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08:15 AM ET 09.04 | The team on the clock remains to be seen, but Nerlens Noel may be the player. [If] you are looking for a fair comparison to Noel, it might be Lakers center Dwight Howard. Equally as raw offensively coming into the process, Noel is a big, long, athletic player who is an instinctual shot blocker. He desperately needs quality coaching and a solid weight program, both of which he should get at Kentucky. ... The odds that Noel isn't in the 2013 NBA draft are super slim. There have already been questions about his recruiting and academics; eligibility issues have already surfaced, so a sophomore season is very unlikely. If Noel can add some weight, gain some proficiency on the low block with a couple of offensive moves, and answer the intensity questions -- he's the top prospect in 2013.
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Now the question is...
Who's going to draft and groom him for the Lakers?
Eli...
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Sounds like a role model UK recruit. Questionable recruiting and academics eligibility issues.
Onion
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We'll need to get a copy of the Logo's resume over to MJ...
Eli...
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I just hope he cut that high top fade he had. It was awful
Detroitsportsisthebe…
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Those are some big assed bobbleheads...
Eli...
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Good morning. Do you think CP3 would compliment Nerlin's game?
Eli...
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Sounds more like the frail center Memphis drafted (I even forgot his name LOL) rather than Howard.
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Mickey Bad Arse
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Not even.......
This kid is about 6'11" and 220 LBs (about Howard's size coming out of HS), strong for his size (weight).......and can jump out of the gym.
There is no other player currently in the league who is a better comparison for this kid than Dwight Howard.
The only question is whether he will continue to put on weight......and whether he can develope Howard's intense, killer mentality.
Retired Army in San…
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As a LAKERS' fan I hope he gets drafted by Orlando. LOL
Football Know it all
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Just what you are looking for in the #1 pick and franchise center, needs add some weight, learn a couple of offensive moves, and answer the intensity questions", sounds more like Shawn Bradley than Dwight Howard. This guy makes Anthony Davis look like the incredible hulk.
diegomitch84
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Sounds like Bynum when he came out as well.........
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