An Open Letter To Wayne Chism.

#76
#76
lylsmorr said:
Sorry, I forgot you went to both of them and took the tape measure to them. EXACTLY how tall are both of them? Please inform us
Click to expand...

Smith was measured in at camp at 6'5. Of course, this is without shoes on. Chism is around the 6'8 mark, with shoes. And he is not 250. He is closer to 240. Smith has no chance at the three in the NBA and Chism has no chance at the 4. Sorry.
 
#77
#77
Not just that, but Smith has 0 chance at a career because he simply can't shoot the ball. And for his size, that will be a MUST. Chism is simply not talented enough and is way to soft. Tennessee has one good pro prospect on this team and it's hopson.
 
#78
#78
Geezzz said:
Smith was measured in at camp at 6'5. Of course, this is without shoes on. Chism is around the 6'8 mark, with shoes. And he is not 250. He is closer to 240. Smith has no chance at the three in the NBA and Chism has no chance at the 4. Sorry.
Click to expand...

I would like to see where you get these measures from. Wayne was listed IN HIGH SCHOOL at 6'8". It's not impossible to hit 6'9" in 4 years...by the way the players do play in shoes so that doesn't really take anything away from the height issue when you say "in shoes". 6'9", 250 would be a solid PF especially if he has the basics of the game mastered. A player does not have to be 7'0" to be successful in the league. If Wayne muscles up and works on his fundamentals he can definitely play the 4 in the NBA. Believe it.
 
#79
#79
SGMVols said:
You clearly have no idea who you're talking to, or what you're talking about.
Click to expand...

sgmvols.jpg


Oh really? Now he does.:)
 
#85
#85
lylsmorr said:
I would like to see where you get these measures from. Wayne was listed IN HIGH SCHOOL at 6'8". It's not impossible to hit 6'9" in 4 years...by the way the players do play in shoes so that doesn't really take anything away from the height issue when you say "in shoes". 6'9", 250 would be a solid PF especially if he has the basics of the game mastered. A player does not have to be 7'0" to be successful in the league. If Wayne muscles up and works on his fundamentals he can definitely play the 4 in the NBA. Believe it.
Click to expand...

Maybe you are confused. Must be all the pot smoke and gang bangin going on in Knox. Let me help you. Pearl could not develop a turd to stink. Smith has gotten worse, and chism has gotten softer. Neither are going anywhere. You will hear nothing about them a few years from now. How many players has pearl successfully gotten paid in the NBA? I'll wait on your answer?
 
#86
#86
Geezzz said:
Maybe you are confused. Must be all the pot smoke and gang bangin going on in Knox. Let me help you. Pearl could not develop a turd to stink. Smith has gotten worse, and chism has gotten softer. Neither are going anywhere. You will hear nothing about them a few years from now. How many players has pearl successfully gotten paid in the NBA? I'll wait on your answer?
Click to expand...
I am on the opposite end of the state, so nice try but that doesn't work. Chism has the natural ability. You go from saying that he doesn't have the measurables to now saying he can't make it because of Pearl? There are no such things as projects in the NBA?
 
#87
#87
Isn't the Rockets starting center 6'6, and they also have a 6'9 250 pound PF?
Its not likely, but its possible
 
#88
#88
bburger991 said:
Isn't the Rockets starting center 6'6, and they also have a 6'9 250 pound PF?
Its not likely, but its possible
Click to expand...

That's what I'm saying, if Chism finally gets his mind right then he can tap into that potential he can be a great college post player and can potentially have success in the NBA.
 
#89
#89
lylsmorr said:
I am on the opposite end of the state, so nice try but that doesn't work. Chism has the natural ability. You go from saying that he doesn't have the measurables to now saying he can't make it because of Pearl? There are no such things as projects in the NBA?
Click to expand...

HAHA. I'm messin with ya. Chism has a few problems.

1. Most NBA 4's are very strong and athletic. They can have a wild range of ability. Most power forwards in the NBA are bigger than Chism. Nowitzki, Duncan, Garnett, Bosh, Gasol, J. Oneal, Villanueva, ect..... Are all above 6'10. They are all 4's in the NBA. Guys like Brand who are not the average size for an NBA 4 have major skill. Chism does not.

2. Pearl can't develop and can't make players better.

3. Lack of being a teachable player. He argues with Pearl more than anyone on your team.
 
#90
#90
lylsmorr said:
That's what I'm saying, if Chism finally gets his mind right then he can tap into that potential he can be a great college post player and can potentially have success in the NBA.
Click to expand...

Chuck Hayes is a work horse who was playing center for most of his career at Kentucky because Tubby Smith could not land a center. He was groomed for it, and has a EXCELLENT work ethic. He also played under a coach who could develop talent. Chism is not close to him. And, he is not the starting center. Ming is out.
 
#91
#91
Geezzz said:
HAHA. I'm messin with ya. Chism has a few problems.

1. Most NBA 4's are very strong and athletic. They can have a wild range of ability. Most power forwards in the NBA are bigger than Chism. Nowitzki, Duncan, Garnett, Bosh, Gasol, J. Oneal, Villanueva, ect..... Are all above 6'10. They are all 4's in the NBA. Guys like Brand who are not the average size for an NBA 4 have major skill. Chism does not.

2. Pearl can't develop and can't make players better.

3. Lack of being a teachable player. He argues with Pearl more than anyone on your team.
Click to expand...

I'm just saying, he has the talent and potential to play in the League. I have made my case
 
#93
#93
Charles Barkley was 7'4" while he was dominating at the 4.

Chism will not start in the NBA, but he will cash checks.

Funny that Chicken Little calls Chism soft but says Hopson, the softest player I've ever seen is our lone NBA prospect. That's genius.
 
#94
#94
BigPapaVol said:
Charles Barkley was 6'4" while he was dominating at the 4.

Chism will not start in the NBA, but he will cash checks.

Funny that Chicken Little calls Chism soft but says Hopson, the softest player I've ever seen is our lone NBA prospect. That's genius.
Click to expand...

6'4", right? :dunno:
 
#97
#97
lylsmorr said:
Haha, of course. I forgot that the Kentucky fan corrected me in my thinking that a 6'9" guy could play power forward.
Click to expand...

try to understand something. Chism WOULD HAVE THE BODY to play the Power forward position in the NBA if he had good moves and strength. HE HAS NEITHER. He is a soft player. With his size, he would do very well for himself at the three position in the NBA. Why do you think a guy like patterson, who is 1. A HELL OF A LOT BETTER AND 2. A HELL OF A LOT STRONGER AND 3. HAS A HELL OF LOT LOT BETTER BUILD, is trying to better his game on the floor? Because he is 6'8 235 and will be better suited learning some skills for the THREE POSITION. My GOD, UT fans and basketball talk kill me. Chism is NOT GOING TO BE A FOUR IN THE NBA. The kid lacks almost everything a 4 needs. Go ahead, listen to hat, who resides to "big words" and "arrogance" to try and get some masterful point across when he does not even have a clue about what he is talking about. I'm sure if Chism did a 360 he could be a four. Problem is, he won't cut it because he simply DOES NOT HAVE IT. Why are you resorting to players in the NBA like charles Barkley? The guy was an NBA HOFer. You think most 6'4 guys can play center or power forward in the NBA?

Let me ask you and hat about Smith. You think for one second he will be a three in the NBA?
 
#98
#98
Geezzz said:
try to understand something. Chism WOULD HAVE THE BODY to play the Power forward position in the NBA if he had good moves and strength. HE HAS NEITHER. He is a soft player. With his size, he would do very well for himself at the three position in the NBA. Why do you think a guy like patterson, who is 1. A HELL OF A LOT BETTER AND 2. A HELL OF A LOT STRONGER AND 3. HAS A HELL OF LOT LOT BETTER BUILD, is trying to better his game on the floor? Because he is 6'8 235 and will be better suited learning some skills for the THREE POSITION. My GOD, UT fans and basketball talk kill me. Chism is NOT GOING TO BE A FOUR IN THE NBA. The kid lacks almost everything a 4 needs. Go ahead, listen to hat, who resides to "big words" and "arrogance" to try and get some masterful point across when he does not even have a clue about what he is talking about. I'm sure if Chism did a 360 he could be a four. Problem is, he won't cut it because he simply DOES NOT HAVE IT. Why are you resorting to players in the NBA like charles Barkley? The guy was an NBA HOFer. You think most 6'4 guys can play center or power forward in the NBA?

Let me ask you and hat about Smith. You think for one second he will be a three in the NBA?
Click to expand...
I am not arguing for Smith, he has regressed this year and killed his draft stock. Notice that I am only making a case for Chism
 
#99
#99
Geezzz said:
try to understand something. Chism WOULD HAVE THE BODY to play the Power forward position in the NBA if he had good moves and strength. HE HAS NEITHER. He is a soft player. With his size, he would do very well for himself at the three position in the NBA. Why do you think a guy like patterson, who is 1. A HELL OF A LOT BETTER AND 2. A HELL OF A LOT STRONGER AND 3. HAS A HELL OF LOT LOT BETTER BUILD, is trying to better his game on the floor? Because he is 6'8 235 and will be better suited learning some skills for the THREE POSITION. My GOD, UT fans and basketball talk kill me. Chism is NOT GOING TO BE A FOUR IN THE NBA. The kid lacks almost everything a 4 needs. Go ahead, listen to hat, who resides to "big words" and "arrogance" to try and get some masterful point across when he does not even have a clue about what he is talking about. I'm sure if Chism did a 360 he could be a four. Problem is, he won't cut it because he simply DOES NOT HAVE IT. Why are you resorting to players in the NBA like charles Barkley? The guy was an NBA HOFer. You think most 6'4 guys can play center or power forward in the NBA?

Let me ask you and hat about Smith. You think for one second he will be a three in the NBA?
Click to expand...

No, but it proves that size isn't everything. Chism can make it as a power forward. I'm not sure what's so hard to understand about that. He has the ability. Forget everything else, if he works hard he can make it.
 
#100
#100
lylsmorr said:
I am not arguing for Smith, he has regressed this year and killed his draft stock. Notice that I am only making a case for Chism
Click to expand...

Chism will be better suited if he learns some ball ball handling skills and a better jump shot. Plain and simple. Now, I am NOT saying that is what UT needs exactly. But, it would better chism a great deal.

Smith should have been groomed for the 2 position for the NBA. Witch means you can play him at the three, but teach him how to catch and shoot, and create his own shot. That is what will get Smith paid in the NBA. He will NEVER be a three in a league where his body is a 2.
 
New posts
You must log in or register to reply here.

VN Store



Back
Top