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- Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:26pm #38777
chocboywndrParticipantNBA Comparison: Gerald Wallace/Andre Iguodala
Strengths: MKG is a strong, athletic small forward who possesses the intangibles that can’t be taught … He’s at his best in open space, whether it’s in the half court or transition … While most use separation to rise and fire, MKG uses it to build momentum and fearlessly attack the basket … Excellent finisher at the rim with explosive leaping ability, soft hands and the ability to adjust in mid-air … Tremendous length allows him to effortlessly finish plays with dunks … Also able to absorb and finish after contact … Moves well off the ball terms of angling his cuts as a slasher … Does not need the ball to be effective or impact a game … Though not known for his jumper, showed some promise spotting up when his feet are set … Strong, aggressive rebounder thanks to his relentless pursuit of the ball, non-stop motor and athleticism … Lockdown defensive potential with the versatility to guard to 3-4 different positions … Physical on-ball defender with a high awareness level off the ball … Has a desire, intensity and will to win that elevates his status into elite level despite not having elite skills or potential …
Weaknesses: Jack of all trades, master of none … MKG’s biggest weakness surrounds his inability to create his own shot in the half court … Sometimes too intent on getting to the rim when a short pullup is the better play, which he hasn’t consistently shown he has in his arsenal… Lacks range on his jump shot, and won’t be considered a stretch-threat by opposing defenses … Shooting motion has a hitch in it, which will be an issue as he looks to extend his shooting range … A bit undersized at the next level to get the same easy buckets he got in college … Could use some work as a ball-handler on the perimeter …
Overall: Though he doesn’t have the typical upside of a top 2-5 pick, he poses zero risk when you consider his intangibles and physical tools … Instead of saying he has a low ceiling, it’s more appropriate to say he has a high basement … There’s not a team in the league that doesn’t have a need for what MKG brings to the table … He’s a two-way player that can contribute in a number of a different ways, and while he’s not going to compete for any scoring titles, his strengths can inspire teammates and energize a fan base …
Now I know I am going to get negs on this because there are a ton on MKG lovers out there. Seriously though the NBA is a skill league first . That said how can you as team like Washington,Cleveland, New Orleans etc who need skilled players even consider taking a player who is described as having a "high basement".
I get he is a safe pick, you know exactly what you are getting, but five years down the road if Dummond, Barnes, Beal, or Lamb turn into top line NBA players, will the team picking #2 feel better about playing it safe when they could have drafted any of those players? Even the scouts do not describe at best as more than a great glue player is that what you pick at number 2. Isn’t it no risk no reward? Can teams as bad as at top of draft play it completley safe?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:54pm #665847
Zeke313ParticipantHe’d be the perfect Tayshaun replacement. The Pistons need a jack of all trades glue guy who is able to lock multiple positions to bring us into playoff contention
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 12:57pm #665848
Wahoo757ParticipantI still have yet to see anyone with a 10 leadership or intangibles…ever. If it were to be anyone from this year I think it would be MKG.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 1:04pm #665854
ChrisCrossParticipantpeople tend to underrate mkg’s ability
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 1:34pm #665871
goneParticipantI compare him to the Plastic Man Stacey Augmon minus the jump shot
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 1:51pm #665886
Wahoo757ParticipantI finally found someone with 10 intangibles and/or leadership: Adam Morrison. That’s hilarious. MKG should have started crying at mid-court after UK lost to Vandy so he could show how he’s such a great leader like Morrison.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 2:28pm #665927
uknationParticipantSince when is 6’7 230 a bit undersized for the SF? Not to mention he’s a great athlete with very very long arms
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 2:35pm #665930
DuncanRulesParticipantUpon inspection I found out that not even Hansbrough was 10 at intangibles.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 3:05pm #665956
NashyMingParticipantI hope there are 7 teams stupid enough to let him drop all the way to the Raptors at #8 (although the lottery results are not out yet).
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 4:07pm #665989
ThepessimestParticipantIt didn’t say undersized for position. It said undersized to get the same easy baskets he got in college. Meaning many baskets MKG got because he was able to over power players. In the NBA he will not have such an advantage.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 5:03pm #666016
GanjahWeedParticipantNo mention of his passing? Pretty good at that too.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 5:21pm #666023
apb540ParticipantLmao at this dude’s name above me. I know what my picture is so this is a bit hypocritical but "GanjahWeed"? Either you are really into it or you’re trying to be too cool. Sorry for kinda blasting you GW; I actually really liked the point you brought up.
0- Posted on: Tue, 05/01/2012 - 3:47am #666155
GanjahWeedParticipantYou musta not know as much as you think you do.
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- Posted on: Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:50pm #666137
For_Never_EverParticipantNice post
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