tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post6552459705064326198..comments2023-11-05T01:50:45.024-08:00Comments on Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!: Thinking BigPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07413382016761430333noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-26419881361974539632008-05-26T14:13:00.000-07:002008-05-26T14:13:00.000-07:00That said, the centers position still has to be on...That said, the centers position still has to be one of the highest bust rates among positions in the draft. It doesn't mean necessarily one of these guys can't all of sudden play hard and succeed to prove us wrong, though, and over time, some will. It probably takes a good eye to see who will succeed, like when Utah drafted Kirilenko or Detroit picking Okur.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-90685974510613496722008-05-26T13:37:00.000-07:002008-05-26T13:37:00.000-07:00I think it is a matter of fit and opportunity just...I think it is a matter of fit and opportunity just as much as it is about ability. Williams and Dalembert weren't polished offensive players, but both were outstanding shot blockers and athletes in college, with Williams showing more overall quickness, and Dalembert more powerful as a better rebounder. Williams was actually more efficient than Dalembert, and both were neither big time scorers at their respective schools, but were able to carve out roles for NBA teams. It's not totally impossible to find one of these somewhere in the draft, and there are some candidates, though there are always questions to ask. Sometimes, these guys may not pan out, like Cedric Simmons or Hilton Armstrong, but other times, a guy like Ben Wallace or Scott Williams can pop out of the undrafted circles to surprise a little. These guys aren't everywhere, but it's important to examine players closely, and I wouldn't be opposed to working these players and draft candidates out to see who these potential sleepers could be. Such candidates available for this year may include players like JaVale McGee, Shawn James, Omer Asik, Steven Hill, Tyrelle Blair, Larry Cox, CJ Giles, DeAndre Jordan, Brook Lopez, and Robin Lopez. Each may have their flaws and question marks, and strengths, but it would be wise if the Sonics were to examine such players closely or at least for consideration for workouts.<BR/><BR/>My answer is, the lower the pick or as an undrafted signee, the lower the risk and more cost effective the outcome can be. However, it may also mean, the less likely the player will make the roster, for there are only a few sleepers who actually make the team. The greater the pick, probably the more talent that comes, but also a more likely chance to bust if the guess turns out wrong. I think draft people know this already. I just hope the Sonics can make good finds with the talent available.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758702.post-53121553341392933552008-05-26T00:59:00.000-07:002008-05-26T00:59:00.000-07:00i certainly agree with that. sadly, swift could ne...i certainly agree with that. sadly, swift could never turn out the shotblocking monster that scares the hell out of everyone, he just could not play a handful of games, and probably he will never be fit again. petro could not make it, neither, and sene was hardly given a decent chance. <BR/><BR/>but there is no reason that going to gamble for a center this year. i think there are some talents especially in the european region that could turn to some decent players. when bringing in an overseas player, there are no guarantees, it can be a milicic, or an okur. why not try to find one like the latter?Çetin Cemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801952710845241211noreply@blogger.com