so is Nurkic > mozgov? Never really seen dude play, but those vines instantly made me a fan.
Nurkic has a bigger upside than any rookie in this draft. Yes, that includes Wiggins. And not counting Embiid since his status remains N/A and it remains completely unknown what he can do in pros.
Currently, Nurk is leading all rookies in points, rebounds and blocks per 48 minutes and is third in steals. And he has the highest PER. Plus he has something that can't be seen on stats and can't be taught - confidence. Look at those vines.
Nurk is only 6 months older than Wiggins, and unlike Wiggins he was completely unfamiliar with the American game. It's amazing how well and quickly he's adapted to the NBA game, taking it to Cousins and Gasol, #1 and #2 centers in the league. He looks more comfortable than Nowitzki, Ginobili and Tony Parker did their rookie years. He only started playing organized basketball at the age of 15, that is 5 years ago. Plus unlike Wiggins, he's a center. The sky is the limit for this guy. All he needs to do is stay healthy and stay out of foul trouble and he'll be a candidate for ROY now that Mozgov is gone and he has the starting spot.
He's still raw and makes some rookie mistakes. Needs to look at the basket a little before he shoots his hook shots in the post. One of those extended workout sessions with Hakeem Olajuwon in the offseason would do wonders for him.
Here's a picture of hid dad BTW:
it's January now. Third of the way in to January now. But I'm sure the cavs will make the finals and be champions. It's looking so likely
