<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">EAST RUTHERFORD - Sean May might have left North Carolina after his junior year, but he's still doing his homework. May, a potential lottery pick in next Tuesday's NBA draft, worked out for the Nets on Wednesday. Before he did, the 6-foot-9 power forward checked out the Nets' roster, remembered their statistics and declared - quite convincingly - that he's what they need. "They're pretty naked at the [power forward] spot," said May, who led the Tar Heels to the national championship in April. "When I look at their roster my eyes light up. "I can fill that spot. I think it's kind of weird when your point guard is your leading rebounder with 7? rebounds a game and your [big guys] are getting only four or five a game. I think with my ability to rebound and my ability to defend and play that position, I think I can come in and fill that void and get significant minutes right away."</div> Source
I like his attitude and confidence. The question is that, does he know the size and strength of some of the people he will be playing against? May seems like a strong enough guy and he looked like a physically dominant forward in college, but will he be able to adjust to the NBA? What I mean is that in the NBA he won't dominate physically (at least not right away) and that he will have to make adjustments, such as boxing out and really having to bang people. I think that May is a good prospect, and if he remains at no. 15, and Simien, Warrick, or Diogo are not there, then he is a hands down choice for the Nets. The only concern I have about him is whether he will play as well as he did in his final games in college all the time. Also, he seems somewhat ov -- ahm -- fat to me, which makes me believe that he might turn in to another Robert Traylor.
Good point we'll have to wait and see if he can withstand the NBA whether it's with or without the new jersey nets
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting xpehbamxyu:</div><div class="quote_post">I like his attitude and confidence. The question is that, does he know the size and strength of some of the people he will be playing against? May seems like a strong enough guy and he looked like a physically dominant forward in college, but will he be able to adjust to the NBA? What I mean is that in the NBA he won't dominate physically (at least not right away) and that he will have to make adjustments, such as boxing out and really having to bang people. I think that May is a good prospect, and if he remains at no. 15, and Simien, Warrick, or Diogo are not there, then he is a hands down choice for the Nets. The only concern I have about him is whether he will play as well as he did in his final games in college all the time. Also, he seems somewhat ov -- ahm -- fat to me, which makes me believe that he might turn in to another Robert Traylor.</div> He actually lost quite a bit of body fat and has trimmed down a lot.
He isnt one of the guys I have high on my list honestly, I think that he has some decent attributes in the half-court, and has the experience to contribute right away. But I think that when you look back on this draft there are bigs with more upside then him. But like xphebamxyu said if he is the best thing available when we get on the board at 15, then I say take him.
I have said it once and I'll say it again. For everyone that has thought that May is an undersized power foward just look at the examples of Zach Randolph and Mike Sweetney. I have stated before the measurements and they are not so far off from Sean May's measurements. Sean actually beats Zach and Mike in height. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The only concern I have about him is whether he will play as well as he did in his final games in college all the time. Also, he seems somewhat ov -- ahm -- fat to me, which makes me believe that he might turn in to another Robert Traylor.</div>You can't say that he only played that way for the final games of his college career. He was doing what he did ALL SEASON. And you can't compare this dude to Tractor Traylor. It's just wrong. He is more athletic, taller, longer wingspan and more skilled than Tractor is. He was pretty much the best player on the best team in college basketball. You can't say that about any other player in this draft. Do the right thing. Pick Sean May as your first round draft pick.
i dunno. maybe he shoud be there last resort. or if they feel confident in him then they shud pick him. lets hope he doesnt become a bust.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">.....The first-round pick could deliver an instant rotation player like North Carolina's 6-9 May, Syracuse forward Hakim Warrick, Arizona State power forward Ike Diogu or Spain's 6-10 Fran Vazquez among others...... Nets draft file Hakim Warrick, Syracuse Height: 6-9 Position: Small forward Why Nets would draft him: Explosive dunking and leaping ability suited to run the floor with Jason Kidd, solid shot blocker. Why Nets won't draft him: Can he do anything other that dunk? Questions about his defense in man-to-man situations as he played in mostly zones at Syracuse. Outlook: Nets could take him cause he could be the best athlete on the board at 15. Sean May, North Carolina Height: 6-9 Position: Power forward Why Nets would draft him: Power Forward showed he's clutch under pressure winning Final Four MVP honors. Has skilled post-game with soft hands that have earned comparsions to Zach Randolph. Will immediately improve inside scoring and rebounding. Why Nets won't draft him: At 6-9, size is a question at power forward. Not really a great athlete either. Will his game get any better than what it is already? Outlook: Might not be there when the Nets draft, could go anywhere between nine at 16. Fran Vazquez, Spain Height: 6-10 Position: Forward/center Why Nets would draft him: Said to be the most NBA-ready European center in the draft. Reminds some of Marcus Camby with his energy, athleticism and dunking ability. Why Nets won't draft him: Like Camby, needs to add muscle and weight and doesn't have much back-to-the-basket post moves other than a jump hook. Outlook: If the Nets draft him, it is likely because he somehow slipped to them. Is projected to go as high as six and may not get past Knicks at eight. </div> Read The Rest
I think that Simien is higher on the Nets' list - atleast higher than, Fran Vazquez. Ike Diogu is also probably on the Nets' list. From what I know, and I do not know much, Simien has a big body, is tough, and at 6-9 255, he can definitly bang with NBA players and pull down rebounds. He is also a very good low post scorer. He is not much of a shot blocker however, nor is he a shut down defender, but he certainly has the physical potential to become a good defender. Also, I do not know if this is true, but I heard that he is injury prone. The reason that this guy is high on my list is that he is ready for the NBA. He is going to bring, at the very minimum, a huge rebounding boost in addition to an inside, outside game that worked so well (when they did do this) for the Nets last season. I am aware that his defense is not there, but that is what Jason Collins is not the team for. Simien is the type of guy (before he develops his defense) that the Nets can bring off of the bench to bring offense and rebounding.
I think the Nets should draft Hakim Warrick rather than Sean May. Warrick fits the Net's style a lot better than Sean May does. When you think about it Hakim Warrick is kind of like a skinnier, younger, Kneyon Matrin. Warrick is more athletic, and can run the floor better then May so I think Warrick could thrive under New Jersey's system.
I do not know how smart it is for them to take May with that pick. They are not a team with a great front court right now. Adding May would not help them. He is a under sized power forward at 6'9" one of the reasons he was able to dominate at UNC is, because in college his weight and height overhelmed his opponents. That will not be the case in the NBA. I honestly do not see him being anything more than a role player in the league unless he developes his jumper, or becomes a really aggressive player that won't stop attacking the basket. Then Warrick I don't know how good a move it would be taking him either unless they are drafting for depth considering they have Richard Jefferson who is young and also plays small forward. If I was in the Nets orginization I would try to aquire a center Collins can not be your center when you play teams liket Heat, and some in the western conference. It is just my opinion though, do both these players have the talent to be the Nets pick come draf day? yes, but are they what the Nets really need? not really.
Hakim Warrick can also play Power Forward, he's a PF in a SF's body, and he's not that undersized. Warrick can run, jump and rebound with the best of em, he's a great player and has gotta huge upside. I think the smart move by the nets would be to get Hakim Warrick with their pick if he's still available or take Ike Diogu. Lineup: PG - Jason Kidd SG - Vince Carter SF - Richard Jefferson PF - Hakim Warrick C- Nenad Krstic
Honestly, Warrick scares me as a everyday starting power forward. I think that if we do draft a guy like Warrick then it will put more emphasis for us to go out & get a seasoned everyday power forward on the free angent market, then we can use Warrick coming off the bench to add depth, where he can play either forward spot depending on matchups. But if the Nets have plans on making him the everyday starting 4 then I think we are for some trouble cause he can hang with the starting 4's consistently in this league.
Beside Sean May, I would like Ike Diogu, because he is a nice rebounder, he has a pair of long hands & arm... He is also a good shot-blocker, I think he is like Elton Brand or Ben Wallace ( Scorning Version).. The most important is he is immediately starter for Nets...(cause Collins )
