Raptorfan2012 wrote:Dalek wrote:TGM wrote:Is it me or does Ulrich Chomche's game reminds me a lot of Giannis.
I don't see that too much other than being tall and a physical force. From what I watched of Giannis as a teen was him playing as a point-forward and having a special passing and finishing ability.
Chomche seems to be more of a three and blocks kind of player. I see some Bobby Portis to his game which is like a 10-15 year type of vet, which would be great to draft if you have time to develop the player.
Here is some good background on him. Can't believe he comes from a family of 16 and raised on a farm. The typical late bloomer, but he has really dedicated himself to development:“His biggest strength is defense,” Traore says. “First of all, his size and length—you cannot teach that. He was born with it. It’s a gift. Great rebounder. Great shot blocker. The timing is exceptional. And his lateral movement, being able to defend, that’s already a gift for him. I think that’s half the battle for him. He’s adding a nice three-pointer. He can shoot from the corner and make them consistently. During the games, when we need it, he’s able to make those shots.”
Above all else, Chomche is “a winner,” says Traore. He does the little things and always finds a way to make an impact, even if it doesn’t show up in the box score. “I would be surprised if Ulrich went his entire career in the NBA without a championship,” Traore continues. “Having some of the best coaches in the world work with him every day, Ulrich will be a starter in the NBA for over a decade. That’s who he is.”
https://www.slamonline.com/nba-draft/nba-academy-africa-nba-draft/ulrich-chomche/
I fully expect Chomche to be called up as a Raptors pick - the only question is whether its 19 or 31st (or any other pick if we trade for another one).
I would not be mad if #19 was Chomche or Carrington and it took 3-4 for them to develop.
Heck look at how long it too Coby White to develop even with Lonzo out and Lavine hurt a lot. They are only paying him $12-13 million per year for the next 2 seasons and going to get $30 million per year production.