Nice, also just heard his podcast appearance where he said he might put Beringer ahead of Malauch now that his measurements are official.
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Vecine has been lower than consensus on Maluach forever, so maybe it isnt super surprising.
I'm low on Maluach.
I’m mid-curious on Maluach.
I really don’t think Beringer jumps him but I wouldn’t be *stunned* at this point.
Same. I’m borderline baffled. At 7’2” 250lbs and supposedly chalked full of athleticism and intangibles, was 225th in rebounds and 130th in blocks in college basketball last year.
Stretch big? 25% on .4 attempts a game?
0 rebounds in the biggest game of his career against a team that didn’t field a dude taller than 6’9”.
Maybe I will look like a moron, but he’s late 1st for me.
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Shad
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Did you watch the game at all too? He was a complete ghost. I do not see it. Another Bol Bol incoming
He has significant bust potential if he can't read and react at NBA speed. The game has gotten even faster and more spaced since guys like Mo Bamba couldn't keep up. If Will Hardy really wants guys to make a decision in less than a second, Maluach isn't going to fit in. Watch how fast the Pacers and Thunder are making decisions and moving the ball. And as for "intangibles," guys like CMB, Essengue, Bryant and probably Beringer run circles around him.
Maluach is huge. He can catch on the move and finish on the rim. He also makes a decent percentage of his FTs. He eats up space. That's his appeal.
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Basketball Novice
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I was originally low but I think I am coming around a bit on him. The stretch big stuff doesn't matter, in my eyes, his screen setting and rim finishing on offense added to his great defensive play makes him intriguing. He is a great offensive rebounder but only a good defensive rebounder. The Houston game was probably his worst game played last year.
His offensive rating is a crazy 143, defensive rating is 95, net-rating being +48, so he is doing something right when he is on the court. 74% TS on lowish volume, ~20 minutes a game. Just a lob threat and offensive rebounding monster. I saw so many oops to this guy whether it was Kon, or Flagg, or Sion or whoever else on Duke driving to the rim. It's a legitimate weapon. This is only scratching the surface of his potential. FTs at 75% so teams won't be able to hack him in the playoffs plus its a promising indicator for his shooting in general. I also saw some small flashes of something more. Moments where he made a great move or had a crafty finish, nothing crazy but it makes me think that this guy has more to him if given some time and coaching.
The way this guy moves on defense, doing switching and rotations, was great for a guy his size. Feels like he will be able to do a variety of defensive schemes (he isn't just a drop coverage big). And I don't need to talk about the ridiculous physical tools.
This guy could be a dominant center. Someone who was really high on him, comped him to a more offensively oriented Gobert. And everyone raves about the intangibles of this guy. I'm still trying to collect my thoughts on him but he might have something.
If he plays hard he has no bust potential. Might not live up to his potential, but he will be a more useful player than Mo Bamba as long as he gives a **** which is what the Intel says about him.
I think teams will make him guard in space and he might get lost. This is one of the defensive issues that Mark Williams has.
Mark's issue is he can't stay healthy