Giannis Adetokoubo

[Yogi]

I think this kid is the most talented prospect in this draft.  I really hope we can get this kid.

http://nbadraft.net/players/giannis-adetokoubo 

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Looks Durant-like. The competition didn't look too good, at 6-9 he looks to always be the tallest in the highlights.. easier to jump higher and shoot over guys he had 2-3 inches or more over. The handles seems to be really nice for that height, did he have a growth spurt b/c he was going left and right (mostly right) with ease, full court even. Yep, looks like Durant.

[Ogaju]

does Durant really move like that? Maybe with lesser players. This guy was slicing through those teams more like a Magic Johnson without the crisp passes. He did not show me the spot up shooting of a Durant. More of a slasher to the basket like Magic.

Oh before anyone jumps on me, I am not comparing him to Magic Johnson who I think is probably the best non center to play in the NBA.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

does Durant really move like that? Maybe with lesser players. This guy was slicing through those teams more like a Magic Johnson without the crisp passes. He did not show me the spot up shooting of a Durant. More of a slasher to the basket like Magic.

Oh before anyone jumps on me, I am not comparing him to Magic Johnson who I think is probably the best non center to play in the NBA.

Yep. Except Durant does it against the best competition in the world, in the NBA... did you see the opposition in those highlights of Adetokoubo, LOL... Durant would break all of their ankles!

[Atzar]

Raw, lacks refinement in many aspects of the game, does not have NBA-ready strength or physique yet, plays against awful competition.  Unimpressive shooter with poor technique.

He has a lot of upside, but if we do end up taking this guy then I hope Celtics fans are prepared to forget about him for two or three years while he matures and develops.  He won't contribute for quite some time.

[Galeto]

There's a full game of his online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO8qYD9CwYg

Regardless of the quality of competition, he is very impressive.  Oh my goodness.  Fantastic ballhandler, very good vision, a definite point forward type.  He seems to have a great feel for the game.  Physically he looks like James Jones, right down to the near emaciated frame, but he's only 18 so that's not a concern.  If he was American, I'd say there's a very good chance he'd be practicing in the McDonald's All-star game right now.  I watch more high school games on the internet than I should and he'd be right up there with the best prepsters. 

[PAOBoston]

ainge was in greece last week watching this kid play. Adetokoubo had a great game coincidentally(19 pts, 9 rbs).

funny story coming out of this game is that they showed ainge at the game and the fans thought it was the president of the opposing team and started booing the heck out of him. later, when they announced in was indeed ainge, they started a lakers chant. lol.

[Tr1boy]

ainge was in greece last week watching this kid play. Adetokoubo had a great game coincidentally(19 pts, 9 rbs).

funny story coming out of this game is that they showed ainge at the game and the fans thought it was the president of the opposing team and started booing the heck out of him. later, when they announced in was indeed ainge, they started a lakers chant. lol.

that is funny yet also offensive. How can the crowed like the lakers over the celtics?? what a joke

[hpantazo]

ainge was in greece last week watching this kid play. Adetokoubo had a great game coincidentally(19 pts, 9 rbs).

funny story coming out of this game is that they showed ainge at the game and the fans thought it was the president of the opposing team and started booing the heck out of him. later, when they announced in was indeed ainge, they started a lakers chant. lol.

that is funny yet also offensive. How can the crowed like the lakers over the celtics?? what a joke

the lakers are huge in europe, mainly because of DiAntoni, Gasol and Nash, and Kobe who has ties to Italy. Every time I'm over there, all I hear is who great the lakers are, regardless of what their record actually is

[PAOBoston]

ainge was in greece last week watching this kid play. Adetokoubo had a great game coincidentally(19 pts, 9 rbs).

funny story coming out of this game is that they showed ainge at the game and the fans thought it was the president of the opposing team and started booing the heck out of him. later, when they announced in was indeed ainge, they started a lakers chant. lol.

that is funny yet also offensive. How can the crowed like the lakers over the celtics?? what a joke

well, to make a long story short. the area ainge was in has a lot of olympiakos (one of the big teams in greek sports) supporters whose rivals (panathinaikos) wear green colored jerseys with a shmarock on it. they dont like anything green.

[slamtheking]

Oh before anyone jumps on me, I am not comparing him to Magic Johnson who I think is probably the best non center to play in the NBA.

too late -- I'd give that honor to Larry Bird over Magic.

[pearljammer10]

does Durant really move like that? Maybe with lesser players. This guy was slicing through those teams more like a Magic Johnson without the crisp passes. He did not show me the spot up shooting of a Durant. More of a slasher to the basket like Magic.

Oh before anyone jumps on me, I am not comparing him to Magic Johnson who I think is probably the best non center to play in the NBA.

Yep. Except Durant does it against the best competition in the world, in the NBA... did you see the opposition in those highlights of Adetokoubo, LOL... Durant would break all of their ankles!

Haha this was my immediate thought. Look who he is playing against lol. They are all 6 inches shorter than him. It looks like highlights from a YMCA pick up game. All he does is grab the rebound, out run everybody, and dunk over players 1/2 foot shorter than him.

Certainly can't judge his game based on what is seen here. Plus he is another stretch forward without a really position. Maybe to stockpile him in the D league until Pierce hangs it up? I mean if he is the best available then go for it.