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  • #28157
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    valentine

    What is his future in this league? Can he ever develop into a starting Center? Or is he just a Shot Blocking specialist coming off the bench, much like Desagana Diop?

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  • #523406
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    kanyedabest
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    as raw as diop is on the offensive end, alabi is even more raw…. lol now tht should say something

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  • #523407
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    RUDEBOY_
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    Surprisingly alot of scouts were high on him after his freshman year, becuz of his great size and length..Some sites even had him as a lottery pick after his freshman year..But during his sophomore year his game regressed and he didnt developed like alot of people expected he would..Despite his size he’s a poor rebounder…I think if he finds someone to help him develope his game..He can be a solid backup in 2 years..He reminds me alot of Roy Hibbert..Who has developed into a solid starter after getting lessons from Bill Walton…

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  • #523428
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    OhCanada-
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    Everytime I saw Alabi play he did a good job within my expectations. He is all over the place seems to waste more energy running around, and slipping everywhere then Rafer Alston used to overdribbling. Thats the main thing, his coordination is fried. His offensive game does not look like it connot be developed, he has good offensive tools much better then your average 7 footer. His rebounding is solid, and defensive activity is good. Has no real explosiveness and his second effort is weak.

    He is a proect but if the Raptors develop him properly which they are praised for doing well (developing), he should be a fine rotation guy in the future.

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  • #523443
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    providencefriars1
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    Ya hes not a starter more of a 4th or 5th big, as stated before he lacks an offensive game

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  • #523478
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    thparadox
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    Give him time.

    Who knows. He definitely has a good frame and natural shot blocking ability.

    I don’t think his offense matters that much. If he turns into a dependable rebounder/defender, he’ll be an effective player.

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    I really hope the Raptors would bring in a real big man coach to help develop our young players to play IN THE POST.

    Bosh was soft, played away from the basket.

    Bargnani is soft, hanged out at the 3-pt line most of the time, that’s why he got no rebounds.

    Ed Davis is fighting, but he’s not strong enough.  He needs to add some bulk (while not overdoing it) and develop some skills.

    Amir Johnson is not big enough to play in the post consistantly.

    Alabi is raw at this point.

    Ajinca also plays soft, maybe he picked up way too many Bargnani’s bad habits.

    Joey Dorsey is too short to play in the post.

    We need a real big man coach to get some of these youngsters to learn how to play in the post.  I am all for signing Clifford Ray to be an assistant coach to help develop the Bargnani, Amir, Ed, Alabi, and maybe Ajinca if he returns.  I am not sure how much he can help Bargnani as the guy just does not want to play in the post.  He should be able to help Amir, Ed, and Alabi.

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    From the man whose status as a basketball genius is certified through his insistence on being called Coach despite not having a team.

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    Solomon Alabi, sophomore, C, Florida State

    Alabi has the rep of a raw player on offense, yet he’s 22 years old and led his team in scoring while also leading all starters in field goal percentage (53.4) and free throw percentage (79.4) this past season. To be sure, he’s far from a polished player, but considering his late arrival to the sport, the improvement has been considerable. Scouts always wanted him to be more dominant on the offensive end in college. But the pro game is far better for him, with much more open area in the lane and players who are far more gifted at post feeds.

    Will Alabi command double teams? Not initially, and probably never. But he’s good enough to score as a fourth or fifth option on a post feed, and he’ll be one of the few centers who can play late in games as a defensive presence without sacrificing free throw shooting. For teams in the playoff hunt, that is gold.

    Alabi is such a gifted defensive center that he projects as a rotation player immediately (limited minutes early, but steadily increasing), although he still has lots of room to grow and develop. He reminds me in many ways of Serge Ibaka. He’s not as athletic as Ibaka but is taller and longer. Both guys are the rare energy guys who also bring a palpable positive spirit to any room they walk into. FSU finished in the top 10 in defensive field goal percentage the past two seasons, including first in the nation this past season, and Alabi anchored that unit. It’s hard not to bring your best when playing alongside someone like Ibaka or Alabi.

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