Mohamed Bamba

The-Power · Post #261 » by **The-Power** » Thu Apr 5, 2018 6:40 pm

Ruzious wrote:Noel doesn't react well on offense. One of the problems he had at KY was finishing simple alley oops.

Okay, offense is a separate issue. But Bamba doesn't exactly have great hands either, and his lack of explosiveness and strength lets him struggle to get into alley-oop positions as well. Of course this could be an issue he overcomes with increased strength and experience, but we'll have to wait and see for that.

NotACat · Post #262 » by **NotACat** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:09 am

Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Chuck Everett · Post #263 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:17 am

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

More like Gobert. He will be a better offensive player if you ask me. Should be a top 3 pick, if he isn't, it's because NBA teams are dumb.

MemphisX · Post #264 » by **MemphisX** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:40 am

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Less than Gobert defensively but better than Maker. Better than both offensively but not by much unless he really adds something.

UcanUwill · Post #265 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:46 am

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Something in between. Not as good as Gobert on either end tho. Gobert's offense is underrated here, check out his foul drawing rate, yes, he is not an ISO scorer, but its 5 on 5 game and he is very effective. He is better offensive player than a lot of scrubs who can ISO.

Kalela · Post #266 » by **Kalela** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:09 am

Bamba will be better than Gobert.

baldur · Post #267 » by **baldur** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 12:19 pm

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Much closer to gobert than maker. Maker looks clumsy and clueless sometimes on the floor.

JMac1 · Post #268 » by **JMac1** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:20 pm

Kalela wrote:Bamba will be better than Gobert.

50/50....because of his overall impact. Maybe not on D, but his offense could push him over the top. Bamba will be top 5 thanks to Gobert.

Alatan · Post #269 » by **Alatan** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:49 pm

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CP War Hawks · Post #270 » by **CP War Hawks** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:26 pm

UcanUwill wrote:
NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Something in between. Not as good as Gobert on either end tho. Gobert's offense is underrated here, check out his foul drawing rate, yes, he is not an ISO scorer, but its 5 on 5 game and he is very effective. He is better offensive player than a lot of scrubs who can ISO.

I can't think of anything he does better than Bamba offensively except finish in traffic.

There's a workout video of him splashing 9 nba 3s in a row. His ability to gain strength and mass is my most glaring concern

eminence · Post #271 » by **eminence** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:04 am

CP War Hawks wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

Something in between. Not as good as Gobert on either end tho. Gobert's offense is underrated here, check out his foul drawing rate, yes, he is not an ISO scorer, but its 5 on 5 game and he is very effective. He is better offensive player than a lot of scrubs who can ISO.

I can't think of anything he does better than Bamba offensively except finish in traffic.

There's a workout video of him splashing 9 nba 3s in a row. His ability to gain strength and mass is my most glaring concern

Screen, extremely underrated skill for big men in general. Gobert is an excellent screener, one of the best in the league.

Pinkyring · Post #272 » by **Pinkyring** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:12 am

eminence wrote:
CP War Hawks wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:
Something in between. Not as good as Gobert on either end tho. Gobert's offense is underrated here, check out his foul drawing rate, yes, he is not an ISO scorer, but its 5 on 5 game and he is very effective. He is better offensive player than a lot of scrubs who can ISO.

I can't think of anything he does better than Bamba offensively except finish in traffic.

There's a workout video of him splashing 9 nba 3s in a row. His ability to gain strength and mass is my most glaring concern

Screen, extremely underrated skill for big men in general. Gobert is an excellent screener, one of the best in the league.

Well if thats the best u got for being better offensively then no, i like his upside and if dallas gets the numbe 1 pick i wouldn't rule him out for us, or maybe a trade back to 3 or 4 with a couple assets coming our way. Maybe ayton is 23-11 but if bamba can be 17 and 10 with great interior defense i take it especially with dsj he will never be a good defender

Nazrmohamed · Post #273 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:19 am

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

I guess you posted that as extremes but I actually still like Thon Makers potential. What he lacks is strength right now and he could still get that. But I definitely think Bamba is more in between. I think Nerlins Noel is a better comparison except Bamba differs in that he's just a better defensive player and has put in work to shoot, but it's a process

eminence · Post #274 » by **eminence** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:24 am

Pinkyring wrote:
eminence wrote:
CP War Hawks wrote:
I can't think of anything he does better than Bamba offensively except finish in traffic.

There's a workout video of him splashing 9 nba 3s in a row. His ability to gain strength and mass is my most glaring concern

Screen, extremely underrated skill for big men in general. Gobert is an excellent screener, one of the best in the league.

Well if thats the best u got for being better offensively then no, i like his upside and if dallas gets the numbe 1 pick i wouldn't rule him out for us, or maybe a trade back to 3 or 4 with a couple assets coming our way. Maybe ayton is 23-11 but if bamba can be 17 and 10 with great interior defense i take it especially with dsj he will never be a good defender

Screening is the biggest gap, not the only one. I'd also say Gobert is also a better passer. So screening/finishing/passing for Gobert and shooting for Bamba.

King Ken · Post #275 » by **King Ken** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:17 am

eminence wrote:
Pinkyring wrote:
eminence wrote:
Screen, extremely underrated skill for big men in general. Gobert is an excellent screener, one of the best in the league.

Well if thats the best u got for being better offensively then no, i like his upside and if dallas gets the numbe 1 pick i wouldn't rule him out for us, or maybe a trade back to 3 or 4 with a couple assets coming our way. Maybe ayton is 23-11 but if bamba can be 17 and 10 with great interior defense i take it especially with dsj he will never be a good defender

Screening is the biggest gap, not the only one. I'd also say Gobert is also a better passer. So screening/finishing/passing for Gobert and shooting for Bamba.

I am probably one of the highest on Bamba on this board and I think it is foolish to think Bamba will come in and give Gobert impact as a rookie. Gobert is a top 15 player. Bamba would be lucky to be a top 75 player as a rookie. Hell, 99% of rookies would. Bamba's potential is through the roof but his floor isn't Gobert nor is it close.

Kalela · Post #276 » by **Kalela** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 1:29 pm

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clyde21 · Post #277 » by **clyde21** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:45 pm

People have massively underrated Bamba. ELITE prospect. Top 2 in this draft class. The only one that I might get behind someone drafting over him is Ayton.

clyde21 · Post #278 » by **clyde21** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:47 pm

NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

His baseline as a prospect is a Gobert-level player, IMO, at his best. Possibly a higher ceiling depending on how his offensive game develops.

Top 2 prospect. Ayton and Bamba should go #1 and 2 respectively.

JMac1 · Post #279 » by **JMac1** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:26 pm

clyde21 wrote:
NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

His baseline as a prospect is a Gobert-level player, IMO, at his best. Possibly a higher ceiling depending on how his offensive game.

Top 2 prospect. Ayton and Bamba should go #1 and 2 respectively.

If that three he is stroking is not an aberration, then yea. Bagley Ayton and Doncic are real too. Love that we will be getting one of them if we want.

clyde21 · Post #280 » by **clyde21** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:38 pm

JMac1 wrote:
clyde21 wrote:
NotACat wrote:Do you all think Mo Bamba is going to end up like Thon Maker or more like Rudy Gobert? I personally think he ends up like Thon because I don't think he's agile enough for the modern NBA with stretch 5s, but would like other opinions.

His baseline as a prospect is a Gobert-level player, IMO, at his best. Possibly a higher ceiling depending on how his offensive game.

Top 2 prospect. Ayton and Bamba should go #1 and 2 respectively.

If that three he is stroking is not an aberration, then yea. Bagley Ayton and Doncic are real too. Love that we will be getting one of them if we want.

I think Ayton and Bamba are in a tier of their own, and then Bagley, Doncic and Carter.