WillC
09-06-2014, 05:46 AM
I've read so many comparisons for Jabari Parker: Grant Hill, Paul Pierce, Carmelo Anthony, Glenn Robinson, etc.
However, I think the best comparison might be Terry Cummings.
- Parker and Cummings were both the #2 pick in their respective drafts
- They have very similar size (Cummings was maybe an inch taller; same weight)
- They can play either forward position
- Both have exceptional face up games
- Two great athletes
- Both can put the ball on the floor
Parker is better from long range but I imagine that Cummings would utilise the 3-point shot more if he played today.
In his first 8 years in the league, Cummings averaged 22.2ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4spg and 0.8bpg. I think Parker will put up similar numbers.
Here's a video of Cummings with a grown man move against the Bad Boy Pistons (the rest of the video shows his diverse game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPulA2yHc7c#t=207
However, I think the best comparison might be Terry Cummings.
- Parker and Cummings were both the #2 pick in their respective drafts
- They have very similar size (Cummings was maybe an inch taller; same weight)
- They can play either forward position
- Both have exceptional face up games
- Two great athletes
- Both can put the ball on the floor
Parker is better from long range but I imagine that Cummings would utilise the 3-point shot more if he played today.
In his first 8 years in the league, Cummings averaged 22.2ppg, 8.7rpg, 2.5apg, 1.4spg and 0.8bpg. I think Parker will put up similar numbers.
Here's a video of Cummings with a grown man move against the Bad Boy Pistons (the rest of the video shows his diverse game): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPulA2yHc7c#t=207