I am not saying he is not an elite player or he is not smart. But he seems extremely dumb in the interviews, makes me doubt if his IQ is more than 60.
And the worst offensive frontcourt in the league.
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We know MKG has a limited offensive game right now, but this highlight video really shows why he is the 2nd best prospect in the draft. What I love about MKG is the ferocity with which he plays the game. He just ATTACKS the offensive glass. His willingness to play defense (and his demeanor while on that end) are refreshing for a kid his age. And its not just his on-ball defense either. He constantly rotates when he's supposed to (which is one of the reasons UK was so good, they played very good help defense). He's going to rack up steals.
Neither his shot nor his ball-handling ability are great right now, but I love the fact that he always seems to make the right play. That's incredibly rare, and its one of the reasons I wouldn't worry about his offense if the Cavs took him. I think he has the ability to improve as a shooter, and he is still willing to pass the ball.
You can't not love MKG (whether you think he'll be good or not).
His highlight you tube reminded me a lot of Derek Williams highlights from last year. I was not impressed with his leaping ability, but he was able to take a lot of contact and still do something with it. May a better defender on smaller ball handlers than Williams. But he is not Le#*! or Carmelo. I see him as a Paul Pierce top side, and a Marvin Williams probable.
His highlight you tube reminded me a lot of Derek Williams highlights from last year. I was not impressed with his leaping ability, but he was able to take a lot of contact and still do something with it. May a better defender on smaller ball handlers than Williams. But he is not Le#*! or Carmelo. I see him as a Paul Pierce top side, and a Marvin Williams probable.
This kid(d) is good, don't get me wrong but I have serious concerns about him being the #2 or 3 player in the draft. He seems like a smaller, more athletic version of Anderson Varejao. Incredible motor, hustles everywhere, gets under the skin of the opponents, coaches dream yadda yadda yadda. But the dude will have a lot of trouble scoring unless he's in the open court. Guys just don't magically go from no jump shot to an elite level one you'd expect from the #2 or 3 pick in the draft that plays a swing position.
I'm leaning towards Beal because his game seems more rounded. Beal isn't as good as MKG at those intangible things but he's pretty good. Plus Beal is a deadly scorer that I think transitions very well to the NBA game. The concern I have with Beal is his size, listed at 6'5 but he looks more 6'3ish to me.
Both guys will do well with a player like Kyrie Irving, especially MKG, but I think Beal is the best fit for the Cavaliers if we are going with a wing player at the top of the draft.
Let's say my Artest comparison was on- just humor me. Would you take a non-crazy Ron Artest #2 in this draft?
His highlight you tube reminded me a lot of Derek Williams highlights from last year. I was not impressed with his leaping ability, but he was able to take a lot of contact and still do something with it. May a better defender on smaller ball handlers than Williams. But he is not Le#*! or Carmelo. I see him as a Paul Pierce top side, and a Marvin Williams probable.
I can't wait until MYoung gets in here and sees the MKG - Paul Pierce comparison :chuckles: