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Didn't know he was regarded so highly

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by Rox_fan_here, Jun 18, 2003.

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  1. Rox_fan_here

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    "He's built better and moves more fluidly than Yao Ming," says an executive whose team possesses a high lottery pick. "He has enormous hands and a terrific shooting stroke. Every team in the lottery, except for Cleveland, has to consider drafting this guy."

    From cnnsi speaking about Podkolzine
     
    #1 Rox_fan_here, Jun 18, 2003
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    He is reportedly injury prone. His knees are weak, I think.
     
    #2 r-fan-since-81, Jun 18, 2003
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    ankle problems. also, he has a pituitary problem that requires surgery.
     
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    Pre-Draft hype, IMO.
     
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    Guy will be a lottery pick. Won't be a top 4-5 pick, but anything after that is possible.
     
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    I heard an interview with Chad Ford of ESPN.com and he said the guy is 2-3 years away from contributing. 3 years is a long time especially if you have picks 4-8.

    His gland problem could be serious. He is producing too much of a growth hormone. Years ago, this was fatal. Now it can be treated, but I still think it is an issue.
     
    #6 Beckman, Jun 18, 2003
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    his pituitary gland problems smell of Gheorge Murisan

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    #7 SmeggySmeg, Jun 19, 2003
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    My grandma smells of Gheorge Muresan, and it ain't pretty...
     
    #8 JeeberD, Jun 19, 2003
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    you know how pre-draft hypes be. all this teams with high drafts make their draftees look so good no matter what. they want to commercialize their pick for media purposes or to attract trade proposals.
     
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    For one thing, the guy is 18 years old only. Much younger than Yao. He is better in that department.
     
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    He is also pulled out of the draft. I think Pavel is going to be just like Gheorge Murisan.
     
    #11 RocketFan85, Jun 21, 2003
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