OnTheRocks Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Linky SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP)—Syracuse freshman forward Donte Greene has declared himself eligible for the NBA draft. Greene says he made the decision after discussing his future with his family and coach Jim Boeheim. He led the Orange in scoring at 17.7 points per game, fourth-best in the Big East. He also averaged 7.2 rebounds and led the team in blocks to earn All Big East rookie team honors. Boeheim was not available for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Cool! What round can the Bills get him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Linky Whatever. This could help them return to some form of disciplined play. SU box scores will no longer include stat lines like 5/21 FG, 5/8 FT, 18 points, courtesy of Donte who takes every possible shot. They're still coming back with Flynn, Harris, Onuaku, Devendorf and Rautins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think we'll be fine--but what an idiotic decision by Greene. He'll probably ride the pine for 3 years, maybe turn into a decent role player and very likely be out of the NBA in 5 years. You can have all the raw talent in the world--but if you don't improve in a distinct progression, you can miss your chance based solely on timing. For example, imagine if Hakim Warrick came out after his soph or junior year--does anyone believe he'd be getting the minutes and playing this well in the NBA now? Does anyone feel like they've been sold a bill of goods on Greene? He's hyped up as a superstar, comes in and plays average (and oftentimes horrendously), SU as a result tanks and heads to the NIT...and then he leaves? Whatever dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draft Maniac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 He is nowhere near ready for the NBA physically or mentally. He jacks up crazy shots doesn't play D for the most part. I feel bad for SU but mostly for Donte as his ass will be on the bench most of the time. Enjoy your money Donte but don't spend it all in one plays because that contract if you get one will be your last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 ...courtesy of Donte who takes every possible shot. I think we'll be fine--but what an idiotic decision by Greene. He'll probably ride the pine for 3 years, maybe turn into a decent role player and very likely be out of the NBA in 5 years. Does anyone feel like they've been sold a bill of goods on Greene? He's hyped up as a superstar, comes in and plays average (and oftentimes horrendously), SU as a result tanks and heads to the NIT...and then he leaves? Whatever dude. He is nowhere near ready for the NBA physically or mentally. He jacks up crazy shots doesn't play D for the most part. I feel bad for SU but mostly for Donte as his ass will be on the bench most of the time. Enjoy your money Donte but don't spend it all in one plays because that contract if you get one will be your last. I think you guys are selling him a bit short. While his shot selection, defense and intensity can all be questioned, his talent can not. He's a proto-typical NBA small forward. If he even develops just a little, he'll be a decent player and on the off chance that he realizes his potential, he could be a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draft Maniac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think you guys are selling him a bit short. While his shot selection, defense and intensity can all be questioned, his talent can not. He's a proto-typical NBA small forward. If he even develops just a little, he'll be a decent player and on the off chance that he realizes his potential, he could be a star. Carmelo Anthony would be my standard. He is nowhere near as ready and Carmelo is what I am saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Carmelo Anthony would be my standard. He is nowhere near as ready and Carmelo is what I am saying. He's longer, more athletic and a better shooter than Carmelo. His inside game is nowhere near Melo's at this point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draft Maniac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 He's longer, more athletic and a better shooter than Carmelo. His inside game is nowhere near Melo's at this point though. More athletic? You are crazy. We'll see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 better shooter??? He's longer, more athletic and a better shooter than Carmelo. His inside game is nowhere near Melo's at this point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostsOfTheRockpile Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Tim Thomas has stayed in The Association for years, earning millions upon millions of dollars. The longer Green stayed in college, the greater the odds of the gaping deficiencies in his game being exposed. Leaving now - while he is more "upside" than "risk" - was the right move. Hell, Kwame Brown might be the biggest bust in the history of the NBA, and he's earning something like just under $9 million a year!!! Good move, Donte. And if Harris' overrated a$$ were smart, he'd join the Syracuse football team and take up TE. That guy has "zero NBA potential/longevity" written all over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That guy has "zero NBA potential/longevity" written all over him. You mean the NBA has no place for a 6'2" forward, who can't shoot and makes horrible decisions at crunch time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draft Maniac Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Tim Thomas has stayed in The Association for years, earning millions upon millions of dollars. The longer Green stayed in college, the greater the odds of the gaping deficiencies in his game being exposed. Leaving now - while he is more "upside" than "risk" - was the right move. Hell, Kwame Brown might be the biggest bust in the history of the NBA, and he's earning something like just under $9 million a year!!! Good move, Donte. And if Harris' overrated a$$ were smart, he'd join the Syracuse football team and take up TE. That guy has "zero NBA potential/longevity" written all over him. I guess if he's about the money it's a good move. Hell with actually being able to play good b-ball is the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 More athletic? You are crazy. We'll see though. Better leaper, for certain. I guess it depends on your defintion of athletecism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 better shooter??? Melo was a better scorer but Donte has far greater range at this point of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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