Difference between Wright and Favors?

[Pugsley_2491]

What would you guys say is the biggest difference between Brandan Wright and Derrick Favors? I know they're both very raw, athletic and great rebounders. I'm personally very happy we got Wright as a prospect to replace Favors as our PF prospect. I'm interested to see what he can do: when healthy, given more playing time and with a PG like Deron.

[gswhoops]

Wright isn't even in the same galaxy as Favors. He's shown flashes of quality post moves and decent rebounding/shot blocking, but he's skinny as hell (something ridiculous like 6' 10" 210), chronically injured (which stems from him being so light) and hasn't really shown any motivation to get bigger/stronger or improve his game in the 2.5 years he's been with us.

Maybe he gets better with you guys, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[Mylie10]

Don't listen to him.

The only valid point in the bashing of Wright has been the injuries. The biggest one being a severely dislocated shoulder. tough to lift weights or do anything basketball related when your shoulders in a sling.

This year he had a back issue that cost him some games. But when he's actually got to play in games, he's been productive. He's a team guy and won't be the chest pumping maniac that so many young players take on. He's very skinny, but he rebounds well. He's incredibly long with a 7'6" wingspan and alters shots with ease.

He'll also be able to get out to the wings to bother 3 point looks. with those long arms, he'll be able to help Deron with lobs.

Some of you fans will be bothered by his body language. He looks like he doesn't care, but if you just stick to what is ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the floor, he's a plus. Favors could end up being Karl Malone, but until that happens, Wright is a nice piece to get a good look at for the remainder of the season.

[Shark]

I'd imagine that he's got a bit more of a perimeter game than Favors has at this point as well.

[nycefnl]

Wright if healthy, is a beast! Love this trade! Derrick Favors has absolutely no star potential.

[ecuhus1981]

I'd imagine that he's got a bit more of a perimeter game than Favors has at this point as well.

You'd be mistaken. He's thin like a SF/PF tweener, but that doesn't mean he has tweener range. Now, Brandan may be reliable out to 11ft or so, whereas Favors is mostly a 5ft-and-in guy right now. But "perimeter" game, no.

I do think he'll be a good role player to complement both Brook and Deron, though. I think of him as a PF version of Tyson Chandler. He has a knack for rebounding and weakside shotblocking, a talent for finishing lobs and fast breaks, and perhaps most importantly, is coming into a contract year. If he can beast over the end of this season, I hope we lock him up cheaply but relatively long-term, something like 4 years, $11mil. Otherwise, we can at least give him a QO, boost his value with PT and perhaps sell him off for much more than he's currently worth.

[Rockice_8]

Really excited to see what Wright can do with D-Will. Same goes for Lopez. Wright runs the floor like a a prime K-Mart and I think we'd should do alot more fast breaking.

I was shocked we didn't make a play for Mayo. He would have been a great fit next to D-Will. There's always the offseason.

How injured is Wright can we expect to see him soon?

[BayArea_Warriors]

Congratulations on obtaining Wright, he will be missed in the bay area. Hopefully Avery can help hone in his skills and utilize his abilities to his full potential. Wright has tremendous upside, his length will be noticed immediately.

[GswStorm3]

Don't listen to him.

The only valid point in the bashing of Wright has been the injuries. The biggest one being a severely dislocated shoulder. tough to lift weights or do anything basketball related when your shoulders in a sling.

This year he had a back issue that cost him some games. But when he's actually got to play in games, he's been productive. He's a team guy and won't be the chest pumping maniac that so many young players take on. He's very skinny, but he rebounds well. He's incredibly long with a 7'6" wingspan and alters shots with ease.

He'll also be able to get out to the wings to bother 3 point looks. with those long arms, he'll be able to help Deron with lobs.

Some of you fans will be bothered by his body language. He looks like he doesn't care, but if you just stick to what is ACTUALLY HAPPENING on the floor, he's a plus. Favors could end up being Karl Malone, but until that happens, Wright is a nice piece to get a good look at for the remainder of the season.

Since when?

[turk3d]

Wright was shooting 60% this year (with the minimal minutes he was getting) and 55% for his career so he's a very efficient scorer. He's not the greatest rebounder, but he's good at boxing guys out and will get a lot of tip outs preventing his man from getting the ball (I think he will get thicker and longer as his body matures and his rebounding will improve). And I think he might have a decent midrange but he doesn't use it that much right now. Once he starts to get accustomed to playing more often I think you'll see him expand his shot, he definitely has one (even out to 3 pt range).

He's a good shot blocker (his per is per game) and he definitely will bother people with his length and leaping ability (very athletic). Can shoot the ball from all angles (we nicknamed him "inspector Gadget") and can run the floor top echelon for big men and has good hands around the hoop. If he and Deron click, you're going to have fun watching them. He's got a good upside and the key for him I think is staying healthy. Whenever he's played for us he's done well. A real waste for us giving him up for Toy Murphy and a 2nd round pick.

edit: Almost forgot: Seems as though Favors is more of your prototypical 4 wheras Wright is more unconventional. And one other thing, he has inside move which is almost unstoppable where he finishes with sort of a jump hook. Here's a video which will give you an idea of what he can do. After watching this, I realized that I almost forgot how gifted this kid is (which you'll see if you watch it. And btw, you can see he's put on a little weight and is a bit thicker now than he was in previous years. I noticed that he's got a little stronger as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4klzGcaWkM

[NyCeEvO]

Wright was shooting 60% this year (with the minimal minutes he was getting) and 55% for his career so he's a very efficient scorer. He's not the greatest rebounder, but he's good at boxing guys out and will get a lot of tip outs preventing his man from getting the ball (I think he will get thicker and longer as his body matures and his rebounding will improve). And I think he might have a decent midrange but he doesn't use it that much right now. Once he starts to get accustomed to playing more often I think you'll see him expand his shot, he definitely has one (even out to 3 pt range).

He's a good shot blocker (his per is per game) and he definitely will bother people with his length and leaping ability (very athletic). Can shoot the ball from all angles (we nicknamed him "inspector Gadget") and can run the floor top echelon for big men and has good hands around the hoop. If he and Deron click, you're going to have fun watching them. He's got a good upside and the key for him I think is staying healthy. Whenever he's played for us he's done well. A real waste for us giving him up for Toy Murphy and a 2nd round pick.

edit: Almost forgot: Seems as though Favors is more of your prototypical 4 wheras Wright is more unconventional. And one other thing, he has inside move which is almost unstoppable where he finishes with sort of a jump hook. Here's a video which will give you an idea of what he can do. After watching this, I realized that I almost forgot how gifted this kid is (which you'll see if you watch it. And btw, you can see he's put on a little weight and is a bit thicker now than he was in previous years. I noticed that he's got a little stronger as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4klzGcaWkM

Thanks for the info. Yeah, I see what you mean. He can actually dribble up the court unlike Outlaw lol. He definitely has potential. Hopefully D-Will can get him to play even better.

Btw, I love watching Ronny Turiaf no matter what team he's on. He's the funniest guy in the NBA to watch. He's a child in a man's body haha.

[turk3d]

Yeah, I hope Avery gives him a shot.

[8 Mile Ilic]

Just because Favors is no longer on the Nets doesn't mean his tremendous upside has disappeared... Similarly just because Wright is on the Nets doesn't mean his soft-ass self has become an elite prospect.

[NyCeEvO]

Just because Favors is no longer on the Nets doesn't mean his tremendous upside has disappeared... Similarly just because Wright is on the Nets doesn't mean his soft-ass self has become an elite prospect.

Yup, they both have a lot of potential except Favors has more. Now, who will turn more of their potential into actual basketball skill is TBD.

[fefe22]

Difference between Wright and Favors?

50 pounds of muscle