John Henson? [NBA Draft]

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    Ben Golliver ‏ @blazersedge
    Blazers scouts have loved UNC PF John Henson since HS. Will now likely have 2 crack at him. >>>>

    A projected top-10 pick.

    [video=youtube;6VBAU7VgSQ4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBAU7VgSQ4[/video]
     
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  2. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Same position as LA though
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    I think they would be okay as a 1-2 PF-C combo. Both are extremely long, and Henson will be a better rebounder than LA even though he's shorter. Henson is a pretty good, but not elite prospect.

    I'd be okay with it.

    EDIT: Scratch that, just checked, Henson is actually the same height as LA. I could have sworne he was 6-9, 6-10. They have very similar builds too coming out of college.
     
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  4. RoyToy

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    Skinny as fuck

    Eh
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    softer than LA
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    With a little more seasoning and some added bulk I think he'd be pretty good.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Dude is skinny, LOL.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Yeah, but so was LA coming out of Texas.
     
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    With a narrow frame as well.

    Narrow shoulders.
     
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  10. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    At this point, I would go BPA with both picks. If we'd gone BPA we would have Kevin Durant right now.
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    You mean like Kevin Durant?

    And no I'm not saying he's the next KD, I'm just saying the bulk of his frame is less important than whether or not he can actually play ball.
     
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    Kevin Durant is a highly skilled player

    Henson is a "big man"
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Is John Henson going to be shooting threes and fadeaway twos off picks though?
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I sure hope not
     
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I don't know if Henson will or won't be the "BPA" when we select, but for the sake of argument let's say that he is. I hope the Blazers don't pass on him because they want a less talented guy because he looks the part.
     
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    Henson is basically a tweener

    Too weak to guard 4's

    Lack of offensive game to play the 3

    I'd stay away
     
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    Meh. I don't like Henson. He reminds me too much of Brandan Wright.
     
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    He's another Ed Davis, Brandan Wright type guy. A long, lengthy UNC guy that they have hopes of developing an offensive game, but never does. He's one of the guys I DON'T want us taking.
     
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    BPA all the way!!!
     
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    Great comparison
     
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