Phrazbit
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Does Anthony Davis have a brother?
Yeah, that was horrible. The Suns' chances then were around 63%, if I remember correctly.
I disagree. After carefully watching several games, I'm sold on Sullinger. Rebounding is one thing that always translates from college to NBA. He has a really nice low-post game too.
I know he will not be a star, but he will be a SOLID power forward in the NBA.
I guess Chad Ford and nba scouts don't know what they are watching then.
And he has good touch from 18 feet. I see Kurt Thomas when I see Sullinger.
If he has a good touch from 18 feet, he'll probably be taught to shoot further out and slowly evolve into yet another Channing Frye.
If he has a good touch from 18 feet, he'll probably be taught to shoot further out and slowly evolve into yet another Channing Frye.
While humorous, that's not really a fair statement. Sullinger actually has a very nice low-post game. If you leave him open around the free throw line, he will take that shot, but he is not going to stand there and wait.
He is 6'9, 280lb, and he knows it. He is a textbook "banger." He loves to be in the low post, doesn't shy away from contact, and he knows how to use his size to his advantage.
What really impressed me was just how "smart" he is. His basketball IQ is very high- he knows when to pass, when to do a spin move, when to do a hook shot, when to do a fade-away jumper, he knows where he needs to be when his PG is attacking the rim.
He needs to be more active on offense (setting up screens, mainly) and he needs to polish his game a bit- I'd like to see a bit more finesse.
I really think that with proper coaching, this kid can become the next Kevin Love.
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His pick and roll defense is not good, and his weight is a concern.
Exactly, they don't, since Baylor's center was Quincy Acy most of the time.
You and I were the only two people who thought Noah would be good too though. Everyone was concerned he wouldn't score enough.
I thought he'd be good also.
I think Sullinger can be a solid player, but he doesn't have anywhere NEAR the offensive tools that Kevin Love did. That guy could shoot from distance, bang and was an INCREDIBLE passer.
I really think that with proper coaching, this kid can become the next Kevin Love.
You and I were the only two people who thought Noah would be good too though. Everyone was concerned he wouldn't score enough.
So, many draft pages have us picking Austin Rivers, any thoughts.
If there is any position where smarts and skills outrank athletic ability, its the 2. Could he be great at the pro level, or is he just a Jimmer.
I think he has some potential. I'd prefer a proven, solid contributor (Sullinger) or someone with insanely high potential (Jones), but I am not going to be too upset if they get Rivers, though in my opinion, a classic shooting guards are easier to find and acquire through free agency than 6'11 SFs with incredible wingspan and athleticism, or solid rebounding power forwards are.
If Sullinger or Jones are available and they pick Austin, that will be a mistake.
What about John Henson? Seems to me he is also one with huge potential, alot like Jones. He has similar athleticism, just not similar skills. Henson averaged 14 and 10 though with nearly 3 blocked shots a game.
To me, Meyers Leanard is just another Lopez.