the Blazers would put up 18 8 3

BuffaloBill
05-09-2014, 09:59 AM
Batum is more athletic than kawhi Leonard?


:yaohappy:

Jailblazers7
05-09-2014, 10:01 AM
Leonard
Batum
Parsons/Hayward
Harris

And yes, I only grouped Hayward and Parsons because they are both white.

Marlo_Stanfield
05-09-2014, 10:09 AM
PArsons is super overrated.
he is elite in no category and his stats are meh because he plays 40 minutes a game.
he can literally only score in transition or when no defense is played on him.
he disappeared in EVERY second half in the playoffs.
could be hardens choking influence tho:coleman:

MC Gusto
05-09-2014, 12:01 PM
Leonard
Batum
Hayward - I don't really know where to put him since he's a #1 option (not a good #1) and the rest of these dudes are role players, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and stick him in the middle.
Parsons
Harris - For now, he's last just because he's putting up good numbers on bad teams.

Bones_Jones
05-09-2014, 12:52 PM
Terrance ross?

SwishSquared
05-09-2014, 01:25 PM
1. Leonard
2. Batum
3. Hayward
4. Parsons
5. Harris


Healthy Gallo > All of them
I'd take Leonard and Batum over Gallo.
EDIT: Hayward too probably

kurple
05-09-2014, 02:40 PM
then you need to watch more of gallo

oarabbus
05-09-2014, 02:40 PM
then you need to watch more of gallo


Kinda hard to have watched him this year... he's a good player though.

Rocketswin2013
05-09-2014, 02:46 PM
1. Leonard

2. Batum

3. Parsons

4. Hayward

5. Harris

Batum and Parsons have arguments over one another but I like Batum's rebounding ability.

SwishSquared
05-09-2014, 02:47 PM
then you need to watch more of gallo
I watched him some pre-knee injury. I feel Leonard & Batum are better overall players. Hayward vs. Gallo is interesting debate. Gallo is a better shooter, but Hayward's D is better. For pure play-making, Hayward probably also better. Doesn't Gallo get paid same as Batum? I like Batum better on that deal, honestly.

kurple
05-09-2014, 02:54 PM
people think gallo is a bad defender just because he's white?

durant called tony allen and gallo the two toughest defenders in the league. how bout that

gallo also has a great shooting stroke, great playmaking ability for his size and the superstar ability of getting to the FT line

SwishSquared
05-09-2014, 02:59 PM
people think gallo is a bad defender just because he's white?

durant called tony allen and gallo the two toughest defenders in the league. how bout that

gallo also has a great shooting stroke, great playmaking ability for his size and the superstar ability of getting to the FT line
Leonard, Batum, & Hayward check dudes other than SFs all the time, especially Leonard/Hayward. For defensive versatility, I'd look elsewhere. It's not a white thing, bro, chill. I'm not knocking down Gallo, just complementing others (more).

pnyozzzoo
05-09-2014, 03:19 PM
Parson is following his leader : Haren.

His D has regressed each year since his rookie year. And its a complete joke now.

His is jacking up shots even contested 3 at terrible times. He is a glue guy that isos(maybe thats on the coach, everyone isos in houston)

His shrinking at crutch time. He always score a bunch in the first quater and cannot hit the ocean in the sec half.

His sudden fame has gotten into his head. He does some stupid talks that cannot back it up and his arrogance will not be helpful for his game in the future.

And he trying to pad stats big time to get that new big contract. I wont be surprise now his status from the untouchable to a trading piece in houston.