Projecting the first 5 picks:
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One more thought ... I think many are a bit too hung up on height, especially as it relates to post players, and overlook other aspects such as a players frame and standing reach. For example, Hakeem Olajuwon is not 7 foot tall. He is around 6'10" but was listed at 7 foot due to his standing reach. Charles Barkley is somewhere around 6'6", but has long arms and a WIDE frame. DeMarcus Cousins is closer to 6'9 than 6'11", but also has outstanding reach and a WIDE body. Kevin Love is practically the prime example of a post player that doesn't have exceptional height (I think around 6'8" ??), but his wide frame and long arms make up for it. If one player is 6'9" and another is 6"7" yet they have the same standing reach, how does the 2" difference in height matter? Last I checked, they don't rebound the ball with the top of their head. 
Point is, if Thomas Robinson is 6'8" but with a 7'3" wingspan and the strong, wide body that he has .. he really isn't at all undersized for a PF.
Point is, if Thomas Robinson is 6'8" but with a 7'3" wingspan and the strong, wide body that he has .. he really isn't at all undersized for a PF.
Robinson isnt a shot blocker, but apparently he tries on D.
In their primes, a Robinson/Boogie frontcourt will easily make us a playoff team, but probably not a contender.
Anyways...I still think MKG drops to us. Whether or not GP takes him is another thing. It could be the Rubio draft all over again (and probably with just as much bickering on this board).
In their primes, a Robinson/Boogie frontcourt will easily make us a playoff team, but probably not a contender.
Anyways...I still think MKG drops to us. Whether or not GP takes him is another thing. It could be the Rubio draft all over again (and probably with just as much bickering on this board).
One more thought ... I think many are a bit too hung up on height, especially as it relates to post players, and overlook other aspects such as a players frame and standing reach. For example, Hakeem Olajuwon is not 7 foot tall. He is around 6'10" but was listed at 7 foot due to his standing reach. Charles Barkley is somewhere around 6'6", but has long arms and a WIDE frame. DeMarcus Cousins is closer to 6'9 than 6'11", but also has outstanding reach and a WIDE body. Kevin Love is practically the prime example of a post player that doesn't have exceptional height (I think around 6'8" ??), but his wide frame and long arms make up for it. If one player is 6'9" and another is 6"7" yet they have the same standing reach, how does the 2" difference in height matter? Last I checked, they don't rebound the ball with the top of their head.
Point is, if Thomas Robinson is 6'8" but with a 7'3" wingspan and the strong, wide body that he has .. he really isn't at all undersized for a PF.
Point is, if Thomas Robinson is 6'8" but with a 7'3" wingspan and the strong, wide body that he has .. he really isn't at all undersized for a PF.
a reke and MKG backcourt would kill defensively but what about the shooting? hopefully reke finally gets that jumshot down but still to expect him to be able to shoot 3's probably wont happen. Then we have terrence williams who is improved shooter still isnt a knockdown shooter. How is MKG as a passer? i dont watch college ball but ive been reading a lot about the draft.
Of course. With my continuing proviso -- I want to talk to, see, and understand Drummond. But if its anyone else but Drummond, of course. And if its Drummond and I don't like what I'm seeing and hearing, yes again. Said from the beginning 3 of the top 6 guys were "our" guys, our need guys -- Davis, Drummond and MKG. That's a pretty darn good percentage when you are picking 5th. Suck if they are all gone in the Top 4.
Fair point.
Another thing to consider, though, is a slightly shorter, wide-bodied player has a lower center of gravity in which to gain leverage to move out the taller player. Also, even if the taller player has a length advantage, the wide-bodied player is hard to get around. That's one of the things that makes DCuz so tough down low. Barkley was so wide and skilled, that he was practically impossible to get around or outleverage.
I've seen MKG play more than a few times, but apparently his wingspan never stuck out to me. I hope your right and he measures out well. If the length is there, of course I'd be a huge supporter of selecting him, if available. However, if the measurements are favorable, the odds are he is gone by #3.
MKG's offense is going to be a legit concern for all the teams below us. CHA is last in PPG and WASH and CLE are 25 and 23 so Beal and Barnes have real chances to go somewhere in the top 4 so as long as Robinson is in that group we could really land MKG. SAC ranks 6th in PPG but last in opposing PPG so another scorer is not really needed.
GP's record when it comes to drafting cannot be ignored. That is a real strength of his as he rarely gets it wrong in that spot. Jimmer could very well prove to be a mistake but could still work out nicely next to Reke and that's if you actually believe that Jimmer was Petrie's pick! I am of belief that Maloofs wanted Jimmer for their marketing push to get as much money as they could get.
As long as Maloofs stay the **** out of it, I trust that GP will get us a very good player in this draft and might even get us a productive player in the 2nd round.
As long as Maloofs stay the **** out of it, I trust that GP will get us a very good player in this draft and might even get us a productive player in the 2nd round.
http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/Draft Combine Anthropometric Results.xls
Henson 6'9" without shoes, 6'10.5" with shoes, 7'5" winspan, 9'3.5" reach, 9.25" hand length, 10" hand width....That is some really impressive measurements.
Pity he weighted in at 216
Henson 6'9" without shoes, 6'10.5" with shoes, 7'5" winspan, 9'3.5" reach, 9.25" hand length, 10" hand width....That is some really impressive measurements.
Pity he weighted in at 216
People pay way too much attention to height. If it were that simple, you'd just draft the tallest player available every single time, regardless of the multitude of other factors that make a guy a good basketball player.
Last year nobody thought Knight AND Walker would be there at 7. This year nobody is thinking that Robinson AND MKG will be there at 5. It's not out of the realm of possibility, though. In any case, it's not the time for Petrie to trade down this year.
Last year nobody thought Knight AND Walker would be there at 7. This year nobody is thinking that Robinson AND MKG will be there at 5. It's not out of the realm of possibility, though. In any case, it's not the time for Petrie to trade down this year.
http://blogs.sacbee.com/sports/kings/Draft Combine Anthropometric Results.xls
Henson 6'9" without shoes, 6'10.5" with shoes, 7'5" winspan, 9'3.5" reach, 9.25" hand length, 10" hand width....That is some really impressive measurements.
Pity he weighted in at 216
Henson 6'9" without shoes, 6'10.5" with shoes, 7'5" winspan, 9'3.5" reach, 9.25" hand length, 10" hand width....That is some really impressive measurements.
Pity he weighted in at 216
BTW, how many legitimate shot blockers carry enough weight to be able to hold there own by a powerful big trying to force him towards the rim? I really don't know.
