Dylan “Breaking” Windler is a Laker. How much help does LeBron need!?

[aldamon]

Few comments I have that really haven’t seen brought up...

Windler is truly ambidextrous...

He does most activities as a right hander.....just felt more comfortable shooting lefty

So, what you're saying is his true comp is TT?

 

[Sebastian]

Ummm, have you seen Harris lately? Not the guy you remember from his rookie year. Dude led the league in three point percentage, close to the top is effective field goal percentage, and plays solid D. The new Danny Green.

But, my point that Windler's ceiling is still higher than Joe's, stands.

 

[TheAdmin]

He'll be in Cleveland working out all next week and hopefully I'll be able to post about what he looked like running with NBA players.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

people need to realize that defense can be taught

So can astrophysics. That doesn't mean everyone can become a good astrophysicist.

 

[cabs]

Few comments I have that really haven’t seen brought up...

Windler is truly ambidextrous. He is a scratch golfer as a righty. He actually wanted a golf scholarship through his first two years in HS until he began competing in AAU and received about 20 basketball offers within a few weeks.

He does most activities as a right hander.....just felt more comfortable shooting lefty.

One thing I always like about mid-major guys, is in many respects the game can become easier when surrounded by better talent. Belmont is a respectable program, but there are guys you can scheme around and cheat on. Windler was a target every night and still put up big numbers. That isn’t to say he will be better in the NBA, or the NBA will be “easy” for him in any respect. Just that he’s gone from the best offensive player on his team, to likely the 3rd or 4th option whenever he’s on court, for at least the beginning of his career.

I still like the Ingles comparison. Joe spent a majority of his career playing professionally in Australia, and it took him a while to adjust to the speed and physicality of the NBA, but has since become a key cog on a very good Western Conference playoff team. Great shooter, underrated ball handler and playmaker, and a sneaky good defender.

I think Windler has a higher ceiling than Ingles, but if he becomes that type of player, you’d 100% take that at pick #26.

I'm an Aussie and I actually supported the team Ingles was on as it was my local team... he only played 3 years pro in Australia before playing in Spain for probably around 5 years

 

[AussieCavFan]

I'm an Aussie and I actually supported the team Ingles was on as it was my local team... he only played 3 years pro in Australia before playing in Spain for probably around 5 years

Man, they were the days. Old South Dragons fan as well. Haven't kept up with the NBL since they left the league.

 

[cabs]

Man, they were the days. Old South Dragons fan as well. Haven't kept up with the NBL since they left the league.

I haven't either, South Dragons came along at the right time as I was just getting into bball the year they started up.. the new team may tempt me but I doubt it will be the same

 

[Green Lantern]

Everyone is bringing up Windler comps. I think NBA player comps are lazy, and each player makes his own case. .

Thats my thoughts also..each player is different, although they might have similar skills, but until I see them play for a extended period , I choose not to try to compare to get a feel for them.

 

[Naumoski]

I would like to see him together with Cedi on the floor, it will create good space for Cedi.
Do you think is it possible or he is just backup of Cedi as a SF?

 

[NMCav]

I would like to see him together with Cedi on the floor, it will create good space for Cedi.
Do you think is it possible or he is just backup of Cedi as a SF?

Windler can play SG or SF, Cedi can play SF or small ball PF in some cases. They will likely see time together on the court.

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Windler can play SG or SF, Cedi can play SF or small ball PF in some cases. They will likely see time together on the court.

I think Windler could probably handle SG, SF and PF. Cedi showed pretty emphatically last year he has no business ever playing small ball 4. He cannot handle the duties and his game suffered badly when they tried him there.

 

[NMCav]

I think Windler could probably handle SG, SF and PF. Cedi showed pretty emphatically last year he has no business ever playing small ball 4. He cannot handle the duties and his game suffered badly when they tried him there.

Its a different offensive system with Beilein. Osman does a lot of the things Beilein liked in college from his PF. Ignas Brazdeikis was his starting PF last year. I understand he was a college coach but just cause Osman looked bad at PF this past season he could be a system fit there for Beilein. Windler could also play small ball 4 but right now hes skinnier then Osman until he bulks up I think hes only going to be a SG/SF. Depending on the listing Osman out weighs Windler by anywhere from 15 to 25 pounds. Some places list Windler at 190 some at 200. Osman was steadily listed at 215.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

I think Windler could probably handle SG, SF and PF. Cedi showed pretty emphatically last year he has no business ever playing small ball 4. He cannot handle the duties and his game suffered badly when they tried him there.

I love Windler's projection as a small-ball 4 due to his excellent rebounding and shooting ability.

 

[Cavatt]

I love Windler's projection as a small-ball 4 due to his excellent rebounding and shooting ability.

Seems like he has some wiry strength. He put up good combine numbers on the bench. His rebounding also indicates he is pretty strong. Very low body fat etc. His finishing was also very good, so he must be pretty strong.

I really wonder where you play him. Seems like a pretty good fit as a 2-4 potentially in this league of wings. It could be his defensive ceiling is his ceiling. His game looks tailor made for the NBA to me. It also seemed like he was more comfortable from NBA distance to get extra separation.

The team really needs a great defensive scheme. I know that is one of Bickerstaff's strengths, and he talked about being creative defensively in his recent interview on cavs.com. I really hope he can install a defensive identity. I know Windler, Sexton, and garland are all supposed to be sieves on defense, but all of them are high IQ guys and I think they can all be good team defenders if nothing else. They are all good enough athletes to at least stay in front of their guys.

I see a lot of potential from Windler because I don't think he needs to learn much to be a good player, he just needs to adapt his tools to the NBA. Hopefully, that will also mean focusing more on defense since he will not be required to do a lot early on on offense besides hit shots and cut to the basket.

This is a guy that if he was a 1 and done, he would have gone pretty high. I think he can contribute right away.

 

[Green Lantern]

Seems like he has some wiry strength. He put up good combine numbers on the bench. His rebounding also indicates he is pretty strong. Very low body fat etc. His finishing was also very good, so he must be pretty strong.

I really wonder where you play him. Seems like a pretty good fit as a 2-4 potentially in this league of wings. It could be his defensive ceiling is his ceiling. His game looks tailor made for the NBA to me. It also seemed like he was more comfortable from NBA distance to get extra separation.

The team really needs a great defensive scheme. I know that is one of Bickerstaff's strengths, and he talked about being creative defensively in his recent interview on cavs.com. I really hope he can install a defensive identity. I know Windler, Sexton, and garland are all supposed to be sieves on defense, but all of them are high IQ guys and I think they can all be good team defenders if nothing else. They are all good enough athletes to at least stay in front of their guys.

I see a lot of potential from Windler because I don't think he needs to learn much to be a good player, he just needs to adapt his tools to the NBA. Hopefully, that will also mean focusing more on defense since he will not be required to do a lot early on on offense besides hit shots and cut to the basket.

This is a guy that if he was a 1 and done, he would have gone pretty high. I think he can contribute right away.

Yes, It's not so much where you play him it's when you play him..teams have players like these and they don't play a specific position on the court they're in there to shoot and score.
The where you play him on defense will be against the opponents weakest player on the court, thats where they'll hide him.