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Does Biyombo=Evans?

Positionally, they're not equal, so any other comparison is kind of moot. Biyombo is PF/C and Evans is SF/PF. Different athletically. Different bodies. Not the same at all.
 
Dwill_PwnasaurasRex said:
Wow, no way. I really dont understand the Evans love. Sure he is a great dunker, a guy who can jump really high. Thats all he will ever be in the NBA, Im sorry to disappoint y'all. He is 22, his body isnt going to gain that much more weight. Biyombo is an 18 year old man who get bigger and better.
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This. Evans is lucky to be in the league. If he works his a** off, he might become like a Nicolas Batum-type SF. Biyombo could be a guy that averages 2.5 blocks and 11 boards like Ben Wallace did and be a one-man help defense crew with better offense than Ben Wallace had.
 
Lion's Roar said:
Byiombo's agent had his age checked by wrist exams (standard procedure with several soccer players from Africa) in Spain and his growth plates weren't fused yet. They lock together at the age of 18 (approximatelly). So the kid seems to be legit with his age. And he has a 7'7'' wingspan and a 9'3'' standing reach. For all the talk about Sene and those guys...well none of them did what Byiombo is already doing in Spain.
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Good point.
 
Catchall said:
How do you 'rep' people? Sorry for being a neophyte on this, but I haven't found that button yet.
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Click on the thing that looks like a sheriff's star under the post on the lower left-hand corner. It's on the same horizontal level as "edit post," "reply," etc.
 
Catchall said:
This. Evans is lucky to be in the league. If he works his a** off, he might become like a Nicolas Batum-type SF. Biyombo could be a guy that averages 2.5 blocks and 11 boards like Ben Wallace did and be a one-man help defense crew with better offense than Ben Wallace had.
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I like the comparisons but I'd much rather have Batum over Evans. Now only if there is a way to make that happen? And I would much more like the Jazz to draft Knight over Biyombo and hope Biyombo falls to 12. Probably both wishes though :)
 
I love how people compare Sene to Biyombo. Because they are both from africa. They state that they think they are similar but give no reasons why. Just blinded opinions.

Sene was long but not muscular for his frame. Sene was not aggressive. Biyombo is very aggressive and has a relentless motor. He is not afraid of contact is has great timing on the ball defensively. He knows how to use his body. He even has a soft touch around the hoop offensively which most raw guys do not have.

I don't care if he is 18 or 22. He gives you what you need on defense and offensive rebounding. His work ethic and hustle will rub off on our players. He has potential because he has a soft touch while being aggressive. Guys like Thabeet and Sene aren't aggressive they are just long and big. I am sorry but you can't teach guys to have heart like some people may say. He doesn't give up and he obviously loves a challenge after hearing his coaches and seeing him play. These others guys do no compete. Biyombo will be a great role player and maybe a borderline all-star. but most importantly he will provide what every team needs. A defensive enforcer who won't back down. Unlike the other plays that were named.

And the Evans and Biyombo comparison is a joke. You should delete your account for even thinking that.
 
trigg3r said:
Am I crazy for wanting to take Biyambo at 6 if Knight isn't there?
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I don't know why everyone wants Knight. He is a shoot first point guard who has horrible shot selection. He seems like an Allen Iverson type player to me. Unless someone can convince me otherwise? I would take Biyombo over him any day.
 
Everyone talked about Sene's motor just like Biyombo, they are also both known for being freakish athletically and blocking shots. Also for having a raw offensive game.
 
Dwill_PwnasaurasRex said:
Wow, no way. I really dont understand the Evans love. Sure he is a great dunker, a guy who can jump really high. Thats all he will ever be in the NBA, Im sorry to disappoint y'all. He is 22, his body isnt going to gain that much more weight. Biyombo is an 18 year old man who get bigger and better.
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Evans has a nice little jumper. I wouldn't be shocked if his mid-range FG% was around 50%, but I can't find that data anywhere.
 
Beantown said:
It might just be me but all these scouts are drooling over Biyombo. But I believe we already have a guy like this in Evans. Biyombo looks stronger but Evans is probably more polished on the offensive side which isnt saying much.

I think Evans should be our project player and keep him. Because if the Jazz select Biyombo its probably bye bye Evans. There just too similar of players.

Also I believe Biyombo = Sene.
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I want to mean here but won't. Bro, you're just way, way off here.
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
I want to mean here but won't. Bro, you're just way, way off here.
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Strengths: An absolutely jaw dropping physical specimen with his combination of size, length, strength, athleticism and mobility Very disruptive defensively and rebounds the ball well Has a 7'8" wingspan making him a force as a shot blocker. Runs the floor well Great hands, has no problems catching the ball or rebounding Extremely agile, he can fall down on the court like a cat, not heavily like most big man Very coach-able and a hard working kid

Weaknesses: Still doesn't have much offensive game to speak of, he's still learning the game Must continue working hard to maximize his great potential.
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Strengths: A bigtime shot blocker with tremendous length (7-7 wingspan) and athleticism for a bigman. Intimidating force on the defensive end ... Protects the rim well and shows excellent timing and reflexes on blocked shots ... Runs the floor very fast. Plays with a high motor, brings energy to the team defensively ... Powerful frame. Already has an NBA body ... Hustles for rebounds ... Shows a mature, positive attitude. Speaks English well ... His offensive rebounding and put backs are currently his most effective offensive weapon ...

Weaknesses: Offensive game is as raw as it gets and a long ways from being effective at the NBA level ... Basic fundamentals and technique are way behind, and may never catch up ...
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Strengths: An energy player with an extremely long wingspan and high level athleticism … He is a very quick and explosive leaper and he will try to dunk everything in the vicinity of the basket … Runs the floor hard, has long strides and is able to cover a lot of ground very fast ... Is terrific at catching lob passes and finishing strong, shows great timing and has the ability to grab balls that are thrown way out of his area ... He is an aggressive finisher and he looks to convert overtop of defenders and against contact ... Has a decent looking jumper and shoots well from the foul line ... Moves well without the ball in the half court and finds openings to provide a good passing target around the basket for penetrating guards ... He is a good rebounder and is especially dangerous on the offensive end where he gets a lot of tips and put backs ... A defensive weapon because of his ability to block and alter a lot of shots inside ...

Weaknesses: Very raw and unpolished ... Not a skilled player and does not have the repertoire or footwork to be able to score with his back to the basket ..
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Yea...cause these three scouting reports sound NOTHING alike.....:)

Sorry I was mean.
 
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Beantown said:
Yea...cause the two reports sound NOTHING alike.....:)

Sorry I was mean.
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Everybody knows that if two people write similar things about two players then that proves that the two players are similar. You wouldn't want to look at a five second video clip or anything and risk having that notion blown completely out of the water.

BB is the type of enforcer who will completely change the personality of a team. He'll make every player better. Have you ever noticed the plaque in Radium Stadium giving Stockton credit as the all time leading steals man? Did you know that even Stockton acknowledges he got that record because Mark Eaton was standing behind him?

I would want Swat on the team even if he had no offensive game at all. The comment that he wasn't tall enough is just stupid. The next time I see someone block a shot or get a rebound with their head will be the first time. Having a standing reach of 9'6" is way more impressive to me than being 7' tall. As a matter of fact, his shorter stature will be an advantage in some respects. With his low center of gravity he'll be nearly impossible to push out of the way.
 
Joe Bagadonuts said:
Having a standing reach of 9'6" is way more impressive to me than being 7' tall. As a matter of fact, his shorter stature will be an advantage in some respects. With his low center of gravity he'll be nearly impossible to push out of the way.
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Sene was more than three inches taller and his wingspan was one inch longer than BB. You make no sense.
 
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