David Levine
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Joined: 7/14/2007
From: Las Vegas
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ORIGINAL: Jim Frenette Watched a little of the U-Conn game it looks like Thabeat does more standing around then anything else. He really doesn't play with much energy in trying to find an opening to get the ball He blocks shots and he'll get some rebounds against really poor front lines, but he doesn't play well against good college bigs. I think he's going to get eaten alive at the NBA level. ********************************** I've been watching Thabeet very closely. I think he's been reading the press clippings because over the last 4 or 5 games it seems that he is going out of his way to show that he is physical. The problem is, it's mostly elbows, and for some reason he's been getting away with it. He was called for one foul against Syracuse, despite fighting with Jackson most of the game. He really doesn't work for his rebounds and he's not a great post defender. He's definitely a swatter and his presence is certainly felt, but I still think he benefits a great deal from having Adrien doing the dirty work. Offensively, his footwork is so horrible, I don't know that he will ever turn into a back-to-the-basket threat. I think he's a big gamble for anybody at the 2 spot, but I doubt he'll last past that. If we have all our picks come draft time, and he slides, I'd be fine risking the Miami pick on him.
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