F it! Prince got shades of Kawhi Leonard. He looks a lot like him

[hazer]

He'll never reach Kawhi heights, but he'll be better than DMC and a PERFECT fit for the Hawks...

[benhillboy]

On 10/13/2016 at 10:00 AM, hazer said:

He'll never reach Kawhi heights, but he'll be better than DMC and a PERFECT fit for the Hawks...

No one in their right mind thought Kawhi would become as good as he is.  I haven't taken in much preseason but I'm digging all the comparisons.  

Prince seems to be smart, active, and maximizes his great frame.  That's all I ask, more than what the majority of the NBA's players provide consistently.

I fear he isn't gonna be tested enough in practice going up against Baze and Kyle, though.  He's probably equipped as a rookie to stop dribble and deny ball, respectively.  I'm anxious to see him guard Jeff Green, Joe Johnson types.  I think he'd already lock down Barnes, who's gonna bust hard in Dallas.

 

[NBASupes]

19 minutes ago, benhillboy said:

No one in their right mind thought Kawhi would become as good as he is.  I haven't taken in much preseason but I'm digging all the comparisons.  

Prince seems to be smart, active, and maximizes his great frame.  That's all I ask, more than what the majority of the NBA's players provide consistently.

I fear he isn't gonna be tested enough in practice going up against Baze and Kyle, though.  He's probably equipped as a rookie to stop dribble and deny ball, respectively.  I'm anxious to see him guard Jeff Green, Joe Johnson types.  I think he'd already lock down Barnes, who's gonna bust hard in Dallas.

 

He actually could. He shoots better than Leonard and has more court vision than Leonard out of college. Prince has an unique game where he can play on the ball, off the ball and a playmaker role. Not too many players can do that.  He's in the right system as well. It's clearly going to be a tough as Khawi extremely improved in the NBA but so has others who came into our system like Korver, Bazemore, DMC, Dennis and Thabo. Edy, Prince and Bembry got next. 

 

The thing about Prince is unlike Leonard, he wasn't coached by a great coach in college. His coach in college is mainly known for his recruiting and scouting goods, not coaching or developing. Too many of his players underwhelmed in college to only become decent in the NBA. Leonard had a great coach at SDST in Fisher who coached the Fab 5 and other great Michigan teams. 

Edited October 15, 2016 by NBASupes

[checkers]

Nice! 

[bleachkit]

He seems more like a 3 and D to me, with upside to expand beyond that. Those type players are important though.

[aali34]

Although I do think he has a good chance of being the type of player that we want him to be. Two things that set Kawhi Leonard apart from most of the nba are his hands and his work ethic. Casual spurs fans will always say that he is probably the hardest working player in the nba. If Prince comes in with a great work ethic than I think he can be very good.

[hazer]

I'll be super pleased with Prince being something between DMC and Kawhi. Our starting SF in '17-'18 and regular All-Star in a few years. Next few years looking really bright with Shredder/Del, Blaze/Bembry, Prince/Bembry, Sap/Minny pick, D8/Edy. Budcox's stamp on this team is materializing and it's a good one. Homer rant over... 

[NBASupes]

51 minutes ago, aali34 said:

Although I do think he has a good chance of being the type of player that we want him to be. Two things that set Kawhi Leonard apart from most of the nba are his hands and his work ethic. Casual spurs fans will always say that he is probably the hardest working player in the nba. If Prince comes in with a great work ethic than I think he can be very good.

I wouldn't say that, there are guys who work as hard as Leonard but system, fit, role, development and potential doesn't always equal that. 

As far as hands, his hands is special but there are plenty of guys with abnormal hands who aren't Leonard. What makes Leonard special is his ability to develop from a good two way college player without range into a superstar is nothing short of amazing. Him and Jimmy Butler improved as much as any prospect I've seen.

I think his large hands are a tad overrated and it's not the reason for his success but a part of it. He literally tremendously developed at every aspect of the game and he just fits the system so well in SA. 

[AUhawksfan]

On 10/16/2016 at 7:54 AM, bleachkit said:

He seems more like a 3 and D to me, with upside to expand beyond that. Those type players are important though.

I don't know, he's had some nice drives and shown he has the strength to finish around the rim.  I think he's got a lot more to offer down the road than 3 and D.

[hawkman]

I have an interesting comparison. How about Stacey Augmon with an outside shot and a better handle?

[Lurker]

Taurean Prince has to be given a shot at the rotation. And if he plays well he should stay in the rotation.

[Guest]

Chris Vivlamore 

 

✔ @CVivlamoreAJC

Updating stats and noticed Taurean Prince had three more steals last night. That's 11 in five preseason games. Prince of Thieves indeed.

 

Anybody rhink C-Viv came up with that nickname "Prince of Thieves". I don't but i kinda like it.

 

 

[aali34]

30 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Chris Vivlamore 

 

✔ @CVivlamoreAJC

Updating stats and noticed Taurean Prince had three more steals last night. That's 11 in five preseason games. Prince of Thieves indeed.

 

Anybody rhink C-Viv came up with that nickname "Prince of Thieves". I don't but i kinda like it.

He did say" indeed", so it sounds like he was agreeing with someone.

Edited October 18, 2016 by aali34

[Guest]

31 minutes ago, aali34 said:

He did say" indeed", so it sounds like he was agreeing with someone.

Good catch.

[Guest]

Quick hands and ultra aggressive. Still debating between a Prince or Dennis jersey. Lol. Gotta get new gear for the season!

[aali34]

The only things I haven't seen prince do is shoot of the dribble or post up another player, but based on his scouting reports he seems to be capable of doing both pretty well. He is looking more and more like a legit lottery pick everyday. 

[macdaddy]

Prince of Thieves has got to be a Rathbun invention.  

[AUhawksfan]

3 minutes ago, macdaddy said:

Prince of Thieves has got to be a Rathbun invention.  

Definitely sounds like it.  I'll look out for that on the broadcast, followed my 'Nique shaking his head and chuckling "Oh man, Bob...."

[NBASupes]

On 10/18/2016 at 6:30 AM, aali34 said:

The only things I haven't seen prince do is shoot of the dribble or post up another player, but based on his scouting reports he seems to be capable of doing both pretty well. He is looking more and more like a legit lottery pick everyday. 

Sadly him, Bembry or Edy likely won't be in the rotation 

[Guest]

40 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

Sadly him, Bembry or Edy likely won't be in the rotation 

Better play Prince. I'd send Bembry to the D league first if I had to, then Edy I guess but he's been looking good too. Again, we are a deep ball club, I'm not used to this. Lol.