[Charania] The Oklahoma City Thunder Are Waiving Aleksej Pokusevski

[OAKLEY_2]

If he had potential they wouldn’t have waived him.

Don’t they have like 25 million first rounders coming up?

That’s just as logical a reason.

Plus his representation probably wants him to have a clean slate. Toronto is perfect for that. Can Jontay play the 4? Poetl, Kelly, Jontay, Poku. That's decent depth.

[OAKLEY_2]

He hasn't played a full 4 years so to my knowledge he could be a 2-way. I think you promote Jontay to regular contract.

[OAKLEY_2]

22 years old, 7'5 wingspan. Rebounds 9.0 per game. Sign here. Here. And here. He should be 905 developed. He is like another draft pick. Will anyone give him a standard contract with guaranteed money? If he is made of glass let him work with our rehab and strength guy Alex and get 905 reps.

I wonder if Otto Porter jr signed with us because of McKechnie and 12 mil?

Rebounds 9.0 per game?

My bad! He was 9.3 rebs per 36 in 21-22. His per 36 is not bad at all but... this year is a big setback.

"Even though the Thunder decided to waive Aleksej Pokusevski this week, (Mark) Daigneault is proud of how he developed his skills during his time with the organization, Lorenzi tweets. “(When he was drafted) I didn’t think he really had a great understanding of his own game as a professional player,” Daigneault said. “… Three and a half years later, I think he’s improved in all those things. And that’s what we want to be about.”

Would I want a player from that system at age 22? Under the current circumstances - Yup.

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

His per 36 isn't representative of what he can do. He can't stay on the floor that long. He tops out at 20 minutes. Like, 10-15 minutes per is probably more representative of what he can do, while staying healthy.

I'd be fine with swapping Jontay out here. I don't think it makes a difference, really. These are fringe moves.

[YogurtProducer]

I'd be fine with swapping Jontay out here. I don't think it makes a difference, really. These are fringe moves.

We have a open roster spot - would not need to swap out anyone

His per 36 isn't representative of what he can do. He can't stay on the floor that long. He tops out at 20 minutes.

I think if you can develop him into a consistent 18mpg backup you win.

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

I'd be fine with swapping Jontay out here. I don't think it makes a difference, really. These are fringe moves.

We have a open roster spot - would not need to swap out anyone

His per 36 isn't representative of what he can do. He can't stay on the floor that long. He tops out at 20 minutes.

I think if you can develop him into a consistent 18mpg backup you win.

He's like a less durable version of Delano. Basically, an oversized PG who can't shoot.

The idea of that is often better than the reality.

[ItsDanger]

If he can't stay healthy, he's unreliable. That assumes he can play bench rotation minutes. Don't crowd the roster as you need to move forward with new players. OKC knows him best and cut bait.

[ArthurVandelay]

My gut says stay away but my heart sings potential.

The last year has been awful for him.

Fractured leg, fractured arm, and sprained ankle.

His promising third season was derailed with a fractured leg, he missed FIBA competition with the arm, and he missed training camp with the ankle.

It’s too bad to see such a unique player unable to reach their potential due to constant injury.

[YogurtProducer]

I'd be fine with swapping Jontay out here. I don't think it makes a difference, really. These are fringe moves.

We have a open roster spot - would not need to swap out anyone

His per 36 isn't representative of what he can do. He can't stay on the floor that long. He tops out at 20 minutes.

I think if you can develop him into a consistent 18mpg backup you win.

He's like a less durable version of Delano. Basically, an oversized PG who can't shoot.

The idea of that is often better than the reality.

100% he probably ends up doing nothing - but with 25 games left in the year what exactly is our other options here to bring a guy in? I think Poku is damn near as best you can do as he at least has shown some potential, and was actually looking like an NBA player prior to his injury last season.

In November pre-injury he put up 11/5/2 with 2 blocks and a steal per game on 60TS%. The fact he put together a month of that makes me think he is worth the flier.

He probably ends up as nothing - but so does most 15th men.

[YogurtProducer]

My gut says stay away but my heart sings potential.

The last year has been awful for him.

Fractured leg, fractured arm, and sprained ankle.

His promising third season was derailed with a fractured leg, he missed FIBA competition with the arm, and he missed training camp with the ankle.

It’s too bad to see such a unique player unable to reach their potential due to constant injury.

I am not sure how those injuries took place... but most guys get injuries to ligaments and stuff, not broken bones. Are these a case of just some bad luck? Then again, he is a twig.

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

100% he probably ends up doing nothing - but with 25 games left in the year what exactly is our other options here to bring a guy in? I think Poku is damn near as best you can do as he at least has shown some potential, and was actually looking like an NBA player prior to his injury last season.

In November pre-injury he put up 11/5/2 with 2 blocks and a steal per game on 60TS%. The fact he put together a month of that makes me think he is worth the flier.

He probably ends up as nothing - but so does most 15th men.

He's listed at 210, that's cap. He's more like 190ish. With a 7ft frame, I don't know if it's fixable. The problem is he needs to finish at the rim to be effective. That's also how he gets hurt so much.

I'm fine with a fishing expedition, but I wouldn't spend too much time here.

[ReggieSlater]

This is the type of big swings you can make when you're rebuilding/retooling. OKC can't afford the spot for such a longshot, we can.

[YogurtProducer]

100% he probably ends up doing nothing - but with 25 games left in the year what exactly is our other options here to bring a guy in? I think Poku is damn near as best you can do as he at least has shown some potential, and was actually looking like an NBA player prior to his injury last season.

In November pre-injury he put up 11/5/2 with 2 blocks and a steal per game on 60TS%. The fact he put together a month of that makes me think he is worth the flier.

He probably ends up as nothing - but so does most 15th men.

He's listed at 210, that's cap. He's more like 190ish. With a 7ft frame, I don't know if it's fixable. The problem is he needs to finish at the rim to be effective. That's also how he gets hurt so much.

I'm fine with a fishing expedition, but I wouldn't spend too much time here.

Yeah like most 15th men, they are going to end up as nothing.

I just think Poku has shown a bit more than the average end of bench guy. I have more faith in Poku than I do Canton or JFL or Nowell

[Psubs]

Poku and Killian Hayes should try and sign with Washington and get some PT, because they are probably worse off than Detroit.

PG Tyus - Killian
SG Coulibaly - Poole - Johnny Davis
SF Avdija - Shamet
PF Kuzma - Kispert
C Bagley - Poku/Holmes

[alienchild]

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[Tor_Raps]

The dream is over

[KL78192020]

Hornets get their future MVP!

[OakleyDokely]

Poku will be the new Bol Bol. Dude will be in his 8th season and he will still get the "potential" tag when he signs with his next new team.