Wow i had some doubts hed be able to finish over NBA big men but some of those concerns were alleviated when i saw him finish over cauley stein several times! Im happy about this kid.
But im sure hell be traded for a guard.
LSU was one of the few teams that was able to give Kentucky all they can handle. Thanks for Martin and Mickey.
Happy we finally get some rim protection for once. Its been a long time since we had a rim protector. KO and Sully will be especially happy
sorry tb, but i dont see mickey as the future of interior defense for the celtics. his offensive game is very limited and he will play limited minutes in the nba for years since he role will be bench player, or rotation player.
How do you know its limited?
Chuck Hayes, Quincy Acy offensive games are very limited. Not Mickey. His ability to hit the mid range and blow by bigger players for high percentage finishes near the basket is already a good start
on mickey's offense, here is what draftexpress says:
He isn't the most polished player at this time and will need to show scouts how we will be able to contribute offensively at the next level, as he scored just 16.5 points per 40 minutes pace adjusted with the Tigers. Over a quarter of his offensive possessions came on post-ups, but he didn't show many translatable post moves that he could use against NBA defenders. He relied on a jump hook that he could get off with his length but he didn't demonstrate advanced footwork for a counter move. He'll likely be matched up against taller defenders and will need to use improved lower body strength to gain position and better footwork to beat his defender to score with his back to the basket.
Mickey doesn't show much in the way of perimeter skills either, attempting just nine threes this season and making just one. He is a decent midrange shooter, converting 50% of his 2-point jumpers (34-68).
From DraftExpress.com
http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3eTH36ddfhttp://www.draftexpress.comon his defense, it seems good, but his height will limit his effectiveness. again, draftexpress:
He can block shots on his primary man and also has the quickness and explosiveness to rotate over and block shots from a help position. While he may not emerge as a true rim protector at the next level, as he will be undersized, if he can continue to block shots he would be a useful defensive player in the right situation.
From DraftExpress.com
http://www.draftexpress.com/#ixzz3eTHNx2Zfhttp://www.draftexpress.comas i said, he has all the ear marks of an "off the bench player" at best. which is just fine for a second round pick.
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