Preliminary draft measurements in! **Update Alert: All Stats Now UP!**
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 10:17 AM PDT
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DraftExpress has just posted early height/weight/wingspan/reach results for the projected first rounders. There is more to come but here are some highlites.
- Blake Griffin- 6'-8.5" w/o shoes 6'-10" w/ shoes. 7'-4" with a proper fro...and shoes
- Hasheem Thabeet- 7'-1.25" w/o 7'-2.5" w/. Duh.
- Tyler Hansbrough- 6'-8.25" w/o 6'-9.5" w/. OMG!
- Lawson, Flynn, Mills all measure in at 5'-11.25 w/o- Johnny Flynn wears taller shoes than the other two.
- DeJuan Blair- 6'-5.25" w/o 6'-6.5" w/. OUCH!
More stats are coming but this is a good start. FYI, Jordan Hill is a big man as is BJ Mullens.
Updated OMGs.
Johnny Flynn- 40 inch vert- wow.
Holy Beaubois Batman- 39" to go with that 6'-9.75" wingspan- sounds like the next Barbosa.
Chase Budinger = Joe Alexander
Blake Griffin = two foot jumper (32" standing, 35.5" max)
Vince Carter (43") > Demar Derozan (38.5")
(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)
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Geez
Check DeJuan Blair’s wingspan. Dude can probably tie his shoes without bending over.
by otis29 on May 29, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Going to be a tough matchup
for Ike
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out Taj Gibson and his 7'-4" wingspan.
DraftExpress has been updating regularly so keep checking it out.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it so hard to believe
that Hansborough is basically as tall as Griffin. That blows my mind. I would’ve sworn that he was two inches shorter when I watched them shake hands after the tourney game.
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 10:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wingspan is about the same as well
Griffin’s got him by a ton in athleticism though.
by otis29 on May 29, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me feel vindicated
Griffin will always have to play next to a quality shot blocker to be as effective as he could be. I think the Clippers are an absolute terrific fit for him. Despite what people feel about the Clippers, they have the right talent to help Blake Griffin perhaps make that Karl Malone comparison come true.
Here’s another point: When the Jazz signed Malone, they were on the rocks. Maybe this will make Donald Sterling come into the land of real ownership.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Griffin will be average to above average for a PF at blocking shots given 6 fouls and not having as much pressure on him as he did at the NCAA level to always be on the floor. I’m curious…how is his height being verified as well taller than rumored vindicate any sort of doubts you had regarding his shot blocking?
by DustyG on May 29, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's talking about wingspan.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on May 29, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to keep stabbing you if you keep properly interpreting my opinion
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You keep stabbing
I’ll keep doing my Paul Pierce impersonation.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on May 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be his Ray Lewis.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats crap
he dominated guys his size in college – guess what?
simple
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on May 29, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give it up
You want to detail why he’s so special in the NBA do so. I’m tired of going round & round with you. Stop trying to bait me and act like you’re innocent in the whole thing. It’s tiresome.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No disagreements allowed here
Looking for easier game after I shot down your GP arguments? I guess anybody with a different opinion than you or doesn’t worship GP is trying to bait you.
by mr west on May 29, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't worship GP
I criticize him where I think it’s applicable. I think the choices you’re making in your criticism and ill-founded and show lack of thought and are based on COMPLETE 20/20 hindsight.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And don't step into our debate
It has nothing to do with your whatever you feel about GP. Half good or half bad or whatever.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Noble one
I believe it is contagious. Once people feel like they’re on the outside of group think they band together and fight relentlessly without reason or provocation. It serves no purpose other than to validate one’s own opinion.
Now please give me your blessing.
Bé foréwarnéd: I am a mémbér of StR Groupthink méntality.
by CAB on May 30, 2009 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
How dare you question my questions/statements?
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 30, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, just go away
Anyone who’s been around here long enough would know about the Griffin vs. Rubio debates we’ve had. Don’t get in the middle of crap you don’t understand.
by eduardo_m7 on May 30, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm only 25
Can someone please enlighten me if Malone played with a defensive big during his rookie campaign. I remember cheering for Utah during the Michael Jordan era but I can’t remember if Malone was a decent defender
by kingme on May 30, 2009 3:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Eaton.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 30, 2009 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What JJ said
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 30, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Eaton also had a big beard which made him a better shotblocker
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jun 1, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
The reason that Ostertag never became the Hall of Famer that his ability suggested he should be.
by furious.d on Jun 1, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet pointy 'fro.
Very aerodynamic.
Teh Dego Dagger
by BPaoliano on Jun 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good call!
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I worry about Spencer
Can Republicans grow beards?
by furious.d on Jun 1, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Furious I can think of at least one
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But he got high off Kentucky cannabis….
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can if they can shave
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
by Bluejohn on Jun 6, 2009 4:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I'm only 25"
My 2nd and 3rd vertebrae despise you…
I never recall Malone being a great defender or shot blocker. He would punish you on the offensive end, run the floor and wear you down. But I never saw him lock down guys like Barkley, Duncan, KG or Webber. That’s not to say that he was a crappy defender. It is to say that he didn’t make his reputation on the defensive end.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on May 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by lockdown you mean “elbow in the teeth”
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jun 1, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyreke Evans has the same wingspan as Griffin and Hansborough. Wow!
Disclaimer: comments may have been made under the influence of alcohol. If the Kings start winning, this will probably change.
by Ball in Cup on May 29, 2009 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden
isn’t far off either. That bodes extremely well for him.
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
until the vert stats show up.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Evans could have that problem too
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? I thought he was a pretty high flier.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured that too since he went to Memphis
and maybe someone who’s seen more of him can dispute this. But judging by his stuff on youtube, he seems to play very much below the rim, relying on his strength and crafty ballhandling to score in the paint.
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So does Quincy Douby
its not an indicator of anthing but reach, a useful tool no doubt, but you need the package
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jun 1, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh
a useful tool no doubt, but you need the package
That’s what she said.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 2, 2009 5:45 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol, rec'd
"Even when I’m old and grey, I won’t be able to play it, but I’ll still love the game." — Michael Jordan
Go Kings!
by Panzerfaust on Jun 7, 2009 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the link to the new spread sheet.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cancel this, I adjusted the link in the original post.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No more questions about Griffin...
This is right where he needed to be.
(I am still holding out hope that Rubio will slipto 4 and the Clips will go for a reasonable trade.)
by R-Man on May 29, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not gonna lie
Blair’s measurements are a little unsettling.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on May 29, 2009 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unsettling as in
you think he is gonna be killing us for the next 15 years?
If so, I agree. We need to do whatever possible (except taking on Baron’s contract) to get him. He has too much work ethic and athleticism to not be a star, imo.
by Big ZK on May 29, 2009 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It took me five minutes to realize that that was sarcasm...
Im still not 100% sure.. Lol
by Big ZK on May 29, 2009 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was.
Also, it helps to use the [+]reply button ZK. That way it nests your replies under the comment you’re replying too.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on May 29, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're talking about Griffin not Blair
Right?
by furious.d on May 29, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is always my favorite pre draft piece of info
It concludes much of the speculation about a players height and length, and gives each a certain level of rank based purely on physical dimensions.
Being responsible and reasonable while interpreting these numbers to tear down/ build up a draft candidate is no easier. Especially when you factor in those “intangibles”. For what they are though, these numbers are great because they don’t lie.
Bé foréwarnéd: I am a mémbér of StR Groupthink méntality.
by CAB on May 29, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree and it's why I like DraftExpress also.
There spreadsheet format is cool and the fact that you can access past years makes it even better.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the comprehensive stats
Makes it very nice for me.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I know but not everyone looks all the way down to the fanshots.
I just wanted to make sure the most people possible got the information.
Pookey-
Height w/o Height w/ Weight Penis Length
5’-8.25 5’-11 (clogs) 287 3" (self measured)
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Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh JJ
Where have you been mayne. Classic.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clark
measured out pretty long with a good weight.
Nice wingspan on Flynn. He is a bit taller than many had feared, it seems.
Cant wait to see the other stats. Bench press is always a good one. Most guys dont give it much effort it seems.
by DustyG on May 29, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Kevin Durant could only press 1 or 2
Dumb Sam Presti went ahead and drafted him anyway. I remember Gary Trent was rated one of the strongest guys the Kings had worked out and he is doing great in the league.
by betweentheeyes on May 29, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
really long arms work against the benchpress. leverage and such. Plus Durant was a twig. Austin Daye prolly will get one or two reps.
by DustyG on May 29, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Rubio?
press de banca es malo
by betweentheeyes on May 29, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
Your telling me that smile can’t lift weights all by its lonesome? Damn.
Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'
by iashwash on May 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His Dreamy eyes lift the hearts of all his team mates apparently
" Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
by Bushka on Jun 1, 2009 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd
Let’s get this in the recommended Fanposts, where it will be easy to access.
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by section214 on May 29, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a bastard
There’s been no shortage of great fanposts. And you wanna promote this mediocre monstrosity! I object cuz I’m a snob.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw getting rec.
If the fat bastard reply doesn’t go green then neither should this post. What happened, did you get censored?
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on May 29, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
No. The last time I had a comment deleted was on Blazers Edge. It was in reference to Ricky Berry.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
And I already rec’d the pic.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on May 29, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Hansborough's measurement
increase anyones interest?
I doubt he’d be available at 23 now, but if he was he’d be hard to pass on.
Frank Army
by BPaoliano on May 29, 2009 11:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he is the opposite of all the rest of the picks
as he has nothing but down hype – it is the opposite of bust potential.
The guy is the leading scorer in UNC history – hard to compare as he is post Dean Smith – but he HAS to have some skills. Whether or not they translate will remain to be seen. The usual rejoinder fits here: If GP thinks he is a good grab at the #23 (or #31) than so be it.
by betweentheeyes on May 29, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting comment.
as he has nothing but down hype – it is the opposite of bust potential.
My interpretation of this makes him seem like a thankless pick.
If Hansborough is available (at 23 or 31), we pick him and he does well, it’s because he should have(considering his pedigree and legitimate heighth for a PF). If he’s picked and busts, the writing was on the wall and Petrie takes a Daniel Russo crane-kick to the tuna tackle for drafting poorly.
Frank Army
by BPaoliano on May 30, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully disagree
Your point has merit, but I see it this way -
If we take him and he succeeds, then we were the only franchise smart enough to see his true worth. If he fails, it’s just another #23 or #31 pick that didn’t make it in the NBA.
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by section214 on May 30, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
like most 23 and 31 picks.
Hope
by Ultrakingsfan on May 30, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the record
I agree with the way you see it, section. In my original post I was just reacting to the way I interpreted bte’s blockquoted comment.
IMO, after measurements, I think TH would be a steal at 23 let alone 31. We could definitely use some depth in the frontcourt and Hansborough’s drive, skills and winning pedigree would be a valuable asset. His only knock all along was his (supposed 6’ 7") height.
Frank Army
by BPaoliano on May 30, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hansbrough has a wingspan one (angry) inch higher than Blake Griffin
it is his discombobulated movements that scare everyone.
My point is that he is underhyped. He is expected to fail at the next level. Any success he has would be a “surprise” and any credit he is given will minimize his abilities and speak to his effort (which, with desire, brains and attitude IS an ability – too many don’t have those qualities, though in fairness, it takes a bit of all of those qualities to make it this far).
Would this be a reason to draft him? Could be be Luis Scola, American-style? It is part of the great debate. Both sides have plenty of examples of success and failure – the Duke guys (Laettner, Parks, JJ Redick), the oft named Mark Mad Dog Madsen, hey remember the great Indiana point guard Steve Alford? And pigmentation aside those are only the lighter ones – it is not a Caucasian fraternity solely.
It is hard to bet against this guy and it is hard to place money on him at the same time. I am glad my reputation isn’t riding on it.
by betweentheeyes on May 30, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luis Scola wouldn’t be cool American-style
by bignerd on Jun 1, 2009 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tylore Hansbroughni
Has a nice Argentinian/Italian ring to it
by betweentheeyes on Jun 1, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tillore Hansbroni
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 1, 2009 1:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah well,
plenty of guys that were tall or long or whatever and .. . . . .nothing happened. I really don’t get all the hype about measurements unless something is incredibly revealing.
Dominating your position, in the right way for your position – or at least showing the potential to is what you look for.
Now if you’re looking for a good role player, well, thats a different story.
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jun 1, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
role players we got
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jun 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather have him then BJ Mullens
I see Malik Rose with more of an offensive style. The style will be very goofy though.
by jstnblke41 on May 31, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LEts get EVENS!!!
What PG can go around him?? How many will get a shot off? How many tipped passes will there be?
by shadowchicken on Jun 1, 2009 12:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyreke Evans.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 1, 2009 1:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they do vertical leap and other tests in Chicago?
If so, has anyone posted them yet?
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Jun 1, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're on the DX measurement lists HT
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do You have a link?
I’ve looked there twice, and the standing reach was the last data posted. No max vert., bench presses, or body fat numbers are listed. They all say NA.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Jun 1, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
They probably are. Sorry, but I’ve seen those listed in previous years. That data might not be released yet HT.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fact HT
I don’t think the data is released yet. Look at 2008. It will get there in awhile. Question is, I think, at this point, when.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 1, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought someone who watched on TV said they did Vertical.
But, I wasn’t sure. The got the other data up in a couple of days so maybe tomorrow.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
by HighTops on Jun 2, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they did all the typical drill but they haven't been released.
I seem to remember BJ Mullens answering a question about how many reps he was able to lift. I can’t remember the number but it was a surprise for the interviewer and Mullens said he would have done better but his trainers had him building up his cardio for the upcoming interviews/try-outs.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 2, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many of them are up now
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Jun 2, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kfan with the score
Stinky Korean punk. :)
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 2, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hansbrough would be a great pick in the twenties. He has his limitations, his lowpost game may not translate to the nba, he’s never going to be good defensively but he has the tools to be a rotation player. His outside shot isn’t bad so he’ll be able to play pick and pops. A backup big who can hit a few outside shots a game is valuable. He’ll also be able to rebound, at least offensively. He’s too aggressive and energetic and his hands too strong for him not to. I have almost no doubt that there is going to be some point where he keeps a possession alive multiple times and he becomes instantly very likeable. There’s going to be a Psych T cheering section. He’ll also be able to put a few of those offensive boards back in. So boards, energy and outside shooting—that isn’t a bad package for a role-playing power forward.
by Galeto on Jun 2, 2009 7:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
his lowpost game may not translate to the nba, he’s never going to be good defensively
Isn’t that the opposite of what we need from the ideal third big off the bench for us? He may instill some sort of amazing work ethic but unless he can translate even a little of his post game to the NBA I think I’d pass on Hansbrough.
He’d probably be picked before the 23rd pick anyways.
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by submison on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you think Hansbrough won't be able to play defense?
Sure, he might not be a shot blocker but a guy who works as hard as he does should have no problem being a solid to good position defender. Also, good defensive teams rebound- something I see Hansbrough doing well at the next level.
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by jjham15 on Jun 2, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Thabeet injured
or did he just choose not to complete the testing beyond the measurements or have they just not put his numbers in yet? If he chose not to, that would have to be a red flag of some sort, wouldn’t it?
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by Kfan in Korea on Jun 2, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure it matters Kfan
They can figure out how quickly he can move laterally & all that. I really don’t. For other players yeah, but not necessarily him perse.
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by pookeyguru on Jun 2, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DJ Mbenga, Saer Sene, Serge Ibaka
can’t move well laterally either
by betweentheeyes on Jun 2, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOl
How many times have you seen Serge Ibaka play?
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by pookeyguru on Jun 2, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Isn’t that the opposite of what we need from the ideal third big off the bench for us? He may instill some sort of amazing work ethic but unless he can translate even a little of his post game to the NBA I think I’d pass on Hansbrough”
But how many backup bigs have great post games? All I was saying was that i don’t think his entire game will translate to the nba so instead of scoring so much on those awkward, half-turn post moves, he’ll rely on other things, like shooting the mid-range jumper he showed this season and putting back offensive boards. All that’s important is if he has ways to contribute coming off the bench.
by Galeto on Jun 2, 2009 10:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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