beekay414 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Just now, CWood21 said: Other then his explosion attacking the basket, I'm not sure I really see Ja Morant. Don't like the Oladipo comparison either. Maybe a more explosive D'Angelo Russell? First step and explosion are Ja-esque. Not quite on the Ja and Rose scale but a blend we haven't seen outside of those two in ages. Russell was much more of a playmaker in college. The NBA game changed his strengths and he's worse for it (ala Brandon Jennings). So I don't see Russell either. I think Ivey is a blend of Ja Morant and Donovan Mitchell. A step below Ja's first step and explosion but a similar efficiency type of game and lack of creation for others as Mitchell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUKE Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Ivey is more athletic but less skilled than Russell at the same age, not sure I like that comp outside of size either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 He definitely plays like Morant. Only difference is Morant is a much better passer. Ivey is still learning. Everything else is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: He definitely plays like Morant. Only difference is Morant is a much better passer. Ivey is still learning. Everything else is similar. Ja was a significantly better passer to the point they arent comparable IMO. Ivey is not the primary ball handler at Purdue, and shouldn't be. He is an off ball wing who can create occasionally. I think he is closer to Jalen Green as a prospect than Morant. Super athletic, solid shooters but need to work on it and have great ability to get to the rim. Green's G League numbers are almost identical to Ivey's last year at Purdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 As soon as the Pistons dropped out of the top 3 I've locked in on Ivey for them. I think he's by far the best fit next to Cade and in terms of superstar potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Just now, Sllim Pickens said: Ja was a significantly better passer to the point they arent comparable IMO. Ivey is not the primary ball handler at Purdue, and shouldn't be. He is an off ball wing who can create occasionally. I think he is closer to Jalen Green as a prospect than Morant. Super athletic, solid shooters but need to work on it and have great ability to get to the rim. That's why I like him with Cade. He doesn't need the ball all the time. He can also quickly attack the shifting defense when they are paying too much attention to Cade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcheryea Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 22 minutes ago, CWood21 said: Other then his explosion attacking the basket, I'm not sure I really see Ja Morant. it's the hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) Mind you all, I'm not comparing Ivey's game to Ja, just his first step and explosion. The rest of his game is Donovan Mitchell. Maybe not as ball needy as Mitchell but play style wise, they are similar. He's a blend. Donovan Mitchell with Ja's explosion is a superstar. Edited May 26, 2022 by beekay414 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinneasGage Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 40 minutes ago, beekay414 said: Mind you all, I'm not comparing Ivey's game to Ja, just his first step and explosion. The rest of his game is Donovan Mitchell. Maybe not as ball needy as Mitchell but play style wise, they are similar. He's a blend. Donovan Mitchell with Ja's explosion is a superstar. u hated mitchell but like ivey.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 6 hours ago, NYRaider said: Mobley's success is encouraging because Chet is more skilled, a better shooter, and a better rim protector. why is chet more skilled? like the only thing about him that is more skilled is 3pt shooting mobley was a borderline allstar caliber player as a rookie, he is insanely good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 hour ago, FinneasGage said: u hated mitchell but like ivey.. I hated Mitchell because he's not special. Ivey has special tools to work with and he's already at Mitchell's efficiency level. Ivey's also not a turnstile defensively like Mitchell is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcheryea Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, 11sanchez11 said: why is chet more skilled? like the only thing about him that is more skilled is 3pt shooting mobley was a borderline allstar caliber player as a rookie, he is insanely good i mean chet's a definitely a better ball handler. some of his best offense this year came from running the break. he's also probably a better playmaker but i don't think mobley was really asked to do that much because he was playing with garland so i don't know that for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Did anyone hear that rumor that the thunder and kings are going to do a trade involving the 2nd and 4th picks similar to the Luca/Trae Young trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, 11sanchez11 said: why is chet more skilled? like the only thing about him that is more skilled is 3pt shooting mobley was a borderline allstar caliber player as a rookie, he is insanely good Better ball handler, better passer, better shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: Did anyone hear that rumor that the thunder and kings are going to do a trade involving the 2nd and 4th picks similar to the Luca/Trae Young trade? The Kings would be trading up for Chet? It makes sense from OKC's perspective if they don't love any of the bigs and figure that they can land Duren or Williams at #12. Edited May 26, 2022 by NYRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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