QUESTION: Why is Derrick Rose hyped up so much....

[DoubleClutch]

When similar players like Iverson, Marbury, and Steve Francis were just as good or even better in their prime....and arguably more talented.

Ok, Iverson without a doubt is better in every aspect (we all agree on this right?) but all three finished just as good at the rim. Had nice dunks. All were just as explosive. Quick first step etc....

All three had better handles than Rose. All three had a better natural outside shot (Rose is getting better though). I'll say they were all more entertaining from a fan standpoint.

Don't get me wrong, I like Roses game, and think he's even a better role model than player. Compared to the AI, Marbury and Francis, Rose is faster.....and he dunks harder. He's no doubt a better leader. He's more unselfish. But is he a better player? Or at least that much better that he gets treated like some new phenomenon? Like explosive point guards before him didn't exist? Now Russel, he is an exception

Did these Bulls fans just start watching Basketball? I might catch some hate for this thread but

Anyways, I was just thinking this while watching a Yinka Dare Steve Francis mix.

 

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[NSSVO]

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[JahBuhLun]

When similar players like Iverson, Marbury, and Steve Francis were just as good or even better in their prime....and arguably more talented.

Ok, Iverson without a doubt is better in every aspect (we all agree on this right?) but all three finished just as good at the rim. Had nice dunks. All were just as explosive. Quick first step etc....

All three had better handles than Rose. All three had a better natural outside shot (Rose is getting better though). I'll say they were all more entertaining from a fan standpoint.

Don't get me wrong, I like Roses game, and think he's even a better role model than player. Compared to the AI, Marbury and Francis, Rose is faster.....and he dunks harder. He's no doubt a better leader. He's more unselfish. But is he a better player? Or at least that much better that he gets treated like some new phenomenon? Like explosive point guards before him didn't exist? Now Russel, he is an exception

Did these Bulls fans just start watching Basketball? I might catch some hate for this thread but

Anyways, I was just thinking this while watching a Yinka Dare Steve Francis mix.

You answered your own question, plus he doesn't create drama off the court.

 

[jwinfield]

 

[delta]

Steve Francis's career-high in points was 21.9!! At age 25!! Add the fact he was already 22 when he got to the league! D-Rose (MVP) + Westbrook are only 23 and have two seasons that shyt on that!

Marbury's PPG-high is 23.9/7.6a/3r. In his sixth season... at age 25.

 

[Dirty_Jerz]

how is russel an exception compared to rose

 

[DoubleClutch]

Well, I didn't look up stats. Yea, Marbury and Francis may have under achived by Rose standards but they were as talented as Rose, and more entertaining to me....

Russel is a PG who dunks like Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter. We've never seen that. I can understand the Westbrook hype, cause he ain't that great otherwise. Rose has a nice 2 hand dunk but Westbrook is just on another level dunking wise and athletically. Bigger, stronger and jumps higher and will dunk on anybody. Kind of like a young MJ was.

 

[jwinfield]

Russel is a PG who dunks like Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter. We've never seen that. I can understand the Westbrook hype, cause he ain't that great otherwise. Rose has a nice 2 hand dunk but Westbrook is just on another level dunking wise and athletically. Bigger, stronger and jumps higher and will dunk on anybody. Kind of like a young MJ was.

http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre...08&source=All&sort2=DESC&draft=15&pos=1&sort=

Draft combine had a vert of 36.5. 40

 

[HHR]

When similar players like Iverson, Marbury, and Steve Francis were just as good or even better in their prime....and arguably more talented.

Ok, Iverson without a doubt is better in every aspect (we all agree on this right?) but all three finished just as good at the rim. Had nice dunks. All were just as explosive. Quick first step etc....

All three had better handles than Rose. All three had a better natural outside shot (Rose is getting better though). I'll say they were all more entertaining from a fan standpoint.

Don't get me wrong, I like Roses game, and think he's even a better role model than player. Compared to AI...... He's no doubt a better leader. He's more unselfish. But is he a better player? Or at least that much better that he gets treated like some new phenomenon? Like explosive point guards before him didn't exist? Now Russel, he is an exception

Excellent, well thought out thread, will read again soon. Thanks.

 

[humble Hermit]

derrick rose bangin - YouTube

DraftExpress: Pre Draft Measurements

Draft combine had a vert of 36.5. 40

Not saying jumps higher, but draft measurements are highly subject-able and defers day to day.

 

[3Rivers]

*Asks why Rose is hyped up so much*

*Gives reasons why he's hyped so much*

 

[delta]

Not saying jumps higher, but draft measurements are highly subject-able and defers day to day.

how bout some vid evidence




i'll wait for some vid of westbrook

 

[DoubleClutch]

Excellent, well thought out thread, will read again soon. Thanks.

Oops, I meant the other two. Iversons a better leader and faster than Rose. Rose is unselfish but AI had to ball hog. AI is a better passer too when he wants to be.

I was trying to be nice, but until Rose leads a team of scrubs to the NBA finals he shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence as Iverson. Really, the other two are the point of this thread.

 

[keon]

you can tell when a nikka make a thread just for attention..