The Best Comparison Ever?
Win, lose or Diaw.
I have a confession to make: I just read a Chad Ford column.
OK, his blog, actually. I clicked over to ESPN.com and wanted to see what he had to say about Greg Oden. Nothing too exciting on that front—the gist of it is that he’s really good, he came back a month early from wrist surgery, and he’ll be the number one pick in the NBA Draft whenever he wants to be. He just used a lot more words to say it.
But then I kept reading. The next piece was on the Kansas/Florida game, and the performances of (and scouting reports on) the most NBA-ready guys. And in the part about Julian Wright, there was this:
“He reminds me of a mix between Kevin Garnett and Boris Diaw,” one executive told me. “He’s got Garnett’s energy
and athleticism, and he combines with with Diaw’s versatility and basketball savvy. If he continues to attack that way on the offensive end, the kid’s a top-five pick. You can’t teach what he has.”
I mean, what kind of comparison is that? In combination, I mean. Is Boris Diaw really more versatile and BASKETBALL SAVVY than Kevin freaking Garnett? Boris might be more French than Kevin, but that’s about the only comparison where he comes ahead. Well, except age. And weight. Did Boris’s name even have to be mentioned? I’m thinking this nameless executive works for the Suns.
Don’t mind me if this doesn’t make any sense, it’s 1 a.m. and I’ve got a cold.
11 Responses to “The Best Comparison Ever?”
Dec.5 at 3:14 am
Drolfe says:
Your right, this makes no sense.
Dec.5 at 4:16 am
Don't Reach says:
And Greg Oden is a mix between David Robinson and Malik Rose
Dec.5 at 10:18 am
Thomas says:
i’d like to think i get what he’s saying here. the energy of kg but with a game similar to boris. i just think savvy was the wrong word to use. because clearly boris nor ju ju approach kg in any category.
Dec.5 at 10:44 am
Tombomb15basketball says:
Whats wrong with Diaw? he plays hard and that dunk on Dirk in the playoffs was Nasty!!
Is Kg’s jumpshot as pretty as Boris’ ….. hell no!! If you mix the two Kg and BD could learn a few things from each other it’s not all hustle and heart you gotta have a little bit of finesse and the frenchman has the soft hands.
Dec.5 at 12:08 pm
Vitor says:
Maybe it’s Isiah…or Matt Millen
Dec.5 at 3:25 pm
Dblizzy! says:
You can’t be serious. Diaw can’t compare to KG on his best day. Look at his numbers this year, i think he’s proving to be a one-hit wonder. And don’t say it’s cuz Amare is back, cuz when Amare was stinking it up at the beginning of the season, Diaw was still playing like shit. KG is having an off year so far and his number are better that Diaws in every category. Except weight. lol
Dec.5 at 3:57 pm
Nathalie says:
boris diaw….ha! KG?? maybe I need to watch this Oden kid again….
Dec.5 at 4:25 pm
Kevin Wilson says:
I always say Greg Oden reminds me of Orlando Woolridge’s body, with the ability of David Robinson. Am I Ford material?
Dec.5 at 4:28 pm
Max Airington says:
“If Tim Duncan was in Minnesota, I promise you the T’Wolves would have been in the NBA Finals by now.” -Skip Bayless, idiot.
Dec.5 at 4:28 pm
Dblizzy! says:
Greg Oden must be at least 30. he looks older than LeBron
Feb.2 at 5:31 pm
BIGG TYM says:
Max,u must be high! If KG had the supporting cast TD has he’d hav 4 rings by now, and would be the favorite to win this season