Great video, but I strongly disagree with you, but it's all good. Towns seems sometimes way too out of control, unbalanced physically (shoulders and waist area), and a product of a "super team" which makes me wary of him being a #1 pick, which should be a star player. I can't believe he's being considered #1, but we've seen this before many times. And why isn't he able to fully extend his arms above his head? He seems very inflexible in the shoulders, and is probably why his shot release is low, which he will have to be wide open to get off. Those 1 on 0 workouts are all hype, I think Minnesota will be disappointed.
Passing out of the post is one of the most difficult skills a bigman acquires. It doesn't happen naturally out of the NCAA level. I'd argue that his TOs are higher because he draws FAR more double teams, and is more advanced than most, especially by age. It is FAR easier for Towns to throw passes when he's getting the basketball past the free throw line with single coverage, and just reading the defense. I'd also argue that while Towns is a more proven shooter, you can't teach him Okafor's post moves. But, you can teach Okafor how to shoot. See Marc Gasol, Chris Webber, Willie Cauley Stein, Karl Malone, and countless other bigs. It's not like Okafor lacks touch. I understand everyone has a different opinion, but I think certain details were overlooked. Both have FAR better A/TO ratios than Porzingis, but even Porzingis is Top 5.
Compare the overall quality of this year's draft to the last two years. Which is the best? Also, who will be this year's Isaiah Thomas, or a late pick who vastly outperforms their draft position?
Easy answer which one are you going to have to pull out of games in the 4th cause he can't hit a free throw? Which one is the better defender and rebounder based on the metrics? There is your answer
There are 7 guys ahead of Okafor?
I don't think so dude…
Whoever drafts Okafor will be the biggest winner in this draft.
Great video, but I strongly disagree with you, but it's all good. Towns seems sometimes way too out of control, unbalanced physically (shoulders and waist area), and a product of a "super team" which makes me wary of him being a #1 pick, which should be a star player. I can't believe he's being considered #1, but we've seen this before many times. And why isn't he able to fully extend his arms above his head? He seems very inflexible in the shoulders, and is probably why his shot release is low, which he will have to be wide open to get off. Those 1 on 0 workouts are all hype, I think Minnesota will be disappointed.
AS A LAKER FAN, you're making me lose hope:(
Does Towns even have a left hand? He predominantly uses his right. That could be a problem for him.
Passing out of the post is one of the most difficult skills a bigman acquires. It doesn't happen naturally out of the NCAA level. I'd argue that his TOs are higher because he draws FAR more double teams, and is more advanced than most, especially by age. It is FAR easier for Towns to throw passes when he's getting the basketball past the free throw line with single coverage, and just reading the defense. I'd also argue that while Towns is a more proven shooter, you can't teach him Okafor's post moves. But, you can teach Okafor how to shoot. See Marc Gasol, Chris Webber, Willie Cauley Stein, Karl Malone, and countless other bigs. It's not like Okafor lacks touch. I understand everyone has a different opinion, but I think certain details were overlooked. Both have FAR better A/TO ratios than Porzingis, but even Porzingis is Top 5.
If the lakers don't get towns do you think they'll get Russell or okafor
Karl Towns is Number 1 to Minnesota Timberwolves with Andrew Wiggens, Ricky Rubio, Kenyon Martin, Kevin Garnett, Zach Lavin, etc. I read Playoffs2015!
which position should the lakers take? a guard or center?
Compare the overall quality of this year's draft to the last two years. Which is the best? Also, who will be this year's Isaiah Thomas, or a late pick who vastly outperforms their draft position?
good analysis…in Okafor I see Marc Gasol minus the jumper, passing instinctsand defensive ability… on the other hand Towns is a BALLER
+Lakers Gloyou see this ???
Okafor is a million times better then Curry ever was in the post down low ! And probably the best we've seen since Tim Duncan !
Eddie Curry, lol, funny, Okafors skill set is much higher then Curry.
"ja-LEEL", not "ja-HEEL"
i think okafor will not live up to expections..
Easy answer which one are you going to have to pull out of games in the 4th cause he can't hit a free throw? Which one is the better defender and rebounder based on the metrics? There is your answer
the lakers should draft justise winslow. i dont think its that hard to find a defensive big.
You should split the podcast inro sections.
I agree that Towns is a far better prospect than Okafor. I'm hoping Okafor doesn't fall to the Knicks. I'd honestly take Russell or Mudiay over him.