Hasheem "Thabeast" thread (Re-titled)

[BigSlam]

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Chandler is the exception, not the rule, plays in a perfect system, and is not asked to score down low. And Chandler does have a little hook shot.

Chandler, Dalembert, Ben Wallace, Sean Williams, Diop........seems to be a LOT of exceptions!!

Don't get me wrong, I agree that a nice little jump hook or "go to move" would be nice for Thabeet to add over time, but he could entre the league today and have an impact on a game and not get killed in the slightest.

He's even showing a nice little bit of aggression this year too which is great to see. I really liked him taking exception to Peacock raking his eyes today.

[DaGoodz]

Thabeet could be a impact player next year on the boards and defensive end. He just needs to put on about 15 lbs of muscle in the offseason and he would be good to go

[theGreatRC]

Man he was a monster tonight.

[theGreatRC]

Didnt you guys here:

The reason Thabeet was thinking of declaring last year was because his family is in a horrible position finacially. Calhoun had to talk Thabeet in returning to school.

I know he needs more time at UConn but unless his family finacial situation has gotten better, I believe Thabeet will for sure declare this year.

I think if he is drafted to the right team, I believe he will still reach his potential.

Mchale, Wittman and Pinckney are good big man experts and I'm positive Thabeet would be on another level with the wolves, I wish Minnesota had a pick in the low teens.

[DanTown8587]

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Chandler, Dalembert, Ben Wallace, Sean Williams, Diop........seems to be a LOT of exceptions!!

Don't get me wrong, I agree that a nice little jump hook or "go to move" would be nice for Thabeet to add over time, but he could entre the league today and have an impact on a game and not get killed in the slightest.

He's even showing a nice little bit of aggression this year too which is great to see. I really liked him taking exception to Peacock raking his eyes today.

Chandler and Dalembert have some low post moves, Wallace and Diop are AWFUL offensively and Sean Williams is a completely different player. Do not get me wrong, Thabeet will play in the league because of his ability to block shots, but I do not believe he is a 16-12 guy, more likely a 8-7 guy off the bench.

[BRIGGS]

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Chandler and Dalembert have some low post moves, Wallace and Diop are AWFUL offensively and Sean Williams is a completely different player. Do not get me wrong, Thabeet will play in the league because of his ability to block shots, but I do not believe he is a 16-12 guy, more likely a 8-7 guy off the bench.

He's got the potential to be a 15/17-11/12-4 player. He needs what Bynum received.
A. A specialized skill teacher
B. A very good personal trainer
C While he can *help* now--his timeline has to be two years of skill and strength training--as if you were drafting him to be a 4 year college player while he gets his nose wet with 10-15 minutes[maybe more in the right situation who knows??]

He needs to continue working on core+ hand strength[he's catching much better this year but still has a way to go] and will also need a personalized skill man on to one. I DO NOT think he needs any more weight and he is much stronger than people realize right now. With a good 1-1 trainer he will be able to improve his footwork and work on a set of post moves. He's got good tough out to 12 feet. He has VERY good stamina for a person his size and he's got the best GPA on the team. He also has some Shaq to him a bit--he's going to be a powerful load to contend with because he is a legit 7-3 with a very solid frame. If he gets into a system with a really good PG I think that would be best.

He's getting better at a startling pace. After Rose and Beasley[beasley is the only special player in the draft who will come in and star right away anyway] I think Thabeet might have the next best physical potential. Im sure the Lakers are happy they waited on Bynum.

[BigSlam]

I think that one of the most impressive things about the kid is that he adressed a huge weakness in his game and worked hard on it over the off season to improve on it.

A big who can take his ft% from 50 to 70 in the space of a year shows the sort of dedication that coaches love. You asign him a specialst coach and give him some quality one on one training and at the very least you know the kid is going to give you everything he's got to get better.

[Ruzious]

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He sure did look amazing today, but he still is not in that upper echilon of impact players in the NCAA...though that is an ever changing list and if he keeps up like he did today he has a shot.

Hasbrough is nowhere near the prospect, and Hibbert and Thabeet are close. I never once said He was not a very strong prospect. My mock should prove that. All I said is he is not one of the impact players in college. Though he has tried pretty hard to prove me wrong since I posted it.

Fair enough. I respect that post.

But whoever said Thabeet needs to gain 15 pounds... He's already plenty big and strong enough to take on anyone. Some people were saying the same thing about Hibbert last year.

[prefuse73]

If he can come in a play a major role right away, how is that any different than staying in college. I agree with you if its about getting on a team that stashes him on the bench, but on the timberwolves, he would get a ton a minutes next to Big Al. we only need him to do what he is great at...block shots, intimidate, grab rebounds and score via put backs. If he could put up 8ppg, 8-10rpg, and 3 bpg game...I would be very happy. I would pick him ahead of hibbert....easily.

[BigSlam]

I'd pick him ahead of Jordan but I would pick Hibbert ahead of Thabeet.

You can run some of your offense through Hibbert at the high post with his passing and high IQ - which is a huge advantage.

[MalReyn]

I'd pick him ahead of Jordan but I would pick Hibbert ahead of Thabeet.

You can run some of your offense through Hibbert at the high post with his passing and high IQ - which is a huge advantage.

Hibbert seems like an all-around great guy, and you gotta love his work ethic.

However, I'm hoping my team doesn't take him. I just suspect he'll be a step too slow to ever keep up in the NBA. I hope I'm wrong cause he's a great kid.

[corwin]

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Hibbert seems like an all-around great guy, and you gotta love his work ethic.

However, I'm hoping my team doesn't take him. I just suspect he'll be a step too slow to ever keep up in the NBA. I hope I'm wrong cause he's a great kid.

I feel the same way about the Sixers. Thabeet I'd love to have.

[theGreatRC]

Who's better on defense? Hibbert or Thabeet?

[DanTown8587]

I think Thabeet needs to go to a team that does not expect him to start or score for the first two years. I bet he goes to the Western conference team that gets squeezed out of the playoffs at the end of the lottery, but there is ZERO chance the Suns pass on this guy. He can run, is big, and can back up Shaq and then take his spot, and is like Amare Jr. with Nash.

[UGA Hayes]

If he came out last year, he'd been a late 1st round pick AT BEST and only played in the NBDL... Out of the league in a few years.

If he comes out this year, he'll be a 1st round pick and be an impact defensive player for any team that drafts him... but will probably never develop into a starting center.

If he comes out next year, he'll be a top 10 pick and quickly develop into a starting center for years. Everything Diop is but much more.

If he comes out in 2010, he'll be the #1 pick and be everything Mutombo was but more.

IMO assuming he doesn't regress too much (as of the GT game) he might be playing his way into the top 5. I already like him better than Hibbert by a lot.