Pops was in 2 NBA pre-draft camps, 2005 and 2006. He measured 6'7.25" without shoes and 6'8.75" with shoes in 2005 camp. He measured 6'7.5" without shoes and 6'9" with shoes in 2006 camp. He grew 0.25" from 2005-06. I'll stick with 6'9", since the NBA uses shoes in their measurements. 2005 http://www.insidehoops.com/chicago-camp-measurements.shtml 2006 http://www.insidehoops.com/draft-prospect-measurements.shtml 2005+2006 http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/
He's about 6'9. My cousin is 6'9 and last time I saw Pops, he was the same height. Good to hear he had a decent game.
I've got a couple a questions relating to Pops: Is Pops more properly a power forward than a center? And also, what are the logistics about making the team? My understanding is we have 15 roster spots, with only 12 ready to play any particular game. What are Pops chances of making the team? Who is ahead of him and why?
Pops should be a shoo-in over Dorsey. Dorsey should be traded for a future 2nd rounder. He won't be a player this year. Pops, on the other hand, can contribute. Whoever said Pops can't block shots doesn't follow much basketball. He was a shotblocker in college. He's always been a shotblocker when he got minutes. And he's light years better than Dorsey defensively. In fact, there is nothing Dorsey does as good as Pops save for lifting weights.
At that rate, he'll be 7'0" in shoes in time for the 2018 season. Let's sign him to a 10-year contract.
I like Pops a lot and I think we should keep him and give him pt. He reminds me of Josh Powell in LA and Josh did verty well with the Lakers past two seasons. What I love about Pops that he is an energy player and that what this team needs. Sometimes we just play with no energy. He is not a smart bball player but we have smart guys on this team already. Sometimes that's what you need to really belive in yourself. That nice dunk, or a block can really get you going and Pops is great at that. I like him.
The more I think about it the more he reminds me of a raw Keon Clark type of player. He's a human pogo stick that can thrive in the open court. Keon Clark: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gQ8Mr8pT1NY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gQ8Mr8pT1NY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Not expecting Pops to be a superstar, but he could do extremely well in our system. Teams are going to be stacking some size and length against our miniscule front court. If Pops can develop a few moves like Keon had going to the rim against big, slow power forwards or centers he can find a place in the rotation.
6'9" is better than I thought. For some reason he reminds me of a smaller Chris Wilcox who actually tries hard. Nothing really about his skill set (although that is probably similar too) but more about the athletic ability, the way he finishes at the rim and the way he moves on the court.
I agree, and I have a feeling that's what the Rockets do. It could just be a bit of cash+future considerations on a pick. Adelman seems to be pretty low on Dorsey. He got his chance to start, but he didn't cut it with his defense in that first half. He's a little beefier, but Pops is overall a better player because he plays hard all the time.
I don't know if Dorsey will ever "get it." This is his shot. If he has to drag himself on the court with one leg, he should be giving 110%. Some players have a motor that never quits. Find one with a talent for one aspect of the game or another, and you have a useful role player. Those with the complete package become stars. We don't have enough roster spots for all the talent and potential talent currently with the team. Guys like Dorsey should be bleeding out there. Pops is taking his spot, with his motor running.
Pops had a great game last night. His limited minutes in very few NBA regular season games dont really show all that much. His rbds/pnts from D-League are pretty good. NBA http://www.nba.com/playerfile/pops_mensah-bonsu/career_stats.html 34 games, 3 teams, 06-07 & 08-09 seasons 10.4 min/game, 3.9 rbd, 4.1 pnts Career Total, 5 blocks D-League 2006-07 10.4 rbnds 15.8 pnts, over 26 games 2008-09 13 rbnds 26.6 pnts, over 8 games I think these guys sum it all up: Pop's body type is one we have tried to get into our lineup in the past, I am thinking of Eddie Griffin, James Posey, and Stromile Swift. http://www.nba.com/playerfile/eddie_griffin/career_stats.html http://www.nba.com/playerfile/james_posey/career_stats.html http://www.nba.com/playerfile/stromile_swift/career_stats.html None of those guys panned out, for various reasons. Pops, wont be shooting three's like Griffin or Posey, but if he gets playing time he should get at least those numbers and be a better overall defensive player.
Just looked through Rumor Central on ESPN.com and noticed an article talking about how Toronto never wanted Pops to leave Coincidentally they speak out about this right after he unrolled a beastly stat line.
Toronto did give Pops a qualifying offer, but I don't think it was substantial enough b/c they were saving most of their available money to go after Hedo.
Couldn't we just release Dorsey and sign him to our d-league team? That way we maintain his rights if he plays well.
