2014 NBA Combine Thread (Measurements Are Posted)

[Tr1boy]

Zach Levine has killed the tests today .  He's been talked about as a late teens to mid-20's guy, but don''t be surprised if he creeps up to the lottery.  Explosive jumping (41.5 inch max vert), and top-tier agility.

i agree. This is a guy by just his measurements/test results , potential will be one of the risers of the draft.  For some teams that have two 1st, it could be a no brainer to take a risk on him.

i wouldn't be suprised one bit if the 76ers took him at 10. Lavine and MCW backcourt combo could be amazing if it all pans out

[MikeJelly]

Zach Levine has killed the tests today .  He's been talked about as a late teens to mid-20's guy, but don''t be surprised if he creeps up to the lottery.  Explosive jumping (41.5 inch max vert), and top-tier agility.

Exum and Levine would be an exciting backcourt to watch for years to come.

That would be so exciting if it all panned out

[Mr October]

Zach Levine has killed the tests today .  He's been talked about as a late teens to mid-20's guy, but don''t be surprised if he creeps up to the lottery.  Explosive jumping (41.5 inch max vert), and top-tier agility.

Exum and Levine would be an exciting backcourt to watch for years to come.

That would be so exciting if it all panned out

Yeah it's fun to play out the scenarios. That would be a very exciting combination!

4 more days until the lottery!

[Evantime34]

if we pick 5 my ideal draft is Aaron Gordon and LaVine, but with the way LaVine is testing I don't think he'll be there at 17.

[saltlover]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

[staticcc]

IMO a lot of people are overrating the Draft Combine measurements.

[Tr1boy]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

his max vertical is higher than Bosh (33). Higher than Griffin (35). On par with Ibaka (37).

[Tr1boy]

IMO a lot of people are overrating the Draft Combine measurements.

It matters as the difference maker.  But yeah it shouldn't matter as much as ppl think. Look at Cody Zeller and his incredible max leap ability. He has done very little with it in real life games.

Thabeet incredible wingspan has been only good for cheerleading purposes

[Quetzalcoatl]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

Bosh's standing reach is like ten and a half feet, plus he is literally better at everything.  He is faster, quicker, better jump shot, much better defense, elite passing, etc.  It's not really the same. 

[Evantime34]

Why would McDermott do the athletic testing but not the drills? He is great at drills and i'm sure he won't be great when athletically tested.

[Tr1boy]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

Bosh's standing reach is like ten and a half feet, plus he is literally better at everything.  He is faster, quicker, better jump shot, much better defense, elite passing, etc.  It's not really the same.

Vonleh is much stronger at the same age, better post scoring skills and i would argue better jump shooter. Vonleh can hit the three and Bosh couldn't at the same age. He has been only decent in the last few years

[hwangjini_1]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

his max vertical is higher than Bosh (33). Higher than Griffin (35). On par with Ibaka (37).

while i understand how such numbers can impress us with a player's potential, personally i take them with at least a small grain of salt.

a trip down memory lane...anyone want to draft this guy?
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http://www.thedraftreview.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1033

Kedrick Brown, 6'7" sf out of Okaloosa-Walton CC

22.9 pts/g, 8.8 rbs/g, 3.0 ast/g

2001 Scouting Report:

Strengths: Super athletic player posses a 45-inch vertical is a threat to catch ally-oops in transition ... Strong NBA ready body was strong enough in Junior College to play in the paint ... Excellent finisher on the fast break lets his athleticism take control along with his good body control ... Can create shots for himself off the dribble doesn't really need a point guard to set him up ... Creates mismatches thanks to his versatile inside outside game as he is too strong for most small forwards and to fast for power forwards ... Plays very good defense blessed with quick hands and has wonderful leaping ability making him a threat to block shots and steal the ball ... Very good rebounder due to his leaping ability which makes it very hard to keep him off the boards ... Descent passer although by no means Lamar Odom ... Shot selection is above average considering his game experience ...

Weakness: Doesn't have that much playing experience when it comes to as he hasn't really played stiff competition ... Needs to work on being better when it comes to ball protection as of right now he has a tendency to be careless with the ball ... 3-point shot still needs to continue to be more consistent while it has improved it is far from reliable ... Must continue on being a better mid-range shooter ... Fundamentally Brown is still learning the do's and dont's of organized ball although this will improve with added game experience

[saltlover]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

Bosh's standing reach is like ten and a half feet, plus he is literally better at everything.  He is faster, quicker, better jump shot, much better defense, elite passing, etc.  It's not really the same.

Bosh's standing reach was 9'1", 1 inch more than Vonleh.  10 and a half feet would be ridiculous.  His arms would hang to his ankles.  Don't make things up that are verifiably false.

[D.o.s.]

Vonleh got 37 inches on his max vert.  Combined with a 9-foot standing reach, he can really get up there.  In the "list you big board" thread a couple days ago, I listed him fourth ahead of Embiid because I thought he would hit 12 feet in his max vert reach, and it looks like he'll be there or near there.  I know people think I'm crazy for rating him ahead of Embiid, but I'm standing by that with these combine results.  He's a little thicker than I thought he was, but I don't think that's a bad thing, other than making him not quite the same body type as Chris Bosh.  I still think they have similar skillsets.

his max vertical is higher than Bosh (33). Higher than Griffin (35). On par with Ibaka (37).

You do know that some players short arm the standing reach in order to improve their vertical score, right?

[Tr1boy]

Arizona's Aaron Gordon hits 39 inches on his vertical