Myck Kabongo
I was going to make a post about him actually as I have been following him. I was quite high on him coming out of high school, but he was a bit disappointing last year. I was looking for him to bounce back.
Ive currently got him going mid first round, but im a bit biased. I think most ppl might have him as a late first / early second if he declares this year...
I believe he's placed himself back in the first round, and possibly the 5th PG taken. I still like CJ McCollum ahead of Kabongo due to CJ's great size for a a PG and is one of the better shooters in this draft.
Smart
Carter-Williams
Burke
McCollum
Kabongo
In that order is my PG ranking.
Not really. McCollum isn't 200 lbs either. If Mccollum was 200, he'd look a lot stronger than he does. He has about 10 lbs on Kabongo, who added 10 lbs of muscle over the off-season and suspension. Myck also is almost 2 yrs younger. Kabongo has the longer arms, better lateral quickness and is the better athlete overall. I'd say Kabongo has the better tools to defend the PG position....and he's actually a PG.
No, the difference in size is negligible.
Kabongo is 6'2 180 with a 6'8 wingspan.
McCollum is 6'3 190 with a 6'6 wingspan.
Athleticism goes to Kabongo. He is a quicker, faster and longer, which enables him to cover more ground, faster. His better length and quickness gives him the physical advantage at the PG position.
Has been on a bit of a roll lately. Oklahoma state held him to just 7 points and 7 turnovers but other than that he's played quite well. 24 pts, 6 rebs against a tough Kansas State team, 31 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists and 4 steals against the Sooners, and 19 pts, 6 rebs, 8 assists and 3 steals with just 1 turnover against Baylor (TBH the only game of the 4 I actually watched).
I was never really a fan of his game but he's starting to flash brilliance. Has he finally figured it out? And with a strong end to the season how high of a draft pick can he be?