Jimmer Fredette

[ancona flash]

Fredette is listed at 6'2, so I would think his success in the NBA would depend largely upon his ballhandling and passing skills. If he relies on being mostly a spot-up shooter, it would probably be as a role player.

If John Paxson, Steve Kerr, and Jeff Hornacek can have long, productive NBA careers, I would sure think the Jimmer will be fine.

[Da Coach]

If John Paxson, Steve Kerr, and Jeff Hornacek can have long, productive NBA careers, I would sure think the Jimmer will be fine.

All of those guys you mentioned had their most productive years 15 to 20+ years ago. Kerr retired in 2003, Hornacek in 2000, and Paxson way back in 1994. The NBA has changed since then and has become even more about speed, athleticism, and jumping ability. It's the biggest reason for the overall decline in the white players (now less than 10% of the players in the NBA).
Back in the 1990's the leading scorers all shot over 50%, but now if you look at the top scorers, most are well below 50%. There is now a much lower premium put on shooting ability.
There is no chance he will have a career like those other guys, because there just isn't a place for a player like Fredette, or even like Kerr, Hornacek, or Paxson, any more in the NBA. The few players today that are similar, J.J. Redick and Kyle Korver, are nothing more than low-minute reserve players, and they are better, taller, more athletic, and better defenders than Fredette will ever be. He would be dwarfed today in the NBA, would be unable to guard anyone, and would have trouble getting off a shot. I would be surprised if Fredette is drafted in the top 20 players, and maybe he could slip to the 2nd round. IMO, he will not stick long in the NBA.

[tornado]

Jimmer picks up one National Player of the Year Award

http://twitter.com/#!/GaryParrishCBS/status/52436255576817664

[tornado]

Now Jimmer picks up perhaps the AP Player of the Year Award..

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/14888201/fredette-voted-ap-player-of-the-year-walker-second?ttag=gen10_on_all_fb_na_txt_0001

[BuBraves55]

me <3's jimmer

[Bravesfan]

Now Jimmer picks up perhaps the AP Player of the Year Award..

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...fb_na_txt_0001

They just showed the presentation of Jimmer receiving the Neismith Award, along with one last showing of Dodie Dunston and the other nominees.

Congrats to Jimmer as he seems to be a class act, along with Dodie and the other nominees. It was a great honor for Dodie just to be nominated.

[sousaman2089]

Just saw this thread for the first time and would like to say Danny Ainge didn't go on any sort of mission before or during his college career or his professional MLB/NBA career and now is a Bishop in the Mormon church.

[Da Coach]

Here is more evidence that Jimmer Fredette may not be quite 6'2" tall as the BYU roster lists him.

Here is a picture of Jimmer Fredette standing next to Steve Kerr.
http://www.daylife.com/photo/02PbbSI...e&q=Steve+Kerr

His entire career, Steve Kerr was always listed at 6'3"-
http://www.basketball-reference.com/.../kerrst01.html

So how tall is Jimmer? He is listed at 6'2"-
http://www.byucougars.com/Profile.jsp?ID=3062

[FlyingSpaghettiMonster]

Here is more evidence that Jimmer Fredette may not be quite 6'2" tall as the BYU roster lists him.

Here is a picture of Jimmer Fredette standing next to Steve Kerr.
http://www.daylife.com/photo/02PbbSI...e&q=Steve+Kerr

His entire career, Steve Kerr was always listed at 6'3"-
http://www.basketball-reference.com/.../kerrst01.html

So how tall is Jimmer? He is listed at 6'2"-
http://www.byucougars.com/Profile.jsp?ID=3062

Lying about height must be a BYU code of conduct violation. The entire athletic department should be suspended for the season.