Posted by BRIGGS:
yes so how many times have you had different thoughts over 6 months of waiting? Mike Sweetney is still the BEST talent we would be able to get at 9-but I just dont think the Knicks will take him. I havent seen Badiane and I dont like to comment when I havent seen a guy play, but at 6-11 237 with a 7-5 wingspand and nearly a 3 foot vertical jump, he sounds like the athletic shot blocker rebounder we can use out of the C position.It says quite clearly that his game includes a nice set of fundamental skills around the basket and a jump shot as well. His stats on his german team were 12 points 9rebounds and 2 blocks in 23 minutes. Sounds like a nene Theo ratliff type C but again I havent seen him play. It would be unusual for someone to be that big and athletic not to be pretty good.he was ranked #7 in high school prospects before he choseto play for Germany over going to high school in the US. Hes already played well against Kendrick perkins Lang etc...
And yes I hope we pick Lang with our 30 pick
I agree Briggs, there is a lot of hype with these Euro guys, I remember when Nesterovic came out, he was supposed to be this Athletic european big man who can play down low. Well Although he did not live up to that billing, he is a fine player. A competent big man, who has a decent shot, can pass and block shots,( he had 10 one game I think). If the knicks ended up with a player like that, I won't be mad, but all the hype is ridiculous..
Anyone who sits around and waits for the lottery to better themselves, either in real life or in sports, Is a Loser...............
TKF