Re: Patrick O'Bryant Strengths: Classic late bloomer ... Bigman with excellent upside ... Huge frame with extremely long arms (likely close to 7-6 wingspan) ... Very good agility for a 7 footer, light on his feet ... Not afraid of contact, good strength and improving rapidly ... Runs the court and moves very well, also quick getting into transition ... Should be able to carry another 20-30 pounds ... Great shot blocker, doesn't get overzealous. Can block a lot of shots without jumping ... Excellent rebounder ... Has good touch on his shot, solid free throw shooter ... Works hard to establish position under the basket ... Has developed some solid post moves ... Displays good footwork ... Has a very good turnaround jump hook ... Soft hands on rebounds ... Weaknesses: Needs to get bigger, stronger, tougher ... Still growing into his body, gets banged around due to lack of body strength, but he's working hard in the weight room to improve upon it and showing great progress ... Bigmen take the longest to develop ... He's still getting used to his body and learning what he's capable of ... Body balance is weak, will improve in time with added strength ... Not a tremendous leaper, but above average for a 7 footer ... Must get nastier on the court, develop a killer instinct ... Dogma has issues with this guy.
Re: Patrick O'Bryant haha.i understand that he CAN be an okay player, but i really just can't see him as a top 10 pick. GMs fall in love with big 7-footers, and i don't think he deserves this much credit after just having a few good games in the tourney. If this draft had any quality Centers, he would be a second rounder.
Re: Patrick O'Bryant I really doubt it, I just think your hating on the guy for little reason. He's got great measurables and went crazy during the tournament. I'm not saying he's going to be a great NBA player but this is a poor draft and guys will go sooner.
Re: Patrick O'Bryant yeah, but top 10? I just don't think he deserves it.EDIT: actually, bc of the teams picking, he COULD go lottery. Boston needs size (even tho they will use their pick on a PG), Minny needs a C, Golden State needs a C.
