If he’s the guy, then it is what it is… Really wanted Cody. But hope DC becomes a great piece for us.
Ezdoesit1
I like the pick!
Sabronis77
I like the pick, looks like a more athletic Pryzbilla but lowkey sad that he won’t be able to continue wearing that number to honor his mom.
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jasonmcook
Shocked he dropped, but as a Portland and UConn fan, elated. Looking forward to watching his development at the next level.
Frostyzwannacomehere
He’s tall, I thought he was 6’10 he’s 7’2 holy shit. He might be the next bill walton
BenadrylBeer
Already added him to my 2K franchise
SawBladePainter
Woulda preferred Edey but Clingan will be good too.
falsestart6
drafted higher than Meyers and Zach, so that’s the bar for him
slwblnks
I don’t watch any college ball. My question is can he shoot?
rexter2k5
Bring him to me. I want big men who can pass the ball
Sageinthe805
Would it be stupid of us to put Ayton at the 4 and Clingan at 5? I’m not a strategic genius by any stretch, but Ayton seems to want to play a 4 role anyway and is middling at rim protection.
Dixon_Uranuss
I can’t wait to see how good he is before he gets injured…
GaviFromThePod
CLING KONG
SOS_ridiculo
Love this dude cuz he can ball, and he makes me think of Star Trek and Klingons. They’re badass and fierce too.
thedisliked23
Kevin o Connor had him #2 on the big board and tons of draft podcasts were talking about him in the top 3-4 depending on the need. It’s crazy he dropped this far especially since there’s a couple contenders that need to get bigger and could’ve traded up to grab him. Especially the Thunder. Edey at that position was a reach according to a lot of analysts.
Shot threes in high school. Could be a nurk level guy out thereif they tell him to shoot which isn’t terrible (not great but you can’t leave him wide open). Shaq level free throw shooter but killer on defense, good footwork, makes good choices. Here’s their scouting report
PLUSES Intimidating rim protector with a 7-foot-7 wingspan. He can block shots without even leaving his feet. Opponents avoid him when he’s lurking near the paint, not just because he’s imposing but also because he tends to be in the right position.
Has the potential to be an excellent drop defender in the pick-and-roll. He’s mobile and does a solid job of flipping his hips to contain penetrating players.
He’s good at using his size to protect the rim, but he’s also gotten mobile enough to hedge on the perimeter. He can flip his hips to contain penetrating players and recover to the roller if necessary.
Stout rebounder who boxes out and swallows up boards.
Dunks everything around the basket. UConn calls designed plays to get him lob dunks, something that will immediately translate to the NBA.
Dramatically improved as a post presence as a sophomore, adding soft hook shots that he can hit with either his right or left hand. And with the much cleaner footwork he’s developed, he can also mix in an occasional drop step. With his blend of size, strength, and agility, he could eventually develop into more of a go-to presence.
He has great awareness in the paint. When point guards probe inside, he relocates to open space to make himself free for a pass.
Whether he’s in the dunker spot, rolling after a ball screen, or sprinting up the floor, he has soft hands for catching tough passes and good coordination for finishing. Bigs his size are often clumsy, but he has no issue with high or low passes.
Good passer out of post-ups. He delivers the ball with precision, whether it’s from the elbow in handoff situations or from the post, and he always looks comfortable when handling pressure and double-teams.
Kevin O Bright side is always overly positive but he’s a legit draft guy nowadays so I like the pick.
DefNotEzra
I thought he was probably the most complete product coming into this draft. Dominated Eddy in the NCAA Championship game, could def be a good piece to build around.
TheTestPest
Move Rob, Move Jerami. Keep Ayton as Clingan develops, stash picks and assets while our young guys develop. The OKC model is what we are chasing, but we will probably be the dollar store version of it
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Time to move RW3 and Duop
We moving grant right?
Let’s go!!!
If he’s the guy, then it is what it is… Really wanted Cody. But hope DC becomes a great piece for us.
I like the pick!
I like the pick, looks like a more athletic Pryzbilla but lowkey sad that he won’t be able to continue wearing that number to honor his mom.
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Shocked he dropped, but as a Portland and UConn fan, elated. Looking forward to watching his development at the next level.
He’s tall, I thought he was 6’10 he’s 7’2 holy shit. He might be the next bill walton
Already added him to my 2K franchise
Woulda preferred Edey but Clingan will be good too.
drafted higher than Meyers and Zach, so that’s the bar for him
I don’t watch any college ball. My question is can he shoot?
Bring him to me. I want big men who can pass the ball
Would it be stupid of us to put Ayton at the 4 and Clingan at 5? I’m not a strategic genius by any stretch, but Ayton seems to want to play a 4 role anyway and is middling at rim protection.
I can’t wait to see how good he is before he gets injured…
CLING KONG
Love this dude cuz he can ball, and he makes me think of Star Trek and Klingons. They’re badass and fierce too.
Kevin o Connor had him #2 on the big board and tons of draft podcasts were talking about him in the top 3-4 depending on the need. It’s crazy he dropped this far especially since there’s a couple contenders that need to get bigger and could’ve traded up to grab him. Especially the Thunder. Edey at that position was a reach according to a lot of analysts.
Shot threes in high school. Could be a nurk level guy out thereif they tell him to shoot which isn’t terrible (not great but you can’t leave him wide open). Shaq level free throw shooter but killer on defense, good footwork, makes good choices. Here’s their scouting report
PLUSES
Intimidating rim protector with a 7-foot-7 wingspan. He can block shots without even leaving his feet. Opponents avoid him when he’s lurking near the paint, not just because he’s imposing but also because he tends to be in the right position.
Has the potential to be an excellent drop defender in the pick-and-roll. He’s mobile and does a solid job of flipping his hips to contain penetrating players.
He’s good at using his size to protect the rim, but he’s also gotten mobile enough to hedge on the perimeter. He can flip his hips to contain penetrating players and recover to the roller if necessary.
Stout rebounder who boxes out and swallows up boards.
Dunks everything around the basket. UConn calls designed plays to get him lob dunks, something that will immediately translate to the NBA.
Dramatically improved as a post presence as a sophomore, adding soft hook shots that he can hit with either his right or left hand. And with the much cleaner footwork he’s developed, he can also mix in an occasional drop step. With his blend of size, strength, and agility, he could eventually develop into more of a go-to presence.
He has great awareness in the paint. When point guards probe inside, he relocates to open space to make himself free for a pass.
Whether he’s in the dunker spot, rolling after a ball screen, or sprinting up the floor, he has soft hands for catching tough passes and good coordination for finishing. Bigs his size are often clumsy, but he has no issue with high or low passes.
Good passer out of post-ups. He delivers the ball with precision, whether it’s from the elbow in handoff situations or from the post, and he always looks comfortable when handling pressure and double-teams.
Kevin O Bright side is always overly positive but he’s a legit draft guy nowadays so I like the pick.
I thought he was probably the most complete product coming into this draft. Dominated Eddy in the NCAA Championship game, could def be a good piece to build around.
Move Rob, Move Jerami. Keep Ayton as Clingan develops, stash picks and assets while our young guys develop. The OKC model is what we are chasing, but we will probably be the dollar store version of it