What would be your scouting report so far on Balkman? Ive only been able to really watch 3 games so far cause ive been working crazy amount of hours. I try to pick up whats going on by reading these boards from time to time and looking at box scores.

I saw some of the Celtics game and some of the Bulls game. I saw a that nasty dunk by Balkman on that fast break. He can finish.

So what would his scouting report be and what type of potential do you guys feel he has. Does he look like he is cappable of expanding his game? Or is he only hustle?

Posted by newyorknewyork:

What would be your scouting report so far on Balkman? Ive only been able to really watch 3 games so far cause ive been working crazy amount of hours. I try to pick up whats going on by reading these boards from time to time and looking at box scores.

I saw some of the Celtics game and some of the Bulls game. I saw a that nasty dunk by Balkman on that fast break. He can finish.

So what would his scouting report be and what type of potential do you guys feel he has. Does he look like he is cappable of expanding his game? Or is he only hustle?

He's more than hustle. He's versatile. He's got good (but not great) ball-handling and passing and decent shot-blocking. His jumpshot is decent too. I liked Ariza but he's WAY ahead of Ariza already.

He looks like Spree with some 3 point pop. That's the easy description.

More in depth:
Good weak side shot blocker.
Better handle than average
Above average defender, could gain to use another 10-15 pounds. If he adds that weight he can still defend the 2, 3, 4 position. Possibly the 5 in long spurts.
Has some range. Can shoot the 3, but he shouldn't be the first option for it.
Extremely Quick.
Offensively still very raw.
Rebounds well.
I personally don't think he scores well when driving in traffic. Mostly because of his low weight, needs to be able to absorb a hit better.

[Edited by - joec32033 on 11-26-2006 8:46 PM]

Extreme Knicks Makeover

Point Guard of The Future/ Mardy Collins

Balkman/ draft pick

Jeffries/ summer league discovery

Lee/ another Charles Oakley clone with a better handle

Frye/ Curry/ Big Snacks for comic relief

Posted by misterearl:

Extreme Knicks Makeover

Point Guard of The Future/ Mardy Collins

Balkman/ draft pick

Jeffries/ summer league discovery

Lee/ another Charles Oakley clone with a better handle

Frye/ Curry/ Big Snacks for comic relief

dont u need someone who knows how to shoot somewhere in a line up? that helps

he's got a little bit of a charles barkley in him because he plays bigger than he his (guarded Yao), can board in traffic and move it up court and make the smart pass.

There was one pass he made in transition that was a sick

Posted by franco12:

There was one pass he made in transition that was a sick

ooh, i was shocked by that pass. Really, shocked.

[Edited by - efw on 11-26-2006 9:58 PM]

If getting KG means Marbury would stay, I don't want him.

I can't see IT sacrificing Lee and Balkman -- they're among the only good things he's done for this franchise, and proof of IT's only true talent, scouting (other than playing PG back in the day). Perhaps we can gift Marbury to Minnesota for a bag of balls?

I like the spree comparision, but he is not a good shooter, although he has made a few shots so far, i love the way he gets the ball up the court, mirrors sprewells game.

If ******* could figure out that lee and balkman should always be on the floor together other teams might never get a rebound.

Marcus who?