Garcia gains 20 pounds of bulk?

[KF10]

In his Twitter he said:

He aumentado 20 libras durante el verano...que les parese.

http://twitter.com/cisco32

It's in Spanish but it says:

"I increased 20 pounds during the summer. What do you think about it?"

Also, if you read down, he is working with his national team of Puerto Rico for over a month. I would assume that he gained muscle mass.

So, what do you guys think?

[sacking101]

I would assume its a GOOD 20 lbs if he is talking about it. It seems like everyone is working hard this offseason. I hope it does not effect his shot like bibby but i dont think it will. This just means to me that our young players are taking it serious and working hard this summer.

[Dustin5566]

I think it may be to much for his skinny frame... Obviously do not know until i see him but 20 seems like a lot. I think 10 would be a little better. Have to see though

[pillwenney]

Ehh...players say this kind of stuff a lot. I'll believe it when I see it.

[SacKingZZZ]

Well even moreso somtimes players put the weight on and then struggle with their play, or can't keep it on. We'll see I guess.

[KF10]

If it is true, I would wonder how this would affect Garcia's off ball game. (He has a solid knowledge of playing off the ball) I hope it won't truly limits him though.

[RoyalCourtJestr]

I kinda hope not... Garcia has always been effective as tnat energy speedy guy. Muscle will help only so much, but getting heavier (and slower, to any degree) would probably end up decreasing that effectiveness. So, we'll see.

[SacKingZZZ]

Well Cisco bulking up is good if he's trying to transition to that SF spot fulltime. Which I for one am OK with, if Nocioni is moved of course. Problem for the other recently drafted SF's we have though.

[OGSactownballer]

I f he is bulking up then it would have to be added upper body and upper thigh mass on his frame. There is no other way for a guy with his structure to add that kind of mass in only four months time.

I see this as a very good thing because at this time Francisco is our best defender and is often asked to run in a four small lineup and guard a much bigger PF or a taller SF. CArriying more actual weight and the exponential increase in strentgh that it brings will be a valuble tool in this case. H e does need to be sure that he adjusgts his shot strentgh apporopriately so that he doesn't find himself overshooting the rim - especially when it is a hurried or contested shot. I have slways found that to be the case when guys first bulk up at the swing positions (Kobe is a textbook example - had a reallyhard time adjusting for about three to four months right after his bulk-up summer at around 28 years old) and are able to keep it on because of the slowed metabolism.

I wouldn't worry about Cisco's speed at this juncture - he is still young enought that there will not be a noticible difference for 3-5 more years.

[bjax24]

Bibby was always bigger in mass so his bulking up wasn't necessary. Garcia is a skinny little bugger so I see no negatives at all to him bulking up especially if he takes it to the basket more. I expect a great season from him.

[JSrose115]

i actually do not think there is any negativity towards garcia bulking up, more so its an improvement, given the increase in strength and the mismatches he can cause towards smaller gaurds.

[norcal07]

Hey anything to help his game.

[62245]

now hes 21 poundes