I'm going to pass. There's been some serious concerns about his age. Some people even think he's in the 23-26 age range.
Unjustified concerns, he's 18.
Biyombo has a very different background than those young african prospects that pop out frequently. He's a guy who knows the game pretty well, who's been playing for awhile. Doesn't have Ibaka's talent and jump-shot, but he's a tremendous shot-blocker and a good rebounder. Great work ethic too, I remember people talking about how he'd practice with the professional team during the day and then join his teammates of the U-18 team later in the evening.
I am definitely intrigued by Biyombo. I haven't delved too far into the draft yet, but he seems like one of the real high upside guys that could be available that late.
Given where the C's are drafting in such a weak draft, I think this would be a good time to take a flyer on a guy like that. There really are not many guys who are anything close to sure things at that point, and he is the type of player who, if he pans out, could be a difference maker
There's a 0% chance that Biyombo is available when the Celtics pick. He's easily a lottery pick. In this draft he's possibly a top-10 one.
Lucas Nogueira is another guy that sounds very interesting.
Raw seven footer with very good athleticism. Only 18. Brazilian.
I see Nogueira playing from time to time too. He goes against 6'5'' centers and can't dominate - at that level he's an excellent shot-blocker and rebounder but that's it. He also has a very poor motor, he's a very timid player that often disappears from the game. Very underdeveloped physically too. Far away from contributing for a NBA team, he'd bust his way out of the league if he joins one next season.
