Following potential 2012 draftees

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sullinger does not seem like much of an upgrade over Millsap to me. In fact, I think that Sullie is Millsap with a serious concern about weight his entire career.

Harsh I know.

Would be a concern his freshman year, but he made significant physical improvement, at least from an eye test, his sophomore year.

Like I said, I wouldn't draft him because he is redundant to Kanter, but I think he will be a steal if he drops past 8.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Sullinger does not seem like much of an upgrade over Millsap to me. In fact, I think that Sullie is Millsap with a serious concern about weight his entire career.

Harsh I know.

Sap is way more mobile. Sullie is a C trapped in an unathletic PF's body. Still, he's polished, smart, and worthy of a lottery pick for the right team.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Just like Love's ceiling is limited? Not saying he will be as prolific as Love, but I think he can be a pretty good 2nd option. I think he is getting underrated by people.

This is why hate comparisons. How many Kevin Loves are there compared to busts???

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

This is why hate comparisons. How many Kevin Loves are there compared to busts???

What bust are out there that were lottery talent picks with the play styles of Love/Sullinger (srsly, I can't think of any in recent memory).

 

[mhindy]

This is why hate comparisons. How many Kevin Loves are there compared to busts???

Sullinger doesn't really have Love range or rebounding instincts to my eye, but what I love about him is his high floor. I can't see him being any worse than a mid-level starter and he could be a pretty nice player for the right team. The Jazz wouldn't really be a good fit, but I could see him doing very well on a team like Toronto who needs a compliment to a perimeter center.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Sullinger doesn't really have Love range or rebounding instincts to my eye, but what I love about him is his high floor. I can't see him being any worse than a mid-level starter and he could be a pretty nice player for the right team. The Jazz wouldn't really be a good fit, but I could see him doing very well on a team like Toronto who needs a compliment to a perimeter center.

Yep .. agreed.

 

[Dr. Jones]

What bust are out there that were lottery talent picks with the play styles of Love/Sullinger (srsly, I can't think of any in recent memory).

I honestly don't know off the top of my head .. I just don't like immediately going to the absolute best case scenario.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sullinger doesn't really have Love range or rebounding instincts to my eye, but what I love about him is his high floor. I can't see him being any worse than a mid-level starter and he could be a pretty nice player for the right team. The Jazz wouldn't really be a good fit, but I could see him doing very well on a team like Toronto who needs a compliment to a perimeter center.

Yeah, Toronto would be a good fit with Jonas.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I honestly don't know off the top of my head .. I just don't like immediately going to the absolute best case scenario.

Well Love is really the only comparable player to Sullinger that I can think of. Like I said, I don't expect him to be as good, but he is the really the only clear comparison playing right now.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I also wonder if Cleveland would draft him because of the Hometown Hero angle. Plus he is way better than Tristan Thompson (who I still can't believe was drafted 4th overall).

 

[Dr. Jones]

Well Love is really the only comparable player to Sullinger that I can think of. Like I said, I don't expect him to be as good, but he is the really the only clear comparison playing right now.

Fair enough. Let's just agree it's a bad comp, lol.

 

[larryselbows]

Zach Randolph