Rastapopoulos
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I'm curious what people would think about drafting Robert Upshaw with our pick. Very high risk, but he seems like he could be the next Andre Drummond. I was way down on Drummond because of his immaturity and lack of drive for basketball. But, he seems to have overcome that with time. Maybe Upshaw needs the same. Looks like a real difference maker on the defensive end.
I think there are better players to bet on... He was essentially kicked off of 2 different college teams. Not a strong track record there.I'm curious what people would think about drafting Robert Upshaw with our pick. Very high risk, but he seems like he could be the next Andre Drummond. I was way down on Drummond because of his immaturity and lack of drive for basketball. But, he seems to have overcome that with time. Maybe Upshaw needs the same. Looks like a real difference maker on the defensive end.
Why was he kicked out of not one but two programs mid-season?
Questions about his maturity are founded, but there's no questioning his talent and potential.
In the 19 games he played before being dismissed by Washington,Upshaw averaged 10.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots per game. As interior defensive presences go in this year's draft, Upshaw is an even better rim protector than the Kentucky Wildcats' Willie Cauley-Stein.
Because of his size, ability and maturity issues, it's easy to draw some comparisons between Upshaw and the Miami Heat's HassanWhiteside. The latter underwent a massive uptick in professionalism and it led to a breakout season.
Whiteside averaged 11.8 points, 10 rebounds and blocked 2.6 shots per game this past season. This is the type of production Upshaw is capable of if he can focus on developing his craft.
Upshaw is just 21 years old, so he has time to grow. No one is a finished product at that age.
Why was he kicked out of not one but two programs mid-season?
Yes, otherwise he'd be a lottery pick.
Notice there is no comma after "why" in my question. I'm asking for the reason he was kicked out, not whether or not he was.
I'm curious what people would think about drafting Robert Upshaw with our pick. V
6'5" with a 7'0" wingspan.
Bruno Caboclo at 6'8" with a 7'7" wingspan.
What are they feeding these kids in Brazil? oO
Bruno would be a beast goalie lol6'5" with a 7'0" wingspan.
Bruno Caboclo at 6'8" with a 7'7" wingspan.
What are they feeding these kids in Brazil? oO
Rasta, what do you know about Nedim Buza?
Let's change it to Lottery. In the past 10 years the track record isn't great but not terrible...I get a little more than concerned about international players in the top 10 of the draft.
Oh, I thought you just meant international in general, my bad.I think that list is a little misleading though...
Andrew Bogut (Utah Utes)
Al Horford (Florida Gators)
Tristan Thompson (Texas Longhorns)
Andrew Wiggins (2 years Huntington Prep in West Virginia, Kentucky Wildcats)
So the 4 "Good" guys all played Division 1 Basketball in the USA. So did Thabeet (UCONN), Bennett (UNLV), Len (Maryland), Adams (PITT), Olynyk (Gonzaga), Embiid (Kansas) and Stauskus (Mich).
No worries, it just supports my concern more.Oh, I thought you just meant international in general, my bad.
But why should this concern you now? We don't HAVE a lottery pick. Or are you responding to the Fez conjecture that (a) we're moving up (b) to get Hezonja?
OUT of the lottery, if the 2013 draft is any indication, international is the way to go:
15. Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo SF
16. Celtics Lucas Nogueira C
17. Hawks Dennis Schroeder PG
18. Hawks Shane Larkin PG
19. Cavaliers Sergey Karasev SG
20. Bulls Tony Snell SF
21. Jazz Gorgui Dieng C
22. Nets Mason Plumlee C
23. Pacers Solomon Hill SF
24. Knicks Tim Hardaway Jr. SG
25. Clippers Reggie Bullock SG
26. Timberwolves Andre Roberson SF
27. Nuggets Rudy Gobert C
28. Spurs Livio Jean-Charles PF
29. Thunder Archie Goodwin SG
30. Suns Nemanja Nedovic
Couple of duds in there, but I bet the internationals could beat the Yanks, especially if we bend your rule and Dieng plays for the internationals.
Rasta, what do you know about Nedim Buza?