Jvaughn wrote:Almost Retired wrote:
For a 3/4 Liddell is not undersized. He has almost a 7'0" wingspan and had the 2nd highest vertical among all the front court players at the Combine. And his timing on blocks is elite. He averaged more than 2 blocks a game. He would be undersized at the "5". But that's not where his potential lies. He can guard 1-4 and the way he slides on defense to stay between his man and the hoop is so fundamentally sound as to be elite in this draft class. And look at the way he's built. Solid frame. He's strong. Watch the highlight video how he chases down guys going to hoop when 95% of the players in College would have conceded a hoop in a relatively meaningless regular season game. This kid takes defense personally and seriously. OK, so he's not the answer to our problem at the "5". But he can handle the minutes Patrick sits and he can even share the front court with Patrick when we need defensive stops.
You want to clarify the bolded part? I also.dee no scenario where he can play the 3 in the NBA.
Defensively he most certainly can play the 3 in the NBA.
