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Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:09 am
by jfish26
twocoach wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:07 am
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:34 am
pdub wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:01 am
Lol at the stater:
Defensive Liability
College, probably not. NBA, probably.
He'll get better. He does rebound his position well, tries to help out to get steals on double teams and is willing to scrap and dive for loose balls so he isn't a disaster on defense but he does get blown past here and there. 20 pounds of muscle and a few more years with a trainer to improve his technique will work.
I, for one, think he's a major defensive liability. I mean, he's draftable, but he has no chance at sticking in the league without more seasoning.
At the college level.
This college.
Mine.
DEFENSIVE LIABILITY, I say.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:15 am
by MICHHAWK
all kids should stay in school.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:22 am
by jfish26
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:48 am
by DCHawk1
pdub wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:01 am
Lol at the stater:
Defensive Liability
ousdahl wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:02 pm
10. Washington Wizards: Gradey Dick (Kansas, SF, Freshman)
Washington could see Dick as a surefire asset to their rotation with his 6'8" size, special shooting skill and
defensive toughness. He comes off as a high-floor prospect, but he also has a path to upside with his shot-making versatility and athletic finishes.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/100 ... e-deadline
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:48 am
by RainbowsandUnicorns
twocoach wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:07 am
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:34 am
pdub wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:01 am
Lol at the stater:
Defensive Liability
College, probably not. NBA, probably.
He'll get better. He does rebound his position well, tries to help out to get steals on double teams and is willing to scrap and dive for loose balls so he isn't a disaster on defense but he does get blown past here and there. 20 pounds of muscle and a few more years with a trainer to improve his technique will work.
I too often bring up the fact that Scottie Pippen was not a good defender when he came in to the league. A lot of defense can be learned - and then it becomes desire. I'm not saying Mr. Dick will ever be Scottie Pippen on defense but the guy can definitely improve - if he plays in the NBA.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:35 am
by CrimsonNBlue
jfish26 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:09 am
twocoach wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:07 am
He'll get better. He does rebound his position well, tries to help out to get steals on double teams and is willing to scrap and dive for loose balls so he isn't a disaster on defense but he does get blown past here and there. 20 pounds of muscle and a few more years with a trainer to improve his technique will work.
I, for one, think he's a major defensive liability. I mean, he's draftable, but he has no chance at sticking in the league without more seasoning.
At the college level.
This college.
Mine.
DEFENSIVE LIABILITY, I say.
His defense is not good at all. And the liability part really comes into play for this team in terms of him not being able to stay out of foul trouble.
But, there's nothing I've seen that says to me he can't be a serviceable defender at the next level with development. He's not super quick, but also not super not quick, and he's a pretty good up and down athlete. He'll be fine and he's going to play at least 15 years in the NBA.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:39 am
by surly
Dick needs to add weight and muscle to reach his potential even at the collegiate level. Whether that matters to the NBA, IDK?
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:42 am
by jfish26
CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:35 am
jfish26 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:09 am
twocoach wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:07 am
He'll get better. He does rebound his position well, tries to help out to get steals on double teams and is willing to scrap and dive for loose balls so he isn't a disaster on defense but he does get blown past here and there. 20 pounds of muscle and a few more years with a trainer to improve his technique will work.
I, for one, think he's a major defensive liability. I mean, he's draftable, but he has no chance at sticking in the league without more seasoning.
At the college level.
This college.
Mine.
DEFENSIVE LIABILITY, I say.
His defense is not good at all. And the liability part really comes into play for this team in terms of him not being able to stay out of foul trouble.
But, there's nothing I've seen that says to me he can't be a serviceable defender at the next level with development. He's not super quick, but also not super not quick, and he's a pretty good up and down athlete. He'll be fine and he's going to play at least 15 years in the NBA.
Yes but we agree he needs to come back.
Right?
RIGHT?
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:10 pm
by CrimsonNBlue
jfish26 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:42 am
CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:35 am
jfish26 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:09 am
I, for one, think he's a major defensive liability. I mean, he's draftable, but he has no chance at sticking in the league without more seasoning.
At the college level.
This college.
Mine.
DEFENSIVE LIABILITY, I say.
His defense is not good at all. And the liability part really comes into play for this team in terms of him not being able to stay out of foul trouble.
But, there's nothing I've seen that says to me he can't be a serviceable defender at the next level with development. He's not super quick, but also not super not quick, and he's a pretty good up and down athlete. He'll be fine and he's going to play at least 15 years in the NBA.
Yes but we agree he needs to come back.
Right?
RIGHT?
Adidas and KU donors can make him a millionaire next season here. Get it done.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:28 pm
by KUTradition
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:02 pm
by RainbowsandUnicorns
No one can convince me the kid can play quality minutes in the NBA next season.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:04 pm
by pdub
Eh.
He’s going lotto. He’s got a ton of talent and has the build.
You go.
But yea, if he goes, just another one and done ending on a bad game though.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:04 pm
by Sparko
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:02 pm
No one can convince me the kid can play quality minutes in the NBA next season.
Probably kind of shut himself down
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:04 pm
by ArgentineHawk
RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:02 pm
No one can convince me the kid can play quality minutes in the NBA next season.
I 100% agree, but the NBA drafts on potential. He needs to get stronger, that’s for sure. And it doesn’t matter if he stays or goes league.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:07 pm
by ousdahl
I mean, he should prob go if he's anything first round.
But, maaaaybe, there's some magic combo of NIL + the chance to be high lotto and the face of BB, that could keep him around.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:09 pm
by ArgentineHawk
ousdahl wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:07 pm
I mean, he should prob go if he's anything first round.
But, maaaaybe, there's some magic combo of NIL + the chance to be high lotto and the face of BB, that could keep him around.
I’m hoping the same thing.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:11 pm
by InfiniteJ
Projected #8 pick...he has no business coming back.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:11 pm
by pdub
He’s a lotto lock.
He could even go top 10.
I’d love him to return if he really is as big a Kansas fan as he says but I understand how this stuff is today.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:13 pm
by Sparko
He had some games where he took over and some like today he wanted to check his portfolio. One and dones.
Re: Big Dick Energy
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:14 pm
by RainbowsandUnicorns
He absolutely should go if he's a projected lottery pick and I will wish him the best if he does.
Of course he's not going to be an NBA starter next season but I laugh out loud when I think about him playing against current NBA All-Stars. They will/would eat him alive both offensively and defensively.
