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fateis007 wrote:
just for fun, here is a draft pic of everyone taking a group photo, if you're curious about everyones height. Cade is measured at 6' 8" def looks atleast 2 inches shorter then Franz. Mosley looking like a beast
Knightro wrote:tiderulz wrote:Knightro wrote:Is there any concern at all at Wagner being/getting too tall to effectively hold up defensively against smaller players?
he's 19. the magic strength team will help him put on weight. remember when Dwight got here?
Oh no I don't mean a lack of strength.
I'm wondering if Wagner is going to physically just get too tall (and presumably slow down as he gains weight) of being able to defend SGs and SFs?
Not an easy task for a 6'11" player who weighs 225-230+ to chase guys way smaller and quicker.
He's shorter in this video and he looks like a replica of Gordon Hayward.Knightro wrote:tiderulz wrote:Knightro wrote:Is there any concern at all at Wagner being/getting too tall to effectively hold up defensively against smaller players?
he's 19. the magic strength team will help him put on weight. remember when Dwight got here?
Oh no I don't mean a lack of strength.
I'm wondering if Wagner is going to physically just get too tall (and presumably slow down as he gains weight) of being able to defend SGs and SFs?
Not an easy task for a 6'11" player who weighs 225-230+ to chase guys way smaller and quicker.
basketballRob wrote:He's shorter in this video and he looks like a replica of Gordon Hayward.Knightro wrote:tiderulz wrote:he's 19. the magic strength team will help him put on weight. remember when Dwight got here?
Oh no I don't mean a lack of strength.
I'm wondering if Wagner is going to physically just get too tall (and presumably slow down as he gains weight) of being able to defend SGs and SFs?
Not an easy task for a 6'11" player who weighs 225-230+ to chase guys way smaller and quicker.
Maybe. I know it took Giannis a while to adjust after his growth spurt.Nyce_1 wrote:basketballRob wrote:He's shorter in this video and he looks like a replica of Gordon Hayward.Knightro wrote:
Oh no I don't mean a lack of strength.
I'm wondering if Wagner is going to physically just get too tall (and presumably slow down as he gains weight) of being able to defend SGs and SFs?
Not an easy task for a 6'11" player who weighs 225-230+ to chase guys way smaller and quicker.
by the looks of this video, and seeing how much he's grown, I wonder how much he's still learning to play with his new height and weight. Obviously, he's done well to get picked #8, but, could he get significantly better with more comfort in his own body?
thelead wrote:Maybe it's just the play style, level of competition, and team but he looked more agile in that video.
magicfan217 wrote:Maybe I am just being a typical fan, but the more Franz I watch the more I like this pick.
Nyce_1 wrote:magicfan217 wrote:Maybe I am just being a typical fan, but the more Franz I watch the more I like this pick.
At least you're not like Raptors fans where the more you watch Scottie, the more you **** on Suggs.
jonbob17 wrote:I know we only like to compare white guys to other white guys, but I saw an analyst who said Wagner’s best comp is a current Magic player. No, not Okeke.
Otto Porter. A healthy Otto Porter is so valuable.
I've heard at least 3 analysts say he reminded them of Hayward, and they usually say it wasn't because he was white. We've been talking about Franz on here for probably 4 months.jonbob17 wrote:I know we only like to compare white guys to other white guys, but I saw an analyst who said Wagner’s best comp is a current Magic player. No, not Okeke.
Otto Porter. A healthy Otto Porter is so valuable.
EDIT: and this write up was prior to the draft so it’s not a lazy Magic comp
jonbob17 wrote:fateis007 wrote:
just for fun, here is a draft pic of everyone taking a group photo, if you're curious about everyones height. Cade is measured at 6' 8" def looks atleast 2 inches shorter then Franz. Mosley looking like a beast
I think Cade is said to be closer to 6’6” barefoot.
basketballRob wrote:I've heard at least 3 analysts say he reminded them of Hayward, and they usually say it wasn't because he was white. We've been talking about Franz on here for probably 4 months.
On our team he's closer to Chuma than Porter.
I can see maybe Batum or Tatum a little also.
pepe1991 wrote:styLesdavis wrote:pepe1991 wrote:What's up with his size, he is reported as 205 cm ( not even 6'9 ) and now he is allegedlly 211 cm (6'11) , but against Brazil he did not look taller than Bruno Coboclo, who is 6'9
I don't even think that him growing up to almost 7 foot would be good for him or Magic. Just look at his brother and there is reason why.
I'm bit confused what position he will even be playing in nba. SF? PF?
He did not show he is good enough shooter for SF tho.
If he develops his shot is young Galinari best comparison? Very tall wing that isn't incapable at playing at perimeter with solid fundamental defense and nice BBIQ?
Against Brasil? Moe played against Brasil - not Franz.
Jesus, that explains why i thought Mo and apparently also Mo looked the same
tnx!
