02-17-2026, 11:09 AM
(02-17-2026, 08:40 AM)Smitty Wrote: Why would NO team have interest in a 6'9 250lb forward in the NBA? He has to be a "stretch 5" to have any appeal? That seems like an extreme take...
He's a machine. He's good. Like really really really good.
22.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.5 blocks per game on 58/39/77 shooting. Leads the NCAA in PTS, RBS, PER, OWS, DWS, WS, OBPM, DBPM, BPM, DRtg.
Again, he is a machine. Wins at every level. Does all the little things extremely well. He's an elite rebounder, solid passer and connector, capable scorer, and well rounded defender. His BBIQ is off the charts. He's a basketball player! Arguably, having a better freshman season than Flagg just had, who lead the NCAA in all the same categories.
Does that mean he's guaranteed to be a star in the NBA? No, but none of these prospects are. If the Mavs have some lotto luck again and are able to draft Boozer, I'd be ecstatic!
Just curious, do you think he will be a good defender in the NBA? Seems like he is not a rim protector and has limitations on the perimeter. Don't get me wrong, adding a Kevin Love type talent would be huge on a team starved for talent, but if I were to pick a kind of player from a fit perspective next to Flagg, a Kevin Love type would not be the ideal choice.