Only pick the Rockets have for certain is Phoenix second round pick, which should be in the low to mid 30's. The rest depends on where the Rockets finish. If they make the playoffs, their first round pick goes to Atlanta.
His name is actually spelled, Giannis Adetokoubo, based on what he said in an interview recently. Also, now all the people like SamFisher mocking me for this thread ---> http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=233792 can stuff it.
I will say this, I HIGHLY doubt SamFisher would even begin to bring that sort of crap since Clutch posted this. I didn't even realize I sort of enabled it in that thread there, my bad Booster.
No problem, I know you were joking and not mocking, unlike SamFisher. Anyway, Clutch, if you or anyone here wants to know more about this guy and his older brother, who is also a VERY talented player and plays on the same team - so who was also scouted, and may be the ACTUAL target, I will be happy to answer as much as I can.
I really like this prospect, especially with a 2nd round pick. BUT he is no TMac clone. This kids shot is a set shot, not a mid range shooter or off the dribble shooter like TMac.
Draftexpress has him as a late first round draft - he might slip down to second round if we're lucky.
Just spread some rumours about his "low bbIQ" and "no motor" like what happened to D-mo and things might go our way.
let the record show that giannis does not pass the handsomeness test for carl. everyone tweet moray not to target this guy for the roster.
He's definitely more Nicolas Batum than Durant or T-Mac. He doesn't have their shooting ability or first step, which was what made them stars rather than role players.
I could not agree more. The McGrady comparisons (especially the Durant ones) are insanity. He is not as explosive as either. And his shot does not come close to either. His low release point does not take advantage of his height. Nice upside and he could be a 2nd round steal but to compare him to uber athletes and marksmen like Durant/McGrady is silly.
