Don't Forget Elijah Thomas tonight!

[hoopmanx]

JMO. If Myles Turner & Elijah Thomas were prospects going to college in the same year. If I could only choose one player, I would rather have Elijah.

I'd take Myles over Elijah in a heartbeat.

This ^^^^ Myles may be the piece that gets them extremely deep in the tourney. He's ready for the NBA RIGHT NOW. That guy will come in and average a double-double and he's a skilled big. Also strong around the rim. I don't even think it's a debate.

He's not going to be the impact guy you think, if you're projecting double double

[OhioBrownFan]

He's not going to be the impact guy you think, if you're projecting double double

I don't know man, I've seen him quite a few times, he's not far behind Julius Randle imo from last year in terms of impact, not comparing his skill-set to Randle, simply impact. I think he has a bigger impact on the team than Mudiay in terms of stats. How's that? I think he averages 14 points and 7 boards from day 1. Obviously this is all my opinion but I think he's instantly a go-to player. I also like the fact that every time I see him I walk away feeling that he was better than the last time I saw him.

Time will tell on this one but I fully expect 14 and 7 next year without question.

[hoopmanx]

He's not going to be the impact guy you think, if you're projecting double double

I don't know man, I've seen him quite a few times, he's not far behind Julius Randle imo from last year in terms of impact, not comparing his skill-set to Randle, simply impact. I think he has a bigger impact on the team than Mudiay in terms of stats. How's that? I think he averages 14 points and 7 boards from day 1. Obviously this is all my opinion but I think he's instantly a go-to player. I also like the fact that every time I see him I walk away feeling that he was better than the last time I saw him.

Time will tell on this one but I fully expect 14 and 7 next year without question.

I've seen him a bunch as well, and hes a gifted kid. doesn't remotely have randles motor, though he's more skilled mid range. I'm not debating he's a great addition, just not sure about 14 & 7.

[OhioBrownFan]

He's not going to be the impact guy you think, if you're projecting double double

I don't know man, I've seen him quite a few times, he's not far behind Julius Randle imo from last year in terms of impact, not comparing his skill-set to Randle, simply impact. I think he has a bigger impact on the team than Mudiay in terms of stats. How's that? I think he averages 14 points and 7 boards from day 1. Obviously this is all my opinion but I think he's instantly a go-to player. I also like the fact that every time I see him I walk away feeling that he was better than the last time I saw him.

Time will tell on this one but I fully expect 14 and 7 next year without question.

I've seen him a bunch as well, and hes a gifted kid. doesn't remotely have randles motor, though he's more skilled mid range. I'm not debating he's a great addition, just not sure about 14 & 7.

Randle is just one mean mother fer on the court. That dude, when he wants it, he gets it and he's such a bully (I mean that in a good way), he's so much stronger than others. I don't know, like I said, time will ultimately tell but he undoubtedly will make quite a few teams much better with whoever he chooses. Hopefully it's one of my teams in the end. Throw OSU a bone if he doesn't end up at SMU, they need a big in the worst kind of way haha

[gostangs]

why do you care about Oklahoma state?

[CoxMustangFan]

He's not going to be the impact guy you think, if you're projecting double double

I don't know man, I've seen him quite a few times, he's not far behind Julius Randle imo from last year in terms of impact, not comparing his skill-set to Randle, simply impact. I think he has a bigger impact on the team than Mudiay in terms of stats. How's that? I think he averages 14 points and 7 boards from day 1. Obviously this is all my opinion but I think he's instantly a go-to player. I also like the fact that every time I see him I walk away feeling that he was better than the last time I saw him.

Time will tell on this one but I fully expect 14 and 7 next year without question.

I've seen him a bunch as well, and hes a gifted kid. doesn't remotely have randles motor, though he's more skilled mid range. I'm not debating he's a great addition, just not sure about 14 & 7.

Agree with you Hoop, which means you're likely wrong!

He's an 11-12 and 6-7 guy who will be a top 3 pick next year. Great potential, but he has minimal net impact on whether SMU "wins a title", unless SMU loses MK or YM between now and next year. Turner's time just lessens theirs.

[LHS81]

Still would take Elijah Thomas over Myles. . . I've seen Elijah's game a few times this year, and his low post game reminds me of Zack Randolph. Not saying Elijah's is as talented as Zach. But, his game is similar.

[LHS81]

If you want to see Elijah in person. He plays Friday night. If I go, I will be wearing an blue SMU hoodie.

Lancaster (28-4) vs. Wylie (12-15)

7:30 Friday at Lake Highlands

[SMU 86]

Still would take Elijah Thomas over Myles. . . I've seen Elijah's game a few times this year, and his low post game reminds me of Zack Randolph. Not saying Elijah's is as talented as Zach. But, his game is similar.

Thomas is 15 and Turner is 14. You take them both. Turner is predicted as a one and done so they will never play together anyway.

[Lebanese4Life]

Still would take Elijah Thomas over Myles. . . I've seen Elijah's game a few times this year, and his low post game reminds me of Zack Randolph. Not saying Elijah's is as talented as Zach. But, his game is similar.

Thomas is 15 and Turner is 14. You take them both. Turner is predicted as a one and done so they will never play together anyway.

we're all aware of that.. we were just discussing turner vs Elijah hypothetically..

[LHS81]

Still would take Elijah Thomas over Myles. . . I've seen Elijah's game a few times this year, and his low post game reminds me of Zack Randolph. Not saying Elijah's is as talented as Zach. But, his game is similar.

Thomas is 15 and Turner is 14. You take them both. Turner is predicted as a one and done so they will never play together anyway.

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quote="LHS81"]

JMO. If Myles Turner & Elijah Thomas were prospects going to college in the same year. If given a choice, I would rather have Elijah.

Myles is 2014 and Elijah is 2015. Even if they both pick SMU they will never play together. Turner is one-and-done, as most mock drafts have him top 5 in the 2015 draft. Thomas could be as well.

JMO. IF Myles Turner & Elijah Thomas were prospects going to college in the same year. IF I could only choose one player, I would rather have Elijah.[/quote]