Nuggets Players Comparisons

[NeneFan]

Here is what I am predicting will be our 15 man roster.

STARTERS
Kenny Satterfield
James Posey
Nikoloz Tskitishvilli
Juwan Howard
Marcus Camby

BENCH
Nene Hilario
Donnell Harvey
George McCloud
Chris Andersen
Carlos Arroyo
Vincent Yarbrough
Predrag Savovic

Injured Reserve
Mengke Bateer
Lorinzo Harrington
Francisco Elson


Here's Some Player Profiles on the younger guys

Kenny Satterfield
NBA Comparison: Gary Payton W/out the D
I really think he can be a starter in the NBA. When I compare him to Payton, I'm not saying he'll be that good, but offensively, I would compare his game to GP. Obviously, his defense will never match Payton's though.
3 Years From now: 14ppg, 9apg, 4rpg
Career: Honorable Mention All-Star Teams, but never makes it

Nikoloz Tskitishvilli
NBA Comparison: Cross between Kirilenko & Nowitzki
A lot of people compare him to Dirk, but I think he is even more of a finesse player than Dirk. He's faster, a better shooter, and better ball handler than Dirk, but Dirk is better at driving and posting. That's why I say he's a little similar to Kirilenko too. He's almost the Bridge between the two players. One of those guys fans either love or hate. Kind of like fans were with Barkley. Of course all Nuggets fans will love him though. He comes off a little cocky to me.
3 years From Now: 24ppg, 6.5rpg, 4apg
Career: Multiple All-Star Teams, BETTER than Nowitzki

Nene Hilario
NBA Comparison: Alonzo Mourning w/Olajuwon Finesse
Right now, I would compare him to Jermaine O'Neal, but you can't really do that, since Jermaine O'Neal, still really hasn't finsihed developing himself. But eventually I see him being an intimidator similar to Alonzo Mourning, more than Ben Wallace, like a lot of people think. Once he learns English, will also become one the most popular guys in the NBA because of his likeable sense of humor.
3 Years from Now: 19 ppg, 12rpg, 3.5bpg, 3apg, 2spg
Career: Eventual yearly All-Star

[TNF]

I hope you're right. I'm truly an optimist as well.

[Hervelle]

Nene is going to Play PF, NOT CENTER. What about Mark Jackson, do we just cut him or try to trade for him? what do we get in return.

I have my doubts about arroyo, harrington is as good and will come cheaper.

Skita is nothing like kirilenko. Kirilenko plays on his energy and that is all, he cant shoot well and he defends hard. Skita can shoot, he is not a tooth pick but he does not play good D. Skita is a 7'0 SG

[rock]

uh....BOWEN?!

take off harrington. both him and arroyo wont make it. only 1.

i think that still leaves one spot - maybe for mark jackson to stick around? (edit - nah, itll be mark blounts spot)

[rock]

i feel skita will never be as good as dirk, although really damn good. he will be an all star within 5 years but to say better than dirk, who is still pretty young, is saying too much.

dirk will probably soon be a top 5 nba player. hes unstoppable on offense and if he learns D, watch out - mvp candidate.

even those stats you put up arent even close to matching dirk. he puts those up with his eyes closed.

[cambrad]

NeneFan, right on , except for the little ryan bowen slip.

It's hard getting this down to a 12 man roster. Lets see...

Starters: Satterfield, Posey, Skita, Howard, Camby.

Bench: Bowen, McCloud, Harvey, Hilario, Andersen, Arroyo, Yarbrough.

IR: Savovic, Harrington, Elson.

Odd man out, Mengke Bateer.

This is kinda tough to do, but Bateer might be the best option to leave out. He hasn't been playing for the Summer League team because I think he's with the Chinese National team. Last year we were able to call him up, and he came here and played for us. I wish we could do that this year if we needed it. If not, Elson should not make the team, even though he was impressive in Summer League; keep his number on speed dial. I aslo wish George McCloud got a hangnail so we could throw either Peja Savovic or Lorinza Harrington in.

I don't see us without Carlos Arroyo because he provides much needed help at the point. That's the only reason I'd keep him around, hasn't really proven himself...yet, cause he'll get a lot of time behind Satterfield. They are our only two true point guards, except for Harrington, kinda.

WOW, we gotta really young team.

[TedderTots]

www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nuggets/article/0,1299,DRMN_20_1293157,00.html

Looks like Junior is getting the nod over Arroyo

"If you have to play against 'Junior,' you better bring your lunch," fellow point guard Kenny Satterfield said. " 'Junior' kills people with defense."

[markus]

Damn, we are young. For that reason alone, I'd like to us hold on to McCloud for a while. McCloud and Howard are two good guys to show the young guys the ropes and lead by example.

I won't miss Bateer if he leaves - he seems like the odd guy out here.

We're young but high energy. This will be a fun season even if we don't win 30.

[Janis]

Why can´t Nene play at C?
I thought he is tall enough!

[pseven]

Nene could play C or PF. He's already grown an inch to 6'11".. could end up over 7' easily and put on some weight.

But he would be an absolute mismatch at PF. He's already a hell of a lot bigger than McDyess. Right now, Nene would make Dice his b***h, if they both weren't such good guys.

[HarrisonB]

Nene is not a center. He isn't tall enough and that's not really his game. Would you rather have him at C or PF? I say PF. He's 6-10, 240 (I'm not sure) is athletic, can defend, and has offensive potential. I'd rather have him freer at PF then restrained at C. Also, I don't understand why everyone wants to trade. We need to work with what we have for now, and not confuse things. That's been our problem in the past. Too many guys with the same talent level but nowhere to put them.

[cambrad]

Nene is 6-11, 260. He should get taller and bigger. Right now, Nene is offensively limited. A good PF should be able to swing out and knock down fifteen footers, ala Chris Webber, Antonio McDyess, Robert Horry, etc. Right now, I can't see Nene doing that. His offensive game is rim-shattering dunks....right now, so the closer he is to the basket the better. If he develops a shot, which could possibly take longer than it takes for him to learn English, he could be a great Power Forward.

[rock]

cambrad said:

Nene is 6-11, 260. He should get taller and bigger. Right now, Nene is offensively limited. A good PF should be able to swing out and knock down fifteen footers, ala Chris Webber, Antonio McDyess, Robert Horry, etc. Right now, I can't see Nene doing that. His offensive game is rim-shattering dunks....right now, so the closer he is to the basket the better. If he develops a shot, which could possibly take longer than it takes for him to learn English, he could be a great Power Forward.

even though ive only see nene play in the one game on espn2 vs the suns, the one thing i really saw that i liked was his ability to drive to the hole like a guard or small forward. he has a quick first step and is able to palm the ball so easily (like as if it were a volley ball), then take two huge steps and get whereever he wants. it looked like he liked going baseline.

plus he also had good court vision and could pass out of the double team or if he got stuck anywhere. he seemed to have a decent number of assists in the summer league.

[TNF]

Nene is 6-11, 260. He should get taller and bigger

Wrong! I've met and stood next to him. If Nene is 6-11 260, I'm the second coming.

He's closer to 6-9 240.

[pseven]

Wrong again.

If that's the case, then Camby is 6'8", 230.

At the Chicago pre-draft camp, Nene was 6'10", 260. He has grown an inch since then and gained 5 lbs.

[rock]

p7superfly said:

Wrong again.

If that's the case, then Camby is 6'8", 230.

At the Chicago pre-draft camp, Nene was 6'10", 260. He has grown an inch since then and gained 5 lbs.

how do you know this. he didnt look 6'11" on tv.

[StrykerX]

He looked just as tall as Camby on TV.