Welcome to the Suns Toumani Camara

[jf-08]

What the hell is a Tsunami Camera? But I'm glads we gots one.

 

[Yuma]

Camara’s name is pronounced too-MAH-nee cuh-MAR-uh.

 

[Yuma]

This is his Twitter handle: @toomany_buckets LOL!

 

[Mainstreet]

Draft age is not a knock for a competing team. It was a knock for Mikal and Cam Johnson too. I have gotten to the point where I really don't care about age. Younger players are more risky.

This is why I was pointing it out. I was expecting to see a lot more negatives than age.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

This is why I was pointing it out. I was expecting to see a lot more negatives than age.

A lot of people still latch onto that for some reason. I can understand it when comparing players that are otherwise very equal, but otherwise being older largely just means they will contribute sooner.

 

[Mainstreet]

Having another Torrey Craig on this team from the draft would be a very good outcome.

I like the comparison as well but initial video didn't strike me this way.

 

[Folster]

A lot of people still latch onto that for some reason. I can understand it when comparing players that are otherwise very equal, but otherwise being older largely just means they will contribute sooner.

It seems that the prior front office lead by JJ preferred to let the NCAA function as a defacto G league for the Suns. The problem being is that you have no control over the playera and have to compete with 29 other teams for their services.

 

[Yuma]

It seems that the prior front office lead by JJ preferred to let the NCAA function as a defacto G league for the Suns. The problem being is that you have no control over the playera and have to compete with 29 other teams for their services.

Our Summer League invites look like mini G League try outs. Some of the articles have quotes saying, "invited to try out for a two way roster spot..."

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Something encouraging from Camara in his college career. His three point percentage got significantly better in each season (17%, 26%, 33%, 36%). Shows that he has put in the work to improve it and that it is a skill that he is consistently improving. He may not be known as a great shooter as of now, but don't be surprised if he turns into a pretty darn good shooter in the league.

 

[Yuma]

Something encouraging from Camara in his college career. His three point percentage got significantly better in each season. Shows that he has put in the work to improve it and that it is a skill that he is consistently improving. He may not be known as a great shooter as of now, but don't be surprised if he turns into a pretty darn good shooter in the league.

I know it was just combine, but his drills show him swishing all his threes in the recorded stuff on NBA.com. If that IS the case, with his defense, ability to score on fast breaks, and he can hit a three? That's a valuable piece for the Suns.

 

[Proximo]

I feel like the hit percentage on “big high school prospect that crashed and burned on the next level” is about zero percent.

If that trend holds true then Dan played himself.

Yeah, that seems about right. I can't think of any that turned it around. That Todd guy we got from Washington is another example of that.

 

[95pro]

Toumani is Kelly Oubre with a shot, and less defense?

 

[Mainstreet]

What the hell is a Tsunami Camera? But I'm glads we gots one.

It's kind of like a big haboob with water instead of dust.

 

[Yuma]

Toumani is Kelly Oubre with a shot, and less defense?

with MORE defense.

 

[Yuma]

From CBS Sports:

"52. Phoenix Suns: PF Toumani Camara, Dayton

Phoenix will need to hit on some value in this draft as it tries to tight-rope its star-heavy roster, so in that context I like the addition of Camara at No. 52. The former Georgia signee blossomed at Dayton in the back half of his career and improved his 3-point shot into a strength, making him a potential floor-spacing wing who can add length to Phoenix's wing rotation. Grade: B"

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'm ok at the 52nd pick.

His 67% FT shooting seems like a problem. Hopefully he can turn into a 3 and D player for us, but I am overly dubious of that.

 

[Yuma]

I'm ok at the 52nd pick.

His 67% FT shooting seems like a problem. Hopefully he can turn into a 3 and D player for us, but I am overly dubious of that.

If THAT is your only concern, a guy who hits 2 out of every 3 Free throws, then this guy will be a beast!

 

[Muggz]

His only job is to rebound everything and kick out to the three headed monster.

 

[Yuma]

His main job is to rebound everything and kick out to the three headed monster.

Some occasional dives to the basket, fast break points, and solid defense are his purview, too! If he can play D like Bridges, he will get a role on the starting team. I liked what I saw in that video. His technique is solid. Just have to see if it translates to NBA speed and strength.

 

[Mainstreet]

One question I see asked is why didn't the Suns draft Trayce Jackson-Davis instead. He was traded to the Warriors at #57.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/trayce-jackson-davis-bids-farewell-to-indiana-basketball-and-enters-2023-nba-draft

 

[Covert Rain]

All these highlights tend to make a player look good. Having said that? I think his highlight footage shows some real promise. He snaps the net a bunch on his shooting plus I like his mobility. He is not a plodding type player which I think fits the makeup of this team.

 

[elindholm]

He shoots well enough to keep defenses honest. It's not like he's going to be asked to create. The question is whether he'll be able to hold his own defensively. It stands to reason that a four-year college player who is unspectacular across the board is going to be in the lower echelon of NBA athletes. His ceiling is a Joe Ingles type.

 

[Yuma]

One question I see asked is why didn't the Suns draft Trayce Jackson-Davis instead. He was traded to the Warriors at #57.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/trayce-jackson-davis-bids-farewell-to-indiana-basketball-and-enters-2023-nba-draft

I looked at our guys comps: Aaron Gordon, Paul Milsap, etc. Their guy was good scoring ion the paint. Our guy had better three point potential. Plus our guy was moving all over the floor guarding guys. His footwork was amazing on defense. It's funny, I had the same first initial reaction you did. Then I dug a bit more, and I like our guy better.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I looked at our guys comps: Aaron Gordon, Paul Milsap, etc. Their guy was good scoring ion the paint. Our guy had better three point potential. Plus our guy was moving all over the floor guarding guys. His footwork was amazing on defense. It's funny, I had the same first initial reaction you did. Then I dug a bit more, and I like our guy better.

Yeah. I was kinda wanting TJD too. But what do I know? This guy might be fine.

He has an NBA body, he moves well, he works hard and seems to have a good work ethic, he has lots of bounce. At least we did not draft a midget.

 

[BirdGangThing]

Aaron Gordon 6' 8' / 220lbs

Toumani Camara 6' 8" / 220lbs

Both thought of as defensive players who can bang and provide rim protection but both can also play some offense

I'm not saying Camara is Aaron Gordon - but the bios are kinda similar