The OJ Mayo Thread

[Slam]

It's sort of hard not to feel sorry for the kid because he hit USC with such great hype and so many wanting him to fail. The times I have seen him the thing I have been most impressed with has been his D. He gets wayyyyyy down low and rarely takes his eye off who he is guarding and is never so far away from him that he can't get to him if his man gets the ball. I was expecting to see an amazing offensive bag of tricks but didn't really see that. In fact, I was more impressed with Nick Young's jab steps, head fakes, spins and fades last year. In saying that, Mayo has a nice stroke and can catch and shoot, pull up off the dribble and slash.

You can tell his mind is razor sharpe and he seems to be 100% focused on the game from the start to the very end. He fights through screens, is in constant motion and looks to get his team mates shots.

Comparison: Larry Hughes (PG ability and D) meets Ben Gordon (offense)

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[ohara831]

If we have a top 7 pick, I'd want either Lopez or Mayo. That says it all.

[dvdbumpus]

I like Mayo. He's only a freshman and could develop some more of that offensive pop. Being able to spell Felton would be awesome to have also.

If we did grab him, and Adam came back, I would say that Matt is a goner, probably in a draft day trade...what can we do to also grab Blake Griffin?

[ohara831]

I like Mayo. He's only a freshman and could develop some more of that offensive pop. Being able to spell Felton would be awesome to have also.

If we did grab him, and Adam came back, I would say that Matt is a goner, probably in a draft day trade...what can we do to also grab Blake Griffin?

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Oh stop it! Now you're getting me excited! Mayo and Griffin? Well, we'd likely give them Matt, our 2nd, and then a bench player we dont really want to part with - someone like Ammo, May or a 2009 Lottery protected 1st rounder. But that said, Mayo and Blake would be 2 extremely good additions to the Bobcats. Wow, that would make me very very very very happy!!!!

[dvdbumpus]

I like Mayo. He's only a freshman and could develop some more of that offensive pop. Being able to spell Felton would be awesome to have also.

If we did grab him, and Adam came back, I would say that Matt is a goner, probably in a draft day trade...what can we do to also grab Blake Griffin?

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Oh stop it! Now you're getting me excited! Mayo and Griffin? Well, we'd likely give them Matt, our 2nd, and then a bench player we dont really want to part with - someone like Ammo, May or a 2009 Lottery protected 1st rounder. But that said, Mayo and Blake would be 2 extremely good additions to the Bobcats. Wow, that would make me very very very very happy!!!!

Would to even consider an unprotected 2009 pick to get him? I would consider it. Maybe top 10 protected pick.

[ohara831]

I'd try to get them to take Ammo or May along with Carroll and our 2nd. But they would likely want the 1st. As long as it was Lottery Protected for 2009, I'd consider it. Have to remember, we are talking about someone who will likely be a Top 10 pick, giving us 2 of the top 10. You're not going to get that by a 2nd and a good 6th man back up SG like Carroll. He's not even starting SG material, but a quality back up for sure. I would think another player like May or Ammo would be needed to consumate the deal.

I am unsure if I would give up all that for Griffin, or whether I might try to get Love from UCLA with giving up just a little less. Griffin is a little more athletic than Love and I believe his ceiling is higher, but Love brings a lot to the table that the Bobcats could use at the PF slot.

[Slam]

Interesting that OJ considers himself a PG in the NBA and compares himself to D.Will

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...ber-one"-2890/

[ohara831]

There is no lack of self confidence with the kid. That is why I hope that things can work as I noted in my Thread of how I want my Draft Day to go. Getting Mayo or Bayless would make me very happy - especially Mayo.

[Slam]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdOTelhqVYw

[ohara831]

Just read a Chat Wrap with David Thorpe on ESPN. He does not like Mayo's game for the NBA, and sees him as "good, but nothing special." That surprised me as Thorpe has usually been pretty good with his assessment of players and talent. He talks with GMs and front office people a lot. Very interesting.

By the way, he likes the idea of Crash and #9 to Denver for Melo. For what it's worth.