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    delfam
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     So is Enes Kanter a PF or a Center. Looking at his playing style he plays more like a PF IMO, but I think he’s 6′ 10". 

    I guess you could compare him to Al Jefferson as he’s a mix between the two.

    I ask this because I see people having Minnesota picking him but Love/Kanter seems like a horrible combo on defense and size wise, I see Kanter as a bigger PF.

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    He can play the 4/5, but I think he would be most comfortable at the 4. I am thinking the Al Horford comparisons are pretty solid, and they are just about the same size, with Enes being even a little bigger most likely when he gets measured. He is not incredibly athletic, but he is definitely athletic enough and he is strong as an ox. 6’11, I am guessing around 260-270 and a 7’1 wingspan (which is slightly below average for a Center), but he has no problems with playing in the post. He moves really well without the ball and is a great rebounder.

    These days, the Center position is a lost art, and you never really know who will play it anymore. Lumbering big men are becoming for the most part a thing of the past, or at least playing much less of a role. This has made countless players better suited for the 4 spot legitimate Center options, and I am guessing that Kanter will be used as such by whatever team selects him. Still, he has the ability to play either position, and I would not be surprised if teams have him guarding 5’s most of the time as he has the strength to do so.

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    Tha_Prince
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    PF for sure, he has even admitted to saying he thinks the forward spot is his natural position.

    I feel like just because he is big and physical that people automatically put him at the C. He can play Center but it’s hard for a player to come into a new league not to mention playing out of position for every game.

    I still think Minny will take DWill, I’m looking for them to move this pick though.

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    ghettosermon
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    While IMO he’s a nautral 4 I think he can be a great fit at center if he’s playing beside an Ibaka type at PF, but beside Kevin Love I’m just not sure. Neither is a good help side shot blocker so longer teams will just shoot over them. He’s still probably the best pick but much like Jefferson and Love it’s not an ideal fit.

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    delfam
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     So with Beasley does Minny take Jonas at #2 or does Beasley not deter them from taking Williams.

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  • #532847
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    Memphis Madness
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    An offensive low post guy.  So he would basically do what Kevin Love does.  Derrick Williams is the better athlete and can play the 3 so I have the T Wolves picking Derrick Williams.

    I have Kanter going to the Cavs at 4.  I think he can play with Hickson up front since Hickson is a good athlete.  Kind of small up front but I can also see Kanter playing power forward some with Varejao or Hollins at center.

    I think that you need two big men that complement each other.  So Kanter is basically a low post scorer with power forward size who is not an elite athlete.  That’s why I don’t think he would fit up front with Love or with Bargs up in Toronto. 

    I like him better on the Cavs since I think he can play with either JJ Hickson (going small) or Varejao/Hollins (going big). 

    I also don’t think he fits in with the Jazz who have mostly scoring big men up front.  Low post guys who aren’t really centers either.  So I have the Jazz taking Brandon Knight.

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