barnettej 263 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzhW7VIm2c "I model my game after Kevin Durant" - Justin Harper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Jaudon 221 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 There is no reason to be negative about this pick. I've seen this guy play like 50 times, and he has incredible talent. He's a hard worker ( my brother-in-law has coached him at camps at U of R and tells me he just really starting to take the game seriously his junior year. Since then, he's improved so much it's crazy. This guy has all the up-side in the world, he just didn't have the confidence in his game until his senior year. The reason for that might be that he grew like 6 inches his senior year of high school. He hadn't really been that focused on the game to that point. So he didn't really start developing strength until his junior year of college. He's actually pretty strong now, he just needs to learn to battle a little more underneath. He's one of the better shooters I've ever seen at that size, though. Considering Orlando only gave up a couple of second round picks, Harper is a fantastic pick, as even if he doesn't pan out he didn't cost much. I love this though. You gotta love it when a guy you watched play high school ball and who you rented out movies to on a regular basis goes to the NBA. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauncey Chillups 288 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Hmm, sounds like he can be better than Ryan or Bass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsTheYear 241 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Welcome to the team, Mr. Harper. Anytime anyone shoots that efficiently from the floor, it gets my attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML6 520 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Thumbs up. Very, very interesting pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 At first I didn't know what to think, but this is a solid pickup. He's got the shooting ability and height to play in the NBA. Even if he flat out sucks, nice try in the 2nd round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shock Phantom 263 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Tru_Harp32 Justin Harper Wanna say the Lord works in mysterious ways and that I'm truly blessed to make the NBA thank you Orlando for having me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 not really excited about this pick but here's something to be optimistic about DraftExpress: Richmond-Morehead State. Combine Justin Harper's skill-level with Kenneth Faried's motor and you're probably looking at the #1 overall pick.2011-03-19 05:30:03 From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Justin-Harper-6341/#ixzz1QAJrmHxL'>http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Justin-Harper-6341/#ixzz1QAJrmHxL http://www.draftexpress.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ofman 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 I didn't expect to see much happening draft night so I gotta say I'm pleased. With Dwight calling for the ball in the paint, it's hard to find a role for power forwards on our team if they don't shoot the 3 ball well. I think he'll prove to be more athletic, a better rebounder and with time a better defender than Anderson on top of already being a great 3 point shooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
You're Fat, Pat! 98 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Welcome to the team, Mr. Harper. Anytime anyone shoots that efficiently from the floor, it gets my attention. Agreed...And it's not like he's Jimmer or JJ. He's got size and length. An NBA body that can shoot from anywhere. Good enough for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 Harper's dramatic improvement goes far beyond standard production. The senior has developed into one of the most efficient scorers in the country, ranking in the 98th percentile in the NCAA in scoring efficiency according to Synergy Sports Technology. With over 46% of his field goal attempts being categorized as jumpers, the Richmond star has posted marks of 59% shooting from 2-point range and 47% from beyond the arc, percentages that rank him among the likes of Jon Diebler and Derrick Williams as one of the most efficient players in college basketball. Those closest to the program – including head coach Chris Mooney – certainly consider the Richmond senior to be among the countries top marksmen, but he has managed to separate himself from the pack due to his physical advantages. “The biggest difference with Justin is he's doing all of this at 6-10,” Mooney says. “It's incredible that he has the kind of range and touch that he does at that size, in addition to all the other things he can do. He's clearly one of the best shooters in the country, and again, it's so unique given his size.” And that's where the tremendous intrigue of Harper's game comes into focus. While the practice of evaluating international prospects with size and skill is an annual practice among NBA scouts, rare is the American college player that presents this kind of package at the high level that the Richmond senior does. While he certainly isn't on the same level as Kevin Durant, it's easy to make the argument that no college player has so closely resembled the current NBA star since he left the University of Texas four years ago. From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Justin-Harper-6341/#ixzz1QAL2LScy'>http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Justin-Harper-6341/#ixzz1QAL2LScy http://www.draftexpress.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 24, 2011 from what I've read he seems more like a euro SF, like Danillo Gallinari, than a PF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
