Zach Edey, 7-4

[ItsDanger]

There are a lot of ways to play defense as a team. Each has its pros and cons. The switching and perimeter defense style teams weakness is efficient scoring. So, when people repeat over and over the same kind of criticisms, its like they never played team sports at a high level before. Execution, effort, roster construction matter, and many other factors impact what you see on the court.

Edey played drop mostly, very conservative, didn't go for blocks usually unless at the rim, didn't get challenged there much at all. So they gave up the long mid range as their strategy with him on the court. Some NBA teams play this style so people can't disregard potential on this basis, its illogical. The important part is on offense, teams may have to react to him not the other way around. Surrounded by NBA talent, can't defend him like in college, won't work with shooting and high end athletes.

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[BuddyBuckets]

There are a lot of ways to play defense as a team. Each has its pros and cons. The switching and perimeter defense style teams weakness is efficient scoring. So, when people repeat over and over the same kind of criticisms, its like they never played team sports at a high level before. Execution, effort, roster construction matter, and many other factors impact what you see on the court.

Edey played drop mostly, very conservative, didn't go for blocks usually unless at the rim, didn't get challenged there much at all. So they gave up the long mid range as their strategy with him on the court. Some NBA teams play this style so people can't disregard potential on this basis, its illogical. The important part is on offense, teams may have to react to him not the other way around. Surrounded by NBA talent, can't defend him like in college, won't work with shooting and high end athletes.

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Something off with the way he moves. I wouldn't use a 1st rounder on him, noooo chance.

[atlantabbq99]

The internet would explode if the Spurs get Edey at #33...

[TheDraftGuy]

The internet would explode if the Spurs get Edey at #33...

Spurs deserve to win championships, if that happened. It may as well be a return of the Twin Towers.

Wemby is going to be difficult to stop but you add two 7+ footers with length? Teams are going to have to pick their poison for the next 10+ years or, at least, until one of the two get injured. Edey's slow lumbering playstyle would probably get offset by Wemby. Then, Edey's hyper efficient offense...you're not going to stop that.

[babyjax13]

The internet would explode if the Spurs get Edey at #33...

Spurs deserve to win championships, if that happened. It may as well be a return of the Twin Towers.

Wemby is going to be difficult to stop but you add two 7+ footers with length? Teams are going to have to pick their poison for the next 10+ years or, at least, until one of the two get injured. Edey's slow lumbering playstyle would probably get offset by Wemby. Then, Edey's hyper efficient offense...you're not going to stop that.

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

[atlantabbq99]

The internet would explode if the Spurs get Edey at #33...

Spurs deserve to win championships, if that happened. It may as well be a return of the Twin Towers.

Wemby is going to be difficult to stop but you add two 7+ footers with length? Teams are going to have to pick their poison for the next 10+ years or, at least, until one of the two get injured. Edey's slow lumbering playstyle would probably get offset by Wemby. Then, Edey's hyper efficient offense...you're not going to stop that.

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

Nobody is implying that Edey will be a +30mpg guy but he could be a 12mpg rookie bench player, and if things go well he could develop into a 20mpg starter next to Wemb, 3-4 years down the line.

big bodies and 7 footers are still very important for a championship team. Joker, Embiid, Giannis, AD, Ayton, etc, still need to be contained, or atleast fouled 6 times.

The photo op of Edey and Wemb standing side by side on draft night hold up silver and black will make all the talking heads in the sports world go nuts for the following 48 hours.

[BlazersBroncos]

Actually really like the idea of him in SA. Sorta like in the NFL when you have a big bruising short yardage back complimented by a quick twitch athlete.

I dont think he develops into a starter next to Vic - but he could be a tremendous compliment as a backup.

[atlantabbq99]

I think Edey could develop into a starter like Luc Longley down the line. Best case scenario, Edey's ceiling is Zydrunas Illgauskas, which is basically no perimeter defense like Illgauskas but very effective offensive game with a good jump shot.

[niQ]

Spurs deserve to win championships, if that happened. It may as well be a return of the Twin Towers.

Wemby is going to be difficult to stop but you add two 7+ footers with length? Teams are going to have to pick their poison for the next 10+ years or, at least, until one of the two get injured. Edey's slow lumbering playstyle would probably get offset by Wemby. Then, Edey's hyper efficient offense...you're not going to stop that.

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

Nobody is implying that Edey will be a +30mpg guy but he could be a 12mpg rookie bench player, and if things go well he could develop into a 20mpg starter next to Wemb, 3-4 years down the line.

big bodies and 7 footers are still very important for a championship team. Joker, Embiid, Giannis, AD, Ayton, etc, still need to be contained, or atleast fouled 6 times.

The photo op of Edey and Wemb standing side by side on draft night hold up silver and black will make all the talking heads in the sports world go nuts for the following 48 hours.

The draft night photos would be worth it alone. Make it happen, Spurs!

[clyde21]

love how tiny 6-4 Ivey looks next to these dudes

[Lockdown504090]

The internet would explode if the Spurs get Edey at #33...

Spurs deserve to win championships, if that happened. It may as well be a return of the Twin Towers.

Wemby is going to be difficult to stop but you add two 7+ footers with length? Teams are going to have to pick their poison for the next 10+ years or, at least, until one of the two get injured. Edey's slow lumbering playstyle would probably get offset by Wemby. Then, Edey's hyper efficient offense...you're not going to stop that.

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

I can say this, he has a hidden talent for shooting 3s. He’s been shooting and working on them his whole life, and is comfortable out there. He’s just so coachable he plays within his role completely. I’ve seen him shoot almost shoot over 70 percent on the shooting gun, on par with a lot of guys who are going to get picked for shooting upside. Edey will be a better pro offensively than a lot of people think. He actually loves basketball, he’s not just here because he’s tall. Just some context for rgm from someone who’s watched him the most

[Klomp]

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

Two 7-footers in the same frontcourt, what a novel concept...

[Braggins]

love how tiny 6-4 Ivey looks next to these dudes

I can't get over how much Chet looks like an 11 year old who drank a magic potion that made him grow 3 feet.

[babyjax13]

I'd love to see Edey in San Antonio. I don't think it is going to work, but it at least would be a fun experiment to see.

Two 7-footers in the same frontcourt, what a novel concept...

Well it is two guys who are 7-4 and one is way more mobile than KAT. I was more saying that I don't think Edey will be an NBA player, but I'd love if I'm wrong just for a bit of stylistic diversity. Know you are also joking

[sisibilio]

I think Edey could develop into a starter like Luc Longley down the line.

That was an entirely different kind of basketball. Alltogether.

[kennydorglas]

He carries his weight VERY WELL.
Should be a interesting story from this draft.

[GoBobs]

We should be hearing something soon about his intention to stay in the draft or go back to school. May 31st is supposed to be the deadline. Anyone know if he has scheduled any workouts with individual teams?

[TheSuzerain]

I hope he stays in.

Bam Adebayo he is not, but Edey in the middle of a zone defense is an intriguing way to play him to his defensive strengths (or rather limit how his weaknesses could be exploited).

[mattyj]

Returning to school per Woj

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[EvanZ]

He’ll make more in Purdue than the NBA lol


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