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Following potential 2015 draftees

Porzingis with another big scoring, low rebounding game in the Eurocup. 19pts(7/9FG, 3/4 3PFG, 2/4FT), 3rbs, 1ast, 2 stl, 1bl... 5TO... in 25 mins
 
stitches said:
Porzingis with another big scoring, low rebounding game in the Eurocup. 19pts(7/9FG, 3/4 3PFG, 2/4FT), 3rbs, 1ast, 2 stl, 1bl... 5TO... in 25 mins
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He's a stretch big like Dirk Nowitzki. Look at Dirk's rebounding averages and you'll get the idea.

Dirk is averaging about 6 boards/game this year, though his career average is 8.
 
stitches said:
Porzingis with another big scoring, low rebounding game in the Eurocup. 19pts(7/9FG, 3/4 3PFG, 2/4FT), 3rbs, 1ast, 2 stl, 1bl... 5TO... in 25 mins
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I wouldn't be shocked if he gets drafted before Towns. We might end up with a reject version of him (Myles Turner)
 
I don't get why everyone thinks Okafor is the safest thing in the draft. The NBA has changed with most successful teams playing with an empty post. The rules related to playing zone defense in the NBA make it so much easier to double the post. He is a good passer so maybe it will work out well for him. He is also going to have struggles on defense (most rookies will). To me he will be a rich man's Al Jefferson... Has Al even made the all-star team?

I also don't like players that you have to change what you do to accommodate what they do well. Example... if we had Okafor we would likely have to go back to the Alfense style of play.

I think there might be a little nba team group think happening here. Everyone always says to take the big man... the nba is a bit different now. I'd be willing to bet in 10 years that Okafor is not considered the best player from this draft. I'd take him if I was NY or LA and needed someone to build around, but I think many of the other lotto teams would be better off with one of the other high upside options... Russell being first amongst that group. I don't think either player has potential to bust and are thus very safe options. Russell would fit better on many rosters and could be successful playing many different styles of play. If the Jazz were picking number one I would not want them to take Okafor.
 
Jazz4ever said:
I wouldn't be shocked if he gets drafted before Towns. We might end up with a reject version of him (Myles Turner)
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I like Porzingis much better... much better athlete, much more mobile, Turner seems to need to be faced up and have the feet set to get off a jumpshot. Porzingis to me seems more versatile, he has a turn around jumper which he gets off with real ease, he even has the turn around bank shot off the glass in the post. I really like him offensively... just wish he had a wider frame...
 
Catchall said:
He's a stretch big like Dirk Nowitzki. Look at Dirk's rebounding averages and you'll get the idea.

Dirk is averaging about 6 boards/game this year, though his career average is 8.
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He should be averaging 7-8 rebs per game. We are not expecting him to go after offensive rebounds but he should be getting some defensive rebounds. Did Porzingis even have high-rebounding game? I can't remember.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I don't get why everyone thinks Okafor is the safest thing in the draft. The NBA has changed with most successful teams playing with an empty post. The rules related to playing zone defense in the NBA make it so much easier to double the post. He is a good passer so maybe it will work out well for him. He is also going to have struggles on defense (most rookies will). To me he will be a rich man's Al Jefferson... Has Al even made the all-star team?

I also don't like players that you have to change what you do to accommodate what they do well. Example... if we had Okafor we would likely have to go back to the Alfense style of play.

I think there might be a little nba team group think happening here. Everyone always says to take the big man... the nba is a bit different now. I'd be willing to bet in 10 years that Okafor is not considered the best player from this draft. I'd take him if I was NY or LA and needed someone to build around, but I think many of the other lotto teams would be better off with one of the other high upside options... Russell being first amongst that group. I don't think either player has potential to bust and are thus very safe options. Russell would fit better on many rosters and could be successful playing many different styles of play. If the Jazz were picking number one I would not want them to take Okafor.
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I don't necessarily disagree with your overall point, but facts are facts. Right or wrong, barring injury or other unforseen circumstances, Okafor is a lock to be taken #1 overall.
 
This draft is looking pretty deep with Hezonja and Johnson going #8 and #9 in Chad Ford's latest big board.



We should be able to get a good one.
 
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