Comments on: NBA Draft Watch: James Anderson and Xavier Henry

By: NBA Draft Watch: Potential draftees » By The Horns

NBA Draft Watch: Potential draftees » By The Horns — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:36:43 +0000

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By: reggie

reggie — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:20:06 +0000

Great point bullsfandom I also share the same wish that the bulls pull there picks together for this year and next year and maybe go after a good or great player if need be throw in kurt or last resort deng just to sweeten the pot but they must make sure they get great value if the players are also thrown in as the trade in order to complete it just not sure of who they want or who may be intrested in there offer . Our biggest need is a pure outside shooter with some ht if avalible.
As far is LBJ goes if he comes fine if not the bulls best have there plan B, C and if needed D ready to move on and not wait too long toget them in motion or they miss out on all the good or great players.Peace

By: bill thomas

bill thomas — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:49:09 +0000

I see your point Dj but, if Brad Miller or Omer Asik sign back with the Bulls healthy then it would be point less to go after another big guy this summer.

I like ESPN’s Chad Ford idea of either signing a Tall SG like; Xavier Henry or James Anderson as a backup to Hinrich. If it was up to make I would take Xavier Henry since he is a better 3 point shooter then Anderson. AND the Bulls need a guy like that, kind of like what BG did for use last season.

By: Dj

Dj — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:52:12 +0000

Someone like: DEMARCUS COUSINS, GREG MONROE, Hassan Whiteside or Ekpe Udoh.

By: Dj

Dj — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:44:37 +0000

I think the Bulls need to draft a big guy over a SG this summer in case Brad Miller does not come back or he retires and if Omer Asik the Bulls 2008 draft pick is still unhealthy to play.

Beside this years draft as a lot of good talented big guys that can play in the NBA level.

By: bullsfandom

bullsfandom — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:23:29 +0000

No matter how good Udoh may turn out to be, I’d rather we saved our trade assets for pulling off a sign and trade for a second big name (or even to help ensure we get a superstar like Lebron in the first place)

By: Tony C.

Tony C. — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:54:12 +0000

As silly as it may sound, I’d try to trade up in order to take (forward) Ekpe Udoh. He strikes me as a potentially outstanding player…

By: Brad S.

Brad S. — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:39:41 +0000

I have seen draft boards with Henry going pretty high and I would be surprised if he was there when the Bulls get to pick. I have also seen some off-the-court stuff on Xavier and he seems like a decent dude, which means he isn’t giving other teams a lot of reason to let him slide. Mr Anderson, on the other hand, is a junior with less perceived upside and I could see him falling to the Bulls.

While I wouldn’t be upset with the Bulls taking Anderson or Henry, I wouldn’t rule out a highly rated SF or big that slid down the draft, either. Any of those would give the Bulls some versatility to make deals for the upcoming season. Obviously, I wish the Bulls were sitting at pick #15 instead of pick #17, but I still think they are in a good position because they don’t NEED anyone they pick to be the difference maker at any position. That gives GarPaxDorf increadible power and versatility in who they select.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:10:05 +0000

I would take Xavier Henry in a second over James Anderson. Reason being Henry has the potential to be one of the best on ball defenders in the league, he has length: 6’6.5″ as SG with a 6’11.25 wingspan; and he is built like a Brick Shit House, with good athleticism. He also has good offensive potential, he had one of the best shooting percentages in the draft combine, 80% college 3’s and 52% from NBA 3’s, and 70% overall. While James Anderson hit only 52%, 36%, and 58% respectively. Now this may just be one drill, and his college accolades don’t lie but shouldn’t someone who is supposed to be a knockdown shooter hit a little higher than 36% in practice with no hand in the face. I james anderson isn’t that athletic and doesn’t have handles, like everyone is saying, and on top of that isn’t really a pure shooter, couldn’t he just end up being one of those players who’s game doesn’t transition to the pros?

Henry on the other hand really has no knocks to his game other than his ability of the dribble… which he wont have to do much of with Roses penetration. If we pick up another big time scorer, I could see Henry really thriving with all the open looks he’d get.

Unfortunately unless Milwaukee falls in love with James Anderson’s college stats and performances, Im afraid we might be stuck with Him, I just hope that Im wrong In thinking he won’t succeed In the pros.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:30:24 +0000

Sounds good. Length for a 2-guard is a great quality due to the fact that players can use length to defend better, disrupt passing lanes, alter/block shots, and shoot over smaller guards. Both of these guys fit the bill. That was the main reason I thought a guy like Joe Johnson would be a good fit… like a Tayshaun Prince/Ben Gordon player. As mentioned in the past – Is he worth max money?