Two different sources claimed Henson was in play for the Kings. Amick today, and Ford the last two days (most recently in his chat that just wrapped up.
I must say, I really like it. I would agree to a point that #5 for Henson MAY be reaching, although it's hard to tell what a reach really is until you see the player progress. Henson is another guys who's combine numbers will tell a lot. I would imagine his wingspan is off the charts, and it will be interesting to see what kind of weight, if any, he has put on since the season ended.
I've always liked the numbers. Taking the fact that it is a really high pick out of it for a second .. a 6'11 guy 13ppg on 12 shots. 9.9 rebounds. 3 blocked shots all while only fouling at a 1.6per game clip.
To be clear, If we drafted Henson at #5 I would be more happy than upset. I would say bravo to Petrie for taking a chance on his guy. I would applaud the direction. Spending a top 5 pick on a guy known for his defense and shotblocking. Drafting your future next to Cousins. I like what the Henson pick would say. It tells me that we are done with the scoring, done with the shooting, done with the purely skill guys. It tells me we are now going for the glue that makes a team a team. We are going for balance. It would tell me that we finally realize what the team needs to win in this league.
Why can't Henson be Ibaka? ESPN list's Ibaka at 6'10 235. Draft Express lists Henson at 6'11 220 .. so 15 pounds mean's Henson can't be that kind of impact player? He can put on that weight. Hell, this organization is actually pretty good at that stuff. Look at the progress Whiteside has made on his body. Henson's little jumper has also been progressing the way Ibaka has developed his. Henson's post game is also OK. Not great, but at least there is something there to possibly build off of.
