Re: Brendan Haywood

["Jaims" <jaims@info.com.ph>]

Sounds like Moiso comparison in terms of skills...and lack of desire.

Jaims
----- Original Message -----
From: "Berry, Mark S" <berrym@BATTELLE.ORG>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 11:20 PM
Subject: Brendan Haywood


> I'm guessing Haywood will move up after workouts. Read this scouting
report
> from maurer scouting (http://www.geocities.com/maurerscouting/
> <http://www.geocities.com/maurerscouting/>  -- it has some great scouting
> reports) and tell me where a guy like this should be drafted.
>
> Strengths:Has really learned how to take over a game defensively with his
> shot blocking ability ... Runs the court and moves like no 7 footer should
> .... Converts most of his shots within 10 feet of the basket thanks to his
> excellent soft touch .... Has explosive jumping ability for a player of
his
> size this allows him to be a super finisher ... Has developed a abundance
of
> low post moves that he has become quite comfortable with ... Uses a number
> of spins, hooks shots and up and under's to confuse opposing players on
> defense .... Still very young for a player graduating college, at only 20
> years old this alone makes him an intriguing player for NBA Gm's ....
> Wonderful work ethic strives to be one of the best and on top of that very
> coach-able listens and has made incredible progress as a player ....
> Weakness: Biggest problem is his lack of intensity and energy during some
> games he almost looks like he was on another planet .... Needs to make
> himself a wider target in the post so that it's easier for teammates to
get
> him the ball ... While his rebounding skills are good he could still use a
> tad bit more help on rebounding techniques such as blocking out and
> anticipation ... Has a still evolving offensive game but it's coming ....
> Although he gets to the free throw line he doesn't take advantage of it
> because of his poor free throw shooting .... Doesn't posses the best
stamina
> although he has improved remarkable since his freshman year in this area
...
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