2015 Nba Draft Discussion: Russell, Nance Jr., Brown

Most measurements have Okafor at 6'11" and he has a wingspan of 7'6" which will allow him to play just as big as Gasol who has a 7'3" wingspan. Not to mention his rock-solid frame and huge hands. Thus his size is never mentioned as a weakness.

 

He's been measured anywhere from 7'5" to 7'6.25" the last 2 years

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Jahlil-Okafor-6469/

 

What qualities will No. 2 pick in NBA Draft need to flourish with Kobe?

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/201...-pick-in-nba-draft-need-to-flourish-with-kobe

 

yeah, I looked again, and the few measurements available have him 1-2 inches taller than Jefferson with an extra 3-4 inches in wingspan.

i'll take a bigger al Jefferson. and I think okafor is way ahead of Jefferson in terms of passing out of double teams, which was a big problem for al for a long time (may still be, I haven't seen him as much since was banished to basketball nowheresville).

 

Understood. I'll cite this example: Gasol's and Odom's stats during our championship run were never mind boggling. Although, efficient, we come to expect certain numbers they would tend to put up during a game, a season, right?

WTS, the efficiency they did it with, they way they meshed in the triangle system and played with one another outweighed just looking at their stats and actually the impact they were having on the court.

I'm not sure that Pau's career numbers were that much better than Boozer or even Odom for that matter.

What I do know is that while one player may have a similar statistical output to another, there are other factors that supersede stats.

I'd be happy if Randle as the same statistical output as Boozer through out his career; nevertheless, because he has a different skillset than Boozer, I think he could have an impact on the court in a more variety of ways and not top out in the 2nd round which Boozer has done up until this point in his career.

In the end, I expect Okafor/Randle to work hard, put in the effort, and maximize the talent they have.

It will be up to the coaching staff to develop these very talented young men and put them in positions for success. That, I am not so sure with this staff, but that's another topic altogether.

 

What's strange to me is that all measurements have Towns listed at 7'-0" and Okafor either at 6'-10" or 6'-11"..
However. Every picture I've seen of them together & especially when they were being interviewed together before the Draft Lottery,
Okafor always seems taller than Towns.. & it's not just the hair..

 

Agreed. That's why I am favoring Green over any wing right now because of his skillset and experience playing with Duncan.

 

Okafor has better posture. That right there can make a difference in 1-1.5", especially if you factor difference in shoes/soles between two people.

 

Will be cheaper as well, not to mention doesnt need ball in his hands to score. Can start at 2/3 if kobe hangs them up after this year. Which he wont.

 

Anyone else notice a arm/hand is missing from this picture? And yeah, it is a little strange that Towns is listed as being a bit taller than Okafor, but pictures can be deceiving too. It's possible Towns is just slouching a little.

 

Okafor seems to have his hand behind his back and the angle of the pic makes it seem like its gone.

As for their height even at the draft okafor seems taller than towns, he has good posture and towns seems to slouch a little so that could be the reason but for those worried about his height hes still 19 and can grow a few inches before its all said and done