As impressive as Upshaw's upside is, I don't see the kind of outlandish athleticism that the centers of the 90s displayed a la Shaq, Robinson, etc.
What is Upshaw's ceiling here? Mutombo with a better touch? a taller Theo Ratliff?
I see a better defensive Mozgov.
For an undrafted rookie, I'll take that all day.
I think that's an average upside that he can reach. I think of a MUCH higher upside than that. Very optimistic.
I see him as a Dikembe Mutombo with more offense.
I definitely don't think that. I'm more along the lines of Alonzo Mourning in nearly Bynum's size.
Basic post game. Could have in-game midrange jumper developed. Above average rebounder. Swat king. Tremendous base.
Zo could get you 20/10 in his sleep in addition to anchoring the paint. Do you really think Upshaw can be a consistent scorer? Seems too raw offensively to ever reach that ceiling.
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Why are people so high on this guy?
Yes, he's a physical specimen at the 5, but he hasn't shown the IQ in college to play both sides of the ball @ the professional level.
At best, he's a developmental talent for 3~5 seasons and that hinges largely on his maturity which he's spectacularly failed to show for two collegiate programs. _________________ Character Manchester United | Greatest European Moments Fabric of United - Our Belief
Why are people so high on this guy?
Yes, he's a physical specimen at the 5, but he hasn't shown the IQ in college to play both sides of the ball @ the professional level.
At best, he's a developmental talent for 3~5 seasons and that hinges largely on his maturity which he's spectacularly failed to show for two collegiate programs.
Size, proven ability to swat, basic skill set is there.
Isn't mature, but for an undrafted rookie there is very few that has his upside.
Why are people so high on this guy?
Yes, he's a physical specimen at the 5, but he hasn't shown the IQ in college to play both sides of the ball @ the professional level.
At best, he's a developmental talent for 3~5 seasons and that hinges largely on his maturity which he's spectacularly failed to show for two collegiate programs.
Size, proven ability to swat, basic skill set is there.
Isn't mature, but for an undrafted rookie there is very few that has his upside.
BUT HE'S A COUPLE OF YEARS FROM PROVING HE CAN PLAY IN THE NBA AND STAY OFF DRUGS... _________________ Lakers need to build a freaking team !
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:08 pm Post subject:
Ziggy wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
LakersForever123 wrote:
Mike@LG wrote:
yinoma2001 wrote:
shnxx wrote:
As impressive as Upshaw's upside is, I don't see the kind of outlandish athleticism that the centers of the 90s displayed a la Shaq, Robinson, etc.
What is Upshaw's ceiling here? Mutombo with a better touch? a taller Theo Ratliff?
I see a better defensive Mozgov.
For an undrafted rookie, I'll take that all day.
I think that's an average upside that he can reach. I think of a MUCH higher upside than that. Very optimistic.
I see him as a Dikembe Mutombo with more offense.
I definitely don't think that. I'm more along the lines of Alonzo Mourning in nearly Bynum's size.
Basic post game. Could have in-game midrange jumper developed. Above average rebounder. Swat king. Tremendous base.
Zo could get you 20/10 in his sleep in addition to anchoring the paint. Do you really think Upshaw can be a consistent scorer? Seems too raw offensively to ever reach that ceiling.
Yes. But it's a very optimistic upside. _________________ Resident Car Nut.
Upshaw will have to work very hard to improve his physical conditioning if he wants to make the squad.
I expect him to show up in the best shape of his life for Summer League.
Upshaw will have to work very hard to improve his physical conditioning if he wants to make the squad.
I expect him to show up in the best shape of his life for Summer League.
I have no doubt Upshaw could give us 10 rebs and 3 bpg in 20 mins but he isn't gonna score much. the offense just isn't there. He's already great at rebounding and shot blocking DOOOOOOOOOOE _________________ Coach Vogel, Kidd, Hollins
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 11:06 pm Post subject:
Car54 wrote:
I have no doubt Upshaw could give us 10 rebs and 3 bpg in 20 mins but he isn't gonna score much. the offense just isn't there. He's already great at rebounding and shot blocking DOOOOOOOOOOE
Dats all we need outta him DOOOEEE!
I'll take that and RUN! _________________
I have no doubt Upshaw could give us 10 rebs and 3 bpg in 20 mins but he isn't gonna score much. the offense just isn't there. He's already great at rebounding and shot blocking DOOOOOOOOOOE
Dude, He has a 9'5" reach. he can bascially dunk the ball without even jumping. Russell and Clarkson will get him easy dunks from their PNRs.
If we sign him and he plays 20mins, i think he can average 7-10 points per game.
I am drooling over the possibility of Larry and upshaw as our defensive stoppers with 5 minutes left in the game. Larry coming from the weak side and upshaw taking care of the middle.
Why are people so high on this guy?
Yes, he's a physical specimen at the 5, but he hasn't shown the IQ in college to play both sides of the ball @ the professional level.
At best, he's a developmental talent for 3~5 seasons and that hinges largely on his maturity which he's spectacularly failed to show for two collegiate programs.
Why are we high on him? B/c he may be our best center next season since we will likely strike out in free agency. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals
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