The man plays 4 positions and solid D
Wait... Lamar Odom? Four positions? When somebody was trying to say that about Artest, I let it go. But Odom? Nah...
I could keep going Roy...
" Q - In your rookie season you played the point, is that the most that you have played the pure point in the NBA and did you think about it?
A - It is the most I played point guard after the All-Star break for the whole end of the year, but I’m ready and willing to do anything. My position is play maker, whether it’s power forward or the point guard, small forward, whatever, I feel like I can guard 4 four positions, so whatever positions you can guard, I think that is a position that you are able to play. So I’m ready to do anything, I’m just looking forward to getting out there, to get with the team and make this team a better one."
(Lamar at a press conference ((nba.com))
"Odom is also one of the few players who can also play any of the 5 positions of the NBA. He can dribble the ball up the court in traffic and make quick decisions like a point guard, shoot long distance and carry a team with drives and quick cuts like a shooting guard, inbound, passes from long distance and shoot threes like a small forward, can hit the small jumper from 15 feet like a power forward and can post up and dunk like a center. In addition, his length has allowed him to become a proficient shot blocker of late, establishing him as one of the Lakers' premier defenders." (wikipedia.org)
"Can play a number of different positions, but has largely become a power forward at this point. Has developed his frame and has excellent length. Athletic, but not quite to the point that it helps define his game. Shows a very good first step. More fluid and skilled than explosive. Possesses a smooth left handed stroke with NBA range. Doesn’t always shoot a consistent percentage from deep. Capable of bringing the ball up the floor and playing a point forward role. Handles the ball as well as most point guards. Uses his size as an advantage when distributing the ball. " (draftexpress.com)
Topic: 2008 CelticsBlog draft board. (Read 917427 times)