Keefe
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I think it's safe to say you've never done stand-up.
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I think it's safe to say you've never done stand-up.
What else did the Sixers podcast guy say? I need to update my big board.
And yes, we have discussed Okobo's issues on defense here. He can be casual on defense at times. He isnt a bad defender though. If he puts in the effort he can be above average on that level.
Keefe
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Lmao. Yes, because you've watched handfuls of games of Okobo to reach that conclusion. Freakin' clown.
I've watched Okobo since he worked out for the Jazz last season. I've probably seen more Okobo than the random Sixers podcast guy.
And there are scouting videos on Okobo that praise some of his defensive traits.
Keefe
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Lmao.
I don't think he'll be that bad on defense. He has the size and athleticism to be just fine on that end.
Their ratings are junk. Last year they said Donovan Mitchell had less than a 1% chance to ever be at an all star level, less than a 10% chance to be a starter, less than a 20% chance to be a role player, and less than a 30% chance to even make it in the league. Their analytics didn't like Tatum either. Their favorite to be the best player in the 2017 draft was Johnathan Isaac lol
seattlejazzfan
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Its only a concern if its true. He's not a lockdown guy by any means, but he holds his own. They say don't believe everything you read on the internet- that holds true especially come draft time.
seattlejazzfan
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Kuzma was like 80th last year. Bradley was 14 and Isaac Humphries was two spots behind Donovan. That model is Seriously a joke.
Okobo's defensive worries are overstated. He has a nice frame and his only worry for me is that he doesn't defend with the same intensity every possession. Nothing that can't Quin and our defensive identity can't fix.
Hopefully, he falls into our laps and not on San Antonio's.
Hopefully, he falls into our laps and not on San Antonio's.
That is all well and good when he is guarding ones. But the real concern is how can he handle being matched up on wings. Because if he is playing next to Mitchell, he will get matched up on wings.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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You guys are greatly overrating Okobo IMO
RandyForRubio
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Why can’t he and Mitchell switch? They don’t have to specifically guard 1’s or 2’s...they can both guard either, and they do have the size to spot guard 3’s...Mitchell more so than Okobo.
6’8 wingspan and Mitchell has a 6’10 wingspan. They would be just fine sharing the backcourt together size wise.
I think you'll be putting yourself at a disadvantage every night. So IMO it makes more sense to draft more size.
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Hey Catch, I'm the OG Lonnie-is-a-bust so you're going to have to back off that take.
RandyForRubio
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The average NBA SG has a 6’8” wingspan, the average NBA SF has a 6’11” wingspan.
So realistically, Okobo and Mitchell could guard 1-3, with Okobo having a disadvantage against the average 3 (where I don’t think he would ever guard anyways), and Mitchell’s size is adequate there.
Their size is ideal for guarding the backcourt though.
He did well actually, he can absorb strength. His 6'8 wingspan helps a lot. He also looks lile he can handle more weight.
Jazz4ever
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He's 180 lbs, that's lighter than Trey Burke. I think Harden would go through him like a locomotive.
Harden went through everyone except Exum who is 190lbs at 6'6. I would say Okobo's weight is distrubed well, he absorbs strength.
If he ups his defensive intensity, he would be a more than decent, versatile defender.