Nerlens Noel

[Lebron23]

since 1985 Nerlens Noel, Shaq, Mutumbo, and The Admiral are the only players to have had 10 rebounds with 3 blocks in first pair of career games.

He's averaging 10 ppg on 41 FG%, 10 rpg, 3 bpg, 1.0 apg in his first 2 games. He just needs to improve his offensive game.

[UK2K]

He's averaging 10 ppg on 41 FG%, 10 rpg, 3 bpg, 1.0 apg in his first 2 games. He just needs to improve his offensive game.
What is this? Game two of his NBA career?

I think any team would give their left nut to have a rookie do that in his first two games.

[Lebron23]

What is this? Game two of his NBA career?

I think any team would give their left nut to have a rookie do that in his first two games.


14 points on .636 FG%, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks,

[Im Still Ballin]

Thanks for the transmission R2-D2.

[miles berg]

Love his game.

[bigt]

We knew his offensive game would be a work in progress coming into the NBA, it was the defense people were excited about. Good early signs from him though, really want him to have a productive year, could see him challenging for ROY if he does well, pull a Blake

[PhutureDynasty]

Even if he's a poor man's Anthony Davis I'd be satisfied.

:rockon:

[Magic731]

Looking good. He had a sick inbounds alley oop against the Bucks. A definite bright spot for the Sixers.

[Shade8780]

If only the Pelicans didn't trade him. Literally unstoppable front-court in defence.

[Haymaker]

He could be a similar player to Ibaka. Needs to work on his offense, like the OP stated.

[kells333]

If only the Pelicans didn't trade him. Literally unstoppable front-court in defence.

Asik>noel

[TheMilkyBarKid]

Asik>noel
For now, yes.

[Lebronxrings]

He could be a similar player to Ibaka. Needs to work on his offense, like the OP stated.
Ibaka is a sharp shooter, and one of the best rim protectors in history. I can't see noel being like that.

[T_L_P]

Ibaka is a sharp shooter, and one of the best rim protectors in history. I can't see noel being like that.

According to the numbers, Ibaka was the 17th best rim protector in the NBA last season. Extrapolate that over the fifty odd years the NBA has been around, and we can reasonably assume he's not a top 200 rim protector of all time.

So no, Ibaka is not one of the best rim protectors in history.

[chips93]

He's averaging 10 ppg on 41 FG%, 10 rpg, 3 bpg, 1.0 apg in his first 2 games. He just needs to improve his offensive game.

as in half of his game?

his passing and vision is better than i expected. his skills are raw, but his awareness is solid for a rookie big man


According to the numbers, Ibaka was the 17th best rim protector in the NBA last season. Extrapolate that over the fifty odd years the NBA has been around, and we can reasonably assume he's not a top 200 rim protector of all time.

So no, Ibaka is not one of the best rim protectors in history.

which numbers?

[imdaman99]

Rich man's Marcus Camby anyone? :rockon:

[Xover]

Don't mean to derail this thread but we will be comparing these two very often this season.

Alex Len 10 Points/11 Rebounds Full Highlights (10/31/2014)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajI5VAzaJuc)

In 2 games Len is averaging:
6.5 points, 8 boards, 1 block
50% FG
75% FT
25 minutes

There are so many intangibles aswell that don't show on the boxscore such as his hustle plays and he alters so many shots with just his length alone, hopefully this is a coming out party for him this season and the injuries being a thing of the past.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Haven't watch the Sixers play yet, but his playing style has always reminded me of Noah. Kind of PF size, was thought to be C position (tho now they got Embiid) very good passing, awkward looking offense, does everything on defense type of player. Doesn't have quite the energy, or maybe just not as expressive.

Health withstanding, he and Embiid are going to be the best post duo in the NBA.

[sammichoffate]

Next Dwight without the bitch attitude :rockon:

[ImKobe]

his hook shot is pretty nice and he can explode to the basket at ease and he can run routes like a receiver, you saw that alley against the bucks? Looked straight up like an NFL move

If he develops a solid jumper and a post game, he's gonna be one of the top bigs in the league. He will already be one of the best defensive bigs IMHO, but you won't see his impact on a tanking team his first two seasons probably, but he's goin to be legit.

[chocolatethunder]

I'm a sixers fan but I'm also a realist. He's very awkward offensively and he's too skinny right now to be a good man defender. He's great on the weak side and is super athletic. He's a poor shooter and a poor free throw shooter. He's a kind or in the mold of Theo Ratliff. He's going to need a few years to develop.

[Bless Mathews]

Lots of potential for sure.