not inconceivable, but statistically very very few guys grow after the age of 18 and few of those that do grow significantly like you're suggesting Nic has. I've looked into this several times... I'd suggest you do look it up for yourself if you doubt me STOMP
Beasley: 2 inch difference in standing reach, 0.75 inch in height Bayless: 3 inch difference in standing reach It's not a lot, but I think it's significant if you want to compare Nic's summit numbers to Martell's predraft ones.
I know it's rare. So what's up with Omri Casspi? Either his measurements are inaccurate or he's one of the few cases. You're saying Nic's hoops numbers are not off, and also that it's very unlikely he has grown. I guess people can hang their hat on whatever they like.
right, both going the wrong direction... they were 2" & 3" less a year later. Since their heights and wingspans came very close to perfect matches, it suggests that something was probably different in the way that standing reach was measured. again, using the 2 lists runs counter to the theory that Nic is bigger then Martell STOMP
thats what science has revealed... if you trust that stuff yes they can. I'm siding with overwhelming statistical data STOMP
I know you have the published stats on your side, STOMP, but I can't help but believe my eyes. When I see Batum and Webster out on the court together, Batum just looks taller and significantly longer. Some of that may just be because lankier people appear that way, but I don't think so. When Batum spreads those arms out defending at the wing, or leaps up to contest a shot, he just seems to have a lot more reach on him than Webster. At best you might convince me that my eyes are wrong because Webster just doesn't use his length as effectively as Batum. But even if that were the case, it's not much use discussing the full length of a guy when he refuses to use that full length.
your eyes may be correct, Nic may be one of the very rare exceptions. It might also be that he has superior anticipation/feel for the game so it only seems that he has more length because he makes more plays on the ball. But unless things change in the way that player size is revealed to important folks like you and me, we'll never know for certain if Nic has grown. btw... to my eyes MW and NB appear about the same size Maybe we could get HCP to ask him whats what STOMP
Ask Marty and Nic how tall they are. Batum may tell you in centimeters, but it's alright. Better yet, ask them to stand next to each other with their backs. Or bring a meausure, maybe both have grown (like Oden... oh wait)
They can't start playing Batum! That might eat up some of Steve Blakes playing time! We can't have that!
Man, I wonder exactly what stretch of time it was when Joel, Oden, Batum and Webster were all healthy.
I believe this is from the intra-squad scrimmage. I just remembered how good Batum looked in that game.
While examples to the contrary don't disprove anything, it bears pointing out that the person Batum is most commonly compared to, one Scottie Pippen, grew 6" or so at the age of 18 or 19.
