Any thoughts? Is he a legit 6'10" 250? Would he be a load on the boards in the NBA?

NBA Draft Profile: Ronny Turiaf


College: Gonzaga

Class: Senior

Stats: ESPN Statistics



Height: 6-10

Weight: 249 lbs.



Accolades: Two-time all West Coast Conference selection



Scouting Report:



Very physical big man who competes hard all the time… has really refined his offensive skills during college career… can play with his back and facing basket… sometimes too emotional… needs to become more consistent producer…



Strength: Touch, competitiveness, size, strength



Weaknesses: Consistency, athleticism, injury prone



Project Draft Range: Late First Round



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Siegel's Take - Top 30 Scouting Reports

“As good as Turiaf was at Gonzaga, it always seemed like he never lived up to his potential. Constant injuries played a big part, as did foul trouble in big games. Turiaf simply has more natural talent than a fellow big man like Wayne Simien, but if he can’t make it through a college season, how can he make it through an 82 game NBA season? Regardless of the injury risk, he’s too good of a talent, and big man who can bang down low are too high of a priority, for him to drop into the 2nd round.”


http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/Draft/2005prospect/ronnyturiaf.htm

he's a rebounding beast, kind of like a poor-man's Charles Oakley - I would love him on the knicks because I think we need more players with fire and toughness, but if we were going to draft him we have to clear out that glut of 4's we have right now.

We have to take the best player available regardless of position with the 30th pick. If Turiaf is that player, then take him.

Yeah...Etan Thomas is exactly the guy he reminds me of. A ferocious PF/C type who plays with a lot of energy and hustle. I like him enough to take him at 30.