GustavBahler wrote:Knicks1969 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:I remember Tyson showing a jump shot before he left. Looked like he had added a weapon to his arsenal and then just stopped shooting. WCS apparently shoots in practice but not in games. You never know if WCS will take the next step.
At 4 that is a big if.
You can never go wrong drafting a big who dominated the collegiate ranks on defense with a top four pick. Kenyon Martin was the first pick of his draft and he had a crest career.
Howard was the first pick of his draft, and I for one did not think he would outshine Okafor
This is an opportunity for the Knicks to FINALLY pick a player that can play NY style if basketball. One who is a monster on defense and can help this entire roster to look good. He is a no brainer pick if you ask me. The two guys I would deer to over him are: Russell and Towns
I did pick Howard to be a better pro before the draft. I remember him being more active around the rim. Kmart was better in transition than WCS IMO. The names you mentioned were closer to all around players than WCS. I know he definitely brings something to the table but there are also question marks about his motor at times and his ability to do more on offense.
WCS is excellent in Transition. He scored at 1.4 ppp in transition.
Offensively, Cauley-Stein is not particularly prolific, but nevertheless finds ways to contribute in small doses. He is a voracious floor-runner, getting out in transition frequently to beat guards and big men alike, and converting 77% of his field goal attempts in these situations when he does, one of the best rates in college basketball.He's also a significant weapon to have as a cutter and roller off the ball, where he finishes 61% of his attempts around the basket in non-post-up situations. This was his most frequent source of production in college, especially off lob plays, and will likely continue to be so in the NBA, particularly in pick and roll situations where his ability to just spring up off the floor off two feet for emphatic finishes is a highly coveted skill.
Beyond that, Cauley-Stein is fairly limited, relegated to occasional flashes of offense creating in a straight line from the high post with an extremely quick first step and very rudimentary ball-handling ability. He also showed some improvement with his jump-shot as a junior, knocking down a handful of jumpers on the season, and increasing his free throw percentage from a dismal 37% as a freshman to a much more acceptable 62% as a junior.
He'll also contribute as an offensive rebounder (career 3.9 per-40), as his superior quickness and leaping ability allows him to go well out of his area at times, and his terrific second bounce gives him the ability to convert putbacks off multiple efforts.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3cLF1cd00
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WCS isn't totally devoid of ability offensively. He just needs to gain the confidence in his Post ups and Face up opportunities. He has the touch on his shots and the agility and coordination to execute post moves. He'd get a ton of touches and opps in the Triangle.
