aboz56 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Thought you guys might be interested in this since he's been talked about before on this site. This is from ESPN's Chad Ford. Shaun Livingston, PG, Peoria, Illinois The facts: 6-7, 180 The skinny: When the best point guard in the country also happens to be 6-foot-7, talk of making a jump to the NBA is inevitable. The thing about Livingston is that, despite his size, he's a pure point guard with amazing court vision and a real flair to his game. He snuck down to Hoops Gym in Chicago this summer to play with several NBA players, and word was he more than held his own. While fans will love his artistry with the basketball, scouts adore that he plays that way without being prone to turnovers. Think Jalen Rose without the selfishness. Livingston has committed to Duke, but sources claim he'll come out if he's projected to go in the lottery. Right now scouts have him right on the fence, but a strong workout or two could easily get him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 That would be awesome, at least he wont go to Duke. Probably good he didnt choose Illinois then, just to tease us. Kind of like Villaneuva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'll be going to see him play West Aurora @ Northwestern on 2/21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'll be going to see him play West Aurora @ Northwestern on 2/21. I have a feeling you'll only be making that trip if he lets you off his nuts for the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Orlando will prob pick him and say he's da next Reece Gaines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 It sounds like there could be at least 3 HS picked in the lottery this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Orlando will prob pick him and say he's da next Reece Gaines. Don't give up on Reece yet. I followed him closely during his career in Louisville and he still has a bright future ahead of him in the league. He's lost his confidence right now and they've stashed him on the IL. I wouldn't expect much out of him the rest of this year, but he'll be solid in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 He's an idiot if he goes pro. He needs college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsSuck1 Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I have a feeling you'll only be making that trip if he lets you off his nuts for the day... :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Don't give up on Reece yet. I followed him closely during his career in Louisville and he still has a bright future ahead of him in the league. He's lost his confidence right now and they've stashed him on the IL. I wouldn't expect much out of him the rest of this year, but he'll be solid in the future. It bugs me that Orlando isn't givin him playin time at the moment. They ain't gonna make da playoffs, they mite as well trade Howard, and giv Pachulia, Gaines and Gooden more playin time. I really like the look of Keith Bogans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 It bugs me that Orlando isn't givin him playin time at the moment. They ain't gonna make da playoffs, they mite as well trade Howard, and giv Pachulia, Gaines and Gooden more playin time. I really like the look of Keith Bogans though. Reece will end up a better player than Bogans. He's bigger, a better shooter and is a better defensive player. The Magic killed Reece's confidence and now he's just sitting at the end of the bench in a suit each night waiting for someone to go down so that he might have a chance at some clock again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 There was an aritcle on Orlando's local paper today bout Reece Gaines, and why they ain't playin him. The GM Gabriel thinks he can't make it as a point guard in this league, Way back in training camp, Gaines' struggles were apparent. He had trouble shooting and handling the ball, and his confidence eroded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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