Is Bender done growing?

[loco_91]

Most recent stats have Bender at 7'1 (6'11.5 barefoot). His value could go up a lot if he turns out to actually be 7'2 or 7'3, and there's some reason for optimism. Here's the only measurements I could find for him:

2014 Eurocamp: Age 16.6. Height 6'10 barefoot/ 6'11 shoes. Wingspan 7'1.
2015 Eurocamp: Age 17.6. Height 6'11.5 barefoot/ 7'1 shoes. Wingspan 7'2.

Does Bender's value go up significantly if he measures 7'2 in team workouts?

[gamehead36]

At this rate he'll be 7 feet.

[TheSundanceKid]

It might help but I think the bigger thing will be seeing his lateral movement in workouts. If he really can keep most guards/wings in front of him then he will be an extremely valuable stretch 4. He's meant to have good shooting mechanics too which would also help his stock

[BitterJim]

Most recent stats have Bender at 7'1 (6'11.5 barefoot). His value could go up a lot if he turns out to actually be 7'2 or 7'3, and there's some reason for optimism. Here's the only measurements I could find for him:

2014 Eurocamp: Age 16.6. Height 6'10 barefoot/ 6'11 shoes. Wingspan 7'1.
2015 Eurocamp: Age 17.6. Height 6'11.5 barefoot/ 7'1 shoes. Wingspan 7'2.

Does Bender's value go up significantly if he measures 7'2 in team workouts?

I think putting on weight would help him more, but adding another inch could help lock him into the top 4

[loco_91]

I think putting on weight would help him more, but adding another inch could help lock him into the top 4

I agree with this. If he comes in weighing a solid 230, it would bode well for his body going forward. He isn't thick but he also isn't a string bean like Ingram.

It might help but I think the bigger thing will be seeing his lateral movement in workouts. If he really can keep most guards/wings in front of him then he will be an extremely valuable stretch 4. He's meant to have good shooting mechanics too which would also help his stock

I think it's pretty clear his lateral quickness is elite for a 7 footer, and he'll be able to switch screens in the NBA. Would be really good to see what his shot looks like from NBA range, and his footwork shooting on the move. Is he a stand-in-the-corner guy, or a guy you run plays for to get him open?