Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, dgambill said: I’d be shocked if he is a first rd pick. Prepare to be shocked lol. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Sea Turtle said: He just signed a guy 7'3". They bring back almost everybody. They aren't going anywhere. Almost everybody back? That may be true but one of their losses is huge. I do see them as top 10-15 preseason rankings type good. But they shouldn't be in FF consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, Stlboiler23 said: Prepare to be shocked lol. Won’t be the first or last…but I watch enough NBA basketball to see how he doesn’t fit. The game is played with even more space than college. Sure I can see him making a team and being a guy on the end of the bench getting a few minutes here and there but ever being a starter? No. So why would you invest a first rd pick in a player you can’t start? Again…I might be wrong but if I’m him I go back to school…take the guaranteed huge NIL money and try one more time for a championship. Nothing will change from this year to next. He will still be 7’4…still won’t be a fit for the nba game and his career won’t be any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Sea Turtle said: They aren't going anywhere. I'm interpreting this to mean you don't think they will make it back to the Final Four. Surprised to hear you say that about your favorite team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, dgambill said: I’d be shocked if he is a first rd pick. 20 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Prepare to be shocked lol. If Edey was allowed to enter the WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark would still be the #1 pick. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, dgambill said: I’d be shocked if he is a first rd pick. Shocked isn’t the word…mid to late 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatShot Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 6 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: Shocked isn’t the word…mid to late 2nd round. The Pacers have picks 53, 54 and 56.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 16 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: Shocked isn’t the word…mid to late 2nd round. The lowest I’ve seen him is late first/early second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 37 minutes ago, dgambill said: Won’t be the first or last…but I watch enough NBA basketball to see how he doesn’t fit. The game is played with even more space than college. Sure I can see him making a team and being a guy on the end of the bench getting a few minutes here and there but ever being a starter? No. So why would you invest a first rd pick in a player you can’t start? Again…I might be wrong but if I’m him I go back to school…take the guaranteed huge NIL money and try one more time for a championship. Nothing will change from this year to next. He will still be 7’4…still won’t be a fit for the nba game and his career won’t be any different. I’m guessing they see a guy who continues to improve every year. He’s only been playing basketball for 6 years and with his dominant 2-year stretch, someone will take a chance on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 16 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: Shocked isn’t the word…mid to late 2nd round. The problem is he’s slow, and isn’t an exceptional athlete. Can anyone name a 7’4” player with those traits, that has been a success in the NBA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 2 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: I’m guessing they see a guy who continues to improve every year. He’s only been playing basketball for 6 years and with his dominant 2-year stretch, someone will take a chance on him. Probably somewhere in the 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 minute ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: Probably somewhere in the 2nd round. Mid to late 2nd round would be way off every projection I’ve seen but it’s possible. Doubt it tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 6 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: The lowest I’ve seen him is late first/early second. I have nothing against him and wish him well. I just don’t see success in the NBA, but I’ve been wrong before…just ask my wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Mid to late 2nd round would be way off every projection I’ve seen but it’s possible. Doubt it tbh. Projections don’t mean much. TJD was projected late 1st to early second round, and ending up being the next to last pick in the draft to many GMs’ regrets. Edited April 10 by Hoosier4Life53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkroync Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 19 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: The problem is he’s slow, and isn’t an exceptional athlete. Can anyone name a 7’4” player with those traits, that has been a success in the NBA? Bill Liambeer is probably the closest comparison but it isn't the 80s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Turtle Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 48 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: The problem is he’s slow, and isn’t an exceptional athlete. Can anyone name a 7’4” player with those traits, that has been a success in the NBA? Mark Eaton? Kevin Duckworth? Stipo and Smits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 7 minutes ago, Sea Turtle said: Mark Eaton? Kevin Duckworth? Stipo and Smits? Christ sakes why didn't you throw George Mikan in there 🙄 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Sea Turtle said: Mark Eaton? Kevin Duckworth? Stipo and Smits? You’re really reaching now. Smits was probably the best of that bunch, but he could actually shoot outside of 5 ft. Edited April 10 by Hoosier4Life53 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 7 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: You’re really reaching now. Smits was probably the best of that bunch, but he could actually shoot outside of 5 ft. Beside the lucky banked in 3 Edey made against us, I've STILL never seen him score a basket outside 5 feet from the rim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Beside the lucky banked in 3 Edey made against us, I've STILL never seen him score a basket outside 5 feet from the rim... Because he gets such a high percentage shot at the rim. Why go for a much lower percentage attempt? That’s dumb basketball. I’d imagine he expands his shot at the next level. Edited April 10 by Stlboiler23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 1 hour ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: The problem is he’s slow, and isn’t an exceptional athlete. Can anyone name a 7’4” player with those traits, that has been a success in the NBA? I already posted his comp.(Marjanovic) I mean Yuo Ming would be probably closest to him in the past and he played in an entirely different NBA. No doubt he will be in the league. Will play some…but he isn’t a viable option…he will get torched at the defensive end….and despite Mike Woodsons opinion…the game isn’t played inside out in the nba. He will have a spot im not disputing that…but he isn’t going to be a starter and he will get exposed. There are plenty of bigs like Jokic and Embiid but they are much more mobile and can play away from the basket. Plus every team could throw a 7 footer at him….his size won’t be nearly an advantage (almost all have a big like him that he won’t be able to push around…check the rosters). With the widened lanes…he won’t be able to camp underneath…just the whole game is different….now if he learns to face up and play…and is able to work on his agility and improve there…sure than…but I’ve never seen someone make the leap he would have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 4 hours ago, Joe_Hoopsier said: I miss the old days when IU was discussed on and IU message board. Not sorry. Since I am a VU alum, how about I inject the Trailblazers into every thread. VU hold the record # of National Njcaa TITLE appearances with 34. VU truly own this state !!! 34 TITLE appearances !! John Holmes was one of the talented coaches..... JOHN FREAKIN HOLMES !!! Hey, another VU alum 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkroync Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 12 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said: Hey, another VU alum 🙂 I took a summer class in physics at VU. Am I an Alum? Also went there for a basketball camp and my wife is an alumni. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 58 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Because he gets such a high percentage shot at the rim. Why go for a much lower percentage attempt? That’s dumb basketball. I’d imagine he expands his shot at the next level. To what? 7 feet? He doesn't take outside of 5 because he can't MAKE outside of 5... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: To what? 7 feet? He doesn't take outside of 5 because he can't MAKE outside of 5... Lol if you actually think that’s why he doesn’t take shots outside of 5 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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