ESPN comparing Briscoe to Stephen Thompson

[Trueblue25]

Just now during the Wildcats game vs. Florida. Thought it was interesting.

 

[tbonezone]

 

[iommi]

Bad comparison. Neither is a shooter but Stevie was an amazing athlete who plays above the rim. Briscoe, not so much.

 

[OttoMets]

I liked when they were comparing Kentucky to an imposter front-runner who loses to some SEC team by 20.

 

[Jack Hall]

ST was part of an elite 8 and Title game in two different seasons, Briscoe wont be so lucky. Briscoe unlike ST is overweight. Otherwise the comparison has some merit imo...

 

[cuseinseattle]

Just now during the Wildcats game vs. Florida. Thought it was interesting.

Do they both like the same sandwich for lunch? It better not have been an athleticism comparison.

 

[CaptainJ]

ST was part of an elite 8 and Title game in two different seasons, Briscoe wont be so lucky. Briscoe unlike ST is overweight. Otherwise the comparison has some merit imo...

Not to mention that was when college hoops was loaded with far more talent than currently, partly due to NBA expansion, etc. For me, Stevie is still top 10 Cuse of all time, despite his lack of stroke. Wasnt that back during the last time a Battle was on the court with Syracuse?!?

 

[OrangeOnions]

Not a flattering comparison for Stevie Thompson. I'm not sure I get it.

 

[retro44]

Not even close...

 

[orangefog]

I agree with everyone here. Over the last 30 years of college basketball, they couldn't think of anyone that more closely resembles Isaiah Briscoe? Because it isn't Stevie. When I think of Stevie, I think breakaway dunks, follow up dunks, ill advised outside shots, tight defense and unbelievable athleticism. The only thing on that list that suits Briscoe is the ill advised outside shots.

 

[longislandcuse]

To be noted, Bilas did qualify that comparison with "Thompson was a much better player".

 

[orangefog]

To be noted, Bilas did qualify that comparison with "Thompson was a much better player".

Yeah, but it's like comparing me to Michael Jordan and then saying, but Jordan was a much better player.

 

[retro44]

Yeah, but it's like comparing me to Michael Jordan and then saying, but Jordan was a much better player.

Your reputation is second to none on the streets...

 

[orangefog]

Your reputation is second to none on the streets...

You have no idea. A true legend in my own mind.

 

[OttosBestFriend]

Just now during the Wildcats game vs. Florida. Thought it was interesting.

#FakeNews

First of all, it was not "ESPN," that compared the two.

The moment you reference happened in-game during conversation between Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas - arguably the most respected college basketball analyst in America.

It was mentioned that Briscoe runs the baseline as Thompson did and Bilas IMMEDIATELY interjected, (paraphrased) "Now, Thompson was a much better player than Briscoe is."

ESPN never "compared" the two in such a way that your original post insinuates.

Stevie's name came up and Jay Bilas said Thompson was a better player.

Also, I know this post reads as harsh toward you. I'm not trying to flame.

Just wanted to elaborate on your post as, reading the replies, it appears others have taken the comparison personally. As if, "How dare they compare Briscoe to our legend?"