Most major busts are players from either high school, europe, or lower levels of college. Players at the high college level get their game dissected and are usually easier to translate. I was always weary of taking a person out of Pacific #1 overall.
I disagree, I think Europe is a much better place (Euro league) for younger players. The management and coaches dissect the games of young players just as much as they do in the NCAA, if not more. Also add in the fact that they are playing against professionals, not undersized amateurs. Also, it's the talent level of the player as well, those players who were bust, simply did not have the work ethic or had flawed games to begin with.
i like him. if he lives up to his "potential" he would be a nice fit next to Yao. not sure if he can play the post, but that's something he can learn after he puts on more weight.
This is fallacy in reasoning. The most talented players will always leave school early to come to the NBA, hence they make up vast majority of potential busts. Low ceiling seniors are less likely to be busts simply because no one ever has expectations for them. You think anyone would care if Aaron Brooks had just spiraled into obscurity like the fans thought he would on draft day. Before the days when players left school early, the NBA draft lottery was no less volatile in nature. For example, Sam Bowie and Micheal Jordan were both seniors...
Same here, the bigmen available are just not talented enough IMO. I think theres a 70% chance he trades the pick, and if not, don't expect us to draft for NEED. Need of a bigman that can help win NOW will be found in the FA, not in a draft full of projects. I see us picking up Xavier Henry if we decide not to trade the pick. Ship out JT. Lowry Henry Chase/Ariza (rather have Batman starting) Hill Hayes is a fun 2nd team to watch.
Do you really want another undersized PF? How about a 7-0+ center? Or a taller PG with superior court vision and passing skill? I'd much rather have Aldrich, Whiteside or Alabi than Patterson. Heck, I'd much rather have the Russian kid, Alexey Shved, than Patterson.
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Can't be worse than another munchkin PF like Patterson. Chuck Hayes by himself puts us over the munchkin quota.
Undersized PF's play with heart though, plus Patterson has a 7+ foot wingspan, he has freakishly long arms which make up for his height Carlos Boozer Paul Milsap Chuck Hayes Elton Brand DeJuan Blair Taj Gibson David West Carl Landry Thats just to name a few of the undersized power forwards in the league, and there is probably only like 3 more, because teams tend to find bigger power forwards, but of that list, those are all great players. Patterson in my eyes is a much better talent then Michael Beasley coming out. Patterson is a athlete with a great motor and IQ for the game.
Personally though, I have Patterson gone before us, unless we can nab a 8-11 pick. I would really love Udoh though, he is very underrated. A 6'10 guy who reminds me of a more defensive Chris Bosh. He puts the ball on the floor very well, just needs to add range to his shot.
Udoh has range out to like, 20 ft. He hit a few 3's the past season. I mean, he's a much better shooter from mid-range, but I don't adding range is priority #1 for him.
Please keep the pick!!! I would be so sad If we packaged all our picks! I love watching players develop...
He does have long arms but lets not get carried away here, he only has a 7'2 wingspan, which is the same as McGrady.... Heck Patterson, measures the same as Mcgrady... Both 6'8/ with 7'2 wingspan's, but the difference is McGrady played on the perimeter while Patterson will play inside.... Carlos Boozer, Taj Gibson , David West are all around the 6'10 range with each possessing a 7'2+ wingspan.... So I wouldn't consider any of this guys undersized... Better "talent" than former #2 pick overall, Micheal Beasley, ehh I'm not sure, Yes he has better IQ and motor(that's for sure), but I doubt his skill level is any where near Beasley's
Udoh does have range, but it isn't consistent and he hesitates to much on his shot. As for Patterson, you don't think he can come into the NBA and score 14 ppg and 6 boards? I don't think thats much to ask. He reminds me of Kenyon Martin before the knee injuries.
Because this Draft is deep with Big men I hope we don't settle for a project of reach for a PF/C. If there is talent like Xavier Henry is on the board you have to take him.
