Joe Alexander - Best Overall Athlete In The Draft

[QUOTE=d_white089]That's a lie. Here's the article

Alexander's athleticism is jaw-dropping. He has a huge vertical jump and explodes off the floor. He has a little scar on his forehead just above his eyes where he hit his head on the rim in a dunk contest.

Where his leaping ability is really impressive is on his jump shot. He gets unbelievable elevation on his jumper. His jump shot is really a jump shot. With his huge leaping ability and high release -- it's virtually impossible to block.



Alexander showed excellent range on his jumper, draining NBA 3s with ease and showing a solid ability to shoot off the dribble. He still scissor-kicks a bit when he shoots which can throw him off balance, but as he smoothes out his form, he looks to be a deadly shooter.



People looking at his shaky 3-point shooting percentages in college might disagree with that assessment. He has not been a very accurate 3-point shooter in games.



That held somewhat true in a three-on-three matchup that pitted



Alexander versus Florida's Marreese Speights. Alexander struggled with Speights' height advantage and missed the majority of his shots. [B]However, he warmed up a little at the end and hit a few big shots down the stretch for his team.[/B]

Anyway that has nothing to do with his leaping ability[/QUOTE]

thats my fault. it was CHASE BUDINGER that is rumored to have the 44 inch vertical. its not a free insider preview anymore though so i cant get the link. but google "chase budinger verticle espn" and its the 1st article to come up.its got the kevin love video

[QUOTE=Posterize246]thats my fault. it was CHASE BUDINGER that is rumored to have the 44 inch vertical. its not a free insider preview anymore though so i cant get the link. but google "chase budinger verticle espn" and its the 1st article to come up.its got the kevin love video[/QUOTE]

i posted that cause you said speights owned alexander..

[QUOTE=d_white089]i posted that cause you said speights owned alexander..[/QUOTE]
in that case,no it wasnt a lie.

"Unlike Alexander, Speight's shooting touch didn't leave him when he went to playing 3-on-3. He was guarded by Alexander and scored at will with a series of step-backs, midrange jumpers off the dribble and post-up spins and moves. His strength and length were just too much.



Finally, Speights showed excellent aggressiveness as a defender. He showed an ability to guard Alexander out on the perimeter and down low. Moving his feet and using his length, he kept Alexander from getting clean looks at the basket.

"

from the same article you posted.in the [B]marreese speights[/B] section. so yes,he owned alexander

[QUOTE=d_white089]i posted that cause you said speights owned alexander..[/QUOTE]Doesn't sound like a lie to me.......

Were you there?

[url]http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/insider/columns/story?columnist=ford_chad&page=DraftWatch-080520&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fdraft2008%2finsider%2fcolumns%2fstory%3fcolumnist%3dford_chad%26page%3dDraftWatch-080520[/url]

also if you watch the video on there chad ford uses the words "really shut down joe alexander"

The best athletes in this draft are Joe Alexander and Chase Budinger, hands down.

[QUOTE=OutOfPlace]The best athletes in this draft are Joe Alexander and Chase Budinger, hands down.[/QUOTE]
russell westbrook,derrick rose,and sonny weems

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=6FP0ua5xFw4[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=pLsaXkMs9XE[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=vIp40WgQXi0[/url]

[QUOTE=Posterize246]russell westbrook,derrick rose,and sonny weems

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=6FP0ua5xFw4[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=pLsaXkMs9XE[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=vIp40WgQXi0[/url][/QUOTE]

These guys are athletic, but Budinger and Alexander both have legit SF size to go with ridiculous athleticism.

[QUOTE=OutOfPlace]These guys are athletic, but Budinger and Alexander both have legit SF size to go with ridiculous athleticism.[/QUOTE]
how about darrell arthur,jr giddens,bill walker,and donte green?

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=rs6F_rw-bEo[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=GOq7hvULlfY[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=4sSsOtnku8M[/url]

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=bWlrI3k9nl0[/url]

just trying to say its not "hands down" budinger and alexander.theres plenty of athletes.but yeah i think alexander is in a class above budinger

The only of those who can be discussed on the same level with Alexander/Budinger is Bill Walker.

You're naming a bunch of really athletic guys, but the two most athletic IMO are Derrick Rose and Joe Alexander. With OJ Mayo right there, can't believe he hasn't been mentioned much in this thread.

Sonny Weems is going to open some eyes in the NBA.

[QUOTE=d_white089]You're naming a bunch of really athletic guys, but the two most athletic IMO are Derrick Rose and Joe Alexander. With OJ Mayo right there, can't believe he hasn't been mentioned much in this thread.[/QUOTE]
derrick rose is my top.joe alexander is top 3 or 4 in my list. but oj mayo isnt in the discussion. he's not really known as a high flyer or a speed guy

He's more athletic than you think.

[QUOTE=d_white089]He's more athletic than you think.[/QUOTE]
let me put it this way. i've never seen any games/video footage/vertical jump or speed recordings that would put him in a class with the others.

How the f[I]u[/I]ck is someone gonna mention mayo in a discussion of most athletic...dude is solid, but not spectacular...he's def a notch or 2 below the other top PG in the draft...

1) derrick rose
2) bayless/westbrook
3) gordon

4) mayo


5)augustin

lol isnt this guy like born in china or something?

Russell Westbrook.

:pimp:

[QUOTE=Rekindled]lol isnt this guy like born in china or something?[/QUOTE]
military kid

[QUOTE=Posterize246]military kid[/QUOTE]

No, his dad was a businessman who worked for a Nabisco office in China.


Btw... did you just assume that since he was a American kid growing up overseas that he was military and just stated it as fact?

[QUOTE=ds123]No, his dad was a businessman who worked for a Nabisco office in China.


Btw... did you just assume that since he was a American kid growing up overseas that he was military and just stated it as fact?[/QUOTE]
Calm down, buddy. It was more a guess than stating as a fact.

you are a WV fan, So I expect a little bias here. Ill admit I have some bias over my players too. Hes a good player, but best athlete in the draft. I dont think so.

It's JJ Hickson :cheers:

he can touch the hoop with his head

[QUOTE=Lebron23]It's JJ Hickson :cheers:[/QUOTE]
no its not.

Yea he is great...

[quote=InspiredLebowski]If Indy weren't loaded at the wing already, I'd consider him at #11.[/quote]Good thing I don't work for the Pacers, even if Rush hasn't had a great career thus far he's at least a + defender who has a clear longterm NBA role.

This guy is a beat writer for Hornets.com and this is what he tweeted during yesterdays first day of training camp.

[QUOTE]Watching Joe Alexander in practice drills is impressive in-person. He's about the most explosive and quick leaper you'll see.
about 6 hours ago via web [/QUOTE]

Take it for what it's worth. :lol

[quote=Copperhead]This guy is a beat writer for Hornets.com and this is what he tweeted during yesterdays first day of training camp.



Take it for what it's worth. :lol[/quote]A top 10 pick and a training camp invite contract are drastically different things. I'm not saying Alexander will ever do a damn thing in the NBA, but there's ample reason to be excited about him potentially being a 12th man on a minimum contract.