Is Aaron Gordon the Next David Lee/Blake Griffin?

[BallsOut]

Magic infatuated with Gordons this summer

[hawksdogsbraves]

David Lee?

[AirTupac]

Magic somehow fucked up in the draft with all those easy opportunities

[LoneyROY7]

Comparing BG to David Lee?

Comparing BG to Aaron Gordon?



Do y'all even watch games?

[noob cake]

You know Aaron Gordon has no offensive game whatsoever right?

He is basically Wiggins with less skill and less hype.

[Meticode]

Not making assumptions until after I see the kid play. Too many pre-ejaculators commenting on things like this.

[Milbuck]

AG is actually a good defender, unlike the other guys mentioned - Griffin is improving but still isn't great, and Lee just sucks on that end. Don't think Gordon will be a defensive anchor or shot blocker like a typical PF/C, but he could be a versatile Shawn Marion type defender, which is something neither Blake nor Lee ( ) could hope of being. Offensively though he's nowhere near those two. I don't think he'll ever be more than an elite hustle player with a decent jumper. Luckily for him with his athleticism, in his prime he could probably average 20-22ppg just on dunks, offensive rebounds, transition, occasional jumpers.

[stalkerforlife]

If he turns out as good as either Lee or Griffin, Orlando will be ecstatic.

[coin24]

Magic somehow fucked up in the draft with all those easy opportunities

They started with #4, #12, afflalo now look at them

[noob cake]

AG is actually a good defender, unlike the other guys mentioned - Griffin is improving but still isn't great, and Lee just sucks on that end. Don't think Gordon will be a defensive anchor or shot blocker like a typical PF/C, but he could be a versatile Shawn Marion type defender, which is something neither Blake nor Lee ( ) could hope of being. Offensively though he's nowhere near those two. I don't think he'll ever be more than an elite hustle player with a decent jumper. Luckily with his athleticism, in his prime he could probably average 20-22ppg just on dunks, offensive rebounds, transition, occasional jumpers.

GTFO with this athleticism can you 20 points a game argument. It's utter bullcrap and will be the reason that Wiggins, Gordon are gonna became some of the biggest busts ever.

Where is DJ Stephens bro? 46" max vert, 40" standing vert, 2.98 sprint, 7'0" wingspan on 6'4" frame.

[Milbuck]

GTFO with this athleticism can you 20 points a game argument. It's utter bullcrap and will be the reason that Wiggins, Gordon are gonna became some of the biggest busts ever.

Where is DJ Stephens bro? 46" max vert, 40" standing vert, 2.98 sprint, 7'0" wingspan on 6'4" frame.

What an awful comparison. When has Stephens been elite at any level? Dude played 4 years in college and put up 4ppg.

It's not just his athleticism, it's his style to go with his athleticism. Gordon has a nose for the ball and is an elite offensive rebounder, he runs the floor and consistently beats his man to get in position, and overall he just busts his ass on both ends of the floor. He isn't Hakeem in terms of his scoring skill set, but he's a high IQ player in making decisions with box outs, cuts, off-ball movement, etc. The dude is the quintessential high-energy player with a good understanding of the game...to go along with his 40 inch vert and speed/quickness.

I hope you realize how retarded you sound in definitively calling Wiggins and Gordon huge busts before they've played a single second in the NBA.

[outbreak]

I don't see how Gordon can be a bust with his current game. He should have a solid career purely on his defence, rebounds and putbacks in a worst case scenario. Not scoring more than say 10 points a game but still a decent career. His best case scenario is the matrix 2.0 if he can learn to shoot. His numbers for the last couple of months of the college season were very similar to Marions if I recall correctly. The reason Gordon went so high is likely purely based on his later season performance. I don't think he be any more than a solid starter though unless he can learn to at least shoot at a passable level. I also think you need the right line up to get the most out of him considering he is best defending the 3 with his perimeter d but his offence right now is far better in the paint and slashing

[moe94]

Comparing BG to David Lee?

Comparing BG to Aaron Gordon?



Do y'all even watch games?

Blake been getting compared to him because they're pasty black ginger dudes who are supremely athletic. That's where the comparisons end, though.

[moe94]

What an awful comparison. When has Stephens been elite at any level? Dude played 4 years in college and put up 4ppg.

It's not just his athleticism, it's his style to go with his athleticism. Gordon has a nose for the ball and is an elite offensive rebounder, he runs the floor and consistently beats his man to get in position, and overall he just busts his ass on both ends of the floor. He isn't Hakeem in terms of his scoring skill set, but he's a high IQ player in making decisions with box outs, cuts, off-ball movement, etc. The dude is the quintessential high-energy player with a good understanding of the game...to go along with his 40 inch vert and speed/quickness.

I hope you realize how retarded you sound in definitively calling Wiggins and Gordon huge busts before they've played a single second in the NBA.

My dude, that guy is a straight up hater. Don't waste your time.

[noob cake]

What an awful comparison. When has Stephens been elite at any level? Dude played 4 years in college and put up 4ppg.

It's not just his athleticism, it's his style to go with his athleticism. Gordon has a nose for the ball and is an elite offensive rebounder, he runs the floor and consistently beats his man to get in position, and overall he just busts his ass on both ends of the floor. He isn't Hakeem in terms of his scoring skill set, but he's a high IQ player in making decisions with box outs, cuts, off-ball movement, etc. The dude is the quintessential high-energy player with a good understanding of the game...to go along with his 40 inch vert and speed/quickness.

I hope you realize how retarded you sound in definitively calling Wiggins and Gordon huge busts before they've played a single second in the NBA.

If Gordon was so elite at all those skills, he wouldn't be a 12 PPG scorer on sub 50% shooting playing as a college PF in a weak conference. Athleticism is way over-hyped; if you look back on past draft busts, the majority of them are low skill, high athleticism type prospects.