2018 NBA Draft

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Bamba all the way if we don't get the first or second pick. The guy has an excellent foul rate for such an elite shot blocker. That is extremely rare and unusual and shows high IQ.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Bamba all the way if we don't get the first or second pick. The guy has an excellent foul rate for such an elite shot blocker. That is extremely rare and unusual and shows high IQ.

Is Bamba a star or just a solid starter?

His defense is solid and he can be a strong rebounder. I just worry that this may be our last lottery pick for a while and if we end up in the top 4-5, Bamba may just be a solid starter and not the kind of star that can really change the direction of the franchise.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Is Bamba a star or just a solid starter?

His defense is solid and he can be a strong rebounder. I just worry that this may be our last lottery pick for a while and if we end up in the top 4-5, Bamba may just be a solid starter and not the kind of star that can really change the direction of the franchise.

His last two games were certainly of star-caliber at 25/15/4, 24/21/3, but it's always tough to judge with college competition. The fact that he can shoot fts and hit three is a big, big plus. I try to look for intangibles as best as possible, and he seems to have them. His rawness is slowly becoming goodness.

Edit: The discussion of what is a star becomes more and more grey season by season. There really are only 4-5 or so Uber stars in the league, and the rest is up for debate IMO. There is a big gap between being a star and being elite. So yes, I definitely think Bamba has star potential.

I just want a highly active and impactful player that will help win close games. That kid is very impactful and energetic and looks to have a nice little fire in his belly.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Is Bamba a star or just a solid starter?

His defense is solid and he can be a strong rebounder. I just worry that this may be our last lottery pick for a while and if we end up in the top 4-5, Bamba may just be a solid starter and not the kind of star that can really change the direction of the franchise.

Not sure if Bamba will get many/any All-Star nods in his career, but he should be a perennial contender for the NBA All-Defensive Team right out of the gate.

He isn't so much a star as he is a cornerstone player -- Dennis/Barnes/Bamba would still be one FA superstar away from being a serious contender, but it's a good core... You've got DSJ orchestrating the offense and dunking on fools, Harrison playing the Robin role, and Mo locking down the paint, getting put-backs/lobs, and cleaning the glass. That could work.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Not sure if Bamba will get many/any All-Star nods in his career, but he should be a perennial contender for the NBA All-Defensive Team right out of the gate.

He isn't so much a star as he is a cornerstone player -- Dennis/Barnes/Bamba would still be one FA superstar away from being a serious contender, but it's a good core... You've got DSJ orchestrating the offense and dunking on fools, Harrison playing the Robin role, and Mo locking down the paint, getting put-backs/lobs, and cleaning the glass. That could work.

Just for discussions sake what player do you think would put us into contender status with that core? Let's omit a few names as they are unattainable/won't come here. Lebron, KD, Curry, Harden, Westbrook, CP3.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Just for discussions sake what player do you think would put us into contender status with that core? Let's omit a few names as they are unattainable/won't come here. Lebron, KD, Curry, Harden, Westbrook, CP3.

How would that Dennis/Barnes/Bamba core look with a healthy Kawhi Leonard and a few sharpshooters?