The Official Harrison Barnes Thread

[Pepperz]

I was kind of pissed when ESPN made the All UNC team vs All Duke team and left Psycho T out the lineup.

[Veteran_Picksetter]

I know. Psycho T was the fucking man at UNC and will go down as an all-time legend. But for some reason I can't explain, I just hate him.


Barnes would be an awesome running mate if we already had our Star who could score 20 on a nightly basis or a guy like Rondo who sets his teammates up. He's that 4th piece you add, and unfortunately, we're still looking for pieces 1-3.

Please evaluate the following statement:

"ANYBODY you draft after Anthony Davis could easily be a '4th piece' at best."

Not saying Barnes should go number 2, of course. But really, it all kind of seems like a crap shoot after Davis.

Considering the fact Harrison fits a positional and shooting need, at what point would you be willing to pick Barnes if it were up to you, Swedd? Somewhere around 8-15, maybe?

[Veteran_Picksetter]

Great article on Barnes:

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...n-Barnes-3900/

They seem to have a good handle on his offensive game, limitations and all. They also think he has the tools to be a decent defender. Another opinion: He could win over high-picking teams in the interview process.

[Bosnian-Bobcats-Fan]

I dont think Barnes can create his own shot without a pass first pg like swedd just said rondo...without kendall marshall in the tournament he got exposed....Doesn't have that elite athleticism...Im sure he will be able to score some but i think hes gonna be way too one dimensional. He wont be a star like some UNC homers are saying

[Veteran_Picksetter]

I dont think Barnes can create his own shot without a pass first pg like swedd just said rondo...without kendall marshall in the tournament he got exposed....Doesn't have that elite athleticism...Im sure he will be able to score some but i think hes gonna be way too one dimensional. He wont be a star like some UNC homers are saying

The thing I like about Barnes is that he has his NBA body now. We don't have to wonder if he will "fill out" (see Lamb and Davis). We don't have to worry if he is truly tall or long enough for his NBA position(see Sullinger and T. Robinson).

I think he is a safe bet to step in and contribute almost right away--but without a huge ceiling for the long haul.

If we don't get to pick Davis, I'd be content drafting lower for Barnes and another pick who actually has good upside (Lillard? Lamb? Beal?)

[WAM9]

While I am still undecided on the ceiling/floor of Barnes, I have to comment on the Austin Rivers theme.

Austin Rivers created his own shot time after time at Duke. He is one of the best Duke has ever had at actually giving him the ball, clearing out, and letting him go to work.

Just because the "shot" at UNC got so much press, don't let yourself be fooled into thinking that that defined his game. That couldn't be farther from the truth.

[Sik Infant]

I really like Barnes although I haven't seen too much of him, he seems like a guy that will never be an all-star but could definitely be a 12 year starter, he is definitely not a number one option but he won't have to deal with the defensive scrutiny he had to in College in the L, getting the oppositions second or third best defender will really open up the game for him imo.

[MadBOBCATfanUK]

Harrison Barnes showed elite athleticsm with a 38.5 no step vert and a 39.5 max vertical which is still pretty impressive. He was also the fastest small forward that was tested in the 3/4 court sprint. Did 15 reps and although his lane agility wasn't great it was still above average. Does this put some of his athleticsm concerns to bed?

[gamecocksmitty4]

Of course. But he still can't score.

[Pepperz]

I can see Barnes as a Cho kind of pick. He's very skilled and can still improve by alot. Westbrook was considered a stretch at the time he was picked but look how that worked out. He's looking for particular skills to add to the team and not just BPA.