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Since when has the NBA drafted players that were "ready"?

Posted on: April 22, 2012 at 12:38:48 CT

BadAsh MU

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I agree that he doesn't need to improve his scoring. He needs to prove that he can play defense against bigger NBA type of guards. As far as handling the ball, and getting the ball to scorers, he's already one of the best around.

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Phil Pressey - Speed65 MU - 4/22 11:55:49

Reports are that the staff is somewhat concerned that - alwaysright MU - 4/22 19:29:12

If this happens, it will have been a FANTASTIC season. - tiger4real MU - 4/22 16:36:30

His dad being an NBA assistant is the biggest factor - FIJItiger MU

- 4/22 14:56:28

RE: His dad being an NBA assistant is the biggest factor - Speed65 MU - 4/22 15:35:56

He is a four year man - raskolnikov MU - 4/22 13:26:51

Isaiah Thomas is a very good comparison. - atMIZZOUnow MU - 4/22 13:53:48

Thomas is 5'9 but he's 195 w/ 40 inch vert - tjwheeler UI - 4/22 14:16:34

Athletically, Phil is amazing. I don't know if I've - BadAsh SEC - 4/22 15:42:48

I do remember his dunk in HS. - tjwheeler UI - 4/22 15:47:33

He's pretty good defensively at the college level, but the - BadAsh SEC - 4/22 15:52:55

Agree on weight and strength as long as it doesn't impact - tjwheeler UI - 4/22 16:01:36

Nate Robinson is also fairly short at 5'-9"(nm) - BadAsh SEC - 4/22 14:13:26

When Phil is looking to set players up he's great. - TigerZone MU - 4/22 13:31:28

To be a 1st rounder, has to develop a consistent jumper. - HissingPrigs77 MU - 4/22 13:57:50

With phil's dad's connections, it doesn't matter - crudup KC - 4/22 15:41:34

I just don't think he has matured enough yet that's all - raskolnikov MU - 4/22 13:40:29

Bogues was only 5'-3". Phil is quite a bit taller than him(nm) - BadAsh SEC - 4/22 14:14:57

I agree 100% - TigerZone MU - 4/22 13:43:57

How tall is he? 5'8"? - tjwheeler UI - 4/22 12:51:40

I don't think this has any chance of happening - MIZtigerZOU MU - 4/22 12:16:29

not really.. - shorty MU - 4/22 15:10:45

Chris Paul is your example of a non scorer? - MIZtigerZOU MU - 4/22 16:21:11

I believe Phil will play in the NBA - TigerZone MU - 4/22 12:22:58

I don't disagree with that. And that doesn't get you - MIZtigerZOU MU - 4/22 12:42:26

Since when has the NBA drafted players that were "ready"? - BadAsh SEC - 4/22 12:38:48

Yep. - tjwheeler UI - 4/22 12:53:28

every position in theNBA needs to be able to score - MIZtigerZOU MU - 4/22 12:43:50

I don't think Phil will make the call, I think his dad will - TigerZone MU - 4/22 12:42:22