Noel's

Kobblehead · Post #281 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:44 pm

Just seeing the results Henry Sims is putting forth with Greg Foster's tutelage has got me giddy about what Noel is gonna look like next year.

Koponen · Post #282 » by **Koponen** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:04 pm

Agnostifarian wrote:Hypothetically, assuming Noel's knee heals, doesn't he have the foot quickness and length to guard KD all the way out to the arc? KD is such a difficult matchup! I'm not asking if you think Noel can stop KD but instead, if you think Noel has the tools to bother KD.

I think that's accurate. Noel could have that Garnett-like ability to defend 3 through 5 effectively. It'd be awesome to use him against guys like KD, LeBron, Melo, Dirk in spurts.

Tony Franciosa · Post #283 » by **Tony Franciosa** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:22 pm

Chad Ford says Noel would have been top 5 in this year's draft too... looks like we'll be getting the equivalent of 3 top 10 picks next year.

http://www.nj.com/sixers/index.ssf/2014 ... i_par.html

MRxBLACK · Post #284 » by **MRxBLACK** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:24 pm

I agree with chad, I would have him ranked 5th probably.

sixers23 · Post #285 » by **sixers23** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:30 pm

wouldnt that be pretty funny in a sad way that we ended up with our best prospect with the 6th pick last year even if we have the 4/5th pick in a loaded draft lol

freshie2 · Post #286 » by **freshie2** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:16 pm

Koponen wrote:
Agnostifarian wrote:Hypothetically, assuming Noel's knee heals, doesn't he have the foot quickness and length to guard KD all the way out to the arc? KD is such a difficult matchup! I'm not asking if you think Noel can stop KD but instead, if you think Noel has the tools to bother KD.

I think that's accurate. Noel could have that Garnett-like ability to defend 3 through 5 effectively. It'd be awesome to use him against guys like KD, LeBron, Melo, Dirk in spurts.

Wiggins will give you this defensive versatility as well.

Tony Franciosa · Post #287 » by **Tony Franciosa** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:49 pm

Tweets from Noel's exit interview. Love everything I hear from this kid.

[Philadelphia 76ers ‏@Sixers 12m

Noel: "I've got big expectations for myself for next season... I'm just itching to get back at it." pic.twitter.com/gyICCPf5DP]

[Tom Moore ‏@tmoore76ers 4m

Noel, asked if he'll play in Orlando and Vegas, he said he doesn't know. He said he's wiling to. 'Yeah, why not?' smiling.]

[Max Rappaport ‏@MaxRappaport 8m

Noel: "Right now I'm about 225-226lbs. I'd like to come to camp around 233lbs and maintain 230lbs next season."]

GoSixersBro · Post #288 » by **GoSixersBro** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:55 pm

sixers23 wrote:wouldnt that be pretty funny in a sad way that we ended up with our best prospect with the 6th pick last year even if we have the 4/5th pick in a loaded draft lol

I've thought about that a couple times over the course of the season. I like the 2014 class's prospects, but I think Noel is severely underrated.

PhilasFinest · Post #289 » by **PhilasFinest** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:25 pm

Noel's ACL injury while unfortunate for him, was a blessing in disguise for us.
If Noel doesn't get hurt, he's likely the top pick in the draft, and not a part of our future.

can't wait too see what the kid can do on the floor.

Negrodamus · Post #290 » by **Negrodamus** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:55 pm

Tony Franciosa wrote:Tweets from Noel's exit interview. Love everything I hear from this kid.

[Philadelphia 76ers ‏@Sixers 12m

Noel: "I've got big expectations for myself for next season... I'm just itching to get back at it." pic.twitter.com/gyICCPf5DP]

[Tom Moore ‏@tmoore76ers 4m

Noel, asked if he'll play in Orlando and Vegas, he said he doesn't know. He said he's wiling to. 'Yeah, why not?' smiling.]

[Max Rappaport ‏@MaxRappaport 8m

Noel: "Right now I'm about 225-226lbs. I'd like to come to camp around 233lbs and maintain 230lbs next season."]

Him being 225 is why I still stand by him being a PF defensively. He's going to bang with the Drummonds of the league?

MCtripDub · Post #291 » by **MCtripDub** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:27 pm

How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

LloydFree · Post #292 » by **LloydFree** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:11 pm

MCtripDub wrote:How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

KG was still in HS when he was Noel's age.

Bling76 · Post #293 » by **Bling76** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:24 pm

LloydFree wrote:
MCtripDub wrote:How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

KG was still in HS when he was Noel's age.

Huh? KG was born in '76 and made his NBA debut in '95 (age 19).

Negrodamus · Post #294 » by **Negrodamus** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:39 pm

MCtripDub wrote:How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

Probably not much different than Noel. Why do you ask? KG was/is a PF.

LloydFree · Post #295 » by **LloydFree** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:07 pm

Bling76 wrote:
LloydFree wrote:
MCtripDub wrote:How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

KG was still in HS when he was Noel's age.

Huh? KG was born in '76 and made his NBA debut in '95 (age 19).

Noel just turned 20 this week.

LloydFree · Post #296 » by **LloydFree** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:15 pm

Negrodamus wrote:
MCtripDub wrote:How heavy was KG as a sophomore? Or at Noel's age?

Probably not much different than Noel. Why do you ask? KG was/is a PF.

Minnesota had KG playing Small Forward his 1st couple of seasons, they even hasd him defending Shooting guards some games. Similar to the Bucks with Giannis. But yeah, KG was as thin as Noel, and he looked even thinner because Noel has broader shoulders. Noel looks like David Robinson at Navy.

Post #297 » by **Sixerscan** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:16 pm

Garnett turned 20 in may after his rookie year.

Ericb5 · Post #298 » by **Ericb5** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:29 pm

I have no doubt that Noel can defend 4's and many 3's in the league.

My problems with him playing the 4 though(and theoretically drafting Embiid to play the 5) is that offensively Noel is pretty limited.

Garnett had more offensive skill and potential than Noel does.

Plus, despite the fact that Noel COULD defend from the 4 spot, I think that his best attributes as a rim protector would be better served close to the basket.

PhilasFinest · Post #299 » by **PhilasFinest** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:19 pm

Noel is an elite shot blocker and good post defender....even if he can,we really don't want him out on the perimeter too much.

Agnostifarian · Post #300 » by **Agnostifarian** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 6:35 pm

PhilasFinest wrote:Noel is an elite shot blocker and good post defender....even if he can,we really don't want him out on the perimeter too much.

Yeah, not too much but he does have the quickness to rotate out to the arc as part of the defensive scheme, especially if we have another rim protector like Embiid or Vonleh.