Mike Taylor Outplaying Eric Gordon

**CyCy** · 11-07-2008, 07:51 AM

After 5 games Taylor has a much better start than Clipper teammate and former lottery pick Eric Gordon.

Taylor 16 min/game 5.4 ppg
Gordon 5 min/game 2.0 ppg

Most surprising stat on Taylor 15 assists, 5 turnovers

**cycloneworld** · 11-07-2008, 07:57 AM

I love all of the people that said we wouldn't really miss him last year...

**CycloneErik** · 11-07-2008, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by cycloneworld

I love all of the people that said we wouldn't really miss him last year...

At least Mac wasn't one. If only Mike had his head screwed on straight when he was here.

**Wesley** · 11-07-2008, 08:14 AM

Can we get him back? (Mike.)

**cycloneryan** · 11-07-2008, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by cycloneworld

I love all of the people that said we wouldn't really miss him last year...

If I remember correctly, you couldn't stand Taylor when he was here.

**MidwestZest** · 11-07-2008, 08:37 AM

They've been saying that Taylor is one of the most tenacious defenders on that team...and I for one am pretty sure that's something we never saw while he was at ISU. The NBADL was definitely a benefit to Mike, and I'm stoked that he got to a place where things got put into perspective for him, and he was able to expand on his skillset. Look forward to seeing the team-play from him in the season to come!

**sclotz** · 11-07-2008, 08:39 AM

Hopefully he does well, makes a few bucks and remembers the opportunities that ISU gave him. i wish him well.

**clones_jer** · 11-07-2008, 08:40 AM

the Clippers are going to suck worse than soccer this year unfortunately. no offense to Mike T, its just how it is.

even Willoughby was NBA material on a horrible bulls team a while back

**snowcraig2.0** · 11-07-2008, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by MidwestZest

They've been saying that Taylor is one of the most tenacious defenders on that team...and I for one am pretty sure that's something we never saw while he was at ISU. The NBADL was definitely a benefit to Mike, and I'm stoked that he got to a place where things got put into perspective for him, and he was able to expand on his skillset. Look forward to seeing the team-play from him in the season to come!

We saw some great defense from Taylor, but in spurts only. Kinda like Kobe in LA, when you are your teams main and really only guy that creates offense, you can't put out as much effort on defense.

**The_Architect** · 11-07-2008, 08:44 AM

Remember that game at Minnesota when Taylor went off? He was so hot that game that he was sprinting down the court with the ball and he would just stop and nail a 3 pointer time after time. One of the best single game performances I've seen by a Cyclone.

**mplscyclone** · 11-07-2008, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by The_Architect

Remember that game at Minnesota when Taylor went off? He was so hot that game that he was sprinting down the court with the ball and he would just stop and nail a 3 pointer time after time. One of the best single game performances I've seen by a Cyclone.

Must not have seen much of Fizer....

**flynnhicks03** · 11-07-2008, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by mplscyclone

Must not have seen much of Fizer....

Or Stinson.

**The_Architect** · 11-07-2008, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by mplscyclone

Must not have seen much of Fizer....

Actually yes, I was at ISU for the entire Marcus Fizer career. Taylor going off that day was some of the hottest shooting I've seen. Fizer usually did it off the glass. Apples and Oranges.

**Clones85'** · 11-07-2008, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

We saw some great defense from Taylor, but in spurts only. Kinda like Kobe in LA, when you are your teams main and really only guy that creates offense, you can't put out as much effort on defense.

Kobe Bryant has been 1st Team NBA defense 6 Times! 2nd Team 2 Times! I wouldn't use him as an example. Maybe LeBron James

**clones_jer** · 11-07-2008, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0

We saw some great defense from Taylor, but in spurts only. Kinda like Kobe in LA, when you are your teams main and really only guy that creates offense, you can't put out as much effort on defense.

what are you smoking? Kobe is the man on defense, one of the toughest defenders in the NBA. He's gotten all kinds of awards for it.

Edit: Clones85 beat me to the punch