Aminu, Really?

[DunknDave]

Aminu did play poorly in the SL, but I think we're being a little too harsh on him after five pro games. I looked at a couple of his interviews and he didn't seem too "chipper" in those either. He didn't look very comfortable in his draft night interview at all. I don't think he doesn't care, it's just that he is still 19 years old and has been a little overwhelmed; he is afterall learning to play a new position out on the perimeter. He needs work no doubt, but you can see he has tools and talent, he needs time to polish his game. He is nowhere a finished product yet.

[illastrate]

The one thing I keep telling myself is to remember all the guys who've had great summer leagues only to disappear once the real season starts (i.e. Tskitishvili). Perhaps Aminu improves his game immensely by training camp. It has been done before. In any case, we still need to sign T-Mac because Aminu will not be an All-Rookie type player.

[mike3]

Lol Tmac would fit well with Aminu then, two sleepy eyed team-mates who hopefully both make an impact.

[TheNewEra]

TMAC a must have

[Boneman2]

I didn't like Aminu all that much, and definitely didn't like his interview after being drafted.

But in saying that I think he's got the tools to be similar to a Derrick McKey. In his time with the Pacers, McKey was the sleepy, uninterested looking forward, with long arms and a very passive demeanor. It wasn't until Phil Jackson heaped a ton of praise on him, comparing him defensively to his DPOY, Scottie Pippen, that I understood his impact on the game. His benefits didn't always show up in the box score, like shots contested or passing lanes filled. McKey could guard 1-5 in some intances, because of his 7'1" wingspan.

Every pick can't be a 20 ppg scorer, that is even the case with lottery picks. Aminu just needs to stick to his bread and butter, which is defense, and the rest will follow. Aminu is unusual in that he can be effective everywhere on the court. RBS.. Stls.. blks.. decent short-to-mid range shot.

Give him atleast two-seasons before you give up on him.

[karkinos]

aminu would be best played at the 4 (even though he's undersized, he'll make up for it with his athleticism). his mechanics (shooting and dribbling) are too stiff for him to excel at the 3. however, at the 4 his power will get him close to the basket and to the free throw line. he's a very good rebounder. if you play scrappy and run transition, he can get you 20 pts easy.

[kombayn]

The kid is a rookie, I think he'll have to develop before becoming a starter in the NBA. That's why the Clippers brought in Randy Foye & Ryan Gomes to fill in the depth with NBA-caliber players. I just wish it wasn't to become the Los Angeles TImberwolves.