[ConezdParticipant]

 I hadn’t even heard of this guy until I watched him on NBA TV at the combine. But he looked to be easily the best athlete of the big men and the more I read and watch from him, the more I think he’ll be a big time player at the next level. I mean, 7’1" and built like Dwight and nearly as athletic. Dude has the frame to bulk up even more. Also has nice touch out to 15ft. I think if he gets a shot to get good minutes early on he’ll be contributing right away. Am I wrong? If so, what’s the concerns?

[Neville15Participant]

 I think "built like Dwight" might be a bit of a stretch haha

[cycloParticipant]

He did 19 reps on the bench press.

Dwight did 7.

His body is built like Dwight’s.  Somewhat. 

 

[ConezdParticipant]

 Watch video of him in his sophomore year at Illinois. Not the high school mix up on this site. He’s not thin. And he could easily add 15 more lbs of muscle. He was 250 at the combine, Dwight was only around 255 when he was drafted. Just saying. 

[Tight ButtholeParticipant]

 "Nearly as athletic" as Dwight Howard would be a stretch too. But you just now heard of him and youre comparing him to Dwight Howard already is where this whole thing went wrong.

[ConezdParticipant]

 I’m from Orlando, trust me, I’ve seen enough Dwight. I’ll probably get bashed for saying this but Dwight is way overrated. Yes, he’s extremely gifted physically but he’s been in the league 8 years and he still barely has the ability to score on his own. Can’t make free throws or hit a shot outside of layups/dunks consistently. And his numbers are even inflated because he’s been on teams with no other real offensive(or defensive) help and the lack of competition at the center spot. The fact that Bynum is considered second best in the league is a joke. My point was, Leonard is tall, athletic, and has potential. Those are the only requirements a big man needs these days to be drafted way too high. So by these nba standards, I’ll bet he’s an all star before Drummond is or any other "center" in this draft. And just because I just heard about him 2weeks ago doesn’t mean I can’t see what’s in front of me. 

[rileymcshea3Participant]

 ^^^You gotta remember that Dwight came out of highschool at the time and Leanord is a sophmore in college

[WolfRobParticipant]

 Lets just go ahead and stop comparing Dwight & Meyers. 

 

Dwight was an 18 year old #1 pick. nuff said

[cycloParticipant]

The OP only said he was built like Dwight.

He was only comparing their body types.

[JoeWolf1]

 I will say, when watching the combine, it looked like Leonard had been on the Dwight Howard shoulder workout plan.  He obviously looked like he bulked up and I wouldn’t be surprised if it was mostly in his upper body.

Style wise, I don’t see the similarities

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