2018 NBA Draft

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Really liked the combine interview with Bamba where they showed video comparisons of him and Gobert.

Basically, Bamba doesn't have to jump very high off the ground to block shots similar to Gobert. What this means is that you don't have to use as much energy to make defensive plays. He isn't having to sprint, squat, and jump to make a help defensive play. He literally only has to tilt his body slightly and barely come off his feet to block a shot of an attacking guard.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Really liked the combine interview with Bamba where they showed video comparisons of him and Gobert.

Basically, Bamba doesn't have to jump very high off the ground to block shots similar to Gobert. What this means is that you don't have to use as much energy to make defensive plays. He isn't having to sprint, squat, and jump to make a help defensive play. He literally only has to tilt his body slightly and barely come off his feet to block a shot of an attacking guard.

His incredible speed on the break and his ability to change a game without doing much is all awesome.

He just can't use any of that if he doesn't actually get back to defend. With Rick, I could see him getting benched A LOT for being lazy. If he's being drafted for defense and he doesn't actually get back to defend, then he's going to have issues with the coach.