Kemba Walker Thread Part 2

[DashGlobal]

2 inches is pretty significant.

a 6'4 sg is considered average or below average, where as a 6'6 sg is considered to have great size.

Lillard is a much better shooter.

[OfficialBobcatsHD]

Lillard is taller, longer, and a much better shooter than Kemba (which all manifest into being a more efficient offensive player). Kemba is a little more athletic across the board and a better defender and probably a "better leader".

What helps Lillard in any argument against Kemba is that he's doing it as a rookie, while Kemba needed another year to reach that level. If Kemba had played like he's doing now, last year, then he'd be considered one of the up-and-comers as well (he actually seems to be getting some of that hype this year anyway). Lillard also doesn't have to fight through the Bobcat Taint effect.


All that really matters is that if Kemba continues to play at this level then we got our hands on a great young PG and it doesn't really matter how well Lillard does.

A) Kemba shoots 43.4% from the field...takes about 15.9 shots a game...makes 6.9 of them...Shoots 5.2 FT's a game...makes 4.6 of them...which is 87.2%...Kemba is a horrible 3 point shooter though

B) Lillard shoots 44.7% from the field...takes about 15.2 shots a game...makes 6.8 of them...Shoots 3.6 FT's a game...makes 3.0 of them...which is 83.3%...Lillard however shoots 38.7% (takes 6.2 a game and makes 2.4 of them) from three...which is good

I don't buy this he's a rookie thing...In some ways you can say Lillard never had a hard time adjusting to the speed of the NBA...but in the end...They are the same age...Lillard played 4 years in College...Kemba played 3...If they are the same age and stats-wise literally neck and neck...How is one that much better than the other?

[DashGlobal]

I don't buy this he's a rookie thing...In some ways you can say Lillard never had a hard time adjusting to the speed of the NBA...but in the end...[b]They are the same age[b]...Lillard played 4 years in College...Kemba played 3...If they are the same age and stats-wise literally neck and neck...How is one that much better than the other?

Well lets see.

One isnt short, and is actually a good 3 point shooter. Not being able to hit the 3 is a an issue as it allows players to play off you and help on other players.

Thats regarding the fact he is putting up great numbers for a rookie.

[OfficialBobcatsHD]

2 inches is pretty significant.

a 6'4 sg is considered average or below average, where as a 6'6 sg is considered to have great size.

Lillard is a much better shooter.

Lillard is a much better three point shooter...He's marginally better from inside the three point line

Lillard (2 point %) = 48.8% (4.4 makes and 9 attempts)
Kemba(2 point %) = 47.8% (6.5 makes and 13.6 attempts)

Lillard is taller, but Kemba is quicker...Like i said...if you believe Lillard can become a star, so can Kemba...ALL THEIR STATS ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL...EVEN THEIR AGE

[OfficialBobcatsHD]

Well lets see.

One isnt short, and is actually a good 3 point shooter. Not being able to hit the 3 is a an issue as it allows players to play off you and help on other players.

Thats regarding the fact he is putting up great numbers for a rookie.

One is the average height of a point guard...the other is above average...Kemba can't hit a 3 to save his life...but he can hit a two...I have yet to see a defender play off of him like they did with young Rondo (And Rondo has developed that mid range jumper now)

[Catch 22]

We're not going to keep talking this "Kemba can't hit a 3 to save his life" talk for the sake of it as if Kemba didn't make the most 3-pointers on all of the Bobcats roster last season at a reasonable 30% clip. He's just struggling with his deep ball during the early going of this season because he's more focused on penetrating the lane under Dunlap's command.

[OfficialBobcatsHD]

We're not going to keep talking this "Kemba can't hit a 3 to save his life" talk for the sake of it as if Kemba didn't make the most 3-pointers on all of the Bobcats roster last season at a reasonable 30% clip. He's just struggling with his deep ball during the early going of this season because he's more focused on penetrating the lane under Dunlap's command.

I understand that...I'm not complaining that he's shooting poorly from three...I'm actually the one defending Kemba from the notion that others (such as Lillard are much better overall shooters then him)...I showed statistically that Kemba is on par with other point guards HIS OWN AGE...

to me the rookie thing is only important because of age...The things Kemba does now would be impressive as a rookie, but it would be much more impressive if he was a 19 year old rookie like Kyrie...

[gamecocksmitty4]

I don't buy this height thing. Height is important when evaluating a guy who is not in the league and projecting how he would do against taller guys when he gets into the NBA. Kemba has shown that his (lack of) height is not a big factor in the NBA. He is too quick and athletic and that helps him get into the lane and score at will. To say that a guy is a better basketball player than player x because he is taller is an ignorant statement.

[Pepperz]

Kemba will develop a 3 in due time. Once he does that, he will be even more dangerous driving for they have to play up on him and this will also allow him to find others for open shots if they start to collapse with help D. So that will make him better then Lillard in the end. We can play theory basketball with how good somebody can get all day.

[DashGlobal]

Kemba is nice, but lets be real, Lillard has a higher ceiling.