Good article on Erik Murphy

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At 6-10, 230-pounds, Murphy has the size – especially as he adds weight and strength – to play in the post like a traditional power forward. If and when he makes his mark on the game, however, it will likely be on the perimeter with his distinguishing ability to hit the three-pointer.

Typically opposing team’s power forwards will defend Murphy, thus if he’s a threat from the outside, it forces his defender towards the three-point line and away from the basket, opening up the lane to enhance what a creative playmaker like Rose can do. An effective stretch four may also benefit someone like Bulls center Joakim Noah, providing more room to operate and giving him a greater chance to be offensively effective.

Dirk Nowitzki at 7-0, 245-pounds is the epitome of the stretch four in today’s game, while Ryan Anderson at 6-10, 240-pounds likely offers a better comparison to Murphy. Just as both of those players can shoot, they also have to be able to hold their own in the low post, a fact not lost on Murphy.
Erik Murphy puts up a shot while playing for Florida "In high school, I shot from the perimeter a little bit just because I could," said Murphy. "But I’ve always been comfortable playing down low as well."
(Tom Pennington/Getty Images Sport)

“I’ve always been comfortable playing down low as well,” said Murphy. “I may not be the strongest or biggest guy physically, but I’m not afraid from playing in the post. I embrace it and feel I’ve got some good skills playing down there. And that comes into play being a stretch four too, being a player that’s not one-dimensional. You’ve got to be a big guy who other teams are forced to respect around the basket, but he can also stretch the floor.

“I understand how to play and pick up things pretty quickly,” added Murphy, who will get his chance to prove it when the Bulls open training camp at the end of September.

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Pretty good article on the Bulls' 2nd rounder.

 

[Scoot26]

I still don't see Murphy amounting to anything special. If he can nail some threes sure. But hes years away at best from becoming a guy who's productive on the floor and someone you want to even see action in the playoffs.

 

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Hell, considering that Murphy was the 49th overall pick, it's a story if he just makes the team. I literally have no expectations for him.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

Eric who?

 

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Eric who?

This guy

[video=youtube;OkrFPfTGpCc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkrFPfTGpCc&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

 

[scottiepippen1994]

This guy

[video=youtube;OkrFPfTGpCc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkrFPfTGpCc&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

wow.

Its Eric Piatkowski.

I was unaware he was still in the league. This will be his second stint with the Bulls.
I miss him.
Welcome back.

 

[Axl Rose]

his shot is nice but its too slow

 

[scottiepippen1994]

his shot is nice but its too slow

THis kid is like fucking amazing.
A new star will emerge that will put this league on its knees.
Lebron better watch out.
Eric Murphy is the next Larry Bird.
A future rivalry between Murphy and Lebron wil emerge and turn this league upside down.
lt will remind us of legendary battles the likes of Bird vs. Magic.
BearPride will certainly agree.
:derbulls:

 

[RoseMVP1]

erik murphy sucks

 

[Axl Rose]

THis kid is like fucking amazing.
A new star will emerge that will put this league on its knees.
Lebron better watch out.
Eric Murphy is the next Larry Bird.
A future rivalry between Murphy and Lebron wil emerge and turn this league upside down.
lt will remind us of legendary battles the likes of Bird vs. Magic.
BearPride will certainly agree.
:derbulls:

cosign

anybody that doesnt agree is a Lebroad pole smoker

 

[scottiepippen1994]

:thinking:

:dunno:

 

[RamiTheBullsFan]

Eric who?

Eric Murphy

from Entourage

 

[Bear Pride]

Hell, considering that Murphy was the 49th overall pick, it's a story if he just makes the team. I literally have no expectations for him.

I like the pick. What do you expect for a 2nd rounder? If he makes the roster, it will be a nice pick, imo. You can't teach shooting touch and he has that for a big man. Bulls had a clear plan going into this draft and that was to space the floor and add 3 pt shooting. If the kid can come in and space the floor a little and hit 3's at a 40% clip, he can add a little punch to the bench mob, imo.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

I like the pick. What do you expect for a 2nd rounder? If he makes the roster, it will be a nice pick, imo. You can't teach shooting touch and he has that for a big man. Bulls had a clear plan going into this draft and that was to space the floor and add 3 pt shooting. If the kid can come in and space the floor a little and hit 3's at a 40% clip, he can add a little punch to the bench mob, imo.

:lol:

Damn bro, your an Eric Murphy homer alread?
Not suprised.
Youll love anything Pax throws on your plate.

I suppose the Bulls sweep Miami in next years playoffs.
I also supposed Lebron sucks too.