7' 1" Australian Thon Maker is now #1 recruit and moving like Durant *WOW*

[moiso]

I wonder if his age is accurate.  He looks more like 21 than 16.  Either way, he looks special.

[gift]

I wonder if his age is accurate.  He looks more like 21 than 16.  Either way, he looks special.

I think his age is pretty accurate. Two years ago he definitely looked his listed age (~14/8th grade).

[GreenFaith1819]

I'm sure he's on Danny's radar, lol.

From a Fan standpoint, I'd LOVE for him to become another KG...that is a HUGE pair of shoes to fill, but from a fan standpoint you hope for another KG, another Kareem, another Magic, another Larry, Duncan, Hakeem, etc, etc.

This kid is already an inch taller than KG and has some skills.

[Gari]

Scary thing is at 16, he still has room to grow taller! Wonder if he can maintain that level of handle and skill as he continues to grow.
With some more muscles added he'll be an absolute beast!

[mqtcelticsfan]

This judging talent off of highlight reels really needs to stop at some point because its like judging how fast a car is by looking at a picture of it while it is sitting in your garage.

I think I could probably make a highlight reel of my son playing ball that would make him look like the next Jordan.

This is fair to an extent. I wouldn't get too excited about his jumpshot or moves or whatnot from a highlight, but his athleticism at his size still jumps out at you when you watch this video.

[biggs]

That's incredible! Imagine covering him as a 16 year old? Holy cow!

[guava_wrench]

While highlight videos don't give a full picture, they are enough to show that he has skills rare on a 7 footer. His dribble is amazing for a 7 footer. Plus, he is not tentative when shooting. He is clearly comfortable pulling up from anywhere.

While his style really does remind of Durant, Durant is an elite shooter. There is no way to know from that video if Maker is an elite shooter. Clearly he CAN shoot from distance, but that doesn't mean that the ball drops at a high rate. On the other hand, who can block his shot on the perimeter? If he can hit step back 3s like that at any kind of decent rate, geez.

Another thing to keep in mind -- Durant was one of the all time worst physical specimens to be drafted so high based on combine numbers. If this kid can really play the 2/3 at 7', then I wouldn't worry much about his frame.

[Future Celtics Owner]

believe it or not I think there are 2 ahead of him on the rankings. But it is way too early to go by those very seriously .

[Future Celtics Owner]

[ftp]http://nbadraftcentral.weebly.com/2017-mock.html/ftp]



^^
Deron Davis has been ranked #1 for some time.  Unless this thread is actual news then I think he still is. But, I would 100% pick Thon

[Future Celtics Owner]

http://nbadraftcentral.weebly.com/2017-mock.html

Sorry...I am trying to learn how to insert url, this so you can just click on it.

Anyways that is the site where i got my info. It is old though, because I have been reviewing this mock for some time.

[action781]

This judging talent off of highlight reels really needs to stop at some point because its like judging how fast a car is by looking at a picture of it while it is sitting in your garage.

I think I could probably make a highlight reel of my son playing ball that would make him look like the next Jordan.

I normally have the same reaction to highlight reels. To make things worse, fully 80% of most highlight reels is just guys finishing on lobs in time to some stupid music.

But this is legitimately amazing. I haven't seen a young seven footer move, handle the ball, and exhibit form like that since shaq.

If he missed half the jumpshots he took in this video, I'd still be impressed with him.

[fitzhickey]

I wonder if his age is accurate.  He looks more like 21 than 16.  Either way, he looks special.

Age is legit, dude is 17. And will be a total beast

[slamtheking]

so, draft class is 2017?  hmm, being able to flip spots with Brooklyn that year may come in very handy when they're in decline.

[Eddie20]

His younger brother is also a top prospect. Similar body, but a couple of inches shorter.

[slamtheking]

I can see the NBA marketing machine already drooling for this kid.  They've already got this sales pitch lined up when he goes on the road "Come meet your Maker".   you heard it hear first