Chandler wrote:Chandler wrote:fishmike wrote:Chandler wrote:SupremeCommander wrote:fishmike wrote:• Trae Young ranks among the bottom 10 percent of players ever measured at the combine in height, wingspan and weight, measuring 6-1¾ in shoes with a 6-3 wingspan and a 178-pound frame. That didn't hold Young back from putting together the best first half of a season of perhaps any player in modern NCAA history, and his dimensions are on par with a few successful NBA guards such as Kemba Walker and Chris Paul at the same stage.
I really think he's going to get exposed at the next level... the lack of size, plus the fact that he was a turnover factory... that said, I won't necessarily guarantee it because he did have some incredible production
the short arms should remind all of Jimmer Freddette (sp?). No amount of enthusiasm will compensate for the small stature and wingspananyone buying (at best) is getting pure offense and a defensive liability of the highest order.
Been saying this since Briggs was busting nuts over him last fall. I want no part... zilch. Zero.I would trade a top 5 protected future #1 if I could move up to get Bamba though. Put he, KP and Frank together as a future core and you can ruin other team's ability to score.
can Bamba guard away from the rim? If not wouldn't you be worried about his utility when other team plays small ball pulling him away from basket (especially if we can't use him to punish opponent at the other end -- something that always infuriated me, i.e., when we have the size advantage but don't exploit that advantage)
sorry to be quoting my own post, but by way of example, Capella can switch off on just about anyone and guard and/or deny at the perimeter. I'd be wary of adding another paint protector if they can't address small ball too
there isnt a lot of footage... but from what I have seen yes. And the crusher with having a guy like KP paired with Bomba is you draw out one rim protector.. drawing out 2 is another story.
KP is good guarding on perimeter when he commits. His problems start when he sags so he can help and gets caught out of position. That will improve with time but having another shot blocker who can also guard 4s and 5s? Night mare. I might even prefer JAckson in that role over Bamba... I dont have enough data to favor one over the other.. I would say work em out and go from there. Not sure both are there at 4... I think one could go top 3 for sure.
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