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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks like a FREAK
« on: May 30, 2018, 03:58:26 AM »

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check out his combine measurements:
6'6 in shoes, 180 lbs, and 6-11'1/2 wingspan!

He would prove an extreme mismatch especially at the 1 position.

If we trade Terry Rozier for a top ten pick, I'm hoping we target SGA with that pick!

Look at how he dominates whoever tries to guard him:
https://youtu.be/csucEH4NG6Q

Scouting report:
https://youtu.be/9B1c_smQiko

Less nightmares about seeing TRoz picked on when we switch with a tall, long player like SGA instead.  His offense looks great, now can someone fill me on on how good a defender he is?  Can he stay in front of most 1s with his lateral movement?

Re: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks like a FREAK
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2018, 04:07:17 AM »

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Rozier is thicker than this skinny kid. Needs to bulk up.

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A Super Freak? ;D

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Rozier is only listed as 10 lbs heavier.  But yeah Troz is in his 3rd year, he should be thicker and stronger by now!

If we trade Terry for salary reasons, then we should be looking at a new guard.  SGA could backup both the PG and SG positions because of his size and length.

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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2018, 04:36:45 AM »

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Rozier's listed weight is only slightly heavier, but he's also shorter - *and hence thicker. Rozier had trouble guarding LeBron - and most players do anyway - besides LeBron, Rozier is generally decently switchy on wings due to his length. In contrast, at this point SGA looks too thin to switch on to most anybody, and has narrow shoulders...

But yea, if this kid can fill out his body that'd be great. Don't wanna be like Ingram, 6'10 playing like he's 6'6 because of lack of thickness.
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You are aware that Kentucky did not have a good season by their standards....

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You are aware that Kentucky did not have a good season by their standards....
im a UK fan and ur right!! Championships only things we want
C/PF-Horford, Baynes, Noel, Theis, Morris,
SF/SG- Tatum, Brown, Hayward, Smart, Semi, Clark
PG- Irving, Rozier, Larkin

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You are aware that Kentucky did not have a good season by their standards....
If I recall correctly, their 5 top minutes earners were all freshman. That's a hard recipe for success, but they definitely have some talented players. Particularly SGA & Knox
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PG: Terry Porter (90-91) / Steve Francis (00-01)
SG: Joe Dumars (92-93) / Jeff Hornacek (91-92) / Jerry Stackhouse (00-01)
SF: Brandon Roy (08-09) / Walter Davis (78-79)
PF: Terry Cummings (84-85) / Paul Millsap (15-16)
C: Chris Webber (00-01) / Ralph Sampson (83-84) / Andrew Bogut (09-10)

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He is a physical freak for sure.  Can he play NBA basketball is the question.
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I remember us critiquing another long, freakish player without much demonstrated basketball skill. Danny was scared off at that time, so he picked the goofy guy from Gonzaga with limited potential. I wonder if Danny learned his mistake.

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I remember us critiquing another long, freakish player without much demonstrated basketball skill. Danny was scared off at that time, so he picked the goofy guy from Gonzaga with limited potential. I wonder if Danny learned his mistake.
Yeah but does Giannis have sweet long locks of hair? Exactly
'23 Historical Draft: Orlando Magic.

PG: Terry Porter (90-91) / Steve Francis (00-01)
SG: Joe Dumars (92-93) / Jeff Hornacek (91-92) / Jerry Stackhouse (00-01)
SF: Brandon Roy (08-09) / Walter Davis (78-79)
PF: Terry Cummings (84-85) / Paul Millsap (15-16)
C: Chris Webber (00-01) / Ralph Sampson (83-84) / Andrew Bogut (09-10)

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Olynyk was unquestionably the best hair prospect out of that draft. Can't blame Danny for taking him.

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« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2018, 10:13:59 AM »

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He has fine measurements and all, but honestly, those are average for an NBA prospect, particularly a wing.

Frazier was 6'6'' with a 7'2'' wingspan.
Okogie was 6'5'' with a 7' wingspan.
Smith was 6'4'' with a 6'10'' wingspan.
Thomas was 6'4'' with a 6'11'' wingspan.
Walker was 6'5'' with a 6'10'' wingspan.

And SGA looks really skinny compared to those guys. And he can't shoot.

Not saying he isn't an interesting prospect, but "a FREAK" would imply that he is unique in some way or transcendent above other prospects.