The reports are he needs to put on some bulk but has excellent athleticism and good instincts on blocking shots. Ibaka was not a great defensive player when he first came into the league either until he put on some muscle
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I think the point is to take some Euro flier on a guy over someone like Russel, who will step in day 1 and be a very good player is probably going to end up looking dumb. Russell is the best passer in the draft and can shoot and get to the hole.
Woj said this about Love.
Adrian Wojnarowski @ WojYahooNBA
Cleveland remains the frontrunner to sign Love to a five-year, $100M-plus extension, but Love could be willing to hear out Celtics, Lakers.
Supposedly SA called OKC about the 14th pick, i'd take Splitter or Diaw in a second, let Kanter walk.
Philly is dumb if they dont take Russell if he's there.
BPA, and fills a massive need for them.
Lamb traded, not surprising.
They've been shopping him, PJ3, and Novak.
Waste of roster spots.
Lamb was soooooo good he was traded for Matt Barnes lolllll
Also Batum for Vonleh, seems to suggest LMA is done in Portland. Welcome to New York WOOOOOOO