Muzbar wrote:rosenthall wrote:
After looking at Liddell, I don't think I'm too crazy about him.
One thing that concerns me is that his wingspan is mediocre, which I think is a secret ingredient for these sneaky-athletic role players who end up being better than expected.
A 7 foot wingspan on a 6'7" player is mediocre? Sure it's not overly freakish but it's not what I'd call mediocre.
Tari Eason is 6'8" with a 7'2" wingspan, is that also mediocre as he has that extra inch in height?
I'm genuinely curious.
His wingspan is okay, I'm not saying it's terrible, but for someone I think is going to mostly be playing PF and will have to make his living as a plus defender, it's not exceptional. Of anyone who got measured at the combine, he had the worst standing reach of a front court player. I don't think it's enough to disqualify him as a prospect, but a mediocre wingspan would make me think twice about someone who projects as a defensive role-player in the front court.
I see Eason being a more perimeter oriented player, where wingspan is slightly less important, and it goes without saying that it's 2 inches longer, and hence better. Eason's wingspan for the role he's likely to play (versatile wing defender) is very good. Liddell's wingspan for the role he's likely to play (versatile front court defender) is mediocre/average.
FWIW, Millsap had a higher standing reach and wingspan by about 2' compared to Liddell.
