I don't think we should trade the pick or Bender right now. We should select him. He gives us length and an additional weapon. He may be raw but not many people his size can do the things he can. He's better than Kevin Love down the road. Get a different star some other way and keep Bender.
To be better than Love down the road, wouldn't Bender have to be able to at least rebound at Kevin's rate, because he's horrible at that right now.
To be Kevin Love, he'll have to make some improvements.
Rebounding: F--> A
Post game: F--> B+
Toughness: F --> C
IQ: F--> B
He has the KLove 3 point shooting and athleticism down pat and he's already a better ball handler, so that's something.
Your tactics of persuasion remind me of some politicians: If you say things enough times confidently, eventually they become truth.
Just because you think he is a bad pick, and you continue to discount his strengths and exaggerate his weaknesses, does not mean he is a bad prospect.
He is a top 3 talent and has the potential to be a top 3 player in this draft. He has the third most potential of anyone in this draft. This is exactly the type of high upside, and multi-talented big we have been wanting.
Not discounting his strengths. He's a good 3 point shooter. He makes nice outlets (if he could ever grab a rebound). He is undeniably 7 feet tall.
Do you think I've mischaracterized his rebounding ability? His post game? Shot blocking? Strength and toughness? If his post game is good, why hasn't he done it? If he's a natural shot blocker, why does he block shots at the same rate as Sully? If he's a good rebounder, why not do it in games?
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