Is Klay Thompson going to be a top 3 SG this season?

[Cocaine80s]

He looked really good in the tournament and now that Wade and Kobe are older I think hes the second best sg behind Harden.

I predict the finals will be Warriors vs Cleveland

[Real14]

:facepalm

[Milbuck]

He's already the best 2-way SG in the game right now..

[JohnFreeman]

By default.

[Collie]

You know what? It isn't even a bad question. It's actually a legitimate one depending on how Kobe or Wade plays next year.

And that's pretty sad.

[Cocaine80s]

He's already the best 2-way SG in the game right now..
thats actually james harden

[fpliii]

You know what? It isn't even a bad question. It's actually a legitimate one depending on how Kobe or Wade plays next year.

And that's pretty sad.
Yup.

[Milbuck]

thats actually james harden

He's already the best 2-way SG in the game right now..

He's already the best 2-way SG in the game right now..

2-way SG

2-way SG

2-way SG

2-way
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[Cocaine80s]

...
scoring and passing you mad bruh?:dancin

[Milbuck]

scoring and passing you mad bruh?:dancin
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dat offense :bowdown:

[Cocaine80s]

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dat offense :bowdown:
:facepalm

thats was obviously a set play designed for Harden to lob it for a Jeremy Lin alley oop. That was all on lin

[Smook A.]

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dat offense :bowdown:
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Dayum.

[Legends66NBA7]

NBA games are different than FIBA games. Thompson averages about 1.9 FTA's a game for his career. That's not going to get it done to be considered a Top 2 SG (he's not), you need to get to the line a lot outside of just being shooter and defender. That's something guys like Wade and Bryant were great at.

Klay's stats last season weren't all that great outside of his 3 point shooting either. I doubt there's much he will improve on with Curry around.

[Milbuck]

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Dayum.
Damn, looks like a beast. As long as his defense is remotely good he's easily a top 5 SG.

[Smook A.]

Damn, looks like a beast. As long as his defense is remotely good he's easily the best SG.
Yep.

[Cold soul]

You know what? It isn't even a bad question. It's actually a legitimate one depending on how Kobe or Wade plays next year.

And that's pretty sad.

You know what? You're right and I hate to admit it being huge fan of both.

[avonbarksdale]

harden
kobe
wade/derozan

[bizil]

Totally depends on Kobe and Wade coming back. If those two come back at 85% of what they were at their peak, they will be right there with Harden. Thompson could be number four after that. While Thompson is killing it in the two way sense, he isn't the passer that Kobe, Wade, or Harden is. He is a better defender than Harden though, but Harden is clearly an alpha dog level guy who can play three positions.

I think Thompson has potential alpha dog ability in the Reggie Miller, Glen Rice, and Dale Ellis mold. But he's a better defender than those guys so the sky is the limit in terms of what he can acheive in his peak years. But don't sleep on Bradley Beal in Washington though in the upcoming years. He reminds me of a young Mitch Richmond!

[kurple]

He's already the best 2-way SG in the game right now..
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2012/0426/20120426__arron-afflalo-nuggets-042612~p1.jpg

[Cocaine80s]

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agreed. Beasley is on an entirely different level

[dr.hee]

No love for Monta Ellis?

[Inferno]

Hopefully.

[All Net]

No reason why not.

[EricGordon23]

Harden
Derozan
Ellis
Wade
Thompson

Didn't add kobe since the injury

[IncarceratedBob]

Harden Offense B Defense F
Derozan Offense C+ Defense C
Ellis Offense B Defense D
Wade Offense B Defense D
Thompson Offense B- Defense B-


So yes.

Also, for scale..

Melo/Durant/LeBron are offensive A's

Allen/Brow are defensive A's

[Jlamb47]

Harden Offense B Defense F
Derozan Offense C+ Defense C
Ellis Offense B Defense D
Wade Offense B Defense D
Thompson Offense B- Defense B-


So yes.

Also, for scale..

Melo/Durant/LeBron are offensive A's

Allen/Brow are defensive A's

I would say Harden Offense is a A

25+ points and 6+ assist thats definetly an A

[qrich]

I'd take Klay over every 2guard in the association, unless EJ makes a fierce comeback, of course.

[3ball]

2014 SG's and SF's are the weakest OAT

[Milbuck]

2014 SG's and SF's are the weakest OAT
No.

[Warfan]

Hopefully.

:lol Yeah, it's possible since the top level talent at the position isn't great right now. To me he was a bit too inconsistent offensively last year even though he started playing better leading in to the playoffs. I'm expecting some improvements and a big year from him if the Warriors are gonna be a contender.

[avonbarksdale]

Harden Offense B Defense F
Derozan Offense C+ Defense C
Ellis Offense B Defense D
Wade Offense B Defense D
Thompson Offense B- Defense B-


So yes.

Also, for scale..

Melo/Durant/LeBron are offensive A's

Allen/Brow are defensive A's

derozan 23pts 4 assists c+
klay 18pts 2 assists b-

???

[bdreason]

I expect Klay's usage rate and overall stats to increase under Kerr's new offense. Just imagine Curry, Klay, and Lee operating in a Spurs-like motion offense. :applause:

[Legends66NBA7]

I'd take Klay over every 2guard in the association, unless EJ makes a fierce comeback, of course.

Why do you say that ?

[Inferno]

I expect Klay's usage rate and overall stats to increase under Kerr's new offense. Just imagine Curry, Klay, and Lee operating in a Spurs-like motion offense. :applause:

:banana: Throw in Bogut, Iggy, and Green's great passing too :eek:

[BuffaloBill]

Harden Offense B Defense F
Derozan Offense C+ Defense C
Ellis Offense B Defense D
Wade Offense B Defense D
Thompson Offense B- Defense B-


So yes.

Also, for scale..

Melo/Durant/LeBron are offensive A's

Allen/Brow are defensive A's


what about the dude that led the league in triple doubles last season?

[3ball]

2014 SG's and SF's are the worst OAT



No.
the SG's are
.

[oarabbus]

Good topic OP, Klay is definitely gonna be a top 3 SG.

I'd rather have him over Harden personally but I can obviously see why some people would put him as #1. Unlike Harden, Klay cannot carry an entire team on his back offensively, other than once in a while when he gets hot.


But luckily he plays next to Curry :banana:

[SamuraiSWISH]

1) Kobe (Assuming Health)
2) Wade (Assuming Health)
3) Harden
4) Thompson
5) J. Johnson

Really missing Brandon Roy right now. He'd be better than Harden, and true heir to Kobe / Wade's throne.

[Cocaine80s]

1) Kobe (Assuming Health)
2) Wade (Assuming Health)
3) Harden
4) Thompson
5) J. Johnson

Really missing Brandon Roy right now. He'd be better than Harden, and true heir to Kobe / Wade's throne.
I think in a couple years Lance could be the heir

[mattvNJ]

1) Kobe (Assuming Health)
2) Wade (Assuming Health)
3) Harden
4) Thompson
5) J. Johnson

Really missing Brandon Roy right now. He'd be better than Harden, and true heir to Kobe / Wade's throne.

This times 100. I dont think hed be better than current harden though. It sucks that the top 5 is really dependant on longevity of the older stars. I wish Kobe and Wade a good year. Even as a nets fan on a consistency level JJ is not a top 5 shooting guar.

[Paul George 24]

He looked really good in the tournament and now that Wade and Kobe are older I think hes the second best sg behind Harden.

I predict the finals will be Warriors vs Cleveland
nice joke :roll:
worriors is not going to beat the spurs,stop dreaming

[oarabbus]

By default.


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[SamuraiSWISH]

This times 100. I dont think hed be better than current harden though. It sucks that the top 5 is really dependant on longevity of the older stars. I wish Kobe and Wade a good year. Even as a nets fan on a consistency level JJ is not a top 5 shooting guar.
I think Roy given his career arch, and how good it was before injury he'd be better. Easily. He had a mid range game, something that allows you to deliver in the playoffs. Where Harden goes MIA when team's actually defend threes, and no easy layup / foul calls.

I definitely think Roy would've been better. Hell, look at that one performance in 2011 playoffs v.s. Dallas on no knees, when he was nagged with injuries the entire year. Better than anything Harden has ever done in the post season.

But JJ's best IMO is better than Kimbo Slice, Klay, and recent post 2013 Wade. His performance carrying Brooklyn offensively in this past seasons playoffs, against LeBron's man defense at times was more than enough proof of that as far as I'm concerned.

I have concerns about Lance Stephenson's mental game, and his stamina to be the guy like that for Charlotte. Iggy still is a defensive beast, but suspect offensively. The only other hopes in terms of young guys are Oladipo, and Waiters. But with LeBron / Kyrie and Love ... I don't see much room for growth given his playing style unless he goes elsewhere.

BTW if we classify Westbrook as a SG, which he is, he'd be number 1 on my list right now. He's not a true PG. Not a good decision maker.

[Cocaine80s]

I think Roy given his career arch, and how good it was before injury he'd be better. Easily. He had a mid range game, something that allows you to deliver in the playoffs. Where Harden goes MIA when team's actually defend threes, and no easy layup / foul calls.

I definitely think Roy would've been better. Hell, look at that one performance in 2011 playoffs v.s. Dallas on no knees, when he was nagged with injuries the entire year. Better than anything Harden has ever done in the post season.

But JJ's best IMO is better than Kimbo Slice, Klay, and recent post 2013 Wade. His performance carrying Brooklyn offensively in this past seasons playoffs, against LeBron's man defense at times was more than enough proof of that as far as I'm concerned.

I have concerns about Lance Stephenson's mental game, and his stamina to be the guy like that for Charlotte. Iggy still is a defensive beast, but suspect offensively. The only other hopes in terms of young guys are Oladipo, and Waiters. But with LeBron / Kyrie and Love ... I don't see much room for growth given his playing style unless he goes elsewhere.

BTW if we classify Westbrook as a SG, which he is, he'd be number 1 on my list right now. He's not a true PG. Not a good decision maker.
theres some guys in college that could help out.

I really like Wayne Selden. He reminds me of Wade with Lebron's passing+hops.

[Legends66NBA7]

1) Kobe (Assuming Health)
2) Wade (Assuming Health)
3) Harden
4) Thompson
5) J. Johnson

Really missing Brandon Roy right now. He'd be better than Harden, and true heir to Kobe / Wade's throne.

Joe Johnson plays SF now.

[hawksdogsbraves]

theres some guys in college that could help out.

I really like Wayne Selden. He reminds me of Wade with Lebron's passing+hops.

Selden is a good player but let's not get carried away here...