Thoughts on Okongwu?

[TheFuzz]

It's weird. I like him value wise, though he's a little redundant with Capela. Potentially a better fit with Collins long term though 

Edit: would've probably picked Hayes or Avdija though

Edited November 19, 2020 by TheFuzz

[ryandauwalker]

So far, so good for the Hawks - I like the pick!

Edited November 19, 2020 by ryandauwalker

[Vol4ever]

I really like the pic.  Kid is elite at the defensive end.  With he and Capela there wont be guards flying in the paint making layups anymore, nada!  

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

 

 

[marco102]

He has two way potential. I didn't want to pick him because the Hawks already have Capela, but it makes sense to sure up the front court with our solid wing rotation.  

Travis is building a SKRONG defense around Trae. 

Still hurt we let Hayes go, but I'll get over when I see Okongwu's hopefully excellent defense.

Edited November 19, 2020 by marco102

[bird_dirt]

I like the pick a lot. Gives us some good depth, and I think he'll develop well over the years. He could be a solid long term player.

The only question I have is, how will Nique pronounce his name?

 

[JayBirdHawk]

5 minutes ago, marco102 said:

He has two way potential. I didn't want to pick him because the Hawks already have Capela, but it makes sense to sure up the front court with our solid wing rotation.  

Travis is building a SKRONG defense around Trae. 

Still hurt we let Hayes go, but I'll get over when I see Okongwu's hopefully excellent defense.

This...it's all about Trae.

[JayBirdHawk]

Just now, bird_dirt said:

I like the pick a lot. Gives us some good depth, and I think he'll develop well over the years. He could be a solid long term player.

The only question I have is, how will Nique pronounce his name?

 

Oh, that is going to be fun...can't wait.  The chat will be live, we gonna be sipping every time Nique tries pronounce his name.

[Diesel]

1 minute ago, bird_dirt said:

I like the pick a lot. Gives us some good depth, and I think he'll develop well over the years. He could be a solid long term player.

The only question I have is, how will Nique pronounce his name?

 

I'm getting my mind set to hearing Nique say...  YE NKa.

[marco102]

@NBASupes, it's time for you to start the Ask Supes part duece thread...please and thank you!

[NBASupes]

Just now, marco102 said:

@NBASupes, it's time for you to start the Ask Supes part duece thread...please and thank you!

I'll wait till after the draft. Just to be fair

[NBASupes]

The Southeast is all about switchablility and defense. 

[Diesel]

Nique will say Yinka as in Yinke Dare.....

I can hear Nique now:

"Oh yeah, I used to play with his uncle... Yinke Dare." 

 

[ATLHawks3]

Good two-way potential. Will be able to make an impact day one.

[JayBirdHawk]

5 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

I'll wait till after the draft. Just to be fair

Who should we take at #50?

[bird_dirt]

7 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

Who should we take at #50?

Cash Considerations is traditionally popular pick for us in this range. 

In all seriousness, though, I'd really like to see the Hawks grab Immanuel Quickley. 

Edited November 19, 2020 by bird_dirt

[Peoriabird]

Okongwu was 3rd on my draft board behind Wiseman and Hayes.  Actually I struggled with whether to take him or Hayes.  Turns out they went back to back.  Y'all know I am big on bigs so I'm happy!  Never understood what posters saw in Hali.

[JTB]

Love the pick! It’s important in my opinion to build a good big man rotation. I understand all the small ball stuff but a strong big man rotation will take us a long way.

Other than that I love that this kid gets to learn and gel with Capela who’s not selfish in any kind of way! Clint is going to show this kid how it’s done every step of the way! 
 

when you think about it ...Trae, Huerter, Cam, or Hunter didn’t have someone to lead them by example in game, they didn’t have someone at their position  that COULD actually still play (with all due respect to the legend VC). VC was great but only on the mental side of the game for the most part which is important but I think young talents like we have need both . Clint will show and teach okongwu from the very start and that’s something I think we should all be more than excited about.

[REHawksFan]

42 minutes ago, Diesel said:

I'll be honest.  I'm pissed.   Doesn't this guy have a stress fracture?

We had Toppin, Halliburton, and Avdija.....   And we took Stress Fracture.  Why?  We didn't need another big. 

Dude got a broke toe. Let's not act like he's got some chronic condition. Good grief. 

[JayBirdHawk]

 

@Gray Mule I know you didn't get your guy Hali but you gotta love a guy that can hit his freethrows.