I mean… a defensive anchor with a sweet 3 stroke? Yes, yes, y’all.
I am not sure if new guy was consistently carrying on the tradition of Big Pat to “both names” 2 pointers and “one name” 3 pointers but if so, it would be so nice to hear “Ryan for 3, 3, 3”
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Love it here in this thread already!
Will go ahead and post the same video here. Worth the watch if you haven’t seen it yet. This guy is such a presence!
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Time to start checking in on the rookies!
Where do you guys think Kalkbrenner would get picked in a below average draft?
I watch his highlights, and, yes, I know they are just highlights, but to me he looks like a lottery pick 20 years ago(technically the Andrew Bogut draft), when interior big men were more highly valued. Regardless of his age.
The big question mark is his perimeter D, but hey, I’ve been on record that I would love to be entertained by offense, so some 125 to 124 scores will be just fine with me. Especially if it comes with mid-range and low post significantly on the mix. And for some reason I find a big man hitting threes more entertaining than a guard doing it. Enter Kalkbrenner.
Kalkbrenner is not much a perimeter or switch defender. He’s more of a king of drop coverage. Like, really really good. Elite.
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I want this to work out so badly. I want Kalk to be our stablizing force in the middle. He definitely is not going to have effort, physicality, or motor issues like Mark Williams did.
And if Ryan can shoot threes even at a 30-35% clip. Holy shit that would open up so much.
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I love how we have these rookies locked in for super cheap.
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Best draft we’ve ever had! He should be a solid 10-15 year pro! A solid back up if nothing more is his floor!
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Ryan Kalkbrenner appreciation post incoming! We need a good nickname for Ryan. Blockbrenner? Kalkblocker?
“Kalkbrenner with the block! He got Kalkblocked!” I like that one. Will keep workshopping.
In an average of 26.5 minutes per game:
9.9pts, 6.8rbs, 2.4blk, 1ast, on 83.6% FGs, and 82% FTs. And only 2.5 fouls per game. Kalkbrenner is number ONE in the league on FG%. 50/60 from the field on the season.
I’d like to see him shoot some threes. Great stroke. Cmon Coach Lee, set Ryan free from deep! I’d say that the Kalkbrenner pick is working out.
His draft stock slipped due to him being 23 years old. It’s amazing how many talented players get their draft stock slashed simply because they’re not 18-20 years old.
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I actually like what they’re doing with him: focus on simple role emphasizing execution and effectiveness. Get that solid and then start adding elements. We’ve had a lot of guys who tried to be too dynamic too quick and would just get lost in the game.
The Limber Man (since he’s all arms and legs)
The Lane Kalker
I’ll try to come up with some equally bad ones as these….
The Shot Kalker
Vyin’ Ryan
The Lane Reaper
I’ll be here all week.
The Sealer
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Yes!
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Big Sealer
Kalkstalker
Kalkblocker for sure. lol