With the 60th pick Boston chose Semih Erden a 7-0 Center from Turkey.  We wont see him for at least 5 years if we ever see him at all.  Boston will leave him overseas to work on his game and see how and if he develops. He is a project with potential according to this scout's player profile.

Strengths: Arguably Turkey's top current prospect, Semih Erden offers a long and lean body frame with good athletic skills, long arms and good legs ... He can run the floor very well for a guy his size and has good agility and quickness ... Especially right handed, he also has penetration possibilities to go with decent hands and passing, as well as acceptable body balance ... Even enjoying a good rhythm on his outside shot (3 pt range) with a high release, he'll have to work hard to make his percentages rise, become confident in himself and gain confidence from teammates to shoot from the perimeter ... Considering his size, ball handling and dribbling are surely acceptable, and his shot blocking as well due to a good leaping ability and solid timing.

Weaknesses: Most influenced by his often poor mentality are his defense and rebounding ... Although in both aspects his instincts and awareness aren't bad, his lack of intensity and concentration don't allow him to be a steady intimidating force in the middle ... Does need some work on his timing when executing rotations and double teaming from help side ... It would also be interesting to see him bulk up and gain more arm strength ... Should also try to impose himself at the low post in half court offense, better developing his post moves. Outlook: As far as I'm concerned, the only person who can prevent Semih from being drafted is ... Semih Erden. The potential is undeniable, though at this point it appears he's wasting a good amount of his talent. Let's hope he's conscious enough of that and can tap into his outstanding potential.

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Thursday, 26 June 2008
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