2022 NBA Draft

[EricaLubarsky]

I think we need an old school big. Set screens, board, defend the paint, catch lobs, keep defenses honest

BUT

more important is mobility. Todays NBA has a lot of five-outs, switches, etc. Mobility is sinking Kofi’s chances of a first round selection. He’s just too slow to switch.

[Scoobay]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I think we need an old school big. Set screens, board, defend the paint, catch lobs, keep defenses honest

BUT

more important is mobility. Todays NBA has a lot of five-outs, switches, etc. Mobility is sinking Kofi’s chances of a first round selection. He’s just too slow to switch.

Apparently kofi’s not even going to be drafted on most mocks…
That’s what I’m wondering - does Oscar have good enough mobility to defend outside or will he be PNR to death?

Side note: rooting hard for Kofi regardless. He’s about 30 years too late to the nba though

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I think we need an old school big. Set screens, board, defend the paint, catch lobs, keep defenses honest

BUT

more important is mobility. Todays NBA has a lot of five-outs, switches, etc. Mobility is sinking Kofi’s chances of a first round selection. He’s just too slow to switch.

Too bad we gave up the 2nd round pick.
Some of those decent bigs might be available.

Agree though the big lumbering lane clogging centers have virtually become extinct.

I still think we need a defense-oriented one on the roster though for situational purposes, and getting one in the 2nd round would possibly be a cheap way to address that.
WCS was perfect for that role if he would have had any interest in the game.

[tap2390]

I think Tshiebwe has all the physical tools to excel defending on the perimeter. He has excellent long speed and short area quickness. He main issues right now are related to coaching -- getting down in his stance, keeping his feet square, moving his feet. I think he has the tools and work ethic to get there.

[Scoobay]

Originally Posted by tap2390

I think Tshiebwe has all the physical tools to excel defending on the perimeter. He has excellent long speed and short area quickness. He main issues right now are related to coaching -- getting down in his stance, keeping his feet square, moving his feet. I think he has the tools and work ethic to get there.

this is good to hear

hope he lasts down to where we're at...

he seems that he's elite at one thing we really really need - rebounding and very good as a rim protector and post defender. as long as he's not going to be exposed on switches on the perimeter we could have something there.