Oh wait, missed this little gem in the Andrew Bynum section: Hmm...what jumps out? I wonder... BTW, in case anyone's wondering, Sabas would be right below Ralph Sampson on that list 392 --- 68 --- 1
Yes and I also said it was a ridiculous claim. It also wasn't based just upon a twitter feed bright one. That is a writer for a basketball publication.
Reasonably fair comments. I think Roy would still be selected at least #5, just for the first four years of his career. He just wouldn't get a significant contract after his rookie deal.
Simmons is pretty unimaginable if he couldn't see how LMA could be this good. He's always had the tools, he's just finally putting it together.
I remember more than one journalist say that LaMarcus would eventually pass Brandon. They felt he had a much higher ceiling. Seems odd to me that it's coming as a surprise to these same guys now.
Not to nitpick Simmons, but LA was selected 2nd. We traded Ty Thomas and Viktor Khryapa for him. Thanks, John Paxson. Stop by, anytime!
Hmm, what jumps out? Greg Oden hasn't been in the league the requisite 6 years to be on this list. Fuck you Simmons.
Well I'm guessing Simmons actually watched LaMarcus in his first four years ... and no he didn't always have the tools: His footwork on the low block was terrible and his only go-to move when he was pressed was that turn around fade-away jumper of his.
Guess what you want, but everything I've heard from Simmons makes me believe he hasn't actually watched the games except maybe the national ones. When I say tools I mean the ability, for example he's very agile. Put in some work in the off season and those tools can become effective. Footwork is a prime example, it can easily be learned, if you got the ability, and put in work. IMO, LMA is far from his ceiling, his post moves are still very rough, but now its evident what a little work can do for his game.
And the fact that his work this offseason has paid huge dividents makes it likely he puts in more work next offseason.
