I know he is. And he's assuming I am judging Bynum simply because he was a Laker. *shrugs*
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I know he is. And he's assuming I am judging Bynum simply because he was a Laker. *shrugs*
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dude only knows cleveland bynum 
for embiid's sake let's all hope he can flourish in spite of that org
for embiid's sake let's all hope he can flourish in spite of that org
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The kid dropped 11 and 8. 11 ppg shows that his offensive game isnt "really, really polished." He was getting doubled in college, and will be getting doubled twice as hard in the pros. His offensive game has had its moments. But 11 ppg when youre the focal point of the offense is unacceptable. Wiggins and parker are damn near sure things who will make an impact from day 1, while embiid is looking at least 3 years to become a game changer.
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Embiid was the focal point of KU's offense? When? Are we forgetting about Wiggins, Ellis, and Selden who averaged double figure points as well?
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This though.
Son was rebounding and protecting the rim, don't know why it took him so long to get PT on that trash squad.
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Did you watch kansas games? They had wiggins looking like a role player while swinging the ball on the perimeter so they could get it to embiid in the post.
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I'm actually judging Bynum based off of "player development" from an organization standpoint, as what the original argument was.
Bynum was the man for 4-5 years. Then he became some crazy lunatic with self-motivation problems. Dude couldn't accept the fact that he was an NBA player who got paid to play basketball. Dude's got mental issues, and doesn't give a damn about anything basketball related, and he isn't even 27 years old.
But the Lakers organization developed him into a fine basketball player huh...
Let's just end the "Cavs organization can't develop players" argument. Clearly, every organization is going to draft some bum that everyone though was going to be greatness.
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You're assessment of Bynum couldn't be more wrong.
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Not trying to sound butt hurt, but how can you judge the Kings off just one year of their new structure and management?
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you cant.... although they did trade for rudy gay....
all in on malone tho, he is a good coach
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Going to have to disagree there, Kansas' offense this year operated in a way where no one player could really put up big stats. There was no focal point for them last year, in any given game it could've been Embiid, Ellis, or Wiggins who would get the most touches. In the pro game, he will get more touches and the floor spacing is naturally better. I wouldn't say he is "really really polished", but offensively his skills are already very impressive and are only going to get better. Of course, this is all provided he stays healthy, which is a huge concern.
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I'm actually judging Bynum based off of "player development" from an organization standpoint, as what the original argument was.
Bynum was the man for 4-5 years. Then he became some crazy lunatic with self-motivation problems. Dude couldn't accept the fact that he was an NBA player who got paid to play basketball. Dude's got mental issues, and doesn't give a damn about anything basketball related, and he isn't even 27 years old.
But the Lakers organization developed him into a fine basketball player huh...
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Ok, do you remember where he was as a 17 year old "prospect"?
Did you not see how far he developed from 17, to 24, even with several major injuries to his knees? You think he just got better, cuz he got older?
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Rudy had a pretty good year once he was traded to the Kings.
If I didn't watch Kansas play on a regular basis I wouldn't have been able to tell that they had multiple players average double figures. Their offense wasn't centered around Embiid, their offense allowed multiple players to get involved in the offense. Embiid never took more than 9 shot attempts in any game this season. How is that the focal point of an offense?
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just looked up his numbers in SAC and damb, you are right!
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Tons of giant dudes in the NBA, 99% can't score in the post like Bynum could.
Bynum might actually be a good comparison for Embiid, Embiid obviously more nimble but they profile as similar types of players.
Bynum might actually be a good comparison for Embiid, Embiid obviously more nimble but they profile as similar types of players.
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Although Embiid was hurt for like half the year, I don't think dude was THAT impressive. Granted his ceiling is extremely high but based on the past top 5 big men selected in the draft in recent years, its a huge risk IMO.
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Recent years like Anthony Davis, Demarcus cousins and Andre Drummond?
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