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re: Report: Jordan Mickey will enter the NBA Draft
Posted on 3/31/15 at 2:37 pm to thunderbird1100
Posted on 3/31/15 at 2:37 pm to thunderbird1100
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He's a 4, period.
There aren't many NBA 4s (even small ball) at 6'7". I understand what his game is, that doesn't make him a 4, it makes him a bad fit for the 3 where he would have to play.
The average 4 height in the NBA is 6’9.5". The mode height is 6'9". The guys who have Mickey's size are Maxiell and Blair. Their games are vastly different than Mickey's in terms of their rebounding and defensive prowess. The average 4 weight in the NBA is 246.
Now consider the 3. Average 6’7.75" Mode 6’7"/6’8" (Tied). Not to be rude, but guess where yer boy is going to have to try to make it in the NBA. He isn't a 4. Period.
This post was edited on 3/31/15 at 2:40 pm
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Posted on 3/31/15 at 3:00 pm to therick711
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The average 4 height in the NBA is 6’9.5". The mode height is 6'9". The guys who have Mickey's size are Maxiell and Blair. Their games are vastly different than Mickey's in terms of their rebounding and defensive prowess. The average 4 weight in the NBA is 246.
Brandon Bass is a 4 at 6'6.25". That said, Bass is much stronger than Mickey and has a much better jump shot.
I'm not trying to rag on Mickey, but his game just doesn't seem to translate to the NBA. As such, he should have probably stayed and got a degree, but only he can chase his dreams.
This post was edited on 3/31/15 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 3/31/15 at 3:12 pm to therick711
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There aren't many NBA 4s (even small ball) at 6'7". I understand what his game is, that doesn't make him a 4
Skillset is the only thing that matters. If you cant shoot no NBA team is going to play you at the 3. You play your position in the NBA generally, it's not like college. The only thing he can play in the NBA is the 4, which is why his stock is so low, being that he's only 6'7-6'8.
Posted on 3/31/15 at 3:42 pm to therick711
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There aren't many NBA 4s (even small ball) at 6'7". I understand what his game is, that doesn't make him a 4, it makes him a bad fit for the 3 where he would have to play.
The average 4 height in the NBA is 6’9.5". The mode height is 6'9". The guys who have Mickey's size are Maxiell and Blair. Their games are vastly different than Mickey's in terms of their rebounding and defensive prowess. The average 4 weight in the NBA is 246.
Now consider the 3. Average 6’7.75" Mode 6’7"/6’8" (Tied). Not to be rude, but guess where yer boy is going to have to try to make it in the NBA. He isn't a 4. Period.
You are giving the reason why he won't play in the NBA. His game is waaaaaaaay more suited to be a 4. Think Carl Landry or Paul Millsap. Landry is a better example because he has played as a reserve for a significant portion of his career.
If things went perfect for Mickey, and he developed a consistent shot...and he developed the ability to put the ball on the floor from 15 feet and get to the rim, he could maybe play that role. I think that is a pretty long shot at best.
I can't think of any way he could end up playing the 3.
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