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Giannis Adetokoubo: 18 year old freak of nature

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The last youngster with crazy good measureless but as many question marks must be Darius miles
 
Drummond could compete against older players. Hezonja was considered an elite prospects since he was 16 demonstrating the ability to be the best player on the floor against older competition which makes him a likely top 5 pick. Giannis hasn't been in a position to demonstrate an equal or greater skill set to his peers. He's an unknown.
 
oasis05 said:
Drummond could compete against older players. Hezonja was considered an elite prospects since he was 16 demonstrating the ability to be the best player on the floor against older competition which makes him a likely top 5 pick. Giannis hasn't been in a position to demonstrate an equal or greater skill set to his peers. He's an unknown.
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Andre Drummond has as many questions as any draft pick I can remember (although I had very few of him). His desire, skills and attitude were all questioned. His time at UConn was underwhelming and unimpressive. If any of that weren't true, he would've gone much higher than #9.
 
Adetokumbo reportedly has a promise in the late first round:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hearing first 2 promises of 2013 Draft: Dennis Schroeder &amp; Giannis Antetokounmpo both given 1st round guarantees sources say.</p>&mdash; Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/status/335087957159587842">May 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Since the Cavs and Jazz were two teams that reportedly saw him overseas, I'm intrigued by the news.
 
Randolphkeys said:
Adetokumbo reportedly has a promise in the late first round:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hearing first 2 promises of 2013 Draft: Dennis Schroeder &amp; Giannis Antetokounmpo both given 1st round guarantees sources say.</p>&mdash; Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/status/335087957159587842">May 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Since the Cavs and Jazz were two teams that reportedly saw him overseas, I'm intrigued by the news.
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I've heard Boston is interested and Danny Ainge has a history of making promises. The Celtics pick 16th in round 1.
 
sailfish said:
I've heard Boston is interested and Danny Ainge has a history of making promises. The Celtics pick 16th in round 1.
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That would be a smart move by ainge. No need to take up minutes while they still have the vets, but might pay off big time in a few years during a rebuild

I think Schroeder might end up being the best point in the draft, great measurables and has played at a high level in big events
 
Sawduzt said:
That would be a smart move by ainge. No need to take up minutes while they still have the vets, but might pay off big time in a few years during a rebuild

I think Schroeder might end up being the best point in the draft, great measurables and has played at a high level in big events
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Next Lillard?
 
1B4IGO said:
And you know what they say about large hands. He's going to be very popular with the ladies.
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He could be macking on chicks on twitter during the games. Ala Christian Eyenga.

jvpertz said:
The player comparisons in this thread are TERRIBLE!!!!

I watch this kid and I dont see anything near Kevin Durant. Durant is a SUPERSTAR level NBA player with endless range as a shooter and a feel for the game that is probably only second to Lebron.

With that being said, Kevin Durant is nowhere near the raw athlete that this kid is. This kid is something FREAKISH as an athlete out there. This kid is palming the ball left or right and slamming it home.

And is he anything near Lamar Odom? No not in any way shape or form. Lamar Odom is thick, has point guard skills, and is nowhere near the athlete that this kid is.

No I would say that this guy looks like a freakish version of an Andre Igoudala if he were to pan out. He has the crazy athleticism, decent enough handle, the dribble drive with serious hops, and the ability to be an elite level wing defender.

He is definitely an intriguing talent but who knows what his true ability to put on weight is and who knows what kind of confidence he'll have as NBA player.

There are too many question marks to take him top 5, just too many. And I know the upside is something spectacular, but you take a kid like this 10-20 in the 1st round.
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And here I thought he played like Gianis Adetokoubo.
 
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From Finnan:

- For a team with two second-round picks like the Cavs, or even a team like Portland with three second-round selections, they might want to draft a European player and stash him overseas. Greek forward Giannis Adetokoubo, at 6-9, is one such prospect. The level of competition that he played — the Greek second division — is comparable to high school or the Division III college level. "So when you have elite college players who talk about the jump from elite college programs to the NBA, no matter how good they are, they're blown away by the speed, power and athleticism at the NBA level," ESPN draft analyst Chad Ford said. "Having Giannis come from Greece to the NBA, I can't even imagine what that transition would look like. One NBA GM said, ‘Look, he's not even ready for the D-League right now. He would be blown away if they just stuck him in the D-League let alone the NBA.' "
 
Double post: jesus. Sorry for the clutter.
 
Based on the spelling of Giannis' name, I think it's safe to say we've found A.C.'s RCF handle. :chuckle:
 
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