The Guys We're NOT Talking About

[Lipoli390]

Bleed - I can see Towns and Dieng eventually starting and playing together.

[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Dieng is sneaky good. He was definitely one of our best players last year. I know that's not saying much, but he's definitely somebody I'd like to see playing a lot this year.

I agree that he has some unique skills, but until he does better protecting the paint, he's a major liability defensively.

[Monster]

Dieng putting up numbers again. 0/3 from 3 in this game. Links to the box score and some highlights. It looks like they may have the full games up on YouTube if you need a basketball fix. Lol

http://www.fiba.com/afrobasket/2015/2008/Senegal-Morocco#%7Ctab=boxscore_statistics

https://m.youtube.com/#/fiba?uid=tInrnU3QbWqFGsdKT1GZtg

[Monster]

Another big game for Dieng in this tourney.

After watching some highlights he looks to be the PF on his team which is interesting since we have use for one of those. Dieng always looks a little awkward when doing a lot of things but that jumper keeps looking legit. Wouldn't it be fun if he and Towns were the answer in the front court? This is a fun video.

http://youtu.be/qXJGZBbd5dA

[bleedspeed]

Great video of Dieng. I think we have to give him the green light on open 3's.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Thanks for posting, monster...Gorgui's had a terrific tournament.

I hope the 12 people in the stands were thoroughly entertained! :)

[Monster]

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[Q12543 [enjin:6621299]]

Another big game for Dieng in this tourney.

After watching some highlights he looks to be the PF on his team which is interesting since we have use for one of those. Dieng always looks a little awkward when doing a lot of things but that jumper keeps looking legit. Wouldn't it be fun if he and Towns were the answer in the front court? This is a fun video.

http://youtu.be/qXJGZBbd5dA

Yeah, he's been dominant. I'm not usually a fan of our guys playing for their national teams in the offseason, but in Dieng's case, it gives him a chance to expand his game because he's truly the focal point of his team's offense, something that never happens with the Wolves. I think this helps him grow his game in ways that otherwise wouldn't happen, at least offensively. Defensively....I don't think this helps him much.

Rubio is the guy who benefits the least from playing for his national team. He plays the exact same role with Spain as he does with the Wolves. He's purely a set-up guy. I'm glad he's sitting out this summer.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

Skimmed through this thread and didn't see much talk about Nemanja Bjelica, who right now is our best power forward option behind Kevin Garnett even without playing a single NBA minute. It's interesting that there's so much Anthony Bennett discussion, however, when he could be dealt for nothing any day now.

Maybe I'm higher on NB than most here, but I really wouldn't know from how little talk there is about him. I'm not sure there many 6'10 forwards with his skill set and the basketball smartness to actually use those skills in a productive manner. Skills and talent are great, but if you're a bumbling idiot on the court, it doesn't matter. You're just another Anthony Randolph, Michael Beasley, Derrick Williams or forgive me, Anthony Bennett.

I actually see Bjelica getting a good amount of starts this year when Garnett needs a night off. Also, does anyone else see hints of Lamar Odom in his game? The versatility is outstanding. I'm anxious to see what problems a Bjelica/Towns lineup would cause for opponent's later in the season. That can't be fun for any duo of bigs to defend.

[longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]]

Skimmed through this thread and didn't see much talk about Nemanja Bjelica, who right now is our best power forward option behind Kevin Garnett even without playing a single NBA minute. It's interesting that there's so much Anthony Bennett discussion, however, when he could be dealt for nothing any day now.

Maybe I'm higher on NB than most here, but I really wouldn't know from how little talk there is about him. I'm not sure there many 6'10 forwards with his skill set and the basketball smartness to actually use those skills in a productive manner. Skills and talent are great, but if you're a bumbling idiot on the court, it doesn't matter. You're just another Anthony Randolph, Michael Beasley, Derrick Williams or forgive me, Anthony Bennett.

I actually see Bjelica getting a good amount of starts this year when Garnett needs a night off. Also, does anyone else see hints of Lamar Odom in his game? The versatility is outstanding. I'm anxious to see what problems a Bjelica/Towns lineup would cause for opponent's later in the season. That can't be fun for any duo of bigs to defend.

I agree that we are probably not talking about Bjelica enough here, but I think I know why...we just don't know how his game is going to translate to the NBA. More than any other fans, Wolves fans have to be wary of players who have been successful in international play, because we know more than just about anyone that international success doesn't necessarily translate to NBA success. Darko, Shved, Barea and now Bennett have all looked dominant at times in international play, but all have been disappointing with the Wolves. You can't blame us for thinking Nemanja might be the next Euro-bust. I look at video of him, and I see a guy who looks like he can contribute in the NBA...versatile offensive skills, solid rebounding and the ability to defend against the PnR. But I need to see him replicate his Euro play in the NBA before I jump on this bandwagon.