NBA: Georges Niang Drafted by Indiana Pacers
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Nate TaylorVerified account @ByNateTaylor 6m6 minutes ago
The #Pacers’ Georges Niang on people questioning his lack of athleticism:
The #Pacers’ Georges Niang on people questioning his lack of athleticism:
Also, now on a first name basis with "Larry." :smile:
Should we create a drinking game for every time Georges says "high basketball IQ?" Seems like it is in every interview now. :smile:
Should we create a drinking game for every time Georges says "high basketball IQ?" Seems like it is in every interview now. :smile:
Clark WadeVerified account @ClarkWade34 19m19 minutes ago
New #Pacers 2nd round pick Georges Niang ('s' is silent) took one in the left eye playing hoops with a friend.
Indiana Pacers @Pacers 33m33 minutes ago
.@GeorgesNiang20: "I plan on wearing #32. I'm one step ahead so I'm going to wear #32."
Can't wait to pick up one of these once they are on the market.
Look for Niang to get his contract in the next week or two. The Pacers signed their 2nd round pick (Joe Young out of Oregon 43rd overall) last year on July 13th to a 4 year deal with the first two years guaranteed (slightly above the rookie min). Joe did lead the Orlando Summer league in PPG but the way Niang has played I could see the Pacers giving him a similar deal. Good for both parties, security for Niang and a bargain for the Pacers if Niang pans out.
Three questions:
All clips were from last year's Iowa game - did the author only have rights to ONE game?
T-Rex arms - did he somehow confuse Georges with Woodbury?
Rolly-Polly - I thought at first he was making a play off of pick & ROLL because of his poor spelling, but no...he just doesn't know how to spell roly-poly. So did he miss the memo that Georges lost the baby fat & tightened up his body? No, he's not a reed, but roly-poly is sooooooooo two years ago...
I agree with the T-Rex arms comment, I was a bit surprised by that. He may not have crazy wingspans like Abdel, but he doesn't have tiny arms haha. As for the Roly-Poly comment, as Georges may not be a roly-poly any more he will never be seen as a physical specimine, or built-dude. It is just the way his body is, he will always have the "unathletic" tag hovering over his head.
Those plays would have been a lot sweeter had Monte not clanged both of those 3's. I guess he hit the shot that mattered in that game though.
Even with his improved physique, Niang isn't exactly a physical specimen, especially when compared with most NBA players.
I thought this was a good breakdown. I especially enjoyed his notice of Niang's rotations on D. As my girlfriend can attest to, I've been loudly touting this part of his game.
He's comparing it to the wingspans of NBA frontcourt players, not other 6'8" players.
I understand that but just think it's odd that he gets knocked for his wingspan but a player like Uthoff is 6'9 with a 6'11 wingspan and everyone talks about his great length all season long.
