moss_is_1 wrote:Krapinsky wrote:Those free throws were yarrible though. Offensively he's going to be Pekovic without the nice FT touch and post game -- a traveling offensive fouling machine. He's going to be turn over prone for sure.
Not sure if i buy the medical record proof from some shady spanish doctor.
That said, I still like him, but I like him at #6, not #2. Then again I don't really like picking any of these guys at 2. We need to trade down.
I agree, I've really cooled and Biyombo, especially at #2. Kanter is lighting me on fire! I think he's going to end up being one of the best players in this class, I just don't see that from Derrick Williams. Kanter has a smooth post game, great rebounder, has a jumper, has good agility/athleticism as well.
Haven't seen nearly as much as I would have liked to on him, but unless he's made strides while at Kentucky, I don't think Kanter's post game could be described as smooth. Seems like more of a thumper with good patience, good touch around the rim and not much of a left hand. His scoring more dependent on establishing position and then trying to knock his defender under the basket. This is coming from limited viewing, but I really haven't seen anything that I would equate to a smooth post game.
I won't throw a hissy if the Wolves draft Kanter like I did when they drafted Wes, there's a lot to like about Kanter. He moves well for his bulk, has a very nice jumper, has shown a bit of ability to create from the high post since he's comfortable putting the ball on the floor. He does a good job carving space in the paint and has a nose for the ball. I also like that Turkey's a country that has produced some solid NBA players. What worries me is that, from a size standpoint, he's a bit lacking for manning the pivot next to Love. I don't like how he tends to bring the ball down to his waist when he gathers himself in order to finish at the rim. I think his ceiling as a defender is closer to above average than elite. I don't think pairing another below the rim big man with Love is a recipe for long term success.
To me, drafting Kanter means there's a good chance the Wolves are drafting the replacement for Love, currently the best player on the team. I'm not completely opposed to that, as Kanter has better two way potential than Love, but I think Valanciunas and possibly Biyombo are better options.
