For those who have been watching him play summer league, what do you think of him? He's from my hometown (of Bakersfield) and I've seen him play several times against other highschool players. If you wanna know more, get at me.
Thanks Shorty, feel free to pop by here anytime to talk about the kid. I think a lot of Sonic fans are slowly warming to him. Unfortunately there's something about a white seven footer that makes you scream 'Bust!' on draft night, but I'm hearing good things.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Supersonic:</div><div class="quote_post">Thanks Shorty, feel free to pop by here anytime to talk about the kid. I think a lot of Sonic fans are slowly warming to him. Unfortunately there's something about a white seven footer that makes you scream 'Bust!' on draft night, but I'm hearing good things.</div> No problem. He's a good kid and crowd favorite during his high school days.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Supersonic:</div><div class="quote_post">Thanks Shorty, feel free to pop by here anytime to talk about the kid. I think a lot of Sonic fans are slowly warming to him. Unfortunately there's something about a white seven footer that makes you scream 'Bust!' on draft night, but I'm hearing good things.</div> Just remember that if he does become a great player, I predicted it first here on JBB.
I have an edition of SLAM where he was given an honourable mention, as a sophomore, for All-American. Wasn't he supposed to be a late bloomer?
^^^He's a pure Center. Sound big man fundamentals for a guy his age. He doesn't dribble to much once he gets the ball on the post. Knows how to box out effectively. Goes after every shot.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Seattle SuperSonics. Blazers second-year forward Travis Outlaw, ball cocked over his head and a murderous dunk in mind, soared to the rim. Sonics high school center Robert Swift (No. 12) met him there and cleanly blocked the ball before it left Outlaw's hand. Just as impressively, Swift reacted as if it was no big deal. Maybe that's because he did it last summer in a private game to Paul Pierce, one reason why the Celtics didn't need to see Swift work out to know they wanted him. Big men always develop slowly and Seattle would be wise to sign some vets who could show him the ropes, but Swift's appetite for defense and back-to-the-basket instincts should carry him a long way.</div> from Ric Bucher @ ESPN
