jonjames wrote:Some ppl view him as another jared sullinger i see him as zach randolph lite. Really nice pick up for any team picking in late 1st early 2nd.
He's not Sullinger at all. I would be glad to debunk that thought. I'm not saying he's better because there are things that Sullinger is better at, like rebounding. But Sullinger can't run the floor, Swanigan can. Swanigan has a 7'4 wingspan (same as Randolph), Sullinger has a 6'11 wingspan. Swanigan has a better post game. Sullinger is stronger physically. Both are slow defensively. Swanigan lost a lot of weight, Sullinger didn't. Oh yeah and Swanigan is a better shooter than Sullinger was. I think both have solid timing for blocks, but I also think that wingspan will go a long way in terms of getting more blocks than Sullinger in the NBA.
I'd say the big difference between Sullinger and Randolph and one of the reasons I think Randolph was so successful was his agressiveness. And I think Randolph was a bit more fluid, but Sullinger has a more advanced game at that age.
I also think losing all that weight gives Swanigan some more upside and the fact that he did it all in one year says something about his work ethic to be in the NBA. He really loves basketball and wants to get better, I think that goes a long way.