True or false , these two would start pretty much for any other Division 1 teams?
They been a good frontcourt pair. At times better than Towns and WCS. No wonder Kentucky is unbeaten
Danny could very well pick both on draft night. Have them play as a pair also
Thoughts
Both would have started on any team in the NCAA aside from Duke (lyles would not Darkari) and Wisconsin.
I like both in this draft. Lyles at #16 and Dakari at any of the latter 3 picks.
Lyles was forces to play out of position at the SF for much of his season with UK. I think his game will take some time to develop but ultimately transitions nicely to the NBA. Coming out of high school he was known as a great post scorer but couldn't really show this side of his game at UK. While not an elite athlete he is long and athletic. His physical profile play O and D is superior to Sully or KOs.
Darkari has a big frame but isn't super long. He is about the same size and length as Zeller but I expect him to add bulk while in the NBA and ultimately play around 270lbs. He is a throw back big man with a solid back to the basket game. On the right team he could really thrive on the wrong team he will struggle. He would be a great option backing up a true post center like Big AL or Hibbert early in his career.
The usefulness of Dakari vs Zeller in the nba is that he is a strong kid. And could get even stronger.
Yes he doesn't have great wingspan , though reach is decent for a center (9'1")
He works hard and is not easily moved. Zeller got moved without much fuss by Mozgov and Thompson. Johnson would at least keep these guys out and he could grab the rebounds and give the other guys a chance to. This is a small thing but can make a big difference in a playoff series
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