Talent evaluators are split on Jared Sullinger's NBA prospects, but it's difficult to not determine the 6'9", 265-pound Buckeye make some sort of declaration in the up coming level.

The knock on Sullinger could possibly be the actuality that he plays "below the rim" (translation—he's not terribly athletic). But there's a area within NBA for just about any solidly-built energy forward who can purpose the cyrstal glass and provide an imposing presence inside the defensive finish off (see Boozer, Carlos; Millsap, Paul).
Sullinger doesn't have exactly the exact same bodily presents as Kansas' Thomas Robinson, but for what it's worth, his outside fixture is quite refined for just about any participant of his size. So while he might not be the just one that blows clubs apart in pre-draft workouts, Sullinger may just be probably the most productive participant within whole course 5 many years from now.

It could possibly be as well quickly to begin thinking about about up coming yr for that Knicks—after all, they haven't clinched a area on this year's postseason very yet—but already, there's an attractive option inside the industry for New York.

Dwight Howard won't be able to believe it himself, but he will beat Bill Russell in an epic matchup that pits incredible fundamental skill against athleticism and strength.  

This is such a difficult matchup to pick, and I know a lot of people will disagree with this selection, but I think it's the right one.  

I may have ranked Russell too high at No. 1, but either way, he has to play Howard, who will just be too physical for Russell to handle. Russell's game is characterized by smarts and fundamentals, whereas Howard's is defined by strength and explosive athleticism. 

The fact that Howard has almost 50 pounds on Russell is a huge advantage, one that Howard will take advantage of every time he gets the ball. Russell will stay in the game because he will grab offensive rebounds and find ways to finish, but he won't be able to stop Howard consistently enough to get the win.