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NBA comparison: Ben Wallace

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Maryland Terps, Jun 27, 2003.

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  1. Maryland Terps

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    The line: 6-11, 225, 19 years old
    Pronunciation Muh-leek Bahd-ee-en
    The stats: 11.7 ppg and 8.9 rpg on 48 percent shooting
    NBA comparison: Ben Wallace

    The skinny: Badiane is a beast. He already has an NBA body and has tremendous strength. He's very long, but his frame is still muscular. He plays aggressively, and it pays off in rebounds and shot blocking. He runs the floor very well and is a good jumper. He has long arms and is known as a very hard worker. Offensively, he's much more raw, though his game is beginning to emerge. Several of the NBA's top African scouts feel he'll eventually become a force on the offensive end, as well. Of all of the young, African prospects to come to the NBA in the last 20 years, Badiane has the most offensive potential of any since Hakeem Olajuwon if you're willing to wait a few years.

    The context: Badiane spent last season playing for T.V. Lagen in Germany. Lagen is a second-division farm team for the Opel Skyliners. The German league has gotten better over the last few years, but its second division is pretty weak. Before that he was in Senegal, where the basketball development is minimal. In other words, his experience playing pro in Germany last season can't count for too much.

    The kitchen sink: Badiane emerged on the scene during an impressive showing at the ABCD camp last July. He emerged from the camp as one of the top 30 players. He actually tried to find a way to get to the United States and play high school ball last year but was ruled ineligible. A strong workout earlier this month during the Chicago pre-draft camp helped his stock. Badiane worked out with a fierce intensity that impressed many teams. After the workout he told Insider his favorite player was Ben Wallace. That's a good thing, because early in his career he's going to have to be that type of player.

    Where will he go? The Hornets and Celtics have been eyeing him at No. 18 and No. 20, respectively. Doubt he slips past the Mavs at No. 29.NBA comparison: Ben Wallace
     
  2. micah1j

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    I think I've read this 4-5 times here already.
     
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