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I love the guy as a prospect! I have him in my top 10. If he ends up getting drafted outside of the top 10 and goes to a Hall of Fame coach like Pops, watch out, he is going to be special!
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atlantabbq99 wrote:I love the guy as a prospect! I have him in my top 10. If he ends up getting drafted outside of the top 10 and goes to a Hall of Fame coach like Pops, watch out, he is going to be special!
Well you're in luck because he wont' be drafted anywhere near the top 10.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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I think he'll avg a low double double. This guy was constantly getting gaudy numbers
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Unplayable in today's game for any team looking to do anything in the post season. Not worth any pick before 45.
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MemphisX wrote:Unplayable in today's game for any team looking to do anything in the post season. Not worth any pick before 45.
lol, he could start on a bunch of teams, Celtics would be glad to upgrade the center position with him...
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kobyz wrote:MemphisX wrote:Unplayable in today's game for any team looking to do anything in the post season. Not worth any pick before 45.
lol, he could start on a bunch of teams, Celtics would be glad to upgrade the center position with him...
lol no
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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The problem with Oturu is sliding on the perimeter. He might end up being a really good offensive player who can block shots, but he doesn’t have crazy size and can’t really slide on defense. Also can be kind of a black hole on offense, but that can be said about most bigs getting drafted this year. That’s the theme of this draft, guys who prefer trying to score than getting others involved.
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doordoor123 wrote:The problem with Oturu is sliding on the perimeter. He might end up being a really good offensive player who can block shots, but he doesn’t have crazy size and can’t really slide on defense. Also can be kind of a black hole on offense, but that can be said about most bigs getting drafted this year. That’s the theme of this draft, guys who prefer trying to score than getting others involved.
All those things you've said about Wendell Carter Jr
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kobyz wrote:doordoor123 wrote:The problem with Oturu is sliding on the perimeter. He might end up being a really good offensive player who can block shots, but he doesn’t have crazy size and can’t really slide on defense. Also can be kind of a black hole on offense, but that can be said about most bigs getting drafted this year. That’s the theme of this draft, guys who prefer trying to score than getting others involved.
All those things you've said about Wendell Carter Jr
When? Because my takes on Wendell Carter varied throughout that year. I don’t think you’re talking about me. He’s less athletic speed-wise and vertically than Carter. Carter was also a much better passer. I actually thought Carter would be able to move his feet. I’m pretty sure I had Carter super high so I don’t think that’s true.
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doordoor123 wrote:kobyz wrote:doordoor123 wrote:The problem with Oturu is sliding on the perimeter. He might end up being a really good offensive player who can block shots, but he doesn’t have crazy size and can’t really slide on defense. Also can be kind of a black hole on offense, but that can be said about most bigs getting drafted this year. That’s the theme of this draft, guys who prefer trying to score than getting others involved.
All those things you've said about Wendell Carter Jr
When? Because my takes on Wendell Carter varied throughout that year. I don’t think you’re talking about me. He’s less athletic speed-wise and vertically than Carter. Carter was also a much better passer. I actually thought Carter would be able to move his feet. I’m pretty sure I had Carter super high so I don’t think that’s true.
I'm not talking about you specific, I'm talking about all those skeptical guys who automatically disqualify those type of bigs to translate
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Oturo kind of reminds me of Thomas Bryant? Is that a crazy comp? I don't have strong opinions of him being undermocked, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a first round pick and if someone reaches for him (e.g. Sacramento because Sacramento), but I don't hate what I see at all.
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I think he likely tops out as an elite backup caliber center and to me, thats worth a late 1st rounder.
I think he could come in an give Portland 15-18 good bench minutes as a rookie, but 16 is just too high for a guy that doesnt have a realistic path to becoming a starter, because Nurkic.
I see him somewhere between Thomas Bryant and Kabengle.
I think he could come in an give Portland 15-18 good bench minutes as a rookie, but 16 is just too high for a guy that doesnt have a realistic path to becoming a starter, because Nurkic.
I see him somewhere between Thomas Bryant and Kabengle.
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babyjax13 wrote:Oturo kind of reminds me of Thomas Bryant? Is that a crazy comp? I don't have strong opinions of him being undermocked, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a first round pick and if someone reaches for him (e.g. Sacramento because Sacramento), but I don't hate what I see at all.
Less skilled version of Bryant sounds about right.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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BlazersBroncos wrote:
I see him somewhere between Thomas Bryant and Kabengle.
^^^ this
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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I see Vin Baker
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he has the potential to be drafted as high as late lottery imo.
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EvanZ wrote:BlazersBroncos wrote:
I see him somewhere between Thomas Bryant and Kabengle.
^^^ this
Two players that aren’t near their potential?
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Oturu's floor is the Sixers' Al Horford. his ceiling could be a fringe all star like LaMarcus Aldridge.
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atlantabbq99 wrote:Oturu's floor is the Sixers' Al Horford. his ceiling could be a fringe all star like LaMarcus Aldridge.
I doubt his floor should be compared to 2 above avg offensive players when in their prime.
Maybe he can get there but that aint his floor by any means. I think his ceiling is a poor mans Myles Turner and his floor is
somebody like Brice Johnson and his most likely early comp is better version of Bobby Portis
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