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UNCNYC wrote:I think the only reason McDaniels isn't ranked higher might be because of some off the court rumors.
UNCNYC wrote:chellis wrote:fatlever wrote:i'm all in on bol bol.... for now. swing for the fences.
I really don't see the hype Help me understand it...anybody can chime in.
Me neither. Believe it or not but I think it has a lot to do with his name. The fact that it's Bol Bol. I think if his name was John Doe he wouldn't have the intrigue that he does.
countryboi wrote:UNCNYC wrote:chellis wrote:
I really don't see the hype Help me understand it...anybody can chime in.
Me neither. Believe it or not but I think it has a lot to do with his name. The fact that it's Bol Bol. I think if his name was John Doe he wouldn't have the intrigue that he does.
he is 7'2 with decent guard skills and a good shot and great touch around the basket. he is a rare combo of extreme height, basketball skill, and some athleticism. On the downside he is rail thin and will most likely always be and he injured his foot and missed most of the season. foot injuries in big men are of his size major major red flags
UNCNYC wrote:countryboi wrote:UNCNYC wrote:
Me neither. Believe it or not but I think it has a lot to do with his name. The fact that it's Bol Bol. I think if his name was John Doe he wouldn't have the intrigue that he does.
he is 7'2 with decent guard skills and a good shot and great touch around the basket. he is a rare combo of extreme height, basketball skill, and some athleticism. On the downside he is rail thin and will most likely always be and he injured his foot and missed most of the season. foot injuries in big men are of his size major major red flags
Yes there are 3 things I don't like about Bol Bol.
1. Is his foot injury
2. Is where he is projected to be selected (meaning too high of a risk comparable to what will be on the board)
3. He seems a bit clumsy
I would rather "trade back" and pick up a future 1st and select around 22nd or so and use that pick on Mfiondu Kabengele who imo compares well (and can get us back more in future picks) and who also can possibly play the pf and center positions where as Bol Bol can only play Center. Makes more sense to me
countryboi wrote:UNCNYC wrote:countryboi wrote:
he is 7'2 with decent guard skills and a good shot and great touch around the basket. he is a rare combo of extreme height, basketball skill, and some athleticism. On the downside he is rail thin and will most likely always be and he injured his foot and missed most of the season. foot injuries in big men are of his size major major red flags
Yes there are 3 things I don't like about Bol Bol.
1. Is his foot injury
2. Is where he is projected to be selected (meaning too high of a risk comparable to what will be on the board)
3. He seems a bit clumsy
I would rather "trade back" and pick up a future 1st and select around 22nd or so and use that pick on Mfiondu Kabengele who imo compares well (and can get us back more in future picks) and who also can possibly play the pf and center positions where as Bol Bol can only play Center. Makes more sense to me
A player of his size is always going to be a bit clumsy but I understand I dont know what position bol bol plays
UNCNYC wrote:Jalen McDaniels San D. St. 6' 10" 195 (REMINDS ME OF GERALD WALLACE AND KEVIN GARNETT MIXED)
UNCNYC wrote:I think the only reason McDaniels isn't ranked higher might be because of some off the court rumors.
stinger14 wrote:UNCNYC wrote:I think the only reason McDaniels isn't ranked higher might be because of some off the court rumors.
Other issues....defense! Kid has the athleticism and length to be a great defender, but needs to add strength and a lot of footwork drills. Right now he is a bad defender with terrible footwork on that end of the floor. He doesn't box out often for defensive rebounds, and when he does he gets bullied by stronger college players.
On offense, he has a lot of potential. Hood finisher around the rim, good ball handler, good vision, good free throw shooter who knows how to draw contact, and athleticism allows him to grab offensive rebounds. If he ever develops a consistent jump shot, watch out for this kid.
UNCNYC wrote:stinger14 wrote:UNCNYC wrote:I think the only reason McDaniels isn't ranked higher might be because of some off the court rumors.
Other issues....defense! Kid has the athleticism and length to be a great defender, but needs to add strength and a lot of footwork drills. Right now he is a bad defender with terrible footwork on that end of the floor. He doesn't box out often for defensive rebounds, and when he does he gets bullied by stronger college players.
On offense, he has a lot of potential. Hood finisher around the rim, good ball handler, good vision, good free throw shooter who knows how to draw contact, and athleticism allows him to grab offensive rebounds. If he ever develops a consistent jump shot, watch out for this kid.
Yeah, he needs some fundamental work, all the other tools are there for potential greatness.
Snidely FC wrote:UNCNYC wrote:Jalen McDaniels San D. St. 6' 10" 195 (REMINDS ME OF GERALD WALLACE AND KEVIN GARNETT MIXED)
Haven't seen him play but on your endorsement checked out his highlight videos, which showcase his skillset and agility. Major concern to me is simply that McDaniels is super skinny. Consider that Kevin Durant, lanky looking at 6'10, 240, outweighs McDaniels by 50 pounds. If you want to play him at the 4 or 5, compare Clint Capela, 6'10, 240, Pascal Siakam, 6'9, 230. To stay on the floor, let alone approximate Wallace or Garnett, kid needs to gain a ton of strength. Wouldn't complain if he's the second round pick, but to stick in today's NBA I think McDaniels will also need to be less ISO heavy and prove he can knockdown the 3.
Snidely FC wrote:UNCNYC wrote:Jalen McDaniels San D. St. 6' 10" 195 (REMINDS ME OF GERALD WALLACE AND KEVIN GARNETT MIXED)
Haven't seen him play but on your endorsement checked out his highlight videos, which showcase his skillset and agility. Major concern to me is simply that McDaniels is super skinny. Consider that Kevin Durant, lanky looking at 6'10, 240, outweighs McDaniels by 50 pounds. If you want to play him at the 4 or 5, compare Clint Capela, 6'10, 240, Pascal Siakam, 6'9, 230. To stay on the floor, let alone approximate Wallace or Garnett, kid needs to gain a ton of strength. Wouldn't complain if he's the second round pick, but to stick in today's NBA I think McDaniels will also need to be less ISO heavy and prove he can knockdown the 3.
JMAC3 wrote:I don’t get drafting a center prospect? Especially when we have Biz, Cody, Willy and maybe Frank back.
Center is the least valuable position in the nba right now especially in the playoffs. Unless you think you are getting a KAT, Embiid or Jokic type guy then I think it’s a waste of a lottery pick.
Capela, Adams, Jarrett Allen, etc have not done anything of note this playoffs.
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JMAC3 wrote:I don’t get drafting a center prospect? Especially when we have Biz, Cody, Willy and maybe Frank back.
Center is the least valuable position in the nba right now especially in the playoffs. Unless you think you are getting a KAT, Embiid or Jokic type guy then I think it’s a waste of a lottery pick.
Capela, Adams, Jarrett Allen, etc have not done anything of note this playoffs.
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