A few interesting notes from Blazersedge... 6'10" and 240 lbs with a 35" vertical leap, he's an intriguing prospect. Even more so that he can step in right away.
I'd definitely be on board with Pendergraph, he's also likely to be available in the early part of the second round so the team could likely use their 32nd pick on him if they wanted to. Somebody mentioned yesterday that they'd be ecstatic if we got Collison and Psycho T and I kind of chuckled at that, but assuming no moves are made from our current draft positions, I wouldn't be "ecstatic" to get Collison and Pendergraph, but I would be mildly satisfied at least; both guys project as backups, but also guys that can probably contribute sooner rather than later, plus they are both going to be cheap which is a double bonus.
Draft Express: Sounds like a nice fit. Oh yeah, and he plays with Nate's son, right? Maybe they have some inside information. He is a lot bigger than people are making out too. Some say he is undersized. The guy measured 6'9" barefoot and 6'10" in shoes and 240 lbs.
Any "NBA-ready" player that will definitely be available at #24 makes me wonder how good he is and/or will ever be. Ed O.
Depends on trades and free agency, but yeah I think he's got an opportunity to pick up the minutes vacated by Frye and if Travis is traded he could get pressed into a 12-15 minute a night role ... maybe All of it's going to depend how he does in summer league and training camp.
Clips from a scrimmage with Jeff Pendergraph. Look at him almost hit his head on the rim as he swats a guy. [video=youtube;Wks7elE8C28]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wks7elE8C28&feature=related[/video]
But, we don't need a guy like this. Coachable. Plays the right way. Does the little things. Defends well. Rebounds. Size. He's a perfect replacement for Travis at the 4 IMO. I'll trust our scouts and management in this decision.
Hell, almost anything is better than the craptacular production we got out of Channing Frye and Ike Diogu last season.
