Niang NBA chances

[CarlHungus]

I've always had the feeling that Georges would be someone who would make a lot of money playing basketball overseas. However, there is some noise within the local media that he may get drafted. First Chris Williams said on a podcast a few months ago that he's heard that Larry Bird has interest in Niang. Now, Travis Hines has tweeted this.

Travis Hines ‏@TravisHines21 22m22 minutes ago
Reported on a rather large Niang story the last few days. In doing so, I'm convinced his destiny is to be drafted by the Spurs in the 2nd RD


I really hope Georges makes an NBA roster next year. It would be really cool to see that

 

[bringmagicback]

I hope he makes it, just dont see it defensively.

 

[jsb]

I don't understand the NBA, but I think that Georges could be good in the NBA.

If he ended up with the Spurs that would be the best news ever. Great organization. Amazing coach. A team that I like.

 

[Hoiball92]

It'd be cool to see him be drafted

 

[cmjh10]

I'd be cool to see him be drafted

Nothing would make you cool

 

[JHpsyclonz]

I hope he makes it, just dont see it defensively.

Defense really isn't a focus in the NBA anymore. An allstar team just about scored 200 points last month.

 

[TurbulentEddie]

Defense really isn't a focus in the NBA anymore. An allstar team just about scored 200 points last month.

There's always at least one...

 

[awd4cy]

Defense really isn't a focus in the NBA anymore. An allstar team just about scored 200 points last month.

This post tells me you are totally clueless. What does a meaningless All-star game have to do with anything? I laugh when people say defense isn't played in the NBA. Georges won't make it on that reason alone.

 

[CyCrazy]

I don't understand anything

We know.

 

[cyclonedave25]

Defense really isn't a focus in the NBA anymore. An allstar team just about scored 200 points last month.

That's because it was the All-Star game.

 

[bringmagicback]

Defense really isn't a focus in the NBA anymore. An allstar team just about scored 200 points last month.

derrrrrrrrppppppppppppppp

 

[CyJack13]

Could see him putting up huge numbers in the D-League but don't see how he doesn't get eaten up in pick and rolls in the NBA. Teams would go at him like they do McDermott on the Bulls.

 

[bringmagicback]

Could see him putting up huge numbers in the D-League but don't see how he doesn't get eaten up in pick and rolls in the NBA. Teams would go at him like they do McDermott on the Bulls.

A fair amount of people on this board use McDermott as to why they think Niang will be successful in the NBA.

I am assuming because it is one of the NBA players they can name.

 

[CyJack13]

A fair amount of people on this board use McDermott as to why they think Niang will be successful in the NBA.

I am assuming because it is one of the NBA players they can name.

McDermott is an elite shooter which Georges is not, he's also historically bad at everything else. He's putting up all time low rebound, assist, block and steal rates. Niang is a much better passer, but similarly flawed defensively.

 

[HoraceGrant]

A fair amount of people on this board use McDermott as to why they think Niang will be successful in the NBA.

I am assuming because it is one of the NBA players they can name.

McDermott is even quite a bit more athletic than Niang. He had solid #'s at the combine, and he is still a liability out there defensively

 

[bringmagicback]

Ya i dont see any similarities either other than they have both lived in Ames and know fred.

 

[Cyclonepride]

He is immensely talented on the offensive end. He could certainly fill a situational role for someone.

 

[CyJack13]

He is immensely talented on the offensive end. He could certainly fill a situational role for someone.

In college, remains to be seen if that translates to the NBA. And an average offensive player who can't defend won't stick around long.

 

[bringmagicback]

In college, remains to be seen if that translates to the NBA. And an average offensive player who can't defend won't stick around long.

Especially without athleticism.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

And an average offensive player who can't defend won't stick around long.

Checks all cash the same right? Then on to the next gig (coaching??)