JMac1 wrote:Phnxsports wrote:The more I watch multiple videos focusing on each players strengths and weaknesses, I find myself falling for Chriss more and more. I love his athleticism and rim attacking mentality. None of the other bigs projected in the top 15 have that. The thought of this kid being a future pick n roll option is exciting. In addition, he has a very nice shooting touch to go with it.
He has gone from unknown high school kid to putting himself on the map as a potential top 10 draft prospect in one year. Imagine if he continues to improve at the same rate over the course of the next few years. A lot of his weaknesses are very coach-able but his strengths of just having such god given athletic ability cant be matched by any of the other bigs in this years draft.
At the end of the day when I compare all the different attributes I come to the conclusion that more often then not, Chriss can do a lot of the things Bender can do, but Bender cant do a lot of the things Chriss can do.
For the 13th pick I think I am getting pretty settled that I would take my chances on Luwawu
That goes both ways my friend. Bender can push the ball and pass. Chris cannot initiate offense, but I do see some Amare style offense in him (Chriss) in the Pick N Roll and Pick and Pop, but he can't put it on the floor like Amare.
Both players could be special, but I just like Bender's game more because it is conducive to today's game more than Chriss.
I totally understand where you are coming from JMAC. I admit I have not been Bender fan since day one. I've tried to see what everyone else sees in him. I really have.
I suppose my preference is to have a power presence to accompany the shooting capabilities in my PF and I don't see any power game at all in Bender. Bender does run like a gazelle for a 7 footer and is the superior passer for sure, but Chriss can run the floor just as well. The difference is Bender can run with the ball and Chriss probably cant.
But the way I see it, based on the Suns current makeup, I see a lot more value in getting the ball in Bledsoe/Knights hands running the break and let Chriss run the floor with them as an amazing finisher opposed to Bender running the fast break and being the facilitator taking the ball out of Bledsoe/Knights hands.
There are also a lot more half court sets the team will face as opposed to fast break points/opportunities that Bender can excel in. Chriss would excel much more in half court in my opinion.