AFM wrote:WizarDynasty wrote:Dat2U wrote:If were talking about engines, only true engine in this draft is Harper. Queen is an engine in theory only and he would have to transform his body to truly become one.
While I dont agree with WizD on Maluach and knee damage, I do think he's at risk for a lower body injury right now. You see some uncoordinted movements where he's switched on a guard and his knees automatically buckle and go inward but then you see the athleticism to use his 250 ib from to recover and use his momentum to block a shot from behind.
Problem is, his knees buckle alot. The amount of torque its takes for him change directions is just something in the back of my head that I worry about. Doesn't mean its a deal breaker, but working on his lower body so it can better accomodate his frame will need to be a priority for the team that drafts him IMO.
Yeah I agree Harper is definitely an Engine. Wow I wish we could get him but we needed the 2nd pick. 18th is not enough to get us there. Remember if you start hearing other boards use engine all of sudden. Or you hear nba commentary start using the word engine, they stole it from me lol.
Thoughts on Tre Johnson? I guess he doesn’t fit your engine criteria
Very rare to have a guard as engine. If they didn't score close to 50 percent and lead the nation in scoring, highly likely they are going to do it in the pros. Bigs take much longer to develop than guards but you usually see traits that elite from a big like being able to palm the ball, elite foot work, high motor. An engine normally has a physical trait that creates a longlasting advantage like kevin durant standing reach 9'3 against small forwards or Brunson stop and go with power. Shai length and burst, highly coordinated stop and go, elite dribbling with both hands, and can score with both hands. This guy Tre I don't see anything physical about him that gives him a lasting advantage in the playoffs. To me, he is definitely a tweener shooting guard that plays below the rim. I don't see alot of body control with the ball, or the ability to rise above bigs and score consistently. 8'5 standing reach means that he is long for a point guard, not a shooting guard. Very small hands, i doubt he can palm the ball on offensive moves aka jordan, Dr. J.
Maybe I am wrong. But i don't see engine potential at all. Maybe a gimmick spark player off the bench for offensive when you need quick shots. I don't see a guy who can take over a game athletically against shot blockers like a Jordan or Anthony Edwards to get you deep into the playoffs. MOst didn't see it Brunson either though but he did play like an engine in college.
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