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Rate Nick Calathes as a point guard

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by basketballholic, Mar 9, 2015.

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Rate Nick Calathes as a point guard

  1. Top 20 starting PG in the NBA

    6 vote(s)
    13.6%

  2. Bottom 10 starting PG in the NBA

    2 vote(s)
    4.5%

  3. Top notch backup PG

    18 vote(s)
    40.9%

  4. Just another mediocre backup PG

    16 vote(s)
    36.4%

  5. Shouldn't even be in the league

    2 vote(s)
    4.5%
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  1. basketballholic

    basketballholic Member

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    I think this guy is an under-the-radar free agent target for us. And I think he fits well next to Harden. Plays solid D, can shoot it, and can make plays.

    Rate him.
     
    #1 basketballholic, Mar 9, 2015
  2. shastarocket

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    Great backup pg. tons of energy and solid D.

    I'm not sure his game will be that great as a consistent starter

    Udrih looks good too...at times
     
    #2 shastarocket, Mar 9, 2015
  3. Carl Herrera

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    He would fit right in with Corey Brewer in the hairline department:

    [​IMG]
     
    #3 Carl Herrera, Mar 9, 2015
  4. what

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    Nick's biggest obstacle to a starting job is his shooting. Otherwise, he's above average in every other aspect, defense, passing, energy, running plays.
     
    #4 what, Mar 9, 2015
  5. mig0s

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    A poor man's Greivis Vasquez. We should try to get Jarret Jack as backup next year
     
    #5 mig0s, Mar 9, 2015
  6. J Sizzle

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    Solid backup
     
    #6 J Sizzle, Mar 9, 2015
  7. Jontro

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    Would be a championship PG if you surround him with proper role players like Harden, LerBon, Love, and Davis at the 2, 3, 4, and 5 respectively.
     
    #7 Jontro, Mar 9, 2015
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    "can shoot it"

    umm sure he "can shoot it" like Dwight or Dorsey "can shoot it" doesn't mean he can do it well.

    Were you implying Calathes is a good shooter!?!

    AND this guy has Terrence _ones written in a spoiler...

    smh
     
    #8 Ekiu, Mar 9, 2015
  9. basketballholic

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    LOL. Was wondering how long it would take somebody to pick that up.

    (One of the worst spot-up shooters in the league.)
     
    #9 basketballholic, Mar 9, 2015
  10. mvpcrossxover

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    Career backup
     
    #10 mvpcrossxover, Mar 9, 2015
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    He'd be a good starting caliber PG in another era. But this league, currently, is way too deep at the 1.

    He's a good backup. Not a special backup...but a very good, very serviceable backup. I'd tak Jack, Augustin, Thomas, Devin Harris, Reggie Jackson over Calathes....arguments for Heinrich, AB, Sessions, Burke, Sessions...
     
    #11 awc713, Mar 9, 2015
  12. Cashmoney

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    I'd take Hinrich over him, not AB, sessions or Burke. But I understand the point of your statement, he would be a fantastic pick up for us.
     
    #12 Cashmoney, Mar 9, 2015
  13. Airdough

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    The CBA must have an annual quota on just another guy white point guards that have to be on rosters.
     
    #13 Airdough, Mar 9, 2015
  14. what

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    ain't that why dragic made it?
     
    #14 what, Mar 9, 2015
  15. CDrex

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    I like him as a backup.

    Could easily start for a few crappy teams.

    Beverley is a better player AND a better fit with Harden, however.
     
    #15 CDrex, Mar 10, 2015
  16. Aleron

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    Do you have some sort of fascination with white point guards that cant shoot?
     
    #16 Aleron, Mar 10, 2015
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  17. basketballholic

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    :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

    Yeah, check my signature. All tidy whiteys that can't shoot.

    :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
    #17 basketballholic, Mar 10, 2015
  18. CertifiedTroll

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    He looks like a less-ugly Chris Kaman, plays kind of flashy, and hasn't proven he can shoot the NBA 3. Would I mind him? No. Would I want him starting? No.
     
    #18 CertifiedTroll, Mar 10, 2015
  19. Houston22

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    He's worse then Udrih. Although Udrih can't defend to save his life
     
    #19 Houston22, Mar 10, 2015
  20. Swish4fives

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    If he's enhancing his performance than he's a pretty solid back up. I've also seen him go through stretches where he didn't look like he belonged in the nba.
     
    #20 Swish4fives, Mar 10, 2015
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