Official Michael "Mike" Rosario Thread.

[Lebron232]

18 yrs.old Mike Rosario was very impressive in the 2009 FIBA 19 and under championship.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg5CuZkjm2s

This kid is going to be a First Round pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. I expect a solid performance in his sophomore season.

 

[Czarkazem132]

Solid player, high potential and great scorer, but NBA wise he is a bit of a tweener. He's a small 2-guard and I'm not sure if he will ever have the playmaking skills to be a true point (which wouldn't exactly stop a team from puting him at the 1).

Rooting for him though.

 

[Lewis3]

a 6 feet shooting guard won't be the First Round pick.

 

[Flexo2]

a 6 feet shooting guard won't be the First Round pick.

Theres been a couple of those.

Rosario is 6"3 with hops, plays like he's over 6"6.

He's closer to 6"5 than 6". So basically you're just straight up hating. WTF

 

[saalsapr2]

a 6 feet shooting guard won't be the First Round pick.

You're just hating because Allen Iverson owned Chauncey Billups!!!




































What?

 

[Slam2]

Rosario is real skinny though so he's going to have to add some weight if he expects to guard NBA 2-guards. He looks like an excellent outside shooter with great range, if he can learn to run a team, and distribute the ball better then he could go 1st round. NBA teams are in love with combo guards so a couple more years of learning how to play some point and attacking the basket, maybe Rutgers makes March Madness then who knows. Do you guys think he'll be better than JJ Barea or Guillermo Diaz?

 

[Lewis3]

Rosario is real skinny though so he's going to have to add some weight if he expects to guard NBA 2-guards. He looks like an excellent outside shooter with great range, if he can learn to run a team, and distribute the ball better then he could go 1st round. NBA teams are in love with combo guards so a couple more years of learning how to play some point and attacking the basket, maybe Rutgers makes March Madness then who knows. Do you guys think he'll be better than JJ Barea or Guillermo Diaz?

Do you guys still remember Quincy Douby From Rutgers

well, what's he doing now ?? Oh, right Absolutely nothing.

Now, with that said Doubly's clone, I mean Rosario, won't be the first selection of the Draft. NOW, will he be drafted? probably, but it all depends on whether he can pull off the "Stephen Curry" and all of the sudden become a decent point guard or not?, if he keeps playing the 2 he won't get drafted.

 

[Czarkazem132]

a 6 feet shooting guard won't be the First Round pick.

Well, he's taller then six feet, plus undersized 2-guards have been first round picks before (it's the NBA, there's only two rounds).

 

[Lewis3]

Well, he's taller then six feet, plus undersized 2-guards have been first round picks before (it's the NBA, there's only two rounds).

my bad, I meant to say, "the first pick of the first round".
btw, he's 6'2

 

[Flexo2]

Stephon Curry got selected 7th...Rosario is way more talented than him...has more potential. Curry has a better jumpshot which makes a difference, but if you look at their freshman years, Rosario has a lot of potential to be better.

 

[Lewis3]

Stephon Curry got selected 7th...Rosario is way more talented than him...has more potential. Curry has a better jumpshot which makes a difference, but if you look at their freshman years, Rosario has a lot of potential to be better.

Curry is a point guard, Mike can't handle that position.

I also said before:

NOW, will he be drafted? probably, but it all depends on whether he can pull off the "Stephen Curry" and all of the sudden become a decent point guard or not?, if he keeps playing the 2 he won't get drafted.

anyway, He won't be the first overall pick of the Draft, that's for sure, http://www.draftexpress.com/RSCI/2008/

and saying that he's better that Curry is ridiculous

 

[Flexo2]

Don't be foolished.

Curry has been a two guard for two years at Davidson and a 1 guard for a year.

Rosario has played a lot of PG at Rutgets, he can only get better.

Rosario is very productive in the BEST conference in the NCAA...Curry played in a mid-major conference, nearly not as equal competition.

Rosario is more highly touted coming out of high school, he's just naturally more talented.

Rosario is built for the NBA...Curry looks like another JJ Redick with speed and agility.

 

[bobo812]

Rosario is tight I hope he plays for the PR team some day but he needs a lot of work for the NBA. Perhaps Europe for the mean time.

 

[Czarkazem132]

Rosario may play point, but he's still not a playmaker - which is what separates good to great NBA PGs.

I also wouldn't say he is "built for the NBA". Since he's a natural 2, I would say he would have to be taller to be "built for the NBA". However, he is more athletic and stronger then both Curry and Reddick (also is a better driver the the latter two).

In the end,believe his success will be determined on how much better his court vision gets and the team that drafts him (and how he fits in the system).

 

[PRSURF2]

Do you guys still remember Quincy Douby From Rutgers

well, what's he doing now ?? Oh, right Absolutely nothing.

Now, with that said Doubly's clone, I mean Rosario, won't be the first selection of the Draft. NOW, will he be drafted? probably, but it all depends on whether he can pull off the "Stephen Curry" and all of the sudden become a decent point guard or not?, if he keeps playing the 2 he won't get drafted.

Mike Rosario clone of Quincy Douby??, bro are you retard??, you are comparing a guy that made 54 point in a FIBA U19 WC with a guy that even got the opportunity to play in the NBA and International Game with USA, so don't compare you hater, go and love your DR NT....

 

[Flexo2]

Rosario may play point, but he's still not a playmaker - which is what separates good to great NBA PGs.

I also wouldn't say he is "built for the NBA". Since he's a natural 2, I would say he would have to be taller to be "built for the NBA". However, he is more athletic and stronger then both Curry and Reddick (also is a better driver the the latter two).

In the end,believe his success will be determined on how much better his court vision gets and the team that drafts him (and how he fits in the system).

Where is your source for him not being a playmaker?
We aren't talking about good or great NBA's PG.
We are talking about Rosario getting drafted.

Rosario has nothing in common with Reddick, why would you even bring his name up in this conversation? Rosario has very good ball handling ability...Reddick has no ability to play PG at all. Rosario has been playing a lot of PG in his freshman year in the best conference in the NCAA....way more than Curry was doing his freshman year and Curry was selected 7th.

You obviously don't know what you're talking about.

"Rosario is a big time point guard and a great catch for Rutgers (verbal). He has a tremendous feel for the game, works harder than anyone on the court and is a flat out winner. He is the consummate floor general who can also attack the rim. His outside shot continues to improve. The term "gym rat" was invented for this kid."


Size is mad overrated in the NBA.
Rosario can play SG in the NBA, alot of guys bellow 6"5 do.

Hell, Jose Juan Barea who's 5"10 was playing SG for Dallas....as well the 5"8 Nate Robinson for NYC.

Where are you right now with basketball? You seem distant.

 

[Czarkazem132]

Where is your source for him not being a playmaker?

Lol. Source? LOL...

We aren't talking about good or great NBA's PG.
We are talking about Rosario getting drafted.

Hum, it's pertinent to the conversation if you are talking where he will be drafted.

Rosario has nothing in common with Reddick, why would you even bring his name up in this conversation?

Wow. Hum, I didn't. Someone else did. I just stated their differences. Comprehension isn't your strongest ability is it?

Rosario has very good ball handling ability...Reddick has no ability to play PG at all.

Really, and when did I state he can play the point?

Rosario has been playing a lot of PG in his freshman year in the best conference in the NCAA....way more than Curry was doing his freshman year and Curry was selected 7th.

When did I argue the contrary?

You obviously don't know what you're talking about.

You obviously don't know what I'm talking about.

"Rosario is a big time point guard and a great catch for Rutgers (verbal).

He's a big time player, not point guard. Yet, he is a catch for Rutgers. This we agree on (don't know why you had to bring it up - who was arguing the opposite?)

He has a tremendous feel for the game, works harder than anyone on the court and is a flat out winner. He is the consummate floor general who can also attack the rim. His outside shot continues to improve. The term "gym rat" was invented for this kid."

And he goes to church every weekened, drinks milk before bed, always calls his mom...what are you, his agent?

Size is mad overrated in the NBA.

Not to most coaches and GMs.

Rosario can play SG in the NBA, alot of guys bellow 6"5 do.

Define "a lot". Define play (as in starting or real minutes).

Hell, Jose Juan Barea who's 5"10 was playing SG for Dallas....as well the 5"8 Nate Robinson for NYC.

JJ Barea is able to play at the 2, because of Kidd being a large PG and he can defend the opposing team's 2-guard. Remember when I typed, "In the end, believe his success will be determined...[by] the team that drafts him (and how he fits in the system)." Hence if they have a big PG to defend opposing 2-guards.

Where are you right now with basketball?

Huh, we're doing fine. Even on speaking terms.

You seem distant.

Then type louder.

 

[Lewis3]

You obviously don't know what you're talking about

You obviously don't know what you're talking about

Where is your source for him not being a playmaker?
We aren't talking about good or great NBA's PG.

Really, then can you explain his atrocious Assist/Turnover

are talking about Rosario getting drafted.

NO we are NOT
No one here has said that he won't get drafted
However, Some are stating is that he'll be the First pick overall (which is something absurd, by all accounts), that's what we are discussing about here

Rosario has very good ball handling ability...

good ball handling doesn't automatically make you a point guard,
ALLEN IVERSON is a great ball handler

Rosario has been playing a lot of PG in his freshman year in the best conference in the NCAA....way more than Curry was doing his freshman year and Curry was selected 7th.

I still think that compering Rosario with Curry "RIGHT NOW" is a disrespect to Curry. Get back to me when he averages 25, 5, 3, 2 on a regular basis.

Size is mad overrated in the NBA.
Rosario can play SG in the NBA, alot of guys bellow 6"5 do.

HE'S 6'2'' for god's sake !!!!!!, HE CAN"T PLAY THE freaking 2 in the NBA, On top of that he's skinny as hell.

let's take a look at the first overall picks of the last drafts
1974 Bill Walton Center
1975 David Thompson
1976 John Lucas
1977 Kent Benson Center
1978 Mychal Thompson Center
1979 Earvin Johnson
1980 Joe Barry Carroll Center
1981 Mark Aguirre
1982 James Worthy Foward
1983 Ralph Sampson Center
1984 Akeem Olajuwon Center
1985 Patrick Ewing Center
1986 Brad Daugherty Center
1987 David Robinson Center
1988 Danny Manning PF
1989 Pervis Ellison Center
1990 Derrick Coleman PF
1991 Larry Johnson PF
1992 Shaquille O'Neal Center
1993 Chris Webber PF
1994 Glenn Robinson
1995 Joe Smith PF
1996 Iverson
1997 Tim Duncan Center
Michael Olowokandi Center
1999 Elton Brand PF
2000 Kenyon Martin PF
2001 Kwame Brown Center
2002 Yao Ming Center and the tallest guy in the NBA
2003 LeBron James a 6'8" SF
2004 Dwight Howard Center
2005 Andrew Bogut Center
2006 Andrea Bargnani PF
2007 Greg Oden Center
2008 Derrick Rose
2009 Blake Griffin PF

SO YEAH, SIZE DOES MATTER in 1974-2009 only 2 point guards have been the first overall pick and only 3 players under 6'6'' (actually only 3 players under 6'8'' have been the first overall pick of the draft)

 

[PRSURF2]

6'3 Lewis and in the official page of u19 WC he is 6'4..........hater....go and talk about of Edgar Sosa in other topic....

 

[Flexo2]

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He has the ability to be a 1st round pick.
Not 1st overall.
So you posted that for nothing. I guess you feel like you needed to do that to look "smart"


We aren't talking about good or great NBA's PG.
We are talking about Rosario getting drafted.
^ I meant by this, STFU about stuff that isn't relevant. Wasting mad time.

The whole title of "point guard" is overrated. Arenas, Parker, Harris, Ellis, Davis, Nelson, Terry, Williams are rock the PG position fine. They're all score first PG's and very successful in the NBA.

Does it mean Rosario will reach their level of successful?
Yes and no.

Depends how hard Rosario works.
Rosario happens to have very good work ethic.

His turnover/assist problem can be IMPROVED. He was a freshman....have you ever heard of progression and experience?

There you go ahead.
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I compare Rosario's freshman year to Curry's freshman year. (Rosario having the more superior year)
But then you b*tch on how I'm comparing Rosario to Curry now.
...where are you going with this? Thanks for wasting time and text.

Point is, Rosario is a BETTER TALENT than Curry coming out of High School and had a better FROSH year.

Therefor Rosario's potential to pass Curry's level right now in two-three years is very REALISTIC.

It isn't a disrespect to Curry. I'm not comparing them right now.

Kidd is a large PG...right....he's HUGE, at 6"4 with no hops.

Rosario is 6"2/6"3...you're really trying to make it seem like Kidd is a giant compared to Rosario? 2 inches isn't a lot. Rosario can play PG/SG in the NBA easily. Barbosa, Pargo, Jackson, Robinson, Barea and many others do it. You're just too stubborn to realize it.