bucknut wrote:McGary is going to be better than Nick Collison or Birdman
He's basically a role player at the 4 but a top shelf role player
Brings a combination of size, rebounding, and agility not seen........look at all the pick n slip passes to bigs and the mobility required in todays NBA
think of the way the Heat uses Birdman. Now think of McGary how good he would be in that role, plus a wider body, better rebounder, and a guy with a better offensive game an ability to improve and hit mid range jumpers.
MGary is and UP and DOWN the court type of player......he can lead the fast break great ballhandling.........he's an interchangeable piece in that he is like a guard on the floor but he can rebound
He is not a 4 that in any way will restrict your offense like a birdman or collison
He will open the floor make you more versatile as a team in a day and age where mobility is required at the 4
Put him in the lineup and it's like 5 on 5 at the park you will score points and have a free flowing offense
Interesting that you mentioned birdman, because while they are not identical types of players, I am really intrigued by the possibility of the Heat drafting McGary to have him play in a similar role to birdman.
He wouldn't do as well in terms of rim protection, but would be great in keeping the offense flowing, finding the creases to attack for inlet passes, and playing PnR on both sides. His hustle plays and rebounding would also be huge.
He is not a traditional PF or C, but because of that I think he can compliment Bosh quite well
