Nurkic is 280 pounds and moves quicker than some pf's. I rather have this combination than a guy who is 280 can jump but has choppy movements. Some say he shoots low. If you see the highlights, his spins are too fast to predict/react. Once he spins and starts adding fakes/up and unders you could be out on foul trouble fast than you know it.
He loves the post spin moves bc its his bread and butter go to move but from what i read, he has many more moves/options on the offensive end. It's just his best move is nearly unstoppable and my guess is that the coach is asking him to stick to it. He also has a running hook shot, potential as a jump shooter (shooting over 75 percent at the ft line) and passing skills (seeing the highlights myselfs i'm impressed by his court awareness).
Also looks like he can pact on 10 more pounds without losing his mobility/agility. Imagine facing a 290 pound freight train tonight?? get the ice buckets ready
There aren't many (if any?) players in the NBA with a shot like this because:
a)The NBA's defenders won't let you push them around as easily as this
b)There's a half decent weak-side shot blocker in most NBA starting lineups who will see him post up and prepare. There are plenty off the bench too like Mahinmi or Chris Anderson who will rotate over and chew it up.
At pick 17 it's hard to say if Nurkic will be around but I'd be willing to roll the dice on him there. I'd prefer Capella though but can see your excitement in Nurkic. He's got potential.
Not sure chambers. You saw the highlights. He had Iverson a few times and not stating Iverson is a shot blocking machine, but still is 265 pounds, has nba reach and wingspan. On the plays, Iverson had to first stop him from getting position , which he couldn't do bc Nurkic is that massive and has a strong base, than before he could raise his hand, the shot already went up.
Nurkic not only has the mass to push his way into the paint but when he gets there, he knows how to spin and throw it off the backboard before you can think. You brought up the point that in the nba the guys are much stronger. Well are they strong enough to hold off 280 pounds throughout the game?? eventually you will get tired. Also as i already pointed out, before a pf or someone else can help block the shot, its already off the backboard
Don't be surprised if Nurkic is chosen as early as 6th imo. Danny can have an easier summer by drafting Nurkic (bc it won't be mandatory to go out and get a center) and concentrate on building the team in other ways. He doesn't sound like he wants to get rid of Green nor will be easy to deal him. Rondo will be back healthier and will have more room to operate.
A bonafide center that can operate in the post in the offensive end and move his feet in the defensive can really help this team. We will be still kind of rebuilding but this time around we have a chance to make 7th or 8th place. Then we can go from there
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