He might end up being a solid backup C. He can score the ball and shoot free throws. Second half of the first round might make sense. He just isn't dominant enough against lesser teams to warrant more than that. And his rebounding numbers are somewhat anemic.
I am a no body just like you. I personally would not draft Olynyk. As bad as Leonard looks out on the court, I think Leonard will be a MUCH better NBA player than Olynyk.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/hollinger/statistics PER of 37.21 Rebound rate of almost 15 aint too shabby either.
Jay Triano is really close with Olynyk having coached him on the Canadian national team. I hope he has Olshey's ear a little bit during this draft. I'm sure Olshey won't need much convincing.
Well in that case, if he's around at 39 (or wherever MIN's pick is), you have my permission to take a flyer on him.
Great Olynyk article by USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/westcoast/2013/02/11/college-basketball-gonzaga-university-bulldogs-kelly-olynyk/1905893/
If you want to watch two teams that hate each other, two coaches that hate each other and future NBA star. Turn on ESPN2 and watch the Zags take on the Gaels. Always is a passionate bloodbath.
Guy is not gonna make it in the league... Not athletic, slow, horrible defense. Don't care about his PER in a shitty conference.
He's an underrated defender and he's dominated against top 25 teams out of conference as well. Then again, I'd be bitter too if my schools most prestigious player is Eric Piatkowski.
You have no clue where I went to school. Thanks. It wasn't Nebraska. Adam Morrison dominated top 25 teams too. So did Michael Beasley. And Chris Douglas Roberts.
I watched the Gonzaga/St.Mary's game, and Olynyk looked great from the outside, but I was hoping to see him show more of a physical, inside presence. Just like the Illinois game, there was a play or two where he had to work back-to-the-basket, where he just looked unsure of himself and awkward. There's definitely a market for a player with his size and shooting ability, but I've yet to really see him show anything of a post game against legitimate competition. He actually reminds me a lot of Brian Cook. BTW - I forgot Drew Barham plays for the Zags now. I've known him since he was like 14 years old. It blew my mind when he wound up getting a Memphis scholarship after Coach Cal left, but the Zags? That's a level I never thought I'd see Drew playing on to be honest...
