Taking a look at the Big Men

[DERRENMATTS]

Yeah, I remember that. If we draft and he turns out pretty good, we'll make sure you get some credit for finding him ;D

But I'm going to have to question you about that Bautista guy, whom you said looked good.

[meltinjohn]

The only Batista looking really good right now is Dave Batista.

[DERRENMATTS]

Stay clear of Channnig Frye. He has Tony Battie written all over him. I hear some fans wanting him, but frankly, I'm tired of skrawny Centers who can't be physical in the paint. I blame Battie and Blount for feeling this way ;D

[DERRENMATTS]

Brandon Bass declared for the NBA. Because he already gave it a try last year, he's used up his eligibility card and now has no chance to return to LSU. I think this is a questionable move for Bass. At this point, he's not guaranteed to be a first round pick (though maybe he is, and that's why he's being so daring and making the jump). He should be staying at least another year to develop more.

I liked what I saw from Brandon Bass as a high school senior in the McDonald's game, and from what I saw from his this past year as a sophomore at LSU. He's got a very strong body and is athletic and mobile. He can pound the ball inside, or square up to the basket and shoot a midrange shot. He's also got the quickness to be a factor on the breaks. He's active on the boards, and he's more on the pro-active side, rather than being a re-active player.

I like him, but he's only 6'8". That's pretty short for a PF. He's not going to be used as a SF. So that leaves him on the short end of the stick.

[meltinjohn]

Bass sounds like a Hunter type to me. He was listed 6'7.

[DERRENMATTS]

meltinjohn said:

Bass sounds like a Hunter type to me. He was listed 6'7.

Yes, they are alike in some ways. Hunter is a bit stronger and built stockier, and Bass is quicker and a bit more athletic and explosive.

And they are both Brandon ;D

[meltinjohn]

I think Nate Robinson should be Dannys 40th pick. Unless he can be around at 50, then pick Bass.