Finally!!! Some News About DC
by bruinponcho on May 16, 2009 10:08 AM PDT
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Bumped. GO BRUINS. -N
Chad Ford has an article on ESPN's NBA draft page analyzing DC and his pluses and minuses. Unfortunately it is premium content, so I will give you guys a recap of it without quoting it.
Ford says that DC was "unconscious shooting from anywhere on the court." Ford says that DC was making NBA 3s, midrange jumpers, and drives with perfection. We all know about DC's legendary shooting percentages and I am happy to see that he is carrying that forward to the NBA game.
Ford's only real knock on DC is his size. However, DC's trainer (former Hornets Assistant Coach Dave Miller) says that DC has put on extra strength without losing any speed. In fact, Ford says DC is the fastest player in the draft and DC agrees with him.
The thing that might be helping DC's stock the most has nothing to do with DC and everything to do with what Aaron Brooks has done in the playoffs for Houston. Ford compares DC to Brooks and NBA GMs are notorious copycats with quick point guards being the in vogue thing. Ford states that DC isn't the scorer that Brooks is, but is a better playmaker.
Ford references the popular sentiment that CBH's system held down DC's stats which is likely true (Ford comments that DC's stats would have been more impressive if he played for UNC, a program notorious under Roy Williams for producing "great" college players but terrible pros), but not necessarily a bad thing. Ford notes that playing under CBH has led to DC being a top defensive guard and learning how to play half court. Both of these things will help him flourish in the NBA.
Ford concludes by saying that DC is competing with other guards like Lawson, Flynn, and Mills for a spot in the late lottery or mid first round (much better than the late 20s that some draft "experts" who never attend workouts have DC). Ford also states that DC is best shooter and defender of that bunch. As for DC's mentality going into this, he says he is going to be a "special player" for whoever picks him.
It is great to see such a good review of DC and that he seems to be impressing people through his hard work, career development, and good attitude. Talk about doing things the "right way" as opposed to a certain other UCLA guard.
In other news, Josh Shipp has signed with Bob Meyers (who played at UCLA under Harrick) from Wasserman Media Group (one of the biggest sports agencies) who also represents Jordan Farmar. A lot of the draft sites seem to be down or ignoring JS, but look for some team to take a chance on him late in the second round IMHO.
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great stuff
It’s good to hear about our guys. It seems like last year, KL, RW, and Luc got so much coverage.
I was thinking the same thing about Brooks and how teams would be drawing a lot of comparison with DC. I think they’re right. Brooks and DC are similar in many ways, and I’m sure this will help DC’s stock.
I’m still holding onto the dream that DC will go to the Lakers. Go UCLAkers!
by UCLAbruin920 on May 15, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I had the same dream.
It would have been so perfect. The Lakers could get a championship this year, Fisher would want to retire, and Farmar could take the starting spot with DC learning a couple more things from him. Not so sure anymore now that Brown is on the squad. Still possible, but not as likely.
by BruinDrums on May 15, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for Collisson
I’m not a fan of the nba and probably won’t watch him play much if at all. But he surely has been a quality, classy young man throughout all his time (all four years of it!) at UCLA. If anyone deserves a great success in his chosen profession, it’s him. Best of luck, DC.
by Fox 71 on May 15, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear
That his shot is back. It abandoned him a little bit down the stretch this past year after starting out scorching hot at the beginning of the season. That outside shot is going to be absolutely essential for him. He’s not a pass first point guard, so he’s going to have to be able to use that outside threat to be able to get by the first defender on dribble penetration. He’ll be able to wreak havoc on interior defenses if he can just get inside.
by Tydides on May 15, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, Darren
We had absolutely no doubt whatsoever that you have been impressing everyone. You make us so proud, and you always have.
Keep doing your thing…more great things are headed your way, and you have earned them.
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on May 16, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff
DC is one of my favorite bruins ever, and i cant wait to watch him on the next level.
speaking of the seniors, is there any more recent news on PAA since playing in that all star game
O.A.
by Ollie on May 16, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally! Great stuff!
Of course we already knew all this stuff about Darren!
I ain’t tootin’ my own horn, but I pointed out a WSJ article about the NBA going for fast guards, with Aaron Brooks as an example, to make the argument that DC would do well in the NBA.
As for JS, I think teams should seriously look at him in the second round. I could see him being a Rick Fox in the NBA…
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on May 18, 2009 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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