April 14, 201412 yr I agree for the most part but upgrading his jumper (and foul shooting) could move him up a few spots. I still don't ever seen him being a top 10 pick. I guess my thoughts are he's got zero face up game. He's got the size and body to bang with NBA 4's, but if he can't face up, I'm not sure he'll have much success offensively. Maybe he'll shock me and develop a 15 footer, but I just don't see it. Every year these guys come back they expose more of the limitations to their games. That's why it's in everyone's best interest to go if they're 1st rounders IMO.
April 14, 201412 yr Big return draft was getting crowded when guys like Stokes entered. Is he gonna learn a new position?
April 14, 201412 yr I know a lot of people hate Pitino, and would criticize him no matter what he says or does, but Rick has always looked out for his players best interest. Derek Anderson is the best example. I'm sure Pitino made calls, and gave Harrell the best information and advice he could toward his decision:
April 14, 201412 yr Maybe he'll shock me and develop a 15 footer, but I just don't see it. He already started doing that some this year, but not where he needs to be.
April 14, 201412 yr Harrell is fun to watch and I'll enjoy continuing to do so, except for one game a year (and maybe twice if the selection committee wants to get cute again). He was a player I really wanted at Kentucky when he reopened his recruiting.
April 14, 201412 yr I know a lot of people hate Pitino, and would criticize him no matter what he says or does, but Rick has always looked out for his players best interest. Derek Anderson is the best example. I'm sure Pitino made calls, and gave Harrell the best information and advice he could toward his decision: I have no idea what advice or guidance Rick gave Harrell, but any coach (not specific to this situation) that advises a player that is a 1st round pick it's in the players best interest to come back to school, isn't looking out for the player IMO. Rick very well could've told him, "You're a first round lock. We'd love to have you back, but it's hard to turn that down", and he could've decided to come back either way. I'll also add, I'll feel the same exact way if Willie decides to stay at Kentucky. I'll be thrilled that he's back, but I don't think it's in his best interest.
April 14, 201412 yr I have no idea what advice or guidance Rick gave Harrell, but any coach (not specific to this situation) that advises a player that is a 1st round pick it's in the players best interest to come back to school, isn't looking out for the player IMO. Rick very well could've told him, "You're a first round lock. We'd love to have you back, but it's hard to turn that down", and he could've decided to come back either way. I'll also add, I'll feel the same exact way if Willie decides to stay at Kentucky. I'll be thrilled that he's back, but I don't think it's in his best interest. If Trez left this year, he would end up in the D-League. I'm pretty confident in that.
April 14, 201412 yr ^ Lots of guys end up in the D - League these days. Not always the worst thing. Either way he's getting a guaranteed $3M over the next two years. Hard to pass on that.
April 14, 201412 yr I'll also add, I'll feel the same exact way if Willie decides to stay at Kentucky. I'll be thrilled that he's back, but I don't think it's in his best interest. Agreed.
April 14, 201412 yr If Trez left this year, he would end up in the D-League. I'm pretty confident in that. And be making over $1M per for the next 3 seasons guaranteed...
April 14, 201412 yr If he gets drafted later next year than he was expected to this year, we'll talk... I don't think that will be the case.
April 14, 201412 yr I agree Deuce. I only see him improving draft stock. He's probably around 20th pick right now. Next year I could see him late in the lottery. That is the difference between seeing significant minutes or riding the bench cause you're on a good team.
April 14, 201412 yr If he gets drafted later next year than he was expected to this year, we'll talk... I don't think that will be the case. He might go a few picks higher next year, my guess is it won't change much.
April 14, 201412 yr He might go a few picks higher next year, my guess is it won't change much. Agreed. Harrell reminds me a little of Patrick Patterson in this regard. Patterson developed a jumper, but he was never going to be a top ten pick.
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