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Jayson and growth plates
« on: November 14, 2017, 07:52:34 AM »

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There was little follow up on the posting that Jason had room to grow.There was a post that stated his growth plates had not closed
.Were these just rumors,he turned 19 in March i have tried to find corroboration about who thought and why and whether growth plates had fused.
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There was little follow up on the posting that Jason had room to grow.There was a post that stated his growth plates had not closed
.Were these just rumors,he turned 19 in March i have tried to find corroboration about who thought and why and whether growth plates had fused.

I'll take blame (or credit). I heard this through one of the medias that I watched/read leading up to the draft, but I do not remember which one.

If I'm wrong, I'm sorry for misleading or propagating wrong information.

I do specifically remember hearing this in a credible way, but I cannot find the information.

Here is a place (might not be the one I read) that references it.
https://www.celticsblog.com/2017/10/23/16498506/jayson-tatum-maturation-be-accelerated-boston-celtics-fast-forward-gordon-hayward


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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2017, 09:08:54 AM »

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I know Fran Fraschilla mentioned in the Celtics season preview on NBA TV that (to paraphrase) he had friends in the Celtics organization who are really excited about Tatum and that they feel he has yet to stop growing and will ultimately be 6'9 or 6'10.

I remember the other hosts didn't have anything to say about it but I started texting friends the minute I heard that...
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Happy how he is now but if that's true...man, it's going to be fun.
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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2017, 09:31:25 AM »

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There was little follow up on the posting that Jason had room to grow.There was a post that stated his growth plates had not closed
.Were these just rumors,he turned 19 in March i have tried to find corroboration about who thought and why and whether growth plates had fused.

I'll take blame (or credit). I heard this through one of the medias that I watched/read leading up to the draft, but I do not remember which one.

If I'm wrong, I'm sorry for misleading or propagating wrong information.

I do specifically remember hearing this in a credible way, but I cannot find the information.

Here is a place (might not be the one I read) that references it.
https://www.celticsblog.com/2017/10/23/16498506/jayson-tatum-maturation-be-accelerated-boston-celtics-fast-forward-gordon-hayward

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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2017, 09:48:12 AM »

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We can only hope he makes it to that height and that he stays healthy.
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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2017, 09:59:23 AM »

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He could, happened with Paul George after all.

I still think with his length and standing reach he doesn't need to grow taller to be an all-nba caliber player.

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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2017, 10:44:47 AM »

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according to draftexpress.com he has a 6’11” wingspan which is pretty good.  However,  he seems so much longer than that.  Maybe it’s his wide shoulders or the double jointed elbows but he just looks like he is longer than 6’11”.  Anyone else agree?

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I'm pretty medically illiterate but something about the term "growth plates" sounds like phrenology or some other bunk. Like I said, I don't now anything about it, just gave me a chuckle.
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I'm pretty medically illiterate but something about the term "growth plates" sounds like phrenology or some other bunk. Like I said, I don't now anything about it, just gave me a chuckle.

He'd have to have a bone age to determine if his growth plates were fused. Not sure if that's done during the pre-draft physical, but it's certainly possible.

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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2017, 11:10:15 AM »

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according to draftexpress.com he has a 6’11” wingspan which is pretty good.  However,  he seems so much longer than that.  Maybe it’s his wide shoulders or the double jointed elbows but he just looks like he is longer than 6’11”.  Anyone else agree?
His standing reach is 7" higher than Josh Jackson. He's just a long lanky guy.

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I mean just medically speaking its unlikely he's still growing, most men don't grow much if at all after age 18 (height wise, muscle mass can be and often is significantly added). That said its not impossible.

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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2017, 11:25:43 AM »

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I mean just medically speaking its unlikely he's still growing, most men don't grow much if at all after age 18 (height wise, muscle mass can be and often is significantly added). That said its not impossible.
True, but Paul George and Giannis both grew after they were drafted. I wouldn't be surprised if NBA athletes of that height/build were more likely than the general population to grow some more at 18/19.

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according to draftexpress.com he has a 6’11” wingspan which is pretty good.  However,  he seems so much longer than that.  Maybe it’s his wide shoulders or the double jointed elbows but he just looks like he is longer than 6’11”.  Anyone else agree?

I do. When he drives, goes up and extends out for a layup, the ball seems extraordinarily far away. His arms look very long.

I’m very excited about the kid’s future. His talent and demeanor are legit.
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2017, 11:54:52 AM »

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I mean just medically speaking its unlikely he's still growing, most men don't grow much if at all after age 18 (height wise, muscle mass can be and often is significantly added). That said its not impossible.

Didn’t Rodman supposedly grow like 6” at 20 years old, or something like that?
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