If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
earthmansurfer wrote:Did they draft him with our pick?http://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/10/22/7...
I believe our pick actually went to Orlando as it was the lesser of Denver's two lottery picks. I may be wrong here but that's what I rememebr.
smackeddog wrote:The new Hassan Whiteside 
Are you kidding me they are already molding his plaque up in Springfield.
H1AND1 wrote:earthmansurfer wrote:Did they draft him with our pick?http://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/10/22/7...
I believe our pick actually went to Orlando as it was the lesser of Denver's two lottery picks. I may be wrong here but that's what I rememebr.
You're right. Orlando drafted Dario Saric with our pick. Nurkic was drafted using one of the Bulls picks Chicago traded for McDermott.
VCoug wrote:H1AND1 wrote:earthmansurfer wrote:Did they draft him with our pick?http://www.denverstiffs.com/2014/10/22/7...
I believe our pick actually went to Orlando as it was the lesser of Denver's two lottery picks. I may be wrong here but that's what I rememebr.
You're right. Orlando drafted Dario Saric with our pick. Nurkic was drafted using one of the Bulls picks Chicago traded for McDermott.
Thanks guys, but that hurts more:
Dario Saric voted best international player NOT in the NBA by GMs http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sport...
That said, looking forward to the season and finally having our own lotto pick! 
hes a nice prospect. i wouldnt call him the best rookie in preseason though #jabari
BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
+1. The knock on him when he got drafted was that he was a poor passer and had poor spatial awareness but none of that seemed to be the case during the preseason. I was actually pretty impressed with his abilities in both respects as well as with his overall game. Not to cry over spilled milk but had we rightfully dealt Melo to Chicago, Nurkic (and Gary Harris) would've been my pick(s).
BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Jusuf? No I just boogie board
This guy is legit and a nasty name to go with it
He will control the paints,
F500ONE wrote:BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Asik doesn't really have offensive ability. Nurkic is already a concern for other teams on that end. I think his trajectory is Marc Gasol.
NardDogNation wrote:F500ONE wrote:BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Asik doesn't really have offensive ability. Nurkic is already a concern for other teams on that end. I think his trajectory is Marc Gasol.
Quite possibly so, he's not polished offensively yet
Has a good base skillset and good feel for game
I was looking at his defense and rebounding ability rate
But I do not disagree with a Marc Gasol comparison
NardDogNation wrote:F500ONE wrote:BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Asik doesn't really have offensive ability. Nurkic is already a concern for other teams on that end. I think his trajectory is Marc Gasol.
I see Nikola Pecovic, a below the rim brute with a soft touch and questionable defense. I think he can develoo into a 15 and 9 guy in four years..
BigDaddyG wrote:NardDogNation wrote:F500ONE wrote:BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Asik doesn't really have offensive ability. Nurkic is already a concern for other teams on that end. I think his trajectory is Marc Gasol.
I see Nikola Pecovic, a below the rim brute with a soft touch and questionable defense. I think he can develoo into a 15 and 9 guy in four years..
You are right. Pek is a far better comparison but I don't think Nurkic's defense is questionable. The kid's game is on point.
F500ONE wrote:NardDogNation wrote:F500ONE wrote:BRIGGS wrote:If anyone has seen him, he's huge yet very nimble with long arms. I would not be surprised if he ends up a franchise type player. Hes very gifted in the post and uses his immense body surprising agility/mobility to rebound score defend very very well. I see him eventually being the dominant C in the game over the next 3 years.
Maybe a better version of Omir Asik
Already commented on him a few games back
He'd easily displace all bigs on our team
Possibly even Daly, he's that good a find
Asik doesn't really have offensive ability. Nurkic is already a concern for other teams on that end. I think his trajectory is Marc Gasol.
Quite possibly so, he's not polished offensively yet
Has a good base skillset and good feel for game
I was looking at his defense and rebounding ability rate
But I do not disagree with a Marc Gasol comparison
Fair points. Time will tell how he develops. I'm intrigued with his skillset though.
I think Finestrng got it right with Spencer Dinwiddie. He wouldve been a top 18 pick if he didnt hurt his knee. No matter where picked a 6-6 skilled PG should do well in the NBA and he's my pick for the steal of round 2.
Hey Briggs Denver got Nurkic
By trading a lottery 1st and moving down to get
Two first I believe pick 11 for 16 and 19
That's what you do when you're sitting on plenty assets
Danny Ainge probably is having the greatest GM dreams of all time right now
smackeddog wrote:The new Hassan Whiteside
Ha, take away the winking emoticon and it looks like I was right- both he and Whiteside are playing well
smackeddog wrote:smackeddog wrote:The new Hassan Whiteside
Ha, take away the winking emoticon and it looks like I was right- both he and Whiteside are playing well
Yeah good one there, like Nurkic
Could disappear for 4yrs straight
As long as he returns and plays like he is today
Then the prophecy stays so strong
