Why would you want Biyombo? No thanks.
Because Biz reminds me of a very young and unpolished Bill Russell who played quite well for our Celtics!!! He just turned 21 in late August.
I normally don't comment on trade ideas that I disagree strongly with... but what about Biyombo reminds you of a young Bill Russell? Is it the two college championships, or the Olympic gold medal? The multiple all-star games? The championships?
Notice I said "young and UNPOLISHED" Roy!!! There are similarities in their NBA strengths and those are rebounding, defense, and shot blocking. They are also undersized centers with great length an timing on blocking shots. They are both 6' 9". Those are the similarities I was and am referring to Roy. I believe that there are virtually NO similarities leading up to them playing in the NBA. I think Biyombo started playing late in life, thus the reason why he is "unpolished!!" I hope that clears it up for you.
No, man. Just no. There's just no comparison there. That's like saying that Jordan Crawford is an unpolished Oscar Robertson.
The guy is a good shot-blocker. Let's leave it at that.
I was comparing their strengths and their physical builds and attributes. Sorry you can't get that Roy. Of course he is not Russell and never will be. There will likely NEVER be a player to defensively dominate the league for so long. I understand that. I am so sorry to have offended you.
Well, it's just not a particularly apt comparison. You're talking about one of the most athletic guys of his era, but also a guy with maybe the best defensive instincts of all-time.
It's like the comparison that was made a year or two ago, comparing Fab Melo and a raw Hakeem Olajuwon. It was a little bit silly.