You were an NBA G.M. A debate from the other board about Kemba Walker vs. Jordan Taylor. Who would you take?
Tristan Thompson
You know, I just like to be different from the other board. Plus, guys their size are a dime a dozen in the NBA.
I think Taylor, while an excellent player, might be a half step too slow. I love his game, and he's a great college player, but I'm not sure he'll be able to create his own shot as effectively as Walker would in the NBA.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 04, 2011, 01:00:33 AM
Tristan Thompson
You know, I just like to be different from the other board. Plus, guys their size are a dime a dozen in the NBA.
I know you like to be different Rocky, but it got me thinking as I saw Taylor drop in 39 points against Indiana tonight. I thought I would raise the question over here where I know I could get some better discussion/opinions. ;D
In that case: neither.
But I might look at a 6-8 Frosh who can average near a double-double.
Taylor.
He's a PG.
Kemba and it is not even close
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 04, 2011, 01:05:59 AM
I think Taylor, while an excellent player, might be a half step too slow. I love his game, and he's a great college player, but I'm not sure he'll be able to create his own shot as effectively as Walker would in the NBA.
I agree. If we're talking NBA, Kemba Walker, and its not close.
I'd also take Kemba. As good as Taylor is, I think Ryan's system does a good job of making players look better than they will likely be at the next level. I look at the somewhat similar guys Calhoun has sent to the NBA, Ray Allen, Rudy Gay, Rip Hamilton, Ben Gordon, it's just a more consistent list.
Both players are 6' 1''. Both are great shooters. Both have improved immensely since their freshman years.
I'd go with Taylor because he is a pure point guard though. At just above 6 feet, you better be able to handle the ball to play in the NBA. As good a scorer as Kemba is, he has not demonstrated the ability to create for others consistently (except when he plays us). Taylor gets the nod in my book.
The only question I have in my mind is Taylor's quickness and therefore ability to defend the point in the NBA. Other than that, he's as good a shooter, better handler and 20 pounds larger. Walker is only 6'1", 170 lbs. I mean, Ben Gordon is a couple inches taller and 30 pounds heavier than Walker so I'm not sure that is a great comparison.