1. Leonard - A hybrid forward with terrific length … He has a high motor and plays the game with a lot of energy … Shows improvement in majority of areas from freshman to sophomore seasons … His shooting has improved and he has become a respectable threat from the outside … He is fairly comfortable handling the ball in the open court and is capable of pushing it out off the rebound when the situation calls for it … Even with the improvements to his offensive game, he still continues to contribute heavily in the rebounding department … His huge hangs, length, energy and great timing, allow him to snatch balls on both ends that are well outside of his rebounding area … An extremely quick jumper, he is very good at tipping the ball and keeping it alive on the rim … Has the instincts and shows potential in becoming a very solid defender … His ability to get out in the passing lanes and also contest shots inside make him a very dangerous weapon on the defensive end …
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- how important is a marion-type player in the east right now?
2. Vesely - most intriguing pick but unless he or DeRozan find a 3 point shot it doesn't make a lot of sense
3. Kanter - don't have enough work to get a good picture of this guy
4. Valanciunas - looks stiff but age and height are attractive
5. Walker - the best resume and yet I feel has bust potential (due to the hype)
I don't think the 2nd or 3rd options (after Irving) of Walker and Knight for point guard are good enough for a position that is becoming increasingly important to have someone dynamic. When you invest on a point guard with a number 5 pick, they better be really, really good. I used to think Knight was good enough, but ever since I seen someone compare him to Larry Hughes I can't get that out of my head.
(courtesy of nbadraft.net)
- how important is a marion-type player in the east right now?
2. Vesely - most intriguing pick but unless he or DeRozan find a 3 point shot it doesn't make a lot of sense
3. Kanter - don't have enough work to get a good picture of this guy
4. Valanciunas - looks stiff but age and height are attractive
5. Walker - the best resume and yet I feel has bust potential (due to the hype)
I don't think the 2nd or 3rd options (after Irving) of Walker and Knight for point guard are good enough for a position that is becoming increasingly important to have someone dynamic. When you invest on a point guard with a number 5 pick, they better be really, really good. I used to think Knight was good enough, but ever since I seen someone compare him to Larry Hughes I can't get that out of my head.
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