Suns draft Khaman Maluach with the 10th pick

[Superbone]

Damion?

Yeah, Damon.

 

[Hoop Head]

Dunn praising Maluach. I'm curious how Maluach will defend in switches. He has the athleticism to keep up with guys. Encouraging to hear Dunn hype that.

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[Mainstreet]

Dunn praising Maluach. I'm curious how Maluach will defend in switches. He has the athleticism to keep up with guys. Encouraging to hear Dunn hype that.

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It's interesting, I was just thinking about Khaman wondering how quickly he can adapt to the NBA game.

I didn't think he would be there at #10, so pre-draft I was mostly concentrating on Sorber and Fleming with a possible trade down.

Looking at upside, he could be a Rudy Gobert type player who can shoot.

 

[BirdGangThing]

It's interesting, I was just thinking about Khaman wondering how quickly he can adapt to the NBA game.

I didn't think he would be there at #10, so pre-draft I was mostly concentrating on Sorber and Fleming with a possible trade down.

Looking at upside, he could be a Rudy Gobert type player who can shoot.

better than gobert defensively

 

[Hoop Head]

better than gobert defensively

4 time Defensive Player of the Year? Get real.

 

[Mainstreet]

better than gobert defensively

If Maluach turns out to be a better version of Gobert offensively and defensively, that's quite a find. He won't turn 19 until September.

Gobert didn't play in his first NBA game until he was age 21.

 

[Mainstreet]

4 time Defensive Player of the Year? Get real.

Live a little, walk on the wild side. That's what the offseason is all about… dreams.

 

[Hoop Head]

It's interesting, I was just thinking about Khaman wondering how quickly he can adapt to the NBA game.

I didn't think he would be there at #10, so pre-draft I was mostly concentrating on Sorber and Fleming with a possible trade down.

Looking at upside, he could be a Rudy Gobert type player who can shoot.

I know the comparison will likely draw some hate or raise eyebrows but I feel like Maluach can be what Ayton was here statistically only with much more force. He finishes stronger and guards the rim better. If he can switch then the sky is the limit.


Ive been huge on Maluach since I started researching the draft and was ready to be disappointed by whoever in comparison. Maybe I'm wrong but he looks like a top 5 pick and could be the Center we've wanted all along.

Still, 4 time DPOY is ridiculous. Wemby will be lucky to match that over his career. Rudy, Dikembe, and Ben Wallace are tied for the most of all time at 4. That is rarified air.

 

[Mainstreet]

I know the comparison will likely draw some hate or raise eyebrows but I feel like Maluach can be what Ayton was here statistically only with much more force. He finishes stronger and guards the rim better. If he can switch then the sky is the limit.


Ive been huge on Maluach since I started researching the draft and was ready to be disappointed by whoever in comparison. Maybe I'm wrong but he looks like a top 5 pick and could be the Center we've wanted all along.

Still, 4 time DPOY is ridiculous. Wemby will be lucky to match that over his career. Rudy, Dikembe, and Ben Wallace are tied for the most of all time at 4. That is rarified air.

Can't wait to see Khaman play against legitimate NBA talent, not that it won't take years for him to fully develop.

I don't think it's wise to get stuck on awards. Either they come or they don't. I'm looking at the potential upside of Khaman.

To ponder, even for a moment, he could be the best center the Suns ever had, is an exciting thought.

If he could become that, the future trajectory of the Suns would immediately become brighter.

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is what Jordan Ott said today about Khaman.

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[AzStevenCal]

I know the comparison will likely draw some hate or raise eyebrows but I feel like Maluach can be what Ayton was here statistically only with much more force. He finishes stronger and guards the rim better. If he can switch then the sky is the limit.


Ive been huge on Maluach since I started researching the draft and was ready to be disappointed by whoever in comparison. Maybe I'm wrong but he looks like a top 5 pick and could be the Center we've wanted all along.

Still, 4 time DPOY is ridiculous. Wemby will be lucky to match that over his career. Rudy, Dikembe, and Ben Wallace are tied for the most of all time at 4. That is rarified air.

I have him penciled in as the greatest big man of all time.

I really didn't know much about him but everything I've seen of him since the draft process began makes me wonder how he could have possibly slipped to us. IOW, I have clearly fallen for the hype.

 

[Mainstreet]

I have him penciled in as the greatest big man of all time.

I really didn't know much about him but everything I've seen of him since the draft process began makes me wonder how he could have possibly slipped to us. IOW, I have clearly fallen for the hype.

Forgetting the hype for a moment, I see a skilled 18-year-old mobile big man of immense proportions that can defend the rim, shoot and rebound.

And he is proportionate for his size. He looks like a grown man out there at his age.

If I were going to guess why he fell in the draft, it may be the lingering memory of some other highly touted big men that failed.

We will have to see how he develops, but he has certainly caught my attention.

If I were an NBA player, I would certainly think twice before I drove in the lane if he were defending the basket.

 

[Hoop Head]

I have him penciled in as the greatest big man of all time.

I really didn't know much about him but everything I've seen of him since the draft process began makes me wonder how he could have possibly slipped to us. IOW, I have clearly fallen for the hype.

Being the greatest Suns big of all time isn't nearly as difficult as being the greatest big of all time. I'll get on the Suns hype train and believe he can do that. I don't see him as a perennial All-Star big though. I'd guess most would say Alvin Adams was the best Suns big ever but he wasn't a true big by any stretch so Maluach can take that title by playing big and being successful.

I'm on the hype train but I don't see him as a generational big like Shaq, Dwight, Duncan, Jokic, Embiid, etc. I know I didn't mention Gobert despite his accolades but his defense is second to none inside. I'd guess Maluach has a better chance to be more efficient and productive offensively but defensively is a tall order.

 

[leclerc]

I am excited about Maluach but talking about all time greats before his first season is too early for me. I remember I was blown away about Amaré midway through the season when he kept putting up 30+ per game. Before that I just knew we got an athletic big with a chequered past. Bigs take longer, so I don't think we'll see jesus this season. Just hope to see him get regular playing time and grow (improve as an NBA player). Big if true

 

[Carolinacacti]

Best part is Williams is better then Maluach

 

[JCSunsfan]

Guess what. He is 18. Lots of kids his age still add an inch or two. And arms keep growing too.

 

[Phrazbit]

Guess what. He is 18. Lots of kids his age still add an inch or two. And arms keep growing too.

He’s already plenty big, guys bigger than him tend to fall apart. I’m fine if he’s done growing.

One of the reasons I’m not terrified of Wembanyama is that I just don’t see him holding up. The talent is there but the human body isn’t meant for those proportions.

 

[leclerc]

I agree about Wemby. It is a shame. He seems like a nice kid, but I fear he will be out quite a lot.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Sorta did. Stoudamire never really clicked with me....and I dont recall anyone being real excited about bringing him in.....but I was thinking more, 7 footers...even though chambers was only 6'11...I think Big O Miller was more exciting than Stoudamire.

This is kinda mind-boggling to me as Amare was a unicorn of speed, size, power and jump out of the gym hops… but different strokes for different folks.

 

[Cheesebeef]

It's interesting, I was just thinking about Khaman wondering how quickly he can adapt to the NBA game.

I didn't think he would be there at #10, so pre-draft I was mostly concentrating on Sorber and Fleming with a possible trade down.

Looking at upside, he could be a Rudy Gobert type player who can shoot.

If he can top out at this, that’s def a guy you can start to build around. Would be great if that’s where he can get to.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I am excited about Maluach but talking about all time greats before his first season is too early for me. I remember I was blown away about Amaré midway through the season when he kept putting up 30+ per game. Before that I just knew we got an athletic big with a chequered past. Bigs take longer, so I don't think we'll see jesus this season. Just hope to see him get regular playing time and grow (improve as an NBA player). Big if true

Yeah… Amare just looked like he belonged almost immediately. There was no one like him in the league with that combo of speed, size, hops, power and even some handles right off the bat.

Oh what could have been… freaking microfracture!

 

[Yuma]

Forgetting the hype for a moment, I see a skilled 18-year-old mobile big man of immense proportions that can defend the rim, shoot and rebound.

And he is proportionate for his size. He looks like a grown man out there at his age.

If I were going to guess why he fell in the draft, it may be the lingering memory of some other highly touted big men that failed.

We will have to see how he develops, but he has certainly caught my attention.

If I were an NBA player, I would certainly think twice before I drove in the lane if he were defending the basket.

He's really cut. I could see another 20-40 pounds on that frame as he matures, without slowing him down.

 

[Yuma]

This is kinda mind-boggling to me as Amare was a unicorn of speed, size, power and jump out of the gym hops… but different strokes for different folks.

He was the Greek Freak, 1.0 version.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Amare had no fear. He was so decisive with the ball. Strength and power going straight to the rim. Jerry Colangelo got a five minute look at him, and gave his draft guys the thumbs up. You just knew.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Khamen reminds me of Mutombo. He has a level of self awareness and confidence I don't see in Gobert. Thats the difference with this kid. At 18 he walks out on to the floor like he belongs there, but carries himself with humility off the floor. You just can't help but love him immediately.