mavsman

You just defined it yourself. It means that a big guy has decent speed and jumping ability. The term says nothing about those other qualities you mention. You can be athletic and have bad hands and no touch.

You have good reason to be nervous about Diop. You talk to some Cavs fans and he is the worst basketball player in the league. They are not very happy with thier 8th pick. I believe that thier high expectations have clouded thier judgement to some degree.

He was a project and a highschool age project at that. He got in the Cavs doghouse and could never get out. He has not really played in the last two years so it was either because he is absolutely horrible or because the relationship between Diop and the Cavs deteriorated to the point where he was never going to be given a chance anymore. I would like to think it was the later.

Obviously Avery and the Mavs believe that he can resurect his career and at age 23 you have to believe that it is possible. Diop is in shape for the first time in his NBA career. He lost 20 lbs and he looks pretty good. Is this a contract year ploy which will change now that he is signed? I guess we will have to wait and see. Avery believes that the is ready for a new start and that he is ready to stay in shape and become what many thought he could be. In fact some in the Cavs organization always felt that Diop was out of shape and that if he actually got in shape that he would become a good player.

Anyway the Diop experiment will start in another month. I for one will be watching closely to see how this guy looks. If he turns out to be the complete bust that some Cavs fans believe his is then we sure better hope that MBenga is ready.

STUCKEY!

Diop lol

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