Iowa State's backcourt entering draft

bhatta · Clublakers Lead Analyst Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 3558

Blalock would be a great get for the Lakers with their second round pick. His wingspan and quickness make him a great defender and he has the vision and passing ability of a true PG. He'd be our third stringer, but developing him would pay great dividends in a year or two.

Needs to work on his jumper, but I'd love to have him.
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halekulani · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 5798

curtis stinson's numbers have all increased across the board this year.

bhatta · Clublakers Lead Analyst Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 3558

Oh yea, Stinson is a great player, but I like Blalock more for his wingspan and quickness, which would hopefully lead to better defense.

Knowing our organization, though, they're looking into Stinson as a PG. You know, the "big triangle PG like Ron Harper"
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rydjorker121 · Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:58 am Post subject:

Yeah, as Pbhatta said, I am higher on Blalock than Stinson. Blalock has a 6'5" wingspan, is a legitimate PG, has blazing speed, and can attack the basket fairly well and scorer for himself. He's a tough PG at 6'0" and 205 lbs, built like a rock. Of course, he doesn't have the ideal Phil PG height, but I value all other aspects of his game besides his height. Unfortunately, we don't have an early-to-mid 2nd round pick, which is where he should go if he enters.

As for Stinson, I project him as more of a late 2nd rounder type. Yes, Phil might try to convert Stinson to a PG, but that won't work. Stinson not only lacks true PG skills, although he does have some scoring and passing mix-and-match ability, but he also lacks a jumpshot. His jumpshot is erratic and inconsistent all the way, and he mainly relies on brute strength to attack the basket. He's somewhat of a SF in a PG's body, to an extent, and he's older than the average junior so his potential is in question. I would take if we had a #55 to #60 pick, but we don't.
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Smallz · Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 254 Location: Ames, IA

yep...you guys have it right on the money. blalock's college game translates to the NBA level far better than stinson's does. i think that will should end up a decent player at the next level, but i stinson will bust. he doesnt have the ball handling or quickness to play PG and he's too small and lacks a good enough outside shot to play SG.

blalock is a better shooter, defender, passer, and has much better ball handling skills. stinson reminds me a lot of a poor mans mateen cleeves. he has the ability to take over a college game but he wont be able to do that in the NBA.

also, the rumors i hear is that blalock will come back for his senior year if he cant get a first round guarantee. i dont know that its all that likely that he can work his way up there, so i'm not sure id count on him being there in the 2nd round. stinson, however, is going pro for sure.