For you MKG doubters...watch this

[jholland321]

http://ukbasketballnews.com/archives/1991

Absolute STUD.

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"I want to be the best that ever played this game" - MKG

[Black]

Love him already.

[Veteran_Picksetter]

I just wish he was doing all those reps with better shooting form.....

[ALong13]

I just wish he was doing all those reps with better shooting form.....

Agreed. I've never questioned his work ethic, no one can deny that man doesn't work hard, but he's got to change that shot if he wants to be a good player in the NBA. People work hard all the time, doesn't always make them great at what they do. He needs to keep the work ethic up, but more importantly he's got to be able to play ball, and on this team scoring is what we need the most, that's his weakest skill. I want him to succeed, I want him to be the greatest player to ever play when it is all said and done, and if that happens I hope his whole career is in Charlotte, but he'll have to prove me wrong (and I pray he does) to do any of that.

[jholland321]

Well shooting may be his weakest skill but he will not have a problem putting up atleast 12-16 ppg IMO. Transition wise the kid is a beast and can absolutely finish at.the rim and take contact because he is so strong. Also he is a good ft throw shooting despite his form. And its not like the kid can't shoot whatsoever, I understand that with his form it will be difficult to create his own shot over people, BUT in he catches it with enough space and.time to square up the kid WILL knock down shots, believe me. I'm a UK fan and whenever he pulled up for an open 3 I was excited, not yelling at the TV. He also can finish in the paint and this will be more difficult in the NBA but I don't doubt that as he gets stronger and smarter he'll be able to do this as well. In three years he'll only be 21 and still developing he CAN became great I just hate that a lot of people aren't giving him a chance.

[SJackson1]

his defensive game is awsome and he can guard many positions and pits alot of pressure and presence on the guys he's guarding. He will score 8 points a game just by running the floor

[Veteran_Picksetter]

Well shooting may be his weakest skill but he will not have a problem putting up atleast 12-16 ppg IMO. Transition wise the kid is a beast and can absolutely finish at.the rim and take contact because he is so strong. Also he is a good ft throw shooting despite his form. And its not like the kid can't shoot whatsoever, I understand that with his form it will be difficult to create his own shot over people, BUT in he catches it with enough space and.time to square up the kid WILL knock down shots, believe me. I'm a UK fan and whenever he pulled up for an open 3 I was excited, not yelling at the TV. He also can finish in the paint and this will be more difficult in the NBA but I don't doubt that as he gets stronger and smarter he'll be able to do this as well. In three years he'll only be 21 and still developing he CAN became great I just hate that a lot of people aren't giving him a chance.

I think a lot of people get nervous with a defensive specialist at pick 2. Jeff Van Gundy himself said he didn't see MKG becoming a star(but otherwise he was positive about him). Plus, the Bobcats have drafted "winners"/"champions" in their past, and it has been disastrous(May) to merely disappointing(Okafor, Felton). MKG could be different from those guys, but I think sometimes it's hard to tell the NBA talent of each of the top 4-5 guys on a loaded NCAA championship team since they can take the pressure off of each other. Corey Brewer looked like a stud defensive "winner" coming out of Florida, but hasn't worked out so well. Turns out Noah and Horford were the true NBA forces there. No doubt A.Davis is a true NBA force. The nightmare scenario for MKG is that he turns out to be a mix of C.Brewer and Julian Wright(currently in d-league). I guess the best case scenario is what?? Igoudala?? a better Gerald Wallace?? Ron Artest, maybe?? Pippen if his jumpshot improves?? If somebody can come up with a better comparison, I'm all ears.

Also, a lot of people here were on the T-Rob bandwagon. He offered a better balance of motor/rebounding AND some offensive skill, but of course he's 2 years older than MKG.

[jholland321]

I think a lot of people get nervous with a defensive specialist at pick 2. Jeff Van Gundy himself said he didn't see MKG becoming a star(but otherwise he was positive about him). Plus, the Bobcats have drafted "winners"/"champions" in their past, and it has been disastrous(May) to mildly disappointing(Okafor, Felton). MKG could be different from those guys, but I think sometimes we get too caught up in who won the NCAA playing on some loaded team. Corey Brewer looked like a stud defensive "winner" coming out of Florida, but hasn't worked out so well. The nightmare scenario for MKG is that he turns out to be a mix of C.Brewer and Julian Wright(currently in d-league). I guess the best case scenario is what?? Igoudala?? a better Gerald Wallace?? Ron Artest, maybe?? Pippen if his jumpshot improves?? If somebody can come up with a better comparison, I'm all ears.

I suppose I am biased being a fan of UK but of all those players you just listed that were winners in college, I never thought any of them coming out had "it", do you? Looking at their mentality like May or Brewer they didn't have this mentality that they want it so bad, that killer instinct that basketball means EVERYTHING to them and they leave it all out on the court, MKG does. I guess that could be homer-ish but I honestly think he is different and as far as comparisons go it's tough especially because he hasn't played a single game. I think it will help him tremendously if the Bobcats can get an elite 1 or 2 so he can play off the ball make cuts to the basket, and get fed by them, more drive and kicks for open looks etc. MKG when asked which player he thinks he resembles said he wants to be his own player but if he had to choose he said Pippen. I think everyone would be ecstatic with that type of player, however I think, like Pippen, he needs someone to play off of because it is difficult for him to create entirely on his own. I think he's going to be special and you have to remember he's not "supposed" to even peak till around 25-26...thats 7-8 years from now and you can believe it that he's going to be working every day to get it done, I love the kid and hope he succeeds.

[Veteran_Picksetter]

I suppose I am biased being a fan of UK but of all those players you just listed that were winners in college, I never thought any of them coming out had "it", do you? Looking at their mentality like May or Brewer they didn't have this mentality that they want it so bad, that killer instinct that basketball means EVERYTHING to them and they leave it all out on the court, MKG does. I guess that could be homer-ish but I honestly think he is different and as far as comparisons go it's tough especially because he hasn't played a single game. I think it will help him tremendously if the Bobcats can get an elite 1 or 2 so he can play off the ball make cuts to the basket, and get fed by them, more drive and kicks for open looks etc. MKG when asked which player he thinks he resembles said he wants to be his own player but if he had to choose he said Pippen. I think everyone would be ecstatic with that type of player, however I think, like Pippen, he needs someone to play off of because it is difficult for him to create entirely on his own. I think he's going to be special and you have to remember he's not "supposed" to even peak till around 25-26...thats 7-8 years from now and you can believe it that he's going to be working every day to get it done, I love the kid and hope he succeeds.

Don't know if you watched May his senior year, but he looked like one of the best college players of all time during his tournament run.

The problem with the Bobcats is that we continually draft players who need someone better to play off of. Okafor needed a great point guard to get him involved. Felton needed a better arsenal to pass to. Morrison needed an entire offense designed to get him open and a precise PG to deliver perfect passes to him coming off the screen.

Partly it's been bad luck, but we've also made poor choices.

One of these days, the Bobcats will draft a guy who can be "The Man". I know I'll see it. In fairness to MKG, every prospect this year below Davis had question marks. T-Rob seemed like the most NBA-ready guy to contribute on both ends of the court, but we drafted youthful stud potential. MJ IS a gambler.