There is some good commentary on this kid. Sounds like he could have used some time in college under a good coach. There’s a world where people are choosing between Ace Bailey and this kid. Basically left high school to play for the Ignite. After a season they cancelled the Ignite and he ended up on the Mexican G-League team. At 6’6 with a 6’10 wing span, he has great handles. Thing is, somehow between dropping out of high school to sign with the Ignite and two seasons there, he has lost any semblance of a shot. Guy needs a personal coach and reps. All the tools are there - 5 star recruit, just seems like the system plucked him off the tree too soon. Seems like a good kid. No off court drama. Just bought the juice the NBA was slinging to skip school and join the minor leagues. This seems like the kind of project that you could start on either a two way or if you are hanging with a roster spot and a diminishing amount of cap space, a UDFA contract to fill. He could use the structure and education of the NBA to put him on track.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2521...
BTW - if you want to shut this down, I didn’t realize it was covered already in the Summer League roster thread.
The Dinkster! This kid deserves his own thread.
He has future all star potential due to his athleticism.
But if he doesn’t improve all the other areas in f basketball, he will remain in the G league.
Reminds me of that dude who’s known for his free throw dunks. James White?
I watched his highlights because I never heard of him. From what I see he has potential. At 19 he has room to grow. But if you don’t have the passion to be great, he will be a poor man’s OB Toppin.
blkexec wrote:I watched his highlights because I never heard of him. From what I see he has potential. At 19 he has room to grow. But if you don’t have the passion to be great, he will be a poor man’s OB Toppin.
Obi without a 3pt shot.
Panos wrote:blkexec wrote:I watched his highlights because I never heard of him. From what I see he has potential. At 19 he has room to grow. But if you don’t have the passion to be great, he will be a poor man’s OB Toppin.
Obi without a 3pt shot.
I was thinking of the non shooting just got drafted obi.
But I like how Leon is adding 2way defenders who can play defense at the nba level right now. The offense will come in time for both these new players.
blkexec wrote:Panos wrote:blkexec wrote:I watched his highlights because I never heard of him. From what I see he has potential. At 19 he has room to grow. But if you don’t have the passion to be great, he will be a poor man’s OB Toppin.
Obi without a 3pt shot.
I was thinking of the non shooting just got drafted obi.
But I like how Leon is adding 2way defenders who can play defense at the nba level right now. The offense will come in time for both these new players.
That’s too pessimistic. Obi has the hips of a 90 year old grandma. This guy allegedly doesn’t have Obi’s hops at a 32” vertical, but that doesn’t pass the eye test for me.
Also of note - Guy has a Reebok deal before he has an NBA contract. I’m gonna stop wondering and start watching, but it feels like he is better than his UDFA suggests.
EwingsGlass wrote:blkexec wrote:Panos wrote:blkexec wrote:I watched his highlights because I never heard of him. From what I see he has potential. At 19 he has room to grow. But if you don’t have the passion to be great, he will be a poor man’s OB Toppin.
Obi without a 3pt shot.
I was thinking of the non shooting just got drafted obi.
But I like how Leon is adding 2way defenders who can play defense at the nba level right now. The offense will come in time for both these new players.
That’s too pessimistic. Obi has the hips of a 90 year old grandma. This guy allegedly doesn’t have Obi’s hops at a 32” vertical, but that doesn’t pass the eye test for me.
Also of note - Guy has a Reebok deal before he has an NBA contract. I’m gonna stop wondering and start watching, but it feels like he is better than his UDFA suggests.
Ron Kneuppel has a significantly higher vert. Doesn't match the eye test, but nothing really does these days.
