Post by Jeff on Jan 20, 2011 9:10:33 GMT -5
Hakeem Talib
Height: 6'6
Weight: 215 lbs
Position: SF
College: Ball State
Age: 23
Ratings: C+ C+ C- A B- C
Pros: Well, Talib is a monster on defense. He can block shots and get steals. He played PF in college, but this was really more due to the fact that he played for a smaller school. He's a decent scorer, and really does not do anything poorly. I think that he'll be close to 2 blocks per game and two steals per game. He's also a pretty good rebounder for a young player.
Cons: The biggest knock on Talib is his age. He's just about hit his ceiling as a player. While he does not have any weaknesses offensively, he's not really anything more than average at everything. While he does get quite a few blocks and steals, he does makes mistakes defensively. He tends to gamble in order to get the big play. He has poor knees, he could be in trouble for a quick rise and fall.
Overall: Talib will almost definitely a lotto pick, but whoever drafts should not expect much growth out of him. He's at his peak now, and with his knee problems it's a question of how long he'll last. He will be a staple on All-League defensive teams, and should commonly be in the running for DPOY. He will never be much of an offensive threat, but his defense should make up for it.
Height: 6'6
Weight: 215 lbs
Position: SF
College: Ball State
Age: 23
Ratings: C+ C+ C- A B- C
Pros: Well, Talib is a monster on defense. He can block shots and get steals. He played PF in college, but this was really more due to the fact that he played for a smaller school. He's a decent scorer, and really does not do anything poorly. I think that he'll be close to 2 blocks per game and two steals per game. He's also a pretty good rebounder for a young player.
Cons: The biggest knock on Talib is his age. He's just about hit his ceiling as a player. While he does not have any weaknesses offensively, he's not really anything more than average at everything. While he does get quite a few blocks and steals, he does makes mistakes defensively. He tends to gamble in order to get the big play. He has poor knees, he could be in trouble for a quick rise and fall.
Overall: Talib will almost definitely a lotto pick, but whoever drafts should not expect much growth out of him. He's at his peak now, and with his knee problems it's a question of how long he'll last. He will be a staple on All-League defensive teams, and should commonly be in the running for DPOY. He will never be much of an offensive threat, but his defense should make up for it.
