Donovan Clingan Appreciation Thread (2 Viewers)

[HailBlazers]

110% every night.



How many teams regret passing on him?

 

[Cugel]

One of his best dunks. He played well tonight, very well.

 

[SheedSoNasty]

You can’t question his effort and work ethic, for sure.

 

[riverman]

He's just a sophomore as well. This kid could become a HOFer in his era if he keeps it up. His conditioning is impressive for 7'2...playing 30+ minutes a night and producing, staying out of foul trouble and getting to the line. Best center we've had in a long time.

 

[MrDraftGuy]

I've said it before and will project again that I consider him to be Brad Daugherty, offensively. Not some unstoppable force so much as a quality big man with non-flashy post moves and some rim running & jump shooting. Probably designed for an older era but more than capable of fitting in the modern game due to being able to move well for his size.

Gobert-esque, defensively.

Funny enough, I recall reading older draft reports compare Tim Duncan to Brad Daugherty but with far better defensive potential.

Obviously, I would be very surprised if he became that good but just like Embiid and Jokic were in the same draft, I view Edey and Clingan to be similar for the 2020s.

 

[Everything Beagle]

110% every night.



How many teams regret passing on him?

Six teams, since he was drafted 7th.

 

[Everything Beagle]

We really know how to get value out of a 6-9 draft pick. He's a *tall* 7'2" (those high shoulders and long arms). He will end up in the top 3 all-time Blazer centers, and if we win it all someday with him...? Kid has the drive, on-court leadership... he turns 22 Monday. He's got another five years of getting better before he's even in his prime.