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Nalod wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Diawara’s upside is real. Didn’t realize he’s only been playing basketball for 4 years. He is big, has really good defensive instincts and is starting to show some offensive flashes with the shooting and attacking the paint. He won’t be a consistent rotation player this year but he’s only 20. He’s looking like a real 2-way player and possible starter down the road as long as the shooting (and rest of his game) continues to develop.

The guy has length for days and can shoot the 3. Can play 4 positions on the floor. How he fell to pick 51 is mind boggling.

Is it really that "mind boggling"? I know your boggled more than most but if your follow this team so much has been presented. Even Mo admitted he thought he would NOT be drafted as a distinct possiblity.
What you should also understand by now is even 1st round players are not locks to succeed. What we have is one game where he scored 18 pts. We are not yet into "A Star is Born" territory. So many players can put up numbers in a few games then become obscure memories. That he is playing with two first team NBA players and two borderline allstars matters.

That said, there are 29 other teams that on occasion insert rooks when injuries mount and some deliver, and most don't. I don't know this kids future but any notion that our future is set is premature. No downside here to these kids delivering and perhaps can be trade assets this year or in the future and it all aggregates nice.

Thank you for sharing your boggle'ness. We are all here for you.

Elf lolz

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Diawara’s upside is real. Didn’t realize he’s only been playing basketball for 4 years. He is big, has really good defensive instincts and is starting to show some offensive flashes with the shooting and attacking the paint. He won’t be a consistent rotation player this year but he’s only 20. He’s looking like a real 2-way player and possible starter down the road as long as the shooting (and rest of his game) continues to develop.

Wow didn’t know about the 4 years thing.

Gotta finish better at the rim and pass better to teammates. He’s a willing passer but they are just off enough.

But if that e point shot is real, that’s gold

He needs to work on his body and develop his overall strength, but all the skills are there to be developed. He has real potential to be a Siakam-type player in 2-3 years. The Knicks need to sign him to a 2-3 year extension now to lock him up for the next 3-4 years.

martin wrote:

TheGame wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Diawara’s upside is real. Didn’t realize he’s only been playing basketball for 4 years. He is big, has really good defensive instincts and is starting to show some offensive flashes with the shooting and attacking the paint. He won’t be a consistent rotation player this year but he’s only 20. He’s looking like a real 2-way player and possible starter down the road as long as the shooting (and rest of his game) continues to develop.

Wow didn’t know about the 4 years thing.

Gotta finish better at the rim and pass better to teammates. He’s a willing passer but they are just off enough.

But if that e point shot is real, that’s gold

He needs to work on his body and develop his overall strength, but all the skills are there to be developed. He has real potential to be a Siakam-type player in 2-3 years. The Knicks need to sign him to a 2-3 year extension now to lock him up for the next 3-4 years.

Agreed on all. And it seems like he has the body type to gain an easy 15lbs of strength and still do the things he is doing today without dropoff in speed. We shall see.

I can't believe he is only nearly 21 and only started basketball at 16yo. Wild

For all of these reasons I’m surprised he was only signed to a 1 year deal. No future team options or anything. They need to lock him up on a minimum contract over multiple years and see how his develop plays out. Hopefully he agrees to that.

Nalod wrote:Elf is playing in the Gleague for the Austin Toros.
31 year old keeps plugging away. Curious if he makes it back the NBA.

Again.

I know, it boggles the mind! Depends on the mind I suppose.

The key to getting back into the NBA is growing another oversized shiitake mushroom on his head