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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Has everyone forgotten? The Bulls were a damn good team a year ago. Nearly everyone was counting on the Bulls to be great contenders for a long time and to push even further into the playoffs. The players do NOT suck. They're NOT below average. In fact, I still think Hinrich and Deng are great players and will continue to improve.

    Now what was the problem? Team chemistry and lack of a cohesive coaching presence. A low-post, score-first mentality player would be great, but what the Bulls really need is someone to restore team unity and help bring out everyone's A game. Rose is the man to do that.

    For a stretch the seaon before last, the Bulls were torching everyone on threes and taking it to the hole quite nicely. There was great sharing of the ball, lots of drive and dishing, and solid defense. I think the Bulls should maintain their core and have Rose to keep everyone at their best, be the Chris Paul to the Bulls. THEN, when the occasion comes, fill in the missing piece by trading for a big man.

    My Ideal Lineup:
    PG: Rose
    SG: Hinrich
    SF: Deng
    PF: Gooden
    C: Noah

    Eventually, we should get a better low post presence, but that isn't what's most important now.

    Rose all the way.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    He's not 6'7.
    He was just measured 3 weeks ago by doctors hired by the NBA at 6 foot 7 flat.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by VCMVP1551
    He was just measured 3 weeks ago by doctors hired by the NBA at 6 foot 7 flat.
    When the results were released, Beasley’s official height was basically in the middle of those two numbers. He measured 6-foot-7 without shoes and 6-foot-8 1/4 with shoes on. Beasley’s wingspan was measured as a tad more than 7-feet and his standing reach was 8-foot-11.
    Try again

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    Try again
    The link you posted said 6'7" without shoes. You just shot yourself in the foot. Saying he's not 6'7" is different than saying he's not 6'7" in shoes. You should have been more specific.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by VCMVP1551
    The link you posted said 6'7" without shoes. You just shot yourself in the foot. Saying he's not 6'7" is different than saying he's not 6'7" in shoes. You should have been more specific.
    Shot myself in the foot? Last I checked NBA players play with SHOES. So what relevance does his height without them have? Absolutely NONE. Which is why this entire "He's 6'7" is BS.

    Like I said...TRY AGAIN.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    Shot myself in the foot? Last I checked NBA players play with SHOES.
    I walk down the street with shoes too, doesn't mean that I'll say I'm 5'9" if someone asks which would be my height in shoes. If someone asks I'll say almost 5'8". Listing any height other than a players height in their barefeet or socks is misleading because a persons height doesn't include the additional height added by shoes. Doe NFL players list height in cleats and helmets? They play in both of those but last I checked they are listed at their real heights.

    You also said he's not 6'7" which is in correct because he is 6'7" in atleast one way. I go by barefoot heights and I have good reasons why.

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    So what relevance does his height without them have? Absolutely NONE. Which is why this entire "He's 6'7" is BS.
    It is relevant because some players are listed at their barefoot heights.

    The following heights were recorded at the pre-draft camp

    Kevin Durant 6'9" w/o shoes, 6'10.25" w/ shoes, listed 6'9"
    Chris Bosh 6'10.25" w/o shoes, 6'11.5" w/ shoes, listed 6'10"
    Elton Brand 6'8.25" w/o shoes, 6'9.5" w/ shoes, listed 6'8"
    Kevin Garnett 6'11" w/o shoes, listed 6'11"
    Grant Hill 6'8" w/o shoes, listed 6'8"
    Shaq 7'1" w/o shoes, listed 7'1"

    Those are just a few examples. Then you factor in that Bosh says he's now 6'11" and KG says he's 6'11 3/4" so that means both are listed an inch under their barefoot height.

    So yes barefoot heights are relevant because many players are listed at those heights aswell.
    Last edited by VCMVP1551; 06-23-2008 at 09:40 AM.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    You're trying too hard here. Just admit when Beasley plays the game he isnt 6'7. The poster implied Beasley is only 6'7. He is wrong. If you arent gonna draft a guy based on his height WITHOUT SHOES you are an idiot. Again NBA players PLAY with thier SHOES ON. The height listed without is irrelevant as hell.

    Nice try tho.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    You're trying too hard here. Just admit when Beasley plays the game he isnt 6'7. The poster implied Beasley is only 6'7. He is wrong. If you arent gonna draft a guy based on his height WITHOUT SHOES you are an idiot. Again NBA players PLAY with thier SHOES ON. The height listed without is irrelevant as hell.

    Nice try tho.
    If height without shoes was irrelevant than the NBA wouldn't let guys like Shaq, Elton Brand and Kevin Durant be listed at that height.

    Beasley is as much 6'8" when he's on the court as I am 5'9" when i walk down the street. Considering I wear workboots at work does that mean I'm 5'10" when I'm at work? I just don't get it. So if you mean if Beasley was stopped while he was on the court and measured then yes he wouldn't be only 6'7". If that's all that matters though then Shaq would be called 7'3" and Durant would be called 6'10" while Garnett is 7'1" and Bosh is over 7 feet then.

    NFL players wear shoes too and they wear helmets which also add height but there is a reason they aren't measured in both of those and that's because someones real height is measured in their bare feet.

    I can't figure it out, height shouldn't be subjective.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    This all seems to be about height, which is an issue, more important than some say, less than others say.

    Fact, Beasly is smaller than we thought.
    It didn't bother his game much in College.
    It isn't foolish to ask if that will translate to the bigger NBA game.

    So that is the question.
    Defensively he isn't going to take Duncan, Garnet, or any other oversized PF by himself. Offensively he should be able to still get what he wants.

    We all want the prototypical franchise big man who plays both ends (Hakeem, DRob, Duncan, Garnet, Howard, etc...). Beasley probably isn't that player because of his height. However, just because he won't be IMO, doesn't mean he isn't a smart pick. If I make that choice for Chicago, I take Beasly.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by VCMVP1551
    If height without shoes was irrelevant than the NBA wouldn't let guys like Shaq, Elton Brand and Kevin Durant be listed at that height.
    Who cares? Its the 40 time in the NFL. Game speed, how fast you are with pads on arent measured in the 40. No one runs vertically untouched in the NFL. Yet people make a big deal over it. You care about height without shoes. I dont because it has no effect when plays the game on the court WITH shoes.

    Beasley is as much 6'8" when he's on the court as I am 5'9" when i walk down the street. Considering I wear workboots at work does that mean I'm 5'10" when I'm at work? I just don't get it. So if you mean if Beasley was stopped while he was on the court and measured then yes he wouldn't be only 6'7". If that's all that matters though then Shaq would be called 7'3" and Durant would be called 6'10" while Garnett is 7'1" and Bosh is over 7 feet then.
    He's 6'8 1/4. Not 6'7.

    NFL players wear shoes too and they wear helmets which also add height but there is a reason they aren't measured in both of those and that's because someones real height is measured in their bare feet.
    Helmets add height? Wow you are Mr. Irrelevant. Stop trying so hard bruh.

    I can't figure it out, height shouldn't be subjective.
    He's 6'8

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    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    Who cares? Its the 40 time in the NFL. Game speed, how fast you are with pads on arent measured in the 40. No one runs vertically untouched in the NFL. Yet people make a big deal over it. You care about height without shoes. I dont because it has no effect when plays the game on the court WITH shoes.
    The problem is with the in shoes measurement players show up to the pre-draft camp with shoes bigger than they actually play in like Spencer Hawes shoes that add 2 1/4 inches or Kevin Love's that add 1 3/4 inches.

    You can count height with shoes, that's fine...many people do that. I consider a players height the height they measure without shoes.

    There is a reason the pre-draft camp didn't add the in shoes measurement until the late 90's.

    And answer this. If height without shoes are irrelevant then why is Shaq listed 7'1", Brand listed 6'8" and Durant listed 6'9"?



    He's 6'8 1/4. Not 6'7.
    Yes he's 6-8 1/4" but in shoes. To say he's not 6'7" isn't correct though because he was measured at that height and it's a documented fact.

    Helmets add height? Wow you are Mr. Irrelevant. Stop trying so hard bruh.
    They do, if you're only talking about height that contributes to the sport then they should just measure standing reach in basketball.


    He's 6'8
    Yes, in shoes...his actual height is 6'7" though.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by luigi>mario
    This all seems to be about height, which is an issue, more important than some say, less than others say.

    Fact, Beasly is smaller than we thought.
    It didn't bother his game much in College.
    It isn't foolish to ask if that will translate to the bigger NBA game.

    So that is the question.
    Defensively he isn't going to take Duncan, Garnet, or any other oversized PF by himself. Offensively he should be able to still get what he wants.

    We all want the prototypical franchise big man who plays both ends (Hakeem, DRob, Duncan, Garnet, Howard, etc...). Beasley probably isn't that player because of his height. However, just because he won't be IMO, doesn't mean he isn't a smart pick. If I make that choice for Chicago, I take Beasly.
    What did you think Beasley was? If anything he was listed 6'9 at best. 6'8 in other places. He measured 6'8 1/4, so he is 3/4 off from what was said he was. I mean what is Shaqs weight? You tell me the listed weight...he damn sure isnt that. Just like alot of NBA players. People make too big of a deal over inches when in the NBA? Its not about traditional positions + traditional heights. You dont have to be 6'10 to be a PF or 7'0+ to be a Center. SF dont have to be 6'6-6'7 and SG dont have to be 6'5-6'6. Its about putting the best 5 on the court and executing the gameplan. Beasley could have measured without shoes 6'9. Doesnt mean he will be an elite PF given his friggin height. Dude back to the basket game needs work. When he scored in college I dont recall many games where he got it downlow and schooled mofos.

    How tall is Jamison? Has a similar inside-outside game like Beasley. He's played PF and SF. Same with Shawn Marion who is listed at 6'7. There are other measurements that can counter those worried about inches. At the end, can they play? I dont see Beasley height being much of a big deal. Again if he were listed without shoes at 6'9...he still couldnt handle those PFs you listed. And his back to the basket game still would need improvement.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by VCMVP1551
    And answer this. If height without shoes are irrelevant then why is Shaq listed 7'1", Brand listed 6'8" and Durant listed 6'9"?
    I dont know and really never cared. I just dont understand the usage of height without shoes when they make a living in them. And showing up with shoes to make your height seem bigger? Funny. If the NBA season starts and Beasley is on the court. I'm pretty sure whatever sneakers he wears adds inches making him not 6'7.

    At the end of the day does that 1 inch 1/4 really make a difference? No.

    6'7, 6'8, 6'9...i dont think Beasley being either height matters. Because that inch or two doesnt help his game. Thats why I argue the height thing with Beasley. Not like if he was 6'8, 6'9 without shoes it helps his game. Just makes it look nice on "paper" for people whose perception get aroused over it.


    Yes he's 6-8 1/4" but in shoes.
    That is all that matters. We're talkin basketball....if you mention height it has to be in regards to him IN SHOES. Otherwise its irrelevant and good for medical checkups. But when me, you and others talk basketball? You use the height he balls in.


    We're arguing over a f*cking inch. Think we reached the point of overkill. He's 6'7 to you, he's 6'8 to me, he's a potential bust to someone else, he is a stud muffin to another. Blah

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Beasley will most likely get listed as 6'7. Who cares if he's an inch taller than 6'7 when he is playing, the rest of the NBA are going to be an inch taller because they are also wearing shoes, so that extra inch becomes meaningless anyway.

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    Default Re: The Bulls will regret their decision if they draft Rose over Beasley

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    How tall is Jamison? Has a similar inside-outside game like Beasley. He's played PF and SF. Same with Shawn Marion who is listed at 6'7.
    Jamison was measured 6-7 3/4 so probably 6-9 in shoes and Marion was measured at 6-6 1/2 without shoes and 6-7 3/4 in them.

    So both are similar in size but Jamison has a much more polished post game, Marion is more athletic and both are better rebounders especially Marion.

    I don't think Beasley can make up for being undersized at the PF position because he just doesn't seem to play that much above his size. I think he'll make a great SF and he can use his size advantage in the post at that position.

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    At the end of the day does that 1 inch 1/4 really make a difference? No.
    Then why start the argument in the first place?


    That is all that matters. We're talkin basketball....if you mention height it has to be in regards to him IN SHOES. Otherwise its irrelevant and good for medical checkups. But when me, you and others talk basketball? You use the height he balls in.
    A player is measured at 2 heights and NBA players can choose if they want to be listed in shoes or without shoes. So you can go by in shoes height and I can go by height without shoes. I won't correct you if you call someone their height in shoes if you don't correct me for referring to a players height without shoes. It's an easy way to avoid both of us wasting our time.

    We're arguing over a f*cking inch. Think we reached the point of overkill. He's 6'7 to you, he's 6'8 to me, he's a potential bust to someone else, he is a stud muffin to another. Blah
    Yeah so just don't correct me if I call him 6'7" and I won't correct you if you call him 6'8".

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