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2014 Draft Combine

Vonleh just tested out with a freakish 37" vertical. That beats Favors, Howard, Griffin, Davis, and every other PF and center that comes to mind. Aaron Gordon doesn't count because he weighs as much as a SG at 220 lbs and don't see him ever being legit PF weight. Then you add on Vonleh's +4" wingspan advantage over the others, his hand size, the better three point shot. The equation ultimately ends with him being the 5th pick if thats where we land. He just has too much going for him.
 
I like Burke. He's not close to untouchable, but I like him and am very comfortable seeing what he does next year. But if he gets you from outside the top-three into the top-three, peace dude.
 
John Crotty said:
In all honesty him being 230 makes me like him a lot more. That is a load to keep out of the paint for 90% of the PGs in the league.
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The real question is Smart a PG? I have my doubts and that is why I don't have him ranked higher. I can't think of one 6'3" SG who has been great. I am impressed with his athletic ability but in basketball it does aways come down to that. KD was horrible at the combine but is a stud playing basketball. He is still 5th or 6th on my list.
 
Doublea said:
We already have a Vonleh and his name is Favors. They measurements are almost identical, besides the hands. So I'd rather not draft him....

@chadfordinsider: Glenn Robinson III with a 41.5" max vert. #NBACombine

Still liking this guy.
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grob is top 3 athlete in this draft. his stock will go up from early 2nd to now possible top 20.
 
my 2 cents

stauskas with good agility drill. good overall ahtleticism & size. i really want him at #23, but he will be gone most likely
lavine & grob are athletic. both might end up top 20.
gordon will not drop out of top 5. good height, explosive, and 39".
early with good combine. not sure if he will be there at #23
gotta admit vonleh is impressive.

vert - big dudes can improve their verts alot first 2-3 years in the nba. blake griffin & dwight howard for ex.
agility & sprint - can be deceiving. d rose didn't have a good number, but he is always the fastest guy on the court. it's like 40 at nfl combine. some dudes just never practiced these drills.
 
Gordon had the 3rd highest vert of any PF/C prospect ever, and yet he was really disappointed with his results. He said he's tested higher than 39" before. And I believe him.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
For some perspective, there were only about 5 guys in the entire DX database who were at least 6'9 250, with verticals as high or higher. Blake Griffin was 6'10" 248 with the same 35.5" vert. Randle, with his size and strength is an elite athlete.

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Wow.. thats amazing.. who would have thought Randle would have the same vertical as Blake. I believe that was one of the knock against him? His lack of athleticism?


He's squarely the 5th best prospect for me now and I think there is a real chance we grab him is we drop to 5th pick.



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The main complaint about Randle's athleticism has not been has lack of vert, it's how long it takes him to get off the ground. He has to really bend his knees and get down low, then jump off of two feet.

That's another thing that's so amazing about Wiggins' athletic ability. Not only does he have an unreal vertical, but he can fully utilize it in the blink of an eye. One second he's just standing there, and the next his elbows are above the rim.

The point is there is a lot more to someone's athleticism than just the numbers that are recorded at the combine. These numbers tell only a fraction of the story. You have to watch a player actually play the game to judge their athleticism.
 
McDermott has a higher vertical than Blake Griffin, must mean he is equally or more athletic, the combine said so.
 
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