Draft Prospect: Artsiom Parakhouski

[Bruno]

http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_large/2009/03/07/artisom_parakhouski.jpg
Height: 6-11
Weight: 260 lbs
Birthday: 10/06/1987
College: Radford

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Artsiom-Parakhouski-5690/)

[dbestpro]

This is my 2nd round wish,

[Bruno]

Spurs second round (#49) isn't that late so it's possible that a good player is still on the board.

I still think Spurs will trade the pick or draft and stash someone. However, if Spurs draft a SF with their first round pick and a quite good college bigman (like Parakhouski seems to be) is available at #49, drafting him makes sense.

[mountainballer]

wasn't outstanding at the combine, but did pretty well. most impressive number is his 268 lbs on just 6% body fat. that guy got some muscles obviously.
nearly all other big men in the 250+ category are also 10+% in body fat.
body reminds a lot about Javtokas. (Parakhouski can't jump like Javtokas did before the accident though)

has only been playing basketball for about 5 or 6 years. (started with swimming and then played soccer, before becoming to big and heavy for soccer).
showed decent mobility for a guy of his size and weight. reminds a lot about Jeff Foster. (with a better jump shot)
seems to be a pretty smart guy, also likeable. (telling for the interview on DX).

for the 2nd round pick he would be definitely a great option. (likely not there anymore, but one can hope)