[remy23]

Some fans say Martynas isn't just the best 3-point shooter on his NBDL and summer league teams. People say Andriuskevicius shoots the 3-pointer better than anybody on Cleveland's team as well. Andriuskevicius makes 7 or 8 treys in a row before games and makes it look easy.

[Chan]

So why was he drafted in the 2nd round, and Bargnani drafted #1 overall? What's the difference?

[Pioneer10]

Originally Posted by WTChan

So why was he drafted in the 2nd round, and Bargnani drafted #1 overall? What's the difference?

Bargnani has a lot more meat on him and was a proven performer in top Euroleague.

Marty makes Tayshaun Prince looks like Shaq, was measured to have a very short wingspan for his sight, and never even started for a top Euro team. He's a perfect project in a lot of ways

[Larry Hughes for Retirement]

Originally Posted by WTChan

So why was he drafted in the 2nd round, and Bargnani drafted #1 overall? What's the difference?

If i am not mistaken in the 2004 draft wasnt he predicted to go in the Lottery maybe in some talks in the top 3, then thought better of it and went back to play more, and then went in the 2nd round.

[Chan]

So he's less physically gifted than Bargnani. I remember he was projected to be #1 overall, and was advised to go back and play some more. I hope he fired his agent over this.

[remy23]

Bargnani is stronger but I'd wonder if Martynas is faster. So when you say "physical gifts," it depends which trait you're valuing most. In terms of pure athleticism, I'd bet they're in the same ballpark, with each player having an advantage over the other in certain categories.

[Waukee]

I would think any average NBA player is able to make 7-8 three's in a row before games...Considering there is no pressure and they play basketball for a living I don't think this is a big deal at all.

[remy23]

Originally Posted by Waukee

I would think any average NBA player is able to make 7-8 three's in a row before games...Considering there is no pressure and they play basketball for a living I don't think this is a big deal at all.

Martynas does that all the time. Plus he nails some from 3 feet behind the line. Not a lot of players, especially at 7'2 or 7'3 are nailing 3's several feet behind the line.

[Waukee]

Originally Posted by remy23

Martynas does that all the time. Plus he nails some from 3 feet behind the line. Not a lot of players, especially at 7'2 or 7'3 are nailing 3's several feet behind the line.

It is rare to see a player at his height hitting three pointers. Thats really the last thing I want my 7'3" center doing. Put him an NBA game and at this point in his development he will get abused. This kid is still three years away making any contributions. Just like Milicic and Tskitishvili he has all sorts of ability but like them he never played in Europe and got any experience and it's going to be a very tough rode for him.

[remy23]

Originally Posted by Waukee

It is rare to see a player at his height hitting three pointers. Thats really the last thing I want my 7'3" center doing. Put him an NBA game and at this point in his development he will get abused. This kid is still three years away making any contributions. Just like Milicic and Tskitishvili he has all sorts of ability but like them he never played in Europe and got any experience and it's going to be a very tough rode for him.

Martynas Andriuskevicius was not drafted to be a center, nor was he ever projected to be a center. And nor did Martynas ever show the game of a center. Cleveland drafted this kid knowing he's a unique player and are content to let him improve and be himself, instead of force-feeding him into a position he's no good at and isn't comfortable with.

The goal for Andrisukevicius is not 3 more years of development. He was drafted with a 2-3 year plan (and he's already been working for 1 year, meaning the time table is another year or two). When Ferry drafted him, he didn't say, "Four or five years down the line." Teams will wait 2-3 years on a guy but 4-5 is a bit much. So that's not the case.

[futuristxen]

Originally Posted by Waukee

It is rare to see a player at his height hitting three pointers. Thats really the last thing I want my 7'3" center doing. Put him an NBA game and at this point in his development he will get abused. This kid is still three years away making any contributions. Just like Milicic and Tskitishvili he has all sorts of ability but like them he never played in Europe and got any experience and it's going to be a very tough rode for him.

Marty is not a center. Forget about his height. Watch him play. He's a three. If he continues to bulk up, he'll be a four. But he would be wasted playing center.

Also I think Darko looked really good for Orlando, and I think he'll have a huge year this year for Orlando.

[Waukee]

Martynas is a pretty quick guy but I can hardly imagine him playing SF...I would think he would get burned regularly. A guy his size is pretty much stuck playing PF/C and that where he's been projected to play.

[Pioneer10]

To be able to find minutes Marty can play on offense like a SF but on defense he's going to have to be able to guard PF's. Then a coach can play him to cause mismatches