HOWARD IS # 1

**nkhera1** · 06-25-2004, 01:02 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

yeah, if okafur had more post moves, better jump shot range, and better free throw shotting percentage he would definetely have been number one. Looks like the bobcats are trying to build like the pistons.

**HMcCoy** · 06-25-2004, 01:55 AM

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PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor.

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Lets see....Undersized PF who specializes in blocks and boards. Strangley similar to someone else in the league. Then you have a close to 7 ft rangy PF outta HS with crazy athleticism and the ability to dominate in the open floor...Geez Diddy, you're right...That comparison IS ludicrous!

**HMcCoy** · 06-25-2004, 01:55 AM

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PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor.

<hr /></blockquote>

Lets see....Undersized PF who specializes in blocks and boards. Strangley similar to someone else in the league. Then you have a close to 7 ft rangy PF outta HS with crazy athleticism and the ability to dominate in the open floor...Geez Diddy, you're right...That comparison IS ludicrous!

**HMcCoy** · 06-25-2004, 01:55 AM

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<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor.

<hr /></blockquote>

Lets see....Undersized PF who specializes in blocks and boards. Strangley similar to someone else in the league. Then you have a close to 7 ft rangy PF outta HS with crazy athleticism and the ability to dominate in the open floor...Geez Diddy, you're right...That comparison IS ludicrous!

**kirkangil** · 06-25-2004, 02:11 AM

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Howard will be a star one day. After his 4 yr deal is up and he signs with another team.

**kirkangil** · 06-25-2004, 02:11 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

Howard will be a star one day. After his 4 yr deal is up and he signs with another team.

**kirkangil** · 06-25-2004, 02:11 AM

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Howard will be a star one day. After his 4 yr deal is up and he signs with another team.

**MartinDihigo** · 06-25-2004, 04:39 AM

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PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor. im so damn happy my bobcats got lucky and got okafor. he does have a shot just calhoun told him to rebound and block shots. they have enough shooters on the team he will surprise a ton of people when he shows he can hit 12-15 ft jumpers mark my words ROY right here.

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Thank you

If i had to compare NBA players to Howard and Okafor i would say

Howard - Amare Staudamire, Juwon Howard type - but the big questions about Howard regard his inside prescense , Just How Tall does he play when against NBA players ?
-for example Does he look as tall as a Jermaine O'Neal in the paint or is he closer to 6'9" ?
He looks extremely well built for his age , he looks to already have some decent strength for the NBA power forward position and has the body-type to continue to add strength and power for years.
-Again this goes back to his height. A 6'9 Howard could be maybe another Amare , but if he is really a true 6;10 , 6'11" frame then his type of game could make him a future top 20 player. Possibly top 10.
I want to see how great a rebounder Howard is. Can he deliver a hit to his man and still get off a strong jump to bring in the rebound? Is he an offensive threat on the boards , playing above the rim and using his strength to battle for tip ins and put backs ?
He runs well , can he finish a break at all ? Can he catch a lob , how will his confidence be in the nba open floor

Okafor - Theo Ratliff
Okafor is all about improving his offensive game. He used to be what coaches call a Robot out there , but he improved last year by adding a few post pivot moves. He needs to play instinctively and natural and aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. He isn't a great shooter and he can often give up a few inches to a center. Is a skilled ballplayer decent instincts in aspects like shooting and posesses excellent timing , - he could develop his offensive game to the point that he can get a little space and hit a short jumper, if its that little spin move he does or he develops a jumphook orhowever he needs to get it done ... Has added some bulk in past year and shows a willingness to participate in the offseason program , and most importantly the willingness to bang underneath, however strength at the center position is a slight weakness that should cure itself as he grows. He takes a beating inside , so conditioning and the health of his back is a concern.

**MartinDihigo** · 06-25-2004, 04:39 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor. im so damn happy my bobcats got lucky and got okafor. he does have a shot just calhoun told him to rebound and block shots. they have enough shooters on the team he will surprise a ton of people when he shows he can hit 12-15 ft jumpers mark my words ROY right here.

<hr /></blockquote>

Thank you

If i had to compare NBA players to Howard and Okafor i would say

Howard - Amare Staudamire, Juwon Howard type - but the big questions about Howard regard his inside prescense , Just How Tall does he play when against NBA players ?
-for example Does he look as tall as a Jermaine O'Neal in the paint or is he closer to 6'9" ?
He looks extremely well built for his age , he looks to already have some decent strength for the NBA power forward position and has the body-type to continue to add strength and power for years.
-Again this goes back to his height. A 6'9 Howard could be maybe another Amare , but if he is really a true 6;10 , 6'11" frame then his type of game could make him a future top 20 player. Possibly top 10.
I want to see how great a rebounder Howard is. Can he deliver a hit to his man and still get off a strong jump to bring in the rebound? Is he an offensive threat on the boards , playing above the rim and using his strength to battle for tip ins and put backs ?
He runs well , can he finish a break at all ? Can he catch a lob , how will his confidence be in the nba open floor

Okafor - Theo Ratliff
Okafor is all about improving his offensive game. He used to be what coaches call a Robot out there , but he improved last year by adding a few post pivot moves. He needs to play instinctively and natural and aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. He isn't a great shooter and he can often give up a few inches to a center. Is a skilled ballplayer decent instincts in aspects like shooting and posesses excellent timing , - he could develop his offensive game to the point that he can get a little space and hit a short jumper, if its that little spin move he does or he develops a jumphook orhowever he needs to get it done ... Has added some bulk in past year and shows a willingness to participate in the offseason program , and most importantly the willingness to bang underneath, however strength at the center position is a slight weakness that should cure itself as he grows. He takes a beating inside , so conditioning and the health of his back is a concern.

**MartinDihigo** · 06-25-2004, 04:39 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
PdiddyPop said:
comparing howard as another KG and okafor as a potential ben wallace is ludicrious. howard will be howard and okafor will be okafor. im so damn happy my bobcats got lucky and got okafor. he does have a shot just calhoun told him to rebound and block shots. they have enough shooters on the team he will surprise a ton of people when he shows he can hit 12-15 ft jumpers mark my words ROY right here.

<hr /></blockquote>

Thank you

If i had to compare NBA players to Howard and Okafor i would say

Howard - Amare Staudamire, Juwon Howard type - but the big questions about Howard regard his inside prescense , Just How Tall does he play when against NBA players ?
-for example Does he look as tall as a Jermaine O'Neal in the paint or is he closer to 6'9" ?
He looks extremely well built for his age , he looks to already have some decent strength for the NBA power forward position and has the body-type to continue to add strength and power for years.
-Again this goes back to his height. A 6'9 Howard could be maybe another Amare , but if he is really a true 6;10 , 6'11" frame then his type of game could make him a future top 20 player. Possibly top 10.
I want to see how great a rebounder Howard is. Can he deliver a hit to his man and still get off a strong jump to bring in the rebound? Is he an offensive threat on the boards , playing above the rim and using his strength to battle for tip ins and put backs ?
He runs well , can he finish a break at all ? Can he catch a lob , how will his confidence be in the nba open floor

Okafor - Theo Ratliff
Okafor is all about improving his offensive game. He used to be what coaches call a Robot out there , but he improved last year by adding a few post pivot moves. He needs to play instinctively and natural and aggressive on the offensive end of the floor. He isn't a great shooter and he can often give up a few inches to a center. Is a skilled ballplayer decent instincts in aspects like shooting and posesses excellent timing , - he could develop his offensive game to the point that he can get a little space and hit a short jumper, if its that little spin move he does or he develops a jumphook orhowever he needs to get it done ... Has added some bulk in past year and shows a willingness to participate in the offseason program , and most importantly the willingness to bang underneath, however strength at the center position is a slight weakness that should cure itself as he grows. He takes a beating inside , so conditioning and the health of his back is a concern.

**RA3000** · 06-25-2004, 04:55 AM

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Height isnt everything.
Look at Barkley, he's what, 6'5", 6'6" and can dominate the boards.
Rodman was only 6'8" or so and he was a rebounding monster.
Both played the PF position as well.

Orlando does quite well with the Number 1 picks actually.
In the past, they drafted Shaq and also Chris Webber.
Both turned out to be really good players.
We'll see about Howard.
Havent seen that guy play, so no comments.

**RA3000** · 06-25-2004, 04:55 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

Height isnt everything.
Look at Barkley, he's what, 6'5", 6'6" and can dominate the boards.
Rodman was only 6'8" or so and he was a rebounding monster.
Both played the PF position as well.

Orlando does quite well with the Number 1 picks actually.
In the past, they drafted Shaq and also Chris Webber.
Both turned out to be really good players.
We'll see about Howard.
Havent seen that guy play, so no comments.

**RA3000** · 06-25-2004, 04:55 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

Height isnt everything.
Look at Barkley, he's what, 6'5", 6'6" and can dominate the boards.
Rodman was only 6'8" or so and he was a rebounding monster.
Both played the PF position as well.

Orlando does quite well with the Number 1 picks actually.
In the past, they drafted Shaq and also Chris Webber.
Both turned out to be really good players.
We'll see about Howard.
Havent seen that guy play, so no comments.

**RoSHiJETS10** · 06-25-2004, 08:31 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
RA3000 said:
Height isnt everything.
Look at Barkley, he's what, 6'5", 6'6" and can dominate the boards.
Rodman was only 6'8" or so and he was a rebounding monster.
Both played the PF position as well.

<hr /></blockquote>

very true, and barkely said in his book that he is really 6'4"

**RoSHiJETS10** · 06-25-2004, 08:31 AM

Re: HOWARD IS # 1

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
RA3000 said:
Height isnt everything.
Look at Barkley, he's what, 6'5", 6'6" and can dominate the boards.
Rodman was only 6'8" or so and he was a rebounding monster.
Both played the PF position as well.

<hr /></blockquote>

very true, and barkely said in his book that he is really 6'4"

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