From just this highlight reel he looks to have more ability and skills than SJ. Not sure how to explain it but SJ as athletic as he was just didnt move like a basketball player. He seemed like a tall kid with athleticism who was playing basketball. This kid looks and moves like a basketball player.
He is like Samson but with ball skills and longer. I would sign up for him in a heartbeat.
This! 1000% this. I was prepared to be lukewarm at best but likely underwhelmed but the more i watched i was honestly impressed. Yeah its a highlight video but the things hes doing on the court arent usually things you see from a guy that size with that thin build. He is impressive and i would not hate if he were the back up this season. Im still hoping for Thiam or Diop but this kid would be a nice get if those guys dont work out. Even if we got one of thoses guys i wouldnt hate having him as part of a 3 big rotation at the 4,5 spots.
I’m ok with a dunk machine and shot blocker. We need to play above the rim.
He is much more than that. He has some serious ball handling skills for a guy his size which is an added bonus and might just work out really well in Hurley's offense. He isn't just a Samson clone.
You wouldn't run him off screens, but could potentially play a handful of minutes alongside Hines in a bigger lineup when Khamenia sits and Landrew/Ross aren't cutting it.
Landrew and Ross would preferably just play SF while Chol would backup at both the PF and C position depending on who else we get.
No, you're thinking of Chol Marial.
