Could Bradley Beal be like Evan Turner

[Hawkeye15]

Yea, his "all around game" gives people the impression that he's really good for some reason. To his credit he has improved every season he's been in the league though and the season is still young.

well, its easy to improve upon a rookie season where you were garbage. What I mean is, Turner doesn't project as anything but a nice role player.

[topdog]

this rookie class has been a little dissapointing so far. i was expecting a lot out of them but not many have showed up so far

I don't really think it was a "ready made" draft class. Davis (injured) and Lillard (4 year player) perhaps are the exceptions to that, but a lot of these top guys were seen as guys with great potential but no clear standouts.

[Arch Stanton]

He leads all guards in rebounding, is shooting a very, very good % from 3, has better than a 2:1 assist/turnover ratio and plays great defense. Very above average if you ask me, or most others for that matter.

Average is 15 PER

Turner = 15.49 PER

Very above average seems to be a stretch.

[Hawkeye15]

Average is 15 PER

Turner = 15.49 PER

Very above average seems to be a stretch.

sure, but his TS% is well under average, and he is meh, when it comes to offensive ratings.

[SeoulBeatz]

Yea, his "all around game" gives people the impression that he's really good for some reason. To his credit he has improved every season he's been in the league though and the season is still young.

I don't know of many people who think Evan Turner's "really good". I think any casual fan either doesn't know who he is, or says he's a bust.

[KnickaBocka.44]

sure, but his TS% is well under average, and he is meh, when it comes to offensive ratings.

He needs to work on taking less long 2's, if he does that then his TS% will increase plenty.

[Arch Stanton]

sure, but his TS% is well under average, and he is meh, when it comes to offensive ratings.

So what does that make him? Average? Or less so?

[Hawkeye15]

He needs to work on taking less long 2's, if he does that then his TS% will increase plenty.

yep, and increase drawing fouls on the drive.

[Hawkeye15]

So what does that make him? Average? Or less so?

with his PER? It makes his average. He is a nice role player going forward, not a player who needs a sweet deal, or a player to gameplan around.

[Knowledge]

sure, but his TS% is well under average, and he is meh, when it comes to offensive ratings.

Yes, and his 45% 3 point percentage is skewing things right now., along with his 52% from 10-15 feet. He has show a nice bit of improvement though (from being a rotational player to a legit starter so far this year). His shot selection stills needs improvement.

Still, a lot of 76ers nation can't help but be encouraged because of how bad it has been the last couple of years

[Hawkeye15]

Yes, and his 45% 3 point percentage is skewing things right now., along with his 52% from 10-15 feet. He has show a nice bit of improvement though (from being a rotational player to a legit starter so far this year). His shot selection stills needs improvement.

Still, a lot of 76ers nation can't help but be encouraged because of how bad it has been the last couple of years

I have a hard time believing he will be a legit starter, unless he is masked as simply a playmaker.

[topdog]

Yes, and his 45% 3 point percentage is skewing things right now., along with his 52% from 10-15 feet. He has show a nice bit of improvement though (from being a rotational player to a legit starter so far this year). His shot selection stills needs improvement.

Still, a lot of 76ers nation can't help but be encouraged because of how bad it has been the last couple of years

I never understood why the 76ers didn't take Favors especially considering how Brand wasn't working out.

[Arch Stanton]

with his PER? It makes his average. He is a nice role player going forward, not a player who needs a sweet deal, or a player to gameplan around.

Yes with his PER. You mentioned his low TS % and the other item. Aren't they factored in PER? I think we're on the same page. My claim was I never understood the comparison of Beal to Turner. Turner doesn't spell bust like others.

[Hawkeye15]

Yes with his PER. You mentioned his low TS % and the other item. Aren't they factored in PER? I think we're on the same page. My claim was I never understood the comparison of Beal to Turner. Turner doesn't spell bust like others.

Turner has a skillset unlike Beal, who is just a shooter (a bad one, never got the hype). Turner won't be a really good NBA player, but can be a nice role player imho.

[Knowledge]

I have a hard time believing he will be a legit starter, unless he is masked as simply a playmaker.

What your definition of legit starter? Above that of a role player?

If he can keep his 3pt percentage respectable (which has been the result of the corner 3), continue to improve his FT rate/shot selection, and continue to add his rebounding with average defense. Currently, his FG% at the rim is at a career low. Plus Turner hasn't accepted what he is and is still trying to live up to the #2 pick.

Does he have star potential? No, not even the next step beneath a star, but he has shown signs this year of being a respectable starter.