Naters Gonna Nate

[jackmd]

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One of the ESPN commentators---possibly the same one who name-checked 'SAN DIEGO STATE JACKRABBITS'---was talking about how Wolters' speed is an issue.

On screen, Wolters pulls a nifty move, freezes Kabongo, and blows by him for a layup.

Yeah. His *speed* is an issue.

In an effort to make a recovery, one of the commentators, on the replay, says, "Well, Kabongo isn't noted for his defense."

....

Sheesh. The NBA is littered with players that have 'athleticism' and haven't the discipline to take advantage of it. Wouldn't you rather have a player who can freeze defenses even if his 'athleticism' isn't all that exceptional?

I was watching it earlier, the commentators seem know a limited amount and most of what they are saying is fluff. I couldn't take it so I've got the DVR recording. I'd love to see Nate and Colton both drafted. My gut tells me both will be looking at free agent contracts. FWIW, I also didn't think Mike Miller was a top 10 draft pick. I have no credibility as it pertains to these matters. Opinions? Yes. Credibility? Not so much.

[zooropa]

Re: Naters Gonna Nate

One of the ESPN commentators---possibly the same one who name-checked 'SAN DIEGO STATE JACKRABBITS'---was talking about how Wolters' speed is an issue.

On screen, Wolters pulls a nifty move, freezes Kabongo, and blows by him for a layup.

Yeah. His *speed* is an issue.

In an effort to make a recovery, one of the commentators, on the replay, says, "Well, Kabongo isn't noted for his defense."

....

Sheesh. The NBA is littered with players that have 'athleticism' and haven't the discipline to take advantage of it. Wouldn't you rather have a player who can freeze defenses even if his 'athleticism' isn't all that exceptional?

[jackdaniel]

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Wonder how many pro teams will try to "steal" a player?Teams that are really interested ,but,in the grand scheme of their drafting order are willing to gamble that he'll still be around for the late draft spot they have reserved for him.Probably alot,since they all try and optimize their draft for the year.It's less of a gamble for late picks than it is for the earlier rounds.Jeremy Lin comes to mind as a case where a NBA caliber player just about didn't make it into the NBA.Maybe his case is lesson learned.

[witness]

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The combine is on ESPNU right now.

Iverson starts at 10, and Wolters starts his drills at 11

[jack power]

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The combine is on ESPNU right now.

[SanDakotaState]

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Nate has meetings with 6 teams tonight at the NBA combine in Chicago. This according to @alexkennedynba

Tweet from @alexkennedynba: Nate Wolters is meeting with six NBA teams tonight. Six teams on the first night of the combine means there's a lot of interest in him.

Nate has a combine maximum 18 interviews/meetings with NBA teams. This according to Steve Kyler @stevekylernba

Tweet from @stevekylernba: a number of players have very full dance cards with nba teams.... Nate Wolters has max 18 interviews, thats impressive

One of the teams that he met with tonight was the Lakers who have the 48th pick - according to Alex Kennedy

[joeboo22]

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Nate has meetings with 6 teams tonight at the NBA combine in Chicago. This according to @alexkennedynba

Tweet from @alexkennedynba: Nate Wolters is meeting with six NBA teams tonight. Six teams on the first night of the combine means there's a lot of interest in him.

Nate has a combine maximum 18 interviews/meetings with NBA teams. This according to Steve Kyler @stevekylernba

Tweet from @stevekylernba: a number of players have very full dance cards with nba teams.... Nate Wolters has max 18 interviews, thats impressive

[joeboo22]

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Nate had a workout with the Utah Jazz today, Colton Iverson was also among those in attendance

[SanDakotaState]

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NBA Scouting Report on Nate Wolters

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/...e-Wolters-4169

[NorCalJack]

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Here is a video and good article on Nate

http://www.hoopsworld.com/nate-wolte...ward-nba-dream

[joeboo22]

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Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA is covering the IMG Camp and said this about Nate
"Nate Wolters is a NBA guard... good with the ball decent jump shot"

A couple more from @stevekylernba

"Nate Wolters is just sick from anywhere on the floor with his jumper... Hitting like 11 for 12 from three."

"Guys at IMG have been shooting non-stop for last hour and guys like Wolters, Osby, Thomas and Paul are crushing it. Impressive."

[SanDakotaState]

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More of a "what" than a "how", unless I missed something. Interesting read nonetheless.

Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA is covering the IMG Camp and said this about Nate
"Nate Wolters is a NBA guard... good with the ball decent jump shot"

[RowdyRabbit]

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How Nate Wolters is doing at the IMG Academy Draft Camp

http://www.marketwire.com/press-rele...ay-1783127.htm

More of a "what" than a "how", unless I missed something. Interesting read nonetheless.

[SanDakotaState]

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How Nate Wolters is doing at the IMG Academy Draft Camp

http://www.marketwire.com/press-rele...ay-1783127.htm

[Nidaros]

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How about some love for the roommate, Austin Miller....kudos to him for being willing to sacrifice his nights to be Nate's ballboy.

It's one thing to be the one shooting the ball, but it had to get old/boring to be the one retrieving the stupid thing and throwing it back, night after night after night after night.

Boring I suppose so, but if Nate makes a career in the NBA and I suspect he will, then its no longer boring. I read else where that they have 100 signed basketballs to auction off this Saturday night. With a Nate signature, on them, they could become very valuable items.