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While I'll agree that Clark isn't a 30/12 type player, I do believe he has the skills to be a star, and push 20/9 numbers.
Clark has a decent mid range jumper for a big man(4). He has excellent handles and driving ability for a 4. He's an excellent shot blocker, has long arms, and can grab boards.
He could be an excellent all around, very versatile 4man in the league if he figured out how to put all his skills to use.
As for the Miles comparison, again, I disagree. Bender has or does 2 things better than Miles - He's a couple inches taller, and he's a better shooter. That's it.
Miles is a far superior ball handler than Bender. He's a much better penetrator than Bender. And he's quicker/more athletic. I understand that Bender is a standout athlete as well, but he's not in Miles' class. He's the quickest, most athletic player over 6'8 in the league.
And defense is what sets everything apart. Bender may block some shots, cuz he's tall. But Miles does the same thing, and has fantastic defensive instincts and can cover anyone on the court, aside from the 5. He can be a shut down defender.
Miles has shown more ability in 2 years, than Bender has during his time. And most importantly, Miles has shown the feel for the game that very few guys from HS display that early.
And, I don't even think Miles is going to reach that dominant/stud level. So I don't see Bender making it either.
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