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Brad Beal
Everybody saying that Brad Beal is going to be the next Ray Allen. I watched him and to me he plays like a taller Eric Gordon.
That have him listed at 6'3. Beal said he has grown 2 inches so he is around 6'4-6'5.
I really would like to see him go to the Cvas and team up with Kyrie Irving.
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his height does concern me, and i'd like to see what his pre-draft measurements are.
if cleveland gets a top three pick i dont think we should take him.
as a cavs fan, i'm pro harrison barnes. i just think he will mesh good with irving and we need a SF. he could end up the next marvin williams or he could end up the next great small forward.
i think andre drummond is another deandre jordan so i don't like him.
either barnes or beal is good with me though.
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I dont see Ray Allen when I watch Brad Beal. Starting to hate that comparison.
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[QUOTE=GOBB]I dont see Ray Allen when I watch Brad Beal. Starting to hate that comparison.[/QUOTE]
Anybody that makes that comparison has never watched him play.
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I agree with the OP. I don't see Ray Allen much. And I've thought Eric Gordon going back to his HS days. Gordon is a little shorter than ideal too. Both have physical bodies though. Both are plus catch and shoot guys. I actually think Beal has a little more in terms of ball skills, meaning ball handling and passing and just general court vision.
It's one of the reasons I agree that he's not the ideal fit in Cleveland because you're going to lose some of his assets with an on ball PG next to him like that. A more pure lane filler and catch and shoot guy like Barnes to me is a better fit, especially because he brings so much more size, even though I actually think in a vaccum Beal may be a slightly better player.
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I like the comparison to Eric Gordon better than Ray Allen too. Beal seems to have a little more length than Gordon which I think helps negate the inch or two he is missing from protoypical SG size.
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This article says he's grown to 6'4-6'5
[url]http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Bradley-Beal-5759/[/url]
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HMMM mitch ritchmond??? better defender though.
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[QUOTE=Jailblazers7]I like the comparison to Eric Gordon better than Ray Allen too. Beal seems to have a little more length than Gordon which I think helps negate the inch or two he is missing from protoypical SG size.[/QUOTE]
I doubt Beal has more length. Gordon is 6'2 and has a 6'9 wingspan.
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Yup. Beal even if he grew an inch has a smaller wingspan at 6'7. Eric Gordon is stronger, more athletic AND lengthier. Basically I highly doubt Beal is similar to Eric Gordon. Gordon is a pretty damn good defender.
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Eric Gordon is not stronger, Brad Beal can rebound like a boss look at his scouting videos
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[QUOTE=brandonislegend]Eric Gordon is not stronger, Brad Beal can rebound like a boss look at his scouting videos[/QUOTE]
Eric Gordon has 15 reps on the bench which is PF/C numbers. I've seen him outmuscle Ron Artest many times in a game. Not to .mention he weighs 220 plus (more tha Beal) despite being shorter. Beal will be lucky to put up 7 reps of 200 pounds at the combine
Rebounding has nothing to do with strength in Gordon's case. He simply never crashes the boards.
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It's too bad basketball is all about core and legs. You probably don't play thats why you think reps matter
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[QUOTE=Clippersfan86]Eric Gordon has 15 reps on the bench which is PF/C numbers. I've seen him outmuscle Ron Artest many times in a game. Not to .mention he weighs 220 plus (more tha Beal) despite being shorter. Beal will be lucky to put up 7 reps of 200 pounds at the combine
Rebounding has nothing to do with strength in Gordon's case. He simply never crashes the boards.[/QUOTE]
I bet you every 80% of power forwards/centers can outbench Kevin Love, but he is still stronger because he has a strong core and knows how to use it. Same with Beal compared to Eric Gordon
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[QUOTE=brandonislegend]I bet you every 80% of power forwards/centers can outbench Kevin Love, but he is still stronger because he has a strong core and knows how to use it. Same with Beal compared to Eric Gordon[/QUOTE]
I understand core and Eric Gordon is built like a tank. Have you seen him slash to the rim and finish with contact over bigs his entire career? There is a reason some have compared him to Wade. Trust me when I say Beal is NOT stronger and in no way PERIOD is he a better prospect outside of rebounding.
Shorter wingspan, slower, weaker, less athletic, worse scorer, worse defender. Eric Gordon is 6'2 220+ pounds with a 6'9 wingspan, 40 inch vertical and superb sprint and agility times. Not to mention before the drama off the court at Indiana Eric Gordon was the number 2 prospect in the nation after Rose for a period of time. Only reason he fell was because people got too caught up on his height.
Beal is getting overrated from what I can tell.