I don't agree that Okafor couldn't fit on the Celts.
I could see him fitting in as a sixth man scorer off the bench. If the Celtics traded for him, I could totally see him starting the season as a starter and ending it as a reserve.
That sounds about right, at least in terms of his fit next season based on what kind of player he is right now.
Could see him being an offense / defense tandem with Amir.
Like Taj Gibson and Carlos Boozer?
What are we willing to give up for a platoon big man?
I love a good post-up game, but to be honest, I'm really hungry for more two-way players.
I don't want to give up a lot for yet another player who plays on just one end of the court.
I guess that's why I find Bender's two-way upside more interesting and why if we are trading, I'd rather trade for a two-way player like Butler.
You remember who I wanted...but Okafor has more potential IMO then you give him credit for. Every rookie big man ever has had to work on their bodies, same for okafor. He is already a solid 280 and early on that may have its advantages and disadvantages. Because he already has the bulk he can grow into it and sculpt it. But at first it prob is harder to rotate on defense and etc.
He was only a rookie and 1 and done in college. With his frame and length:7'6.25'' wingspan, 9'3'' standing reach, huge hands to palm the ball, and solid 280; I think most guys his age would be able to improve their bodies pretty darn well. Okafor may just be a legit defensive 5.
Obv teams really went at his weaknesses and packed it in on defense and attacked him and forced rotations on offense.
Offensively
His post-game and is off the charts.
He can dribble and has the handles to take any big to the rim.
You would love his fade-away, running baby hook.
He has a great touch and great hands.
He has a great stroke that is very underrated, and if not for this I would not be nearly as high on his potential.Feel free to look for yourself. I will add a link of his postgame and you should be able to tell that the dude has a stroke, just needs to use it to knock down 10-15ft and that will open the game up for Okafor and the TEAM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZihwmQ3PaC8Defensively
He blocked 2 shots a game for the beginning of the season.
Needs to get better conditioning
Needs to get stronger and quicker laterally
i'M DEF REPEATING MYSELF
Needs to be a Celtic and have our organization