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  1. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I got the joke.

    Not that my opinion on jokes carries any weight. ;)

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    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    I already told everyone he played at Bishop Gorman. I bet you money he doesn't give a shit about what color he is. He's gonna be awesome
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Apparently, there are still some who need it explained to them, statistically.

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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Aldridge put that on in ONE season! And it most certainly DID help his game. He even admitted that he was getting bullied around by other bigger, brutish PFs and Centers. Not so much once he bulked up.

    If you're thinking 240, then I'd agree with that. He's listed at 230, so 240 is quite reasonable. I just hope he develops the upper body strength to deal with the opposition that comes with this league.
     
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    He needs more lower core strength in the NBA...that's how he'll keep from being pushed around too much..Vonleh has that
     
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    I'm betting the SPURS would have killed to get ZC for LMA.
     
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    Did somebody in this thread actually compare him to KAT and said he might be better? Good Lord!?!?!?!!!
     
    THE HCP, Jun 23, 2017
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    He's 20. Between 20 and 24 I put on Ernest Hemingway level of drinking weight. All he has to do is hit the weight room and his body will fill out.
     
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    yeah, but I can already see him as being effective off the bench
     
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    So we're not going to call him Dr. Zach?
     
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    I guess you didn't watch the NCAA playoffs this kid as good as big that I seen in long time. When he gets stronger he going be tough.
     
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    ZACH ADDY. :MARIS61:
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Thought this was funny:

    http://www.nbadraft.net/instant-analysis/2017

    10. Zach Collins | 6-11 | 230 | C | Gonzaga | 19
    Ten years ago, Collins would have been in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick, but the league has evolved away from his skillset. He is a remarkable athlete for his size, and his hand-eye coordination is truly special. He competes his butt off and he won't back down from a challenge. There is a lot to love about Collins' overall game, but time will tell whether he can defend in space on the high screen and roll, while also being able to protect the rim against NBA-level bruisers. If he cuts down on the fouls and learns to time his shot-blocking attempts, he can be a real asset in a team's big-man rotation.

    10 years ago, the 1st overall pick was Greg Oden. Don't think Collins is the same level prospect.
     
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    That's a dumb comment. I think Collins' game fits today's NBA far better. He can play PF or C.

    Ten years ago, he'd have had to become Dirk or fail.
     
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    People forget how good KAT is lol he may be the best player in the NBA in 3-5 years...
     
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    Just want people to know, it's not against the law to compare a player to someone with a different skin color. Like where the fuck are people getting the Cody Zeller comparison. I imagine that was the first white guy that popped into your mind. Cody Zeller shot 0% from 3pt range on college, ok. Zach Collins shot 48% from 3. Zach also converted 2pt shots 8% higher.

    There's no comparison defensively either. Zach grabbed 13.5 boards and over 4 blocks per 40. Zeller's freshman year he got 9 and 1.5 per 40. Cody is a decent backup in the NBA but Collins has big time star potential.
     
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    Yes I did. Compare their college stats and their skillset. Though KAT has been critizied for his defense, and I think that'll be a strength of Zach, he'll be a true 2 way player. If I'm right, post a video of yourself eating your shorts.
     
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    Sticking with my Pau comp
     
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    Well, their names are practically anagrams of each other...
     
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