Giannis Antetokounmpo has grown over an inch since draft

[BleedGreen1989]

Not only is Antetokounmpo’s game growing, so is his body. When the Bucks drafted him in June, he was 6-9. Now, just more than five months later, he has added more than an inch to his lanky frame.

“I am now 6-10 and one quarter,” Antetokounmpo said smiling.

He then paused before adding, “I still have 3½ years to grow.”

Indeed, doctors have informed Antetokounmpo and Bucks officials that the former’s growth plate is still open. In all likelihood, he’ll become a 7-footer.

One of the more intriguing guys coming out of the draft. One has to wonder, what is this kids ceiling?

[Fafnir]

Dunno, he could become a Paul George/Kevin Durant type or he could just be Anthony Randolph or John Henson.

[pearljammer10]

From the small glimpse of him I saw the other night I like his game. But its way too small of a sample size and way too early to tell if he will project to anything special.

[PhoSita]

Sounds like he has a future as a pretty interesting power forward. 

He's similar to Anthony Randolph in that respect.  Randolph's issues have been mostly mental in nature, I think.  So perhaps Giannis can avoid that path.

Perhaps Giannis will become something like Lamar Odom, only better defensively and not as skilled offensively.

On the other hand, he might just be another Austin Daye.


His ability to add weight to his frame and gain strength without losing too much agility or fluidity will probably determine his long term success.

[PhoSita]

John Henson.

To be fair to John Henson, I think there's still plenty of time for him to become a nice player.  I think Anthony Randolph is probably more or less a finished product at this point.

[Fafnir]

John Henson.

To be fair to John Henson, I think there's still plenty of time for him to become a nice player.  I think Anthony Randolph is probably more or less a finished product at this point.

Right but Henson is looking like he's always going to be a skinny shot blocker who's  limited by his lack of bulk or perimeter skills.

[PhoSita]

John Henson.

To be fair to John Henson, I think there's still plenty of time for him to become a nice player.  I think Anthony Randolph is probably more or less a finished product at this point.

Right but Henson is looking like he's always going to be a skinny shot blocker who's  limited by his lack of bulk or perimeter skills.

Maybe.  He's only 22.  If he can only add a bit more weight to his frame, he could still learn to get by despite his lack of bulk.  He could also develop a mid-range jumpshot.

[Snakehead]

Dunno, he could become a Paul George/Kevin Durant type or he could just be Anthony Randolph or John Henson.

Exactly, such a mystery.

I'd tend to think he won't be as polished offensively but every once in a while he shows a great move.

He certainly has a ton of potential.

[Eja117]

maybe Dirk?  I don't think we've ever seen a 7 foot point forward before. Maybe Donatas M?  Skinny 7 footer with vision and handle?

[ederson]

Skinny 7 footer with vision and handle?

Kukoc???

[wiley]

High hopes for Kelly but this could end up being a pick Danny
wishes he could redo....but agree it's too early still.