Things that stand out to me are that most these kids come into the league believing that they are the next super star. Typical questions asked often include the "What is next for you?". Many give the usual replies of "ROY", All Star, etc etc. Most get in, accept their position, and develop as their abilities allow over the time in the league. The normal or typical path. Biggie is the exception. This guy says that he wants to achieve something, he bears down and puts in the effort and time to improve. I can not think of a guy that has impressed me more over the past fer decades. To add to that, when was the last time that a #26 pick sparked more interest than a # 10 pick?
The problem is, you keep questioning others' reading ability, yet you're the one that KEEPS comparing Swanigan to Meyers Leonard and denying that you did so: Yes, somebody did and that somebody was you. So far, you have compared their foot speed and footwork in the low post, their vertical leap, their speed up and down the court and the length and quality of their careers. Yeah, we can read just fine. You can say the exact same thing about every player taken outside of the lottery (and some taken in the lottery) in every single draft - EVER. The guy was taken with the 26th pick in the draft. No one here expects him to start, or even be in the rotation from day 1. However, given his work ethic and history of improvement, some of us think he will eventually carve out a niche for himself coming off the bench in the NBA. You, on the other hand are dismissing him before you've seen him play one second against NBA competition: What exactly have you actually seen? So, you've never actually seen the guy play, but you've already written him off. BNM
Aren't they all technically "projects"?Aren't we all "projecting" how good ALL of them will be? I am not sure there is one rookie who was drafted this week who is good enough right now where he could be a difference maker in a playoff series........ without improving quite a bit. They all have weaknesses because most of them are so damn young. It is pretty hard to project how good these players will be, but one of the things they look for in their evaluation is a player's drive and work ethic. I agree that if Swanigan has that going for him........ then that is a plus. But of course the great ones never ever lose that edge even after they have reached the top. (or get paid) Bottom line is they are all projects IMO.
I learned from the Collins thread that he's compared to Meyers because they're both white. So clearly, comparisons of Swanigan to Meyers is not acceptable and completely unfounded.
dont let the door hit you on your way over to oregonlive @kjironman1 hopefully we'll see you again in another 6 months for a new round of your shit posting
kjironman is a great poster....I have always enjoyed his posts....lot of unnecessary snark over simple opinions really didn't start with kjironman...came from folks who disagreed. It's ok to disagree without attacking the dude....this ain't the OT section last time I checked
BNM must be a savant, can't read but can write lengthy informative posts. Which I usually skim through being lazy
What's funny (or pathetic) is Meyers might have a good vertical jump but the fuckin ball is in the basket by the time he gathers himself to make that jump, he sooooooo slow mentally and physically it's like he's in slow mo, never seen a guy so slow reacting
I'm probably in agreement with this and hope he can be a solid rotational guy, if his shooting proves out I think he can. However, personally I would rather have taken a shot at Bolden or Semi, both those guys can shoot and IMO have more upside, Caleb was not at all one of my preferred picks, but I don't believe he's bad like what's his name was trying to make out
So if you didn't know anything about him & then decided to "really look into him" - what does that constitute? You've been arguing with sever posters about his future based on what.... a 20 minute review of his scouting report at Draftexpress? He may top out at an Ed Davis level, but that's OK IMO. I love the passion, energy, and fire he plays with. That's a skill that can't be taught
He will be the steal of the draft if he can hit his ceiling. As always with players who need to improve the if is the take away point.
Found this comment below a Swanigan draft video on Youtube. Supposedly from a friend of his...got me a lil pumped.
This has nothing to do with Swanigan. But his nickname is reason enough to drop this track. Maybe they can play this at Moda whenever he goes off.