Thomas Sorber thread

[EvanZ]

I have a Horace Grant comp for him. A an old-school PF because he's much too small to start at the 5 in the NBA. PF is an extinct position in today's NBA but he does show some potential as a shooter and passer. Looks a little slow. Losing size might allow him to defend the perimeter at the next level.

But this genius said...

[76ciology]

If only he can shoot 3s..

[FarBeyondDriven]

I have a Horace Grant comp for him. A an old-school PF because he's much too small to start at the 5 in the NBA. PF is an extinct position in today's NBA but he does show some potential as a shooter and passer. Looks a little slow. Losing size might allow him to defend the perimeter at the next level.

But this genius said...

you do realize he's got PF size right? And is almost exactly the same size as PF Horace Grant...right? Who I compared him to? Literally in the post you're for some reason quoting which proves me right but you're so special you don't see it? OMG legit one of your dumbest attempts at owning someone jfc bro you've completely lost the plot

[JMAC3]

I don't think the measurement changes a ton for me, I was always in the 10-18 range with him, still have concerns about his mobility, injury and he dominated the weaker competition and struggled vs the better teams pretty consistently all year. Not a ton of great bigs in this draft so I could see him going late lottery to a team like Chicago or Atlanta.

[EvanZ]

I have a Horace Grant comp for him. A an old-school PF because he's much too small to start at the 5 in the NBA. PF is an extinct position in today's NBA but he does show some potential as a shooter and passer. Looks a little slow. Losing size might allow him to defend the perimeter at the next level.

But this genius said...

you do realize he's got PF size right? And is almost exactly the same size as PF Horace Grant...right? Who I compared him to? Literally in the post you're for some reason quoting which proves me right but you're so special you don't see it? OMG legit one of your dumbest attempts at owning someone jfc bro you've completely lost the plot

You do realize Horace Grant played in the 90s right?

Bro, you literally have Sorber's measurements and still can't admit he's a center. FarBeyondBelief bro.

[FarBeyondDriven]

But this genius said...

you do realize he's got PF size right? And is almost exactly the same size as PF Horace Grant...right? Who I compared him to? Literally in the post you're for some reason quoting which proves me right but you're so special you don't see it? OMG legit one of your dumbest attempts at owning someone jfc bro you've completely lost the plot

You do realize Horace Grant played in the 90s right?

Bro, you literally have Sorber's measurements and still can't admit he's a center. FarBeyondBelief bro.

let me type this real slow so you can keep up. I comped him to an old-school PF because he's has similar size, athleticism and game as one, specifically Horace Grant who was also 6'9.5" to 6'10" with a great wingspan. Horace Grant and other traditional PFs like I believe Sorber is wouldn't be centers back then or now. Like a child you weakly tried mocking that take. He may play center but it'll go over like a wet fart much like similar 6'9" guys who would have been traditional PFs back in the day trying to play C in today's NBA, guys like Paul Reed, Dante, Vonleh, Bassey, and Okongwu. Even if you disagree and think he's a center, my take isn't outlandish enough to warrant a childish response. Get some help kid

[EvanZ]

Imagine someone who still uses the 90s as a touchstone.

[FarBeyondDriven]

Imagine someone who still uses the 90s as a touchstone.

imagine being triggered by it. If a player has the size, skills and athleticism of what is a traditional PF, which most know is an extinct position in today's NBA, comping them to a traditional PF to discuss their limitations as a way to suggest they won't be able to play C in today's NBA is an appropriate take and in no way, shape or form a take deserving of scorn. Just admit it, your lust to mock me got the better of you. It's okay. Sad, but understandable given the mounting losses you've taken over the years. You could have said, you disagree, maybe you think because of his WS and bulk he can overcome his height and inability to shoot and hopefully he gets better at shooting to help spread the floor. But you didn't. You laughably went to your default. It's what has destroyed this board and the reason it's a ghost town in here.

[EvanZ]

Imagine someone who still uses the 90s as a touchstone.

imagine being triggered by it. If a player has the size, skills and athleticism of what is a traditional PF, which most know is an extinct position in today's NBA, comping them to a traditional PF to discuss their limitations as a way to suggest they won't be able to play C in today's NBA is an appropriate take and in no way, shape or form a take deserving of scorn. Just admit it, your lust to mock me got the better of you. It's okay. Sad, but understandable given the mounting losses you've taken over the years. You could have said, you disagree, maybe you think because of his WS and bulk he can overcome his height and inability to shoot and hopefully he gets better at shooting to help spread the floor. But you didn't. You laughably went to your default. It's what has destroyed this board and the reason it's a ghost town in here.

I don't need to mock you. People can just read your words.

[Skybox]

So, aside from the bickering...what is the general consensus as to whether Sorber could ever be a legit NBA starting C? Do the combine measurements erase any doubts or are they just okay?

[FarBeyondDriven]

So, aside from the bickering...what is the general consensus as to whether Sorber could ever be a legit NBA starting C? Do the combine measurements erase any doubts or are they just okay?

Wolves at 17 to backup Gobert, Wizards at 18 as he could keep Sarr at his preferred PF, Pacers at 23 to replace Bryant and Celtics to replace Horford would be ideal fits. Low level-starting C or backup imo in the Wendell Carter Jr or Thomas Bryant mold. I think he has a chance to be a better PF in the JJJ mold if he got sculpted and worked on his outside shot since he's a decent FT shooter that suggests he may be able to take it out further plus he has some playmaking skills, than a center, but going by his weight it looks like he's choosing the center route. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out. I would have had him late lottery had he chosen to go the PF route as there's some upside to be special.

[King Ken]

Looks like Kurt Thomas to me. He's obviously his own player but he looks a lot like Kurt if he was playing with the modern structure we have today

[EvanZ]

So, aside from the bickering...what is the general consensus as to whether Sorber could ever be a legit NBA starting C? Do the combine measurements erase any doubts or are they just okay?

I had no doubts before the measurements. I've seen Kevon Looney start at center for entire seasons.

[zzaj]

Reminds me of WCJr...

I just feel like his "type" is available in every draft.

[TGW]

you do realize he's got PF size right? And is almost exactly the same size as PF Horace Grant...right? Who I compared him to? Literally in the post you're for some reason quoting which proves me right but you're so special you don't see it? OMG legit one of your dumbest attempts at owning someone jfc bro you've completely lost the plot

You do realize Horace Grant played in the 90s right?

Bro, you literally have Sorber's measurements and still can't admit he's a center. FarBeyondBelief bro.

let me type this real slow so you can keep up. I comped him to an old-school PF because he's has similar size, athleticism and game as one, specifically Horace Grant who was also 6'9.5" to 6'10" with a great wingspan. Horace Grant and other traditional PFs like I believe Sorber is wouldn't be centers back then or now. Like a child you weakly tried mocking that take. He may play center but it'll go over like a wet fart much like similar 6'9" guys who would have been traditional PFs back in the day trying to play C in today's NBA, guys like Paul Reed, Dante, Vonleh, Bassey, and Okongwu. Even if you disagree and think he's a center, my take isn't outlandish enough to warrant a childish response. Get some help kid

Well he's 262 lbs. A good 20-25 lbs more than Horace Grant. A 6'10/262, to me that's a center in both that era and today.

[AshyLarrysDiaper]

The length is intriguing but his offense looks so mechanical. I had the same bump with WCJ pre-draft and the issue is more pronounced in Sorber’s case.

[FarBeyondDriven]

You do realize Horace Grant played in the 90s right?

Bro, you literally have Sorber's measurements and still can't admit he's a center. FarBeyondBelief bro.

let me type this real slow so you can keep up. I comped him to an old-school PF because he's has similar size, athleticism and game as one, specifically Horace Grant who was also 6'9.5" to 6'10" with a great wingspan. Horace Grant and other traditional PFs like I believe Sorber is wouldn't be centers back then or now. Like a child you weakly tried mocking that take. He may play center but it'll go over like a wet fart much like similar 6'9" guys who would have been traditional PFs back in the day trying to play C in today's NBA, guys like Paul Reed, Dante, Vonleh, Bassey, and Okongwu. Even if you disagree and think he's a center, my take isn't outlandish enough to warrant a childish response. Get some help kid

Well he's 262 lbs. A good 20-25 lbs more than Horace Grant. A 6'10/262, to me that's a center in both that era and today.

he's 262 lbs NOW likely due to inactivity after his injury but weighed around 250 lb and change before the injury. Grant was a sculpted 245 lbs

[EvanZ]

let me type this real slow so you can keep up. I comped him to an old-school PF because he's has similar size, athleticism and game as one, specifically Horace Grant who was also 6'9.5" to 6'10" with a great wingspan. Horace Grant and other traditional PFs like I believe Sorber is wouldn't be centers back then or now. Like a child you weakly tried mocking that take. He may play center but it'll go over like a wet fart much like similar 6'9" guys who would have been traditional PFs back in the day trying to play C in today's NBA, guys like Paul Reed, Dante, Vonleh, Bassey, and Okongwu. Even if you disagree and think he's a center, my take isn't outlandish enough to warrant a childish response. Get some help kid

Well he's 262 lbs. A good 20-25 lbs more than Horace Grant. A 6'10/262, to me that's a center in both that era and today.

he's 262 lbs NOW likely due to inactivity after his injury but weighed around 250 lb and change before the injury. Grant was a sculpted 245 lbs

Bro how old was the Horace Grant you remember watching? I’ll wait here for your answer.

[Chi town]

Reminds me of WCJr...

I just feel like his "type" is available in every draft.

Yep. Higher floor. Lower ceiling player. Would much rather him be much better on D with less offense than being mid at both.

[babyjax13]

Sorber is a better defender than WCJ. He is also more athleric. He is kind of like a hybrid between WCJ and Gafford? If you were just comping to average centers?