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Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
Gomes3PC wrote:Yabu looks nimble, but playing him at SF sounds like a recipe for disaster. Kind of like trying Jerebko there - interesting in a vacuum, disastrous in practice.
Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
Homerclease wrote:I see Yabs as the French Derrick Williams, who was just axed by Miami
Gomes3PC wrote:Yabu looks nimble, but playing him at SF sounds like a recipe for disaster. Kind of like trying Jerebko there - interesting in a vacuum, disastrous in practice.
165bows wrote:Somewhere I read in one of those 'draft prediction' type modeling blogs an interesting bit about weight. It was counter-intuitive, but the finding was that for two players with similar statistical production, the one that weighed more tended to be the better prospect long-term. It's counter-intuitive because we tend to think of heavier as slow/fat, but if that is not the case (ie, if the bigger/stronger player is just as fast/skilled/able whatever as a lighter player), being strong and heavy is a good thing.
Celtic King wrote:Gomes3PC wrote:Yabu looks nimble, but playing him at SF sounds like a recipe for disaster. Kind of like trying Jerebko there - interesting in a vacuum, disastrous in practice.
He is a stretch 3/4. 4 his more natural position but he can no doubt play some time at 3 against a tall lineup. He is very efficient from the 3 and runs faster than you expect for a guy his size. Remember with all the hype about Zizic at being a 20yo playing well, Yabs has just turned 21. Future is bright.
165bows wrote:Somewhere I read in one of those 'draft prediction' type modeling blogs an interesting bit about weight. It was counter-intuitive, but the finding was that for two players with similar statistical production, the one that weighed more tended to be the better prospect long-term. It's counter-intuitive because we tend to think of heavier as slow/fat, but if that is not the case (ie, if the bigger/stronger player is just as fast/skilled/able whatever as a lighter player), being strong and heavy is a good thing.
ParticleMan wrote:165bows wrote:Somewhere I read in one of those 'draft prediction' type modeling blogs an interesting bit about weight. It was counter-intuitive, but the finding was that for two players with similar statistical production, the one that weighed more tended to be the better prospect long-term. It's counter-intuitive because we tend to think of heavier as slow/fat, but if that is not the case (ie, if the bigger/stronger player is just as fast/skilled/able whatever as a lighter player), being strong and heavy is a good thing.
totally agree, have thought this for a long time when it comes to big men that weight and strength is just as important as height. i think people underestimate how physical the nba game is on the inside, these guys aren't just tall they are also stacked. if you look at the great big men in the history of the league they were all super strong. the ralph sampson body type is not a recipe for longevity and effectiveness.
the downside is occasionally you get a sully who can't get his weight under control. but most guys are motivated by millions of dollars if not sheer competitiveness to keep it under control during their playing days.
yabs in particular doesn't seem like he has conditioning or verticality issues, despite carrying quite a load.
Curmudgeon wrote:Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
As an aside, I wish there were CBA games available on television or via webcast in the U.S. NBA-TV broadcasts the CBA finals, but that's about it.
I love the way the Chinese fans get into it, blowing bugles and waiving their foam batons. They are more enthusiastic than the fans in Europe.
PerkinsFor3 wrote:Curmudgeon wrote:Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
As an aside, I wish there were CBA games available on television or via webcast in the U.S. NBA-TV broadcasts the CBA finals, but that's about it.
I love the way the Chinese fans get into it, blowing bugles and waiving their foam batons. They are more enthusiastic than the fans in Europe.
1. There is no such thing as THE fans in Europe. Fans is Sweden are not like fans in Serbia, for example.
2. Uh, nope. Think again. CBA fans would leave the arena if they'd visit a Red Star game, for example. CBA fans are more like All Star game fans.
Curmudgeon wrote:Curmudgeon wrote:He's basically the same size as Millsap. That's Yabu's ceiling.
As an aside, I wish there were CBA games available on television or via webcast in the U.S. NBA-TV broadcasts the CBA finals, but that's about it.
I love the way the Chinese fans get into it, blowing bugles and waiving their foam batons. They are more enthusiastic than the fans in Europe.
