I'm thinking he can be the 7FTA per game guy we need. Like a skinnier Zach Randolph with fewer boards which is why Josh Smith at the 3 is so synchronistic. In extended minutes Josh Smith at the 3 was a better rebounder than Shawn Marion.I know its going against the grain to suggest a 3rd All NBA center and two time All Star backup center.
Strengths: Low center of gravity mismatch; similar to Josh Smith can get out and run in transition and attack the basket.
He got 21 shots up off of post ups speed and size advantages if not in halfcourt than in transition. His high arms and shooting are similar to a quicker 7'0 Toni Kukoc.
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Against us at the World Hoop Summit he led the team and beat the U.S. lost for the first time. U.S. had John Wall, Avery Bradley, Demarcus Cousins and John Henson.
Cousins got so frustrated by the style of play he threw Motiejunas down when he got called for a foul. He responded by knocking down the free throws with a straight forward form that looks like he's reaching into the basket. Fluid. Money.
He showed the ability to shoot higher release than Al and played inside when he had the size advantage. He's 230 now and plays like Josh Smith with less vert and more handle. He averages more turnovers than assists to go with his 20ppg at 20 yo.
His weaknesses are rebounding but I have to believe Smith+7'0 Toni Kukoc+Thabeet is better than Smith+Marvin+Horford.
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I don't believe Smith has played with a 7'0 shooter who can push the ball and crossover in transition like him.
It would be like having two Josh Smith's except one can shoot like JJ and post up like Randolph.
Jordan Hill's efficient production rate was equal to Taj Gibson's. He can knock down the mid-range jumper and patterns his game after Amare.
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also wanted to speak about another guy:
Travis Leslie; the steal I would take in the 1st round. Compared to Tony Allen in interview. 2 things.
1) he said he was going to be better and was working on his ball handling and jump shot
2) he pissed off scouts with that, Tony Allen is thought to be a low-skill player
3) Tony Allen was the 4th best shooting guard last year and could guard the 1-3. Just like Leslie.
4) the only two guys with similar 6'10.5/low center of gravity and slashing proportions: Dwyane Wade, Marcus Thornton, Tony Allen all post up guards and slashers built like running backs.
5) Big Hands and higher vertical than them all.
6) Georgia. Jordan Hill. Dominique Wilkins. Josh Smith. Travis Leslie.
