Suns draft Khaman Maluach with the 10th pick

[BirdGangThing]

Khamen reminds me of Mutombo. He has a level of self awareness and confidence I don't see in Gobert.

i see a bit of that - and i don't think maluach will get embarrassed like gobert

 

[95pro]

i see a bit of that - and i don't think maluach will get embarrassed like gobert

Embarrassed?

If contesting dunks and getting dunked on is embarrassing then I'm all for our guys getting embarrassed. It's the non-contesting layup and dunk line that i've grown to hate the last couple of years.

 

[leclerc]

Antsy for the first summer league game! Dunn, Oso, Maluach, Fleming, maybe Brea, so much to be excited for. Mostly Dunn, Maluach and Fleming, but all of those guys could step up and get regular minutes (along with Dunn) this year. Let's go Summer Suns!

 

[BirdGangThing]

Embarrassed?

If contesting dunks and getting dunked on is embarrassing then I'm all for our guys getting embarrassed. It's the non-contesting layup and dunk line that i've grown to hate the last couple of years.

whatever you say essay - gobert has been a liability since the cheat code came out on him - i don't think maluach has the same weakness - i don't understand why contesting dunks came into your equation either - that's never been a knock on either player - you won't have to worry about maluach taking plays off

 

[Covert Rain]

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.

Amare was a bully (not in the negative way). He was going to go through you unless you proved you could stop him and even then he wasn't afraid to do it again. Those players are rare. I miss peak Amare.

 

[Hoop Head]

whatever you say essay - gobert has been a liability since the cheat code came out on him - i don't think maluach has the same weakness - i don't understand why contesting dunks came into your equation either - that's never been a knock on either player - you won't have to worry about maluach taking plays off

Such a liability he's anchored defenses that have made it to the WCF in back to back years. How is it embarrassing to be 1 of the final 4 teams standing? If there was a cheat code why do his teams have that success in the playoffs?

You can dislike Gobert but the hyperbole is over the top.

 

[Mainstreet]

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

It will be interesting to see how his body develops as he matures. He has room for more muscle.

 

[95pro]

whatever you say essay - gobert has been a liability since the cheat code came out on him - i don't think maluach has the same weakness - i don't understand why contesting dunks came into your equation either - that's never been a knock on either player - you won't have to worry about maluach taking plays off

If you were speaking about getting dunked on that's all I was referring to, if that's what you meant by embarrassed.
But now I understand you mean getting played off the court.

Sure Gobert isn't what he was as he's 33 now but he still anchors them in game in and game out.
Maluach is 18 and hasn't even played an NBA game man.

 

[BirdGangThing]

If you were speaking about getting dunked on that's all I was referring to, if that's what you meant by embarrassed.
But now I understand you mean getting played off the court.

Sure Gobert isn't what he was as he's 33 now but he still anchors them in game in and game out.
Maluach is 18 and hasn't even played an NBA game man.

i agree - and gobert is better than anything we've ever had at center - even at his current age

 

[Yuma]

i agree - and gobert is better than anything we've ever had at center - even at his current age

Ayton actually had a good year with us, that I would say overall when you count offense too, was better than Gobert. He just mentally lost it.

 

[Hoop Head]

Don't believe this has been posted. It's a really good video that breaks down Maluach's game pre-draft. It was made 3 months ago and discusses potential landing spots at the end of the video. Of course the Suns aren't mentioned since we didn't have a pick then. However the breakdown and highlights make it a good watch for anyone curious about his year at Duke, pre NCAA play, and what he brings to the table while showing highlights throughout.

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[Proximo]

i see a bit of that - and i don't think maluach will get embarrassed like gobert

I see that to, but I am really hoping in time he becomes more like the next Embid.

 

[Proximo]

Ayton actually had a good year with us, that I would say overall when you count offense too, was better than Gobert. He just mentally lost it.

I agree with this, but admittedly I hate Gobert, so I am biased.

 

[Mainstreet]

Don't believe this has been posted. It's a really good video that breaks down Maluach's game pre-draft. It was made 3 months ago and discusses potential landing spots at the end of the video. Of course the Suns aren't mentioned since we didn't have a pick then. However the breakdown and highlights make it a good watch for anyone curious about his year at Duke, pre NCAA play, and what he brings to the table while showing highlights throughout.

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And the Suns got Fleming too.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Don't believe this has been posted. It's a really good video that breaks down Maluach's game pre-draft. It was made 3 months ago and discusses potential landing spots at the end of the video. Of course the Suns aren't mentioned since we didn't have a pick then. However the breakdown and highlights make it a good watch for anyone curious about his year at Duke, pre NCAA play, and what he brings to the table while showing highlights throughout.

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Found it funny that his opinion of his ceiling was basically Ayton numbers (16/10) with elite defense.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I see that to, but I am really hoping in time he becomes more like the next Embid.

I think that’s too big an ask.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I think that’s too big an ask.

I was thinking Hakeem myself.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I think that’s too big an ask.

It is, but that's kind of where we're at.

Obviously it's a huge longshot but Fleming and Malauch could quickly reshape our future if they both reach their potential. And it could fix our point guard spot too. Devin is an above average offensive point guard but a horrible defender at that spot, with our new big men we might be able to cover for that defense. And if Green can slightly improve his decision making, that pairing might also shine with Williams or Maluach covering for them.

 

[Mainstreet]

I was thinking Hakeem myself.

Initially I was going to say Dikembe Mutombo, but I grew sad at his recent passing.

 

[GatorAZ]

Thinking Hassan Whiteside but cares and has a brain.

 

[BirdGangThing]

i keep thinking dikembe mutombo - gazelle like speed for a big and what appears to be a true joy for the game - fun is important - we've kinda been missing fun since mikal and payne left - mutombo had more fun than anyone

 

[Hoop Head]

Initially I was going to say Dikembe Mutombo, but I grew sad at his recent passing.

I know he never maintained or hit the next level but I see Gorgui Dieng in him. Maluach is better but that isn't a bad floor. Dieng was averaging 10 ppg, 8 rpg, 1 block, 1 steal, and 37% from deep.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I know he never maintained or hit the next level but I see Gorgui Dieng in him. Maluach is better but that isn't a bad floor. Dieng was averaging 10 ppg, 8 rpg, 1 block, 1 steal, and 37% from deep.

Ah cmon. That comp is no fun.

 

[Hoop Head]

Ah cmon. That comp is no fun.

I know. I'm incredibly high on the kid and trying not to let my lofty expectations disappoint me if he ends up being just good. He's a 1 of 1 talent though. I see a Bam Abedayo skillset in a Mutombo frame.

I'm ridiculously sold on this kid and expect him to make us forget about selecting Ayton over Luka because it led us here. I'm still stunned we were able to draft him and did.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

i keep thinking dikembe mutombo - gazelle like speed for a big and what appears to be a true joy for the game - fun is important - we've kinda been missing fun since mikal and payne left - mutombo had more fun than anyone

He’s already much more skilled than mutumbo (and I LOVED mutumbo). Dikembe couldn’t have done those dribbling drills like Khaman and had no jumpshot whatsoever.

Khaman seems to have excellent movement skills defensively, but I don’t know that we’ve seen him be the human eraser that dikembe was.