Domantas Sabonis

Kalela · Post #41 » by **Kalela** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:52 pm

Whatever limitations he has the kid plays with a lot of heart. And as someone mentioned his footwork is really good.

HotelVitale · Post #42 » by **HotelVitale** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:56 pm

peachbucket wrote: A better rebounding and defending Scola is a borderline all star.

Scola by himself was a borderline all-star. Averaged an efficient 17/8 the only couple of years he was a starter playing big minutes (he didn't come over til he was 28, so there were only a few years in between him getting acclimating and him starting to age). But Scola's an offensive master, he's incredibly accurate and crafty at doing damage with quick shots, spins, fakes, etc. Being able to do a couple things that look like Scola doesn't make you 'Scola.'

Dr Positivity · Post #43 » by **Dr Positivity** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:11 pm

I like the Scola comparison but he could be as easily compared to Psycho T, just depends how much translates

Juggynaut · Post #44 » by **Juggynaut** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:35 am

Yep I thought of Hansbrough as a comparison when I watched him play.

EMG518 · Post #45 » by **EMG518** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:57 am

Not a fan of the Hansbrough comp. I think Sabonis brings more to the table. He has a real nice touch and is coordinated allowing him to finish well around the basket. He doesn't just power his way in. Very strong and good rebounder, think he is bigger than Hasbrough. Guy has nimble feet for his size as well.

doordoor123 · Post #46 » by **doordoor123** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:56 am

I actually really like Sabonis as a defender. I think it makes him kind of unique. I think he can become a really good defender and he's actually pretty quick, but he doesn't really display it a lot on Gonzaga because they play for the half-court.

Johnlac1 · Post #47 » by **Johnlac1** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 1:36 pm

Juggynaut wrote:Yep I thought of Hansbrough as a comparison when I watched him play.

Not only is Sabonis longer, he's smarter and a lot more skilled. Which isn't saying much for Hansbrough who has about zero skill.

kobe2dlo · Post #48 » by **kobe2dlo** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:08 am

Sabonis is basically the next Jordan hill (before Jordan fell in love w a mid range shot he can't make)-so like the one season he was awesome w the lakers off the bench. Energy guy but a good one at that

No-Man · Post #49 » by **No-Man** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:34 am

He is more of a Scola-Splitter mix than Hansbrough

skones · Post #50 » by **skones** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:36 pm

Johnlac1 wrote:
Juggynaut wrote:Yep I thought of Hansbrough as a comparison when I watched him play.

Not only is Sabonis longer, he's smarter and a lot more skilled. Which isn't saying much for Hansbrough who has about zero skill.

Not according to the data available to us. Sabonis is half an inch taller while Hansbrough's wingspan exceeds his by a full inch.

Nuggets18 · Post #51 » by **Nuggets18** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 1:51 pm

No one would mention his size as a weaknesses if he was half an inch taller with an inch longer wingspan

sv-x-as · Post #52 » by **sv-x-as** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:05 am

Nuggets18 wrote:No one would mention his size as a weaknesses if he was half an inch taller with an inch longer wingspan

According to his national team coach he has literally grown this year. So for all we know he could be that 1 inch higher already and could go another inch next year.

UcanUwill · Post #53 » by **UcanUwill** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:55 am

He doesn't look taller to me. I kinda can't believe this comparison hasn't been made yet, since he is Lithuanian and all. Darius Songaila?

sv-x-as · Post #54 » by **sv-x-as** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 12:29 pm

UcanUwill wrote:He doesn't look taller to me. I kinda can't believe this comparison hasn't been made yet, since he is Lithuanian and all. Darius Songaila?

He is way way more skilled then Songaila, has better motor and has a fight in him. Songaila was better shooter though.

sweetcity · Post #55 » by **sweetcity** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:18 pm

D-Sab is very skilled, elite footwork as well. If he had a bigger wingspan he'd be a top5 pick

No-Man · Post #56 » by **No-Man** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:06 pm

sweetcity wrote:D-Sab is very skilled, elite footwork as well. If he had a bigger wingspan he'd be a top5 pick

hey nbadraft.net has him as a 5th pick overall in their last update :crazy:

Dark Faze · Post #57 » by **Dark Faze** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:29 pm

Fischella wrote:
sweetcity wrote:D-Sab is very skilled, elite footwork as well. If he had a bigger wingspan he'd be a top5 pick

hey nbadraft.net has him as a 5th pick overall in their last update

that's far more accurate than him dropping to 19 which is where draft express has him

No-Man · Post #58 » by **No-Man** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:33 pm

Dark Faze wrote:
Fischella wrote:
sweetcity wrote:D-Sab is very skilled, elite footwork as well. If he had a bigger wingspan he'd be a top5 pick

hey nbadraft.net has him as a 5th pick overall in their last update

that's far more accurate than him dropping to 19 which is where draft express has him

I wouldnt say so honestly, he is a top20 prospect no doubt, but more in the teens than in the top10, at least for me.
I think someone grabs him in late-lotto and he pans out to be solid and a good pick.

doordoor123 · Post #59 » by **doordoor123** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:07 pm

Fischella wrote:
Dark Faze wrote:
Fischella wrote:hey nbadraft.net has him as a 5th pick overall in their last update

that's far more accurate than him dropping to 19 which is where draft express has him

I wouldnt say so honestly, he is a top20 prospect no doubt, but more in the teens than in the top10, at least for me.
I think someone grabs him in late-lotto and he pans out to be solid and a good pick.

Yeah, I think that's likely, but I also think a team might fall in love with him during work outs. The highest I see him going is something like 12.

Johnlac1 · Post #60 » by **Johnlac1** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:51 pm

skones wrote:
Johnlac1 wrote:
Juggynaut wrote:Yep I thought of Hansbrough as a comparison when I watched him play.

Not only is Sabonis longer, he's smarter and a lot more skilled. Which isn't saying much for Hansbrough who has about zero skill.

Not according to the data available to us. Sabonis is half an inch taller while Hansbrough's wingspan exceeds his by a full inch.

I stand corrected. But Sabonis looks to be a much better pro prospect than Hansbrough.