Talen Horton-Tucker Discussion: Growing Pains

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  1. lakerfan2

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    PJ Tucker/Draymond type. Gordon is much better offensively.
     
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    I like how he gets low in his drives like Wade. Really intriguing prospect. Getting some real Eric Gordon vibes from this cat. His release is high and kinda fluid even though he doesn't fully extend, but his lower body seems weird when he shoots. Hopefully LethalShooter holds it down.
     
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    hefty?

    that mean he trash

    Next.
     
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    This guy reminds me of the late Lew Massey who played in the 80s for Gilbey's in the PBA our local professional league...a great shooter and same body type which I thought was fat as a kid lol.

     
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    Stocky, competitive, powerful and can shift anywhere from PG to PF. Sounds so weirdly similar to the #1 pick in this draft...

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    Keeper

    but his nickname is still HEFTY, and if he plays like trash, the gifs will be unforgiving.
     
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    Sirron would have fat albert gifs right about now
     
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    NAH, those are saved for super overweight out of shape dudes

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    this kid is only 18. He can get MUCH FATTER.
     
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    What a steal by our Lakers scouting department again! I'm so pumped about this pick. The most intriguing player in the draft based on measurements and just how young he still is. Fantastic pick value at 46!









     
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    He’s intriguing to say the least. In our scouting department I trust!
     
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    I am super pumped about this pick.

    After watching a bunch of videos video, reading his numbers and knowing he's only 18 I'm loving it. Seems his biggest down side is decision making and an inconsistent jumper, but those can be worked on with a solid coach, and playing with LeBron james as a mentor. He has the intangibles that make for an impact contributor with his wing span, handles, and craftiness around the basket/passing... I swear our scouting department needs a raise.

    I expect this pick to be an excellent addition to the team.
     
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    I understand the PJ Tucker and Draymond comps, but at 18 years old his handles compared to PJ and Draymond as freshman in college where not as good as THT. I also don't see PJ and Draymond taking step backs as part of their offensive repertoire.

    He is raw and will likely need some time in the G League, but I'm just glad we'll have someone to follow closely in Summer League and going forward again has a promising young player.
     
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    Yeah it eases losing our kids in the AD trade, to some degree.
     
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    I don't want to do the whole "the-rookie-might-contribute-this-year" thing with every draft pick we get, every year... but seeing how we need to fill roster spots I think it's realistic that he'll get get time.

    Needless to say he's a very interesting prospect indeed. Interesting combo of skills and physique. I'll wait till Summer League before making more judgments.
     
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