NashyMing wrote:I actually like Bismack Biyombo a lot after the hoops summit game. He has the length, the strength, and the energy to be a very good defensive big man.
He works hard, fight in the post, block shots left and right, bring energy and even leadership to the world squat. When he's off the floor, team USA had a field trip in the post.
He's the perfect example of high risk high reward. He also seems to have great personality, willing to work on his weaknesses.
He can be a shorter Dwight Howard at best and Joey Dorsey at worst. He's great fit for the Raptors. I am actually hoping the Raptors can get a 2nd lottery pick and select Biyombo. I wouldn't risk a top 5 pick on him though.
I've never seen a young player look as much like Ben Wallace as Bismack did in the Nike Hoops summit game. The US squad was extremely athletic. One of the best young US squads ever assembled. They were attacking relentlessly & Bismack stood his ground, swatting away shot after shot.
If it wasn't for Biyombo, the game would not have been competitive at all.
If his age is legit, & he is able to start playing in the NBA asap, I think he'll eventually be a very good player for someone. Might not happen right away. Might even take until he's 25, but I think he'll be a stud defensive player.
He appears to have:
- The heart
- No fear
- Great athleticism for a guy his size
- The length
- The strength/ build to pack on muscle
- Great shot blocking instincts
- Fairly soft touch around the basket
One thing about shorter shot blockers with extremely long arms is that they are deceiving. They tend to block shots because they surprise people with thir length.
Out of the 3 C's available, I think Biyombo by far has the most upside as a defensive prospect.
