Hmm...Senagalese soccer player Dominique Badji's MLS page says his surname name is pronounced "bad-JEE", with the accent on the second syllable. So looks like I'm completely wrong.
He has the ability and some ridiculous skills/athleticism. There are questions about his motor which is why he has been where he was and went undrafted. If he can just come in, block/alter shots, clean the glass and occasionally hit a shot while dunking everything he can, it will help just from a size standpoint.
Last I heard it was a torn ligament to be re-evaluated end of this month. Guess that re-evaluation came early.
I understand where you're coming from, but between him, Butler and Badji, we could only have two. Seems like Butler's got the better perimeter game, and Bad-G would have the better interior presence. Sarr was kind of middle-of-the-road between the two, and injured, so it made sense that he would be the one to go.
I was wondering if this was the same guy as we discussed in February. Glad to know it is. Lots of potential....now we need to develop him.
Wow, I’m impressed with this guy’s physicals. Wonder how this guy will look after a year with us compared to Lively and Ware after one year of college. I don’t really have any real expectations for this guy. If he shows enough to get a long term deal like Watford and Walker did, that’s a win.
I don’t think it makes sense to have both two-ways tied up to two bigs. I like Sarr too, particularly because he showed signs of being a shooter. But Badji is more physically imposing and a superior shot blocker, which we might need more than the shooting right now.
The key for young players with this type of size is whether or not you can put them on the floor without worrying about them turning the ball over. He can help if he can just set some screens, rebound, and protect the rim......just don't interfere with the flow of the offense.
My guess would be a lot of moving screen calls and cheap fouls to start out. Wish the Blazers blew out more teams.
