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Originally posted by MadaboutWu
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Same here ... his stats are actually very solid. He had a turnover problem, but every point guard in near memory has had that problem early in their first year of taking the reigns.Kung Wu say, man who read woman like book, prefer braille! -
Gal was one heck of a player by the time he left. It would have been interesting to see a third and fourth year. He was never a fit for HCGM, but I think he would have made a difference as the supporting talent improved.Originally posted by Kung Wu View PostComment
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Originally Posted by GoShockers89
I think the FVV-Steve Nash comparison is a pretty good one. They both are so good at sliding off a ball screen and cutting towards the lane, followed by either a dish or an easy finish.
I would be interested in hearing comparisons from the older and wiser posters on this board: when was the last time we had a true point guard with a skill set comparable to FVV? My memory goes as far back as Joe Griffin and IMO we haven't had a guy capable of carving up a defense like Fred does in the last 25 years. Ragland was a very good PG but he was not particularly strong with the ball/most of his upside came from his shooting accuracy; Hannah was much slower than FVV; Brauer was a fan favorite but not even close in terms of ability; Griffin was good (especially as a freshman) but still not in FVV's league.
Nice line.Originally posted by ShockRef View Post
Fred is pretty good, but Ref is right. Let's see how he performs against quality defenders."Prediction is very difficult, especially if it is about the future."
--Niels Bohr
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Comparing the first 17 games to the last 9 games,
1st 17 games Last 9 games Assists 31 31 Turnovers 28 7
That 9 games is essentially once around the league. Excluding his last 9-1 performance, that is still 22 - 6 for the previous 8 games. Pretty darned good!"I not sure that I've ever been around a more competitive player or young man than Fred VanVleet. I like to win more than 99.9% of the people in this world, but he may top me." -- Gregg Marshall 12/23/13 :peaceful:
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Remember when Nancy Pelosi said about Obamacare:
"We have to pass it, to find out what's in it".
A physician called into a radio show and said:
"That's the definition of a stool sample."Comment
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"Prediction is very difficult, especially if it is about the future."
--Niels Bohr
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Fridge averaged six assists in a motion offense. Gal is currently considered an NBA prospect for his ability to run pick and roll offenses. We have had a few that had the skillset, but Fred's intangibles will be where he separates from those two.Originally posted by Ricardo del Rio View PostOriginally Posted by GoShockers89I think the FVV-Steve Nash comparison is a pretty good one. They both are so good at sliding off a ball screen and cutting towards the lane, followed by either a dish or an easy finish.
I would be interested in hearing comparisons from the older and wiser posters on this board: when was the last time we had a true point guard with a skill set comparable to FVV? My memory goes as far back as Joe Griffin and IMO we haven't had a guy capable of carving up a defense like Fred does in the last 25 years. Ragland was a very good PG but he was not particularly strong with the ball/most of his upside came from his shooting accuracy; Hannah was much slower than FVV; Brauer was a fan favorite but not even close in terms of ability; Griffin was good (especially as a freshman) but still not in FVV's league.
Nice line.
Fred is pretty good, but Ref is right. Let's see how he performs against quality defenders.Comment
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His Watoshness.For some the glass is half full and for others half empty. My glass is out of ice.
- said no one ever...Comment
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Fredward Van Scissorhands
He can sure cut through a defense.Comment
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Nobody can launch a headband like the fridge though. Crap that game sucked.Comment
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Update: FVV followed up this game with a clunker at Illinois State where he played poorly.
In the 9 games since:
136 Minutes Played
20 Assists
3 Turnovers
6-9 from 3FGComment
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In one of the interviews someone (I think it was Marshall) made a reference to Fred as "The Truth". that might be a good nickname for him.
He's already being mentioned in the same sentences with Mike Jones and Matt Braeuer for memorable shots. . the way he played in front of 17,000 fans on national TV against the #1 team in the nation, I might also suggest Ice or The IceMan.The future's so bright - I gotta wear shades.
We like to cut down nets and get sized for championship rings.Comment
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I will choose my words carefully here so that Club AARP does not jump down my throat like they did in February.
Fred is the most talented freshman point guard I have seen during my time as a Shocker fan. I am thrilled to see him doing well on the national stage and it is a GREAT taste of what's to come in the next 3+ years. The ceiling on this kid is just scary, scary high.
ETA: These numbers are just too good to remain buried on the bottom of the last page. Copied below.
Update: FVV followed up this game with a clunker at Illinois State where he played poorly.
In the 9 games since:
136 Minutes Played
20 Assists
3 Turnovers
6-9 from 3FGLast edited by Guest; March 25, 2013, 11:26 AM.Comment
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Fred VanSLEET
Ice and Rain baby!Comment
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Holycrp its been nearly a decade since the headband launch? WTF where has my life gone?Originally posted by Shocktoberfest View PostComment
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