Prospect Watch Thread

AQuintus · Post #921 » by **AQuintus** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:40 am

After seeing him play, I think I'd take Bismack over Jonas Valanciunas at this point.

Look at their per 40 pace adjusted numbers against similar levels of competition (Bismack - ACB, Jonas - Euro):

Bismack - 14.6 points, 9.4 FGA (1.55 PPS), 7.7 FTA (0.82 FTA/FGA (!)), 11.7 rebounds, 5.3 blocks (!), 4.6 fouls

Jonas - 20.3 points, 11.5 FGA (1.76 PPS), 4.6 FTA (0.4 FTA/FGA), 14.5 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, 8.2 fouls

The biggest thing is that Bismack was significantly better at blocking shots but was still less foul prone (by far) than Jonas was.

Grits n Gravy · Post #922 » by **Grits n Gravy** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:22 am

i can't believe we have the worst record in the league, i never thought we'd drop down to cleveland in the last 5 games
http://espn.go.com/nba/lottery2011/mockdraft

biyombo interview:
http://video-embed.oregonlive.com/servi ... 5403882001

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB-aY8ceOh0 - prepare to laugh at 2.13

Beas · Post #923 » by **Beas** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 6:53 pm

Bismack Biyombo's triple-double in the Nike Hoop Summit increased his already growing momentum heading into the 2011 NBA Draft.

"He runs the floor, he defends and he's cat-quick,'' said an NBA scout of Biyombo. "His offensive skills need to be developed, but his athleticism screams out.''

"He's Ben Wallace, basically,'' said another NBA executive.

A half-dozen NBA scouts and executives told Sports Illustrated that they had concerns if he was older than his listed age of 18. Biyombo is physically more mature and also exhibited leadership skills to suggest he is older than his age.

He began his professional career in Yemen in 2009, and then moved to the Spanish fourth division in 2009-10. He quickly worked his way up to Spain's ACB, the top national league in Europe, where he is currently averaging 6.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 14 games with the club Fuenlabrada.

"The way I play here, I play everywhere,'' he said following the Hoop Summit. "In the ACB I play with a lot of smart guys, I play with a lot of strong guys, and when I step on the court I just want to kill them.''

His favorite players are Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love.

"Kevin Garnett is intense player -- every time he's not on the floor, his team is missing him,'' said Biyombo. "I want to (play) defense as a team. I want to help everybody on my team and I want to win the game ... That's what I heard from my first coach, that the good offense is defense. If I block a lot of shots then it's good offense. If I get a lot of rebounds, then it's good offense.''

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... e_Concerns

Nice little article about our boy Biyombo. I like that his favorite players are KG and Kevin Love too.

theGreatRC · Post #924 » by **theGreatRC** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:03 pm

It's a sign...His favorite players are two great timberwolves, he plans on being the third

Esohny · Post #925 » by **Esohny** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:05 pm

Not going to lie. This guy obviously has nice tools, but his rapid rise makes me a bit cautious.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #926 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:09 pm

I'm not gonna lie either, I know next to nothing about him and I'm ready to pick him @ #5

theGreatRC · Post #927 » by **theGreatRC** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:15 pm

He's 18, built like a tank, 6'9 with a 7'7 wingpsan, loves to play defense and has a high motor..He's either the next Mutombo or the next Diop..you have to take a chance on players like him though, especially in a draft as shallow as this.

Unless, we get the #1 pick, then we take Irving, but if we don't...we still have Rubio, Flynn, Ridnour as PG and only 1 real center in Darko

Post #928 » by **Worm Guts** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:33 pm

Mutombo was like 7'2, I don't think he's a good comparison.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #929 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:41 pm

I still can't believe that wingspan, dude's a gorilla. It's gonna be interesting to see who's going to pull the trigger on him in the draft.

He might be getting overhyped, but dang, nbadraft has him @ #50. 2nd round.

Beas · Post #930 » by **Beas** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:49 pm

I'm still a little skeptic on his measurements, they might not be 100% accurate. Even if they are a little off though those measurements are still ridiculous. He's getting a lot of hype right now but I bet he'll go in the late lottery.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #931 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:53 pm

w/ his size/athleticism/defensive mindset he seems to make a lot more sense than Nick Jonas or Kahnter

Devilzsidewalk · Post #932 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:00 pm

Jonas Valanciunas. Why would I do that? I don't know.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #933 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:10 pm

no way, Enes Kahnter just got beast

AQuintus · Post #934 » by **AQuintus** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:18 pm

Beas wrote:I'm still a little skeptic on his measurements, they might not be 100% accurate.

They're the official measurements from the hoops summit; why would you think that they're not accurate?

Post #935 » by **revprodeji** » Sun Apr 10, 2011 11:03 pm

Ben Wallace seems like a decent comparison. A defensive difference maker with that motor and athletic ability would be nice next to Rubio. He seems to play the P/R well and has decent hands.

Krapinsky · Post #936 » by **Krapinsky** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:11 am

I just finished watching the Hoop Summit. I'm infatuated with Biyombo. If he's actually 18 and not 24 like he looks/acts, then I'm comfortable taking him #3 after Barnes and Irving.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #937 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:07 am

I don't think I'd have the balls to take him ahead of P Jones and Derrick Williams, that might be getting a little bit kraaaaazy

Post #938 » by **The J Rocka** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:44 am

I can see him going 6 through 9

lobishome · Post #939 » by **lobishome** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:22 am

First, I believe Biyombo age.

Second, Biyombo's defense >>>> Biyombo's offense.

Third, Biyombo wont be a TOP 10, otherwise I give me a close haircut.

eyeteeth · Post #940 » by **eyeteeth** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 1:33 pm

From the Wiretap article:

His favorite players are Kevin Garnett and Kevin Love.

He wants to be a Timberwolf!