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  1. 04-20-2010 #1
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    Height: 6-10
    Weight: 235 lbs
    Birthday: 04/24/1991
    Team: BBC Monthey (Switzerland)
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    Bump.

    Caught the very tail-end of the NBA Pre-Draft Combine and he apparently opened some eyes and probably made himself some money.

    Katz talked to him afterwards and he talked about how he was able to get his team to the playoffs and that he can really score the ball (definitely came off as having the belief he's a scorer) but Katz asked him to talk about his defense, which apparently has been noteworthy for his team, and he talked about how he can really get out on the floor to defend perimeter Bigs and play good defense overall, or something to that effect.

    According to Ford and others he'll likely remain overseas for another year or so and it's not guaranteed he'll stay in the Draft. I don't know anything about the kid but I'll be checking him, George and the rest of the crew out at 8 cst. tonight on ESPNU, when the combine re-airs.

    8-11pm cst on ESPNU, y'all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackjack
    Bump.

    Caught the very tail-end of the NBA Pre-Draft Combine and he apparently opened some eyes and probably made himself some money.

    Katz talked to him afterwards and he talked about how he was able to get his team to the playoffs and that he can really score the ball (definitely came off as having the belief he's a scorer) but Katz asked him to talk about his defense, which apparently has been noteworthy for his team, and he talked about how he can really get out on the floor to defend perimeter Bigs and play good defense overall, or something to that effect.

    According to Ford and others he'll likely remain overseas for another year or so and it's not guaranteed he'll stay in the Draft. I don't know anything about the kid but I'll be checking him, George and the rest of the crew out at 8 cst. tonight on ESPNU, when the combine re-airs.

    8-11pm cst on ESPNU, y'all.
    Will it be a re-run of the combine earlier today or a totally new one?
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  4. 05-20-2010 #4
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    I'm thinking it's a re-run. They do the athleticism and agility drills tomorrow.
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  5. 06-07-2010 #5
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    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...SP391DQV5A.DTL

    Richards, a 6-11 3/4, 230-pounder who played in Spain and Switzerland last season, burst onto the NBA scene at the combine last month and is taking advantage of the momentum. He has already been to workouts at Chicago, Detroit and San Antonio and will go to Sacramento, Utah, Milwaukee, New York and Houston.

    "It's been real different, and I'm enjoying every minute of it," Richards said. "Nobody knows me, so a lot of people want to see me."
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  6. 06-07-2010 #6
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    I think the Spurs will use the #49 on an international big man. assuming they will add the #20 pick and Splitter, they almost have no other choice than to draft and stash. likely for a 3+ years perspective. the big man projects look a little more promising. (and they already have a guard in De Colo in the pipeline)
    Richards could very well be the guy. or Prestes, Pleiss, Parakhouski (who likely would go back to Europe), Marjanovic, Vaty.
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    mock drafts don't have him on the board at the moment...
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    English big man Ryan Richards staying in the draft according to agent. He didn't get 1st round promise, but wants to play in NBA next year.
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    http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog?...26id%3d5285137
    English big man Ryan Richards is also staying in the draft according to his agent, Herb Rudoy. The 19-year-old took the combine by storm with his athletic ability at his size. He's had a series of strong workouts and Rudoy thinks he has a good shot of sliding into the first round. However Rudoy stressed that Richards did not have a first-round guarantee. So why stay in the draft? "He wants to play in the NBA next year," Rudoy told ESPN.com. "He's not a guy that a team stashes over in Europe. I think for him to take the next step as a player, he needs to come over now."

    Teams love his size and athleticism, but they worry about his relative lack of game experience since he hasn't played at a high level in Europe.
    Looks like he doesn't want to be stashed.
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    How much have you seen of this guy, Bruno? I got the impression he was more of a face-up big, maybe a little like Channing Frye, but DX seems to quell that notion; he actually sounds like a post player with a developing midrange shot that doesn't really have the frame to play in the NBA's post . . .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackjack
    How much have you seen of this guy, Bruno?
    I have never seem him play.

    I think Richards could be a good pick at #49 for Spurs. With the Toros, Spurs have a great tool to develop him.
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  12. 06-14-2010 #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain
    It seems that the T-Wolves are high on this guy. If the Spurs can't move up, maybe the Wolves will do the Spurs a favor and draft Richards at 16. One less pick between 5 and 19 to worry about right?
    yeah right there not that high on him
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    Bump.
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    If he WANTS to play in the NBA I'll take that as a good sign he will work to improve.


    So long Ian Mahinmi you suck ass mother er, you.
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    If he WANTS to play in the NBA I'll take that as a good sign he will work to improve.


    So long Ian Mahinmi you suck ass mother er, you.
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    jarron collins?
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    He's headed for the Toros.
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    Mahinmi replacement lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by TDMVPDPOY
    jarron collins?
    I'd say that's worst case scenario.....i was cracking up when I saw that comparison
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    No way...Not a Collins type player at all. Those guys are more grounded. They don't leap higher than piece of toast. Richard's has more athleticism. I think he's a more polished Ian Mahinmi.
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    Based on his stats, he is a good free throw shooter and has a high field goal percentage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by benefactor
    He's headed for the Toros.
    No. Draft and stash. He'll stay in Europe for at least one more season. They need to try to get him onto a Euroleague or Eurocup team to up his compe ion level. Also, get his ass into the weight room. Four reps of the bench press at the combine is shameful for a big man.
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    He will be with the Toros more than likely.
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    Nice calls in this thread by Bruno and mountainballer

    His physical potential definitely is interesting.
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