Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
+27
Watch Out Pylon!
msuspartan4eva
duffy munn
SeeRockCity
xsanguine
CheesySpartan
Death Roe
MattyFresh
Herbie Green
The_Dude
InTenSity
kingstonlake
NigelUno
Robert J Sakimano
Blanch32
CORNER BLITZ
The Pantry
tGreenWay
WhiteBoyHatcher
Clarett's Folly
Vlad
GRR Spartan
aualum06
tanfan!
DWags
I.B. Fine
Travis of the Cosmos
31 posters
Page 5 of 8
Page 5 of 8 • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:Miles is in Eden?
Miles Bridges @MilesBridges01 19m19 minutes ago
Good afternoon everyone!! Remember humans will tell you how they feel. God will tell you what's real!!! Stay woke #EDEN
Eden Prairie is a suburb of Minneapolis. Bridges to Minnesota confirmed!
Watch Out Pylon!- Geronte
- Posts : 23330
Join date : 2014-04-30
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
I made my prediction, but because the The Dowager Lady Margret, Countess and Prefict of Northumbria hates me more than loves msu, that post was moved.
Blanch32- Geronte
- Posts : 11034
Join date : 2014-04-16
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
His task is winning Izzo NC #2.
Miles Bridges @MilesBridges01 2m2 minutes ago
When you understand who created you and what He created you to do.There is absolutely nothing that can stop you from accomplishing that task
Miles Bridges @MilesBridges01 2m2 minutes ago
When you understand who created you and what He created you to do.There is absolutely nothing that can stop you from accomplishing that task
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
gHost Spartan wrote:I can't access this can you copy and paste please?LooseGoose wrote:Couch: What Miles Bridges can learn from Gary Harris
If Miles Bridges is looking for someone to tell him it’s OK to stay at Michigan State, then he should stay at Michigan State.
There isn’t going to be a definitive right answer for him. He’s too good. The NBA will happily take him now or whenever he’s ready to go. He’s among the few who can’t make a mistake either way.
That is, unless he doesn’t listen to his gut.
There are very few people in the world who truly understand what Bridges is going through right now. Gary Harris is one them. He made this decision twice during his time at MSU, deciding to stay after his freshman year and then leave for the NBA after his sophomore season three years ago. Bridges has already reached out to Harris, smart enough to know Harris is part an exclusive club that no agent or advisor, coach or mother can ever be a part of. Harris plans to talk to Bridges again shortly.
“You just can’t have any regrets,” Harris said. “If he decides to stay, he can’t be going throughout the whole season like, ‘Ah, man, I should have left. Why am I still here?’ If he leaves, he can’t be like, ‘Why didn’t I just stay in school?’ Whatever you do, just be all in.”
Harris was “all in” with both of his decisions, including to leave MSU.
“That’s when I knew I was ready because I didn’t question whether I should stay or I should go,” he said.
It’s worked out for Harris, who, in his third season with the Denver Nuggets, is considered an emerging star. He’s averaging better than 15 points per game, 17.3 since the All-Star break, and shooting 42 percent from 3-point range, up from 35 percent last season and 20 percent during a trying rookie year. And in a league where the generational money is the second contract, Harris’ timing couldn’t be better. He’s expected to sign a four-year deal this summer in the neighborhood of $80 million.
Maybe this all would have happened for him if he left MSU after his freshman season — he was projected as a mid-first-round pick then, too, and was selected by the Nuggets with the 19th overall pick a year later in 2014. But maybe instead of a rookie season where he only played 13 minutes a minute, and didn’t play at all in 27 games, he would have experienced two years of relative misery.
“It’s tough. Just because you’re so young and you go from usually being one of the best players on your team to not even on the floor,” Harris said. “It’s hard, definitely a challenge mentally.”
When Harris returned to East Lansing during his rookie year with the Nuggets, it was clear he missed college, even if he was “all in” with the NBA. He watched longingly as his former classmates Denzel Valentine and Matt Costello reached a Final Four, a day after scoring two points in 11 minutes for a Nuggets team that was 18 games below .500.
“There were times once I got to the NBA when I’m watching my guys play, just seeing the excitement inside them, you’re like, ‘Man, what if I was still in college, if I was there with them?’” Harris said.
Harris and Bridges are in similar situations in some ways, not in others. Both entered MSU as part of inseparable and large freshman classes. Harris had Valentine, Costello and Kenny Kaminski. Bridges has Cassius Winston, Joshua Langford and Nick Ward.
“Those are your guys,” Harris said. “It’s hard when you have a chance to leave, especially being so young.”
There are differences between Harris and Bridges. Harris became a one-and-done prospect because of his performance as an MSU freshman. He wasn’t considered one coming out of high school. He’s a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, which, for a while, the NBA shunned like a disease. Bridges is a 6-foot-7 forward, with a 25-year-old’s physique and high-wire athleticism. His type has always been in style at the next level. He was a presumed member of the one-and-done crew before he stepped foot on MSU’s campus.
There is a stigma about players who stay in school. Being a one-and-done, in shallow basketball circles, comes with cachet that’s gone the moment you begin your sophomore season. It’s all ego. Bridges, if he stays, can help shatter a stigma that’s led to more mistakes than NBA careers. It’s not as if the Brooklyn Nets aren’t going to take him next year just because he’s 20 instead of 19. Given that next year’s draft is expected to be weaker than this one, he’ll likely jump from his current projection of around the 12th pick to somewhere inside the top 10, perhaps making up any delayed salary in his rookie year. If Bridges improves his right hand and outside shot, he could be a top-five pick a year from now.
Part of what’s tearing at Bridges, beyond the friendships and lifestyle, is legacy. He wants to win a national championship at MSU. He and his classmates got a taste of the NCAA tournament, experiencing enough success to feel the adrenaline, but not enough to be remembered. Bridges, unlike Harris, is from Flint. He’s grown up knowing Flint legends as MSU legends. If he returns, given the rest of the roster and the possibilities lurking ahead in the recruiting signing period — which begins Wednesday — Bridges could leave MSU as a legend. He’s not that yet.
Or he could go get paid now and live another of one his dreams, playing in the NBA. The league will happily draft him now and develop him.
There’s no information from the NBA or Tom Izzo that’s going to give him clarity. He’s not a marginal prospect. His strengths and flaws are in plain sight.
There’s no wrong answer. As long as it’s his answer. This is about where he wants to be next season.
“At the end of the day, it’s his decision, it’s his life. Whatever decision he makes, he’s going to be successful,” Harris said.
Cameron- Geronte
- Posts : 11082
Join date : 2014-04-16
Age : 35
Location : Michigan
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Good reporting by Goose and Couch.
It actually makes a lot of sense.
It actually makes a lot of sense.
Herbie Green- Spartiate
- Posts : 5404
Join date : 2014-05-11
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:Couch: What Miles Bridges can learn from Gary Harris
Kids walking around with a winning lottery ticket in his pocket and a great attitude. Whatever he does, I'm all for it
DWags- Geronte
- Posts : 50327
Join date : 2014-04-21
Age : 62
Location : Right here
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
DWags wrote:LooseGoose wrote:Couch: What Miles Bridges can learn from Gary Harris
Kids walking around with a winning lottery ticket in his pocket and a great attitude. Whatever he does, I'm all for it
Seconded. I'm also drunk as fuck.
Clarett's Folly- Geronte
- Posts : 4026
Join date : 2014-04-18
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Chad Ford's latest....
10. Miles Bridges
Previous rank: No. 10
Michigan State
Freshman
Forward
Bridges is the highest-ranked prospect on our board who truly seems conflicted about entering the draft. The fact that he's rated as a lottery prospect is appealing, but he also wants to join the Spartans for a second season, especially with the arrival of All-American Jaren Jackson in the fall.
If he does declare, he appears to be a lock for the lottery. Teams are always pining for versatile forwards who can play and guard both forward positions. However, if he were to stay another year he'd begin the 2018 Big Board at No. 5.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Everytime I see this bumped and Goose has posted, I'm hitting the button immediately. Knowing I'll either be disapointed or we'll have a joyus celebration.
Damn it Goose, stop posting shit unless he's made a decision!
Joking.
Damn it Goose, stop posting shit unless he's made a decision!
Joking.
DWags- Geronte
- Posts : 50327
Join date : 2014-04-21
Age : 62
Location : Right here
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
DWags wrote:Everytime I see this bumped and Goose has posted, I'm hitting the button immediately. Knowing I'll either be disapointed or we'll have a joyus celebration.
Damn it Goose, stop posting shit unless he's made a decision!
Joking.
lol. sorry man. If you go read Ford's <insider> analysis of the '18 class there's a decent shot for Bridges to go top 3 or as he says there Top5. Another small straw in the bucket to come back for a year. Top 5 draftee gets $10M or so guaranteed, 10-15 where he's projected now gets around $3.5-4M. Even Blanch could do that math on that difference.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Oh boy oh boy oh boy
Adrian WojnarowskiVerified account@WojVerticalNBA 3m3 minutes ago
Sources: Michigan State's Miles Bridges cancelled agent meetings, leaning heavily toward returning for sophomore year. Lottery pick talent.
Adrian WojnarowskiVerified account@WojVerticalNBA 3m3 minutes ago
Sources: Michigan State's Miles Bridges cancelled agent meetings, leaning heavily toward returning for sophomore year. Lottery pick talent.
Tim Wakefield- Geronte
- Posts : 6026
Join date : 2014-04-23
Age : 30
Location : SW Michigan
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Adrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojVerticalNBA
Sources: Michigan State's Miles Bridges cancelled agent meetings, leaning heavily toward returning for sophomore year. Lottery pick talent.
Sources: Michigan State's Miles Bridges cancelled agent meetings, leaning heavily toward returning for sophomore year. Lottery pick talent.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Oh Man....I'm doing a happy dance here. this very likely could mean we get McCoy or other big recruits too. They'll all want to jump on the winning train.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
A friend of a friend says his girlfriend is apparently transferring to MSU. Not sure how true this is but i'll take any positive signs at this point.
Tim Wakefield- Geronte
- Posts : 6026
Join date : 2014-04-23
Age : 30
Location : SW Michigan
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
I scooped Goose?
Tim Wakefield- Geronte
- Posts : 6026
Join date : 2014-04-23
Age : 30
Location : SW Michigan
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Rico Beard @RicoBeard 2m2 minutes ago
More
Rico Beard Retweeted Adrian Wojnarowski
Sounds like the Miles Bridges announcement should be coming soon. My source told me yesterday it should be by the weekend
More
Rico Beard Retweeted Adrian Wojnarowski
Sounds like the Miles Bridges announcement should be coming soon. My source told me yesterday it should be by the weekend
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Tim Wakefield wrote:I scooped Goose?
lol, hell I have no sources other than twitter and the other webz.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Chris VanniniVerified account @ChrisVannini 11s12 seconds ago
More
Bridges’ relationship with Izzo was unlike most freshmen. I made comparison during the year to Gary Harris, w/ maturity and understanding.
More
Bridges’ relationship with Izzo was unlike most freshmen. I made comparison during the year to Gary Harris, w/ maturity and understanding.
Guest- Guest
Cameron- Geronte
- Posts : 11082
Join date : 2014-04-16
Age : 35
Location : Michigan
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
I don't think it's final yet fwiw. He clearly wants to but sounds like there's another meeting with Izzo and mom before the final final decision is made.
WhiteBoyHatcher- Geronte
- Posts : 28969
Join date : 2014-04-20
Location : Welcome to the Revolution
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
As a reminder to those that scoff at the info on tSwill.
March 29th,
March 29th,
Re: tOfficial MSU Basketball Recruiting Thread: Class of 2017
Post by LooseGoose on Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:16 am
McCoy will be a Spartan.
Bridges is staying.
So I have predicted.
So it shall be.
Prepare for a memorable winter next year.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LMAO....
Full whine mode at MGBlow.
Bridges staying
Full whine mode at MGBlow.
Bridges staying
The fact he was a top 12ish type pick and guys who are projected 10-20 picks lower are submitting themselves to the draft (without agent) and he waited all this time and never did, bode ill for him to leave.
It's frustrating for sure - it seems the minute our guys get a whiff of a NBA top 25 pick they are ready to pack their bags.
With Bridges and Ward and a 5* 6'10 center they are bringing in that's going to be a tough lineup. And that's ignoring a 2nd year point guard and Langford who woke up the last 10 games of the year.
Bridges will stay and Wagner and Wilson will leave. This is where the lack of being able to land instant impact recruits comes back to haunt Beilein. No way Izzo isn't paying Bridges to stay.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:LMAO....
Full whine mode at MGBlow.
Bridges stayingThe fact he was a top 12ish type pick and guys who are projected 10-20 picks lower are submitting themselves to the draft (without agent) and he waited all this time and never did, bode ill for him to leave.
It's frustrating for sure - it seems the minute our guys get a whiff of a NBA top 25 pick they are ready to pack their bags.
With Bridges and Ward and a 5* 6'10 center they are bringing in that's going to be a tough lineup. And that's ignoring a 2nd year point guard and Langford who woke up the last 10 games of the year.Bridges will stay and Wagner and Wilson will leave. This is where the lack of being able to land instant impact recruits comes back to haunt Beilein. No way Izzo isn't paying Bridges to stay.
Yeah, Izzo sure used his wizardry to keep Davis another year.
And by all reports, Jaren Jackson is better than Davis and will be a OAD most likely.
Bridges, JJ, and Ward was the starting 3, 4 and 5 is unbelievably talented and Izzos best front court ever.
The_Dude- Pet Troll
- Posts : 7163
Join date : 2014-04-23
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:As a reminder to those that scoff at the info on tSwill.
March 29th,Re: tOfficial MSU Basketball Recruiting Thread: Class of 2017
Post by LooseGoose on Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:16 am
McCoy will be a Spartan.
Bridges is staying.
So I have predicted.
So it shall be.
Prepare for a memorable winter next year.
The_Dude- Pet Troll
- Posts : 7163
Join date : 2014-04-23
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:LMAO....
Full whine mode at MGBlow.
Bridges stayingThe fact he was a top 12ish type pick and guys who are projected 10-20 picks lower are submitting themselves to the draft (without agent) and he waited all this time and never did, bode ill for him to leave.
It's frustrating for sure - it seems the minute our guys get a whiff of a NBA top 25 pick they are ready to pack their bags.
With Bridges and Ward and a 5* 6'10 center they are bringing in that's going to be a tough lineup. And that's ignoring a 2nd year point guard and Langford who woke up the last 10 games of the year.Bridges will stay and Wagner and Wilson will leave. This is where the lack of being able to land instant impact recruits comes back to haunt Beilein. No way Izzo isn't paying Bridges to stay.
Of course Izzo is paying Bridges. Why else do you think we're on the cheap with hiring hockey coaches.
Floyd Robertson- Geronte
- Posts : 29158
Join date : 2014-04-15
Location : Rolling Hills Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center: Where They Don't Beat You or Anything
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:As a reminder to those that scoff at the info on tSwill.
March 29th,Re: tOfficial MSU Basketball Recruiting Thread: Class of 2017
Post by LooseGoose on Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:16 am
McCoy will be a Spartan.
Bridges is staying.
So I have predicted.
So it shall be.
Prepare for a memorable winter next year.
ummm...I called it you dolt. you moved my thread to the bob
Blanch32- Geronte
- Posts : 11034
Join date : 2014-04-16
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
You said that literally the day after goose did. I can only assume you were just copying him.Blanch32 wrote:
ummm...I called it you dolt. you moved my thread to the bob
Travis of the Cosmos- Geronte
- Posts : 31481
Join date : 2014-04-15
Age : 40
Location : Please cease horny posting
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Blanch32 wrote:
ummm...I called it you dolt. you moved my thread to the bob
Sorry honey. Your post was well after mine - check the time. Also I can't move anything. So as usual you're 100% wrong.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Seth DavisVerified account @SethDavisHoops 31m31 minutes ago
Was absolutely shocked to hear that. If it's true, would speak very highly of Izzo and the culture of that program.
Was absolutely shocked to hear that. If it's true, would speak very highly of Izzo and the culture of that program.
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:Sorry Wakie!!
Big NEWS...as Wags demanded.
I'm crying a bit. I need a drink. Water will be fine
DWags- Geronte
- Posts : 50327
Join date : 2014-04-21
Age : 62
Location : Right here
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Blanch32 wrote:
ummm...I called it you dolt. you moved my thread to the bob
Yup. You were right on the money once again.
Herbie Green- Spartiate
- Posts : 5404
Join date : 2014-05-11
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Same point I was making earlier only stretched over the full contract not just the guaranteed portion.
Ducking Delvon @DuckingDelvon
Value of full 4-year rookie contract:
2017 12th Pick: $15.1 million
2018 5th Pick: $26.1 million
2:20 PM - 12 Apr 2017
Guest- Guest
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
That's still very misleading though. I went through this on the first couple of pages, though we used picks 16 and 6, but the difference between the two was negligible.LooseGoose wrote:Same point I was making earlier only stretched over the full contract not just the guaranteed portion.Ducking Delvon @DuckingDelvon
Value of full 4-year rookie contract:
2017 12th Pick: $15.1 million
2018 5th Pick: $26.1 million
2:20 PM - 12 Apr 2017
Travis of the Cosmos- Geronte
- Posts : 31481
Join date : 2014-04-15
Age : 40
Location : Please cease horny posting
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Winston
Langford
Jackson
Bridges
Ward
Fuck me.
Langford
Jackson
Bridges
Ward
Fuck me.
DWags- Geronte
- Posts : 50327
Join date : 2014-04-21
Age : 62
Location : Right here
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Plus Winston and Ward will be better on defense
DWags- Geronte
- Posts : 50327
Join date : 2014-04-21
Age : 62
Location : Right here
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
LooseGoose wrote:Seth DavisVerified account @SethDavisHoops 31m31 minutes ago
Was absolutely shocked to hear that. If it's true, would speak very highly of Izzo and the culture of that program.
Not really when you think about it. I'll explain on tBob
Blanch32- Geronte
- Posts : 11034
Join date : 2014-04-16
Re: Bridges in the 2017 NBA Draft?
DWags wrote:LooseGoose wrote:Sorry Wakie!!
Big NEWS...as Wags demanded.
I'm crying a bit. I need a drink. Water will be fine
Not shocking. you mentally unstable
Blanch32- Geronte
- Posts : 11034
Join date : 2014-04-16
Page 5 of 8 • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Similar topics
» 2017 NBA draft
» 2017 NFL Draft
» 2017 MLB Draft
» 2017 NBA Draft Thread
» Ward in the 2017 NBA Draft?
» 2017 NFL Draft
» 2017 MLB Draft
» 2017 NBA Draft Thread
» Ward in the 2017 NBA Draft?
Page 5 of 8
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|