Al Horford?

Question

The Hawks look like they might take Al Horford with the #3 pick in the draft. If you had to compare Horford to an NBA player or players, past or present, whom would you choose and why?

Answer 1

Carlos Boozer.....like exact same game.

Answer 2

I agree with the first comment that he reminds me a little bit of Okafor. He's not as good as Okafor defensively but I think he's a little bit more skilled offensively and definitely faster at moving up and down the court. I think that Boozer has a much more polished offensive game than Horford (especially when Boozer came out of Duke) and is physically stronger as well. Time will tell with Horford- if he's able to develop offensively and works on his man-to-man defense, he'll stick around the league for years to come. If not, I see him drifting through the league as a role player, a la Stromile Swift, Jonathan Bender, and Chris Wilcox, other athletic players who could get up and down the floor but had very definite weaknesses in their offensive abilities.

Answer 3

Emeka Okafor and Carlos Boozer
Has all the tools to be a great NBA player … long, athletic with a great physique … broad shoulders and long arms help make him a terrific rebounder and solid low-post defender … one of the strongest players in the Draft …. won’t shy away from banging in the paint … always makes a positive impact on the glass … good passer for a big man … per minute stats in the point, rebounding and shot-blocking categories have scouts drooling … runs the floor especially well …. has a terrific motor … is quick for a big guy … has a high basketball IQ … attacks the basket with authority … also has an ever improving mid-range game … has the skill set needed to play in the NBA right now … fantastic shot blocker and rebounder … needs a little more polish on the offensive end, but has everything a team would want in a power player—length, strength, motor, athleticism and IQ … his game still has room to grow, but looks to be a lock for the Top-10 and a potential Top-5 prospect, thanks to an excellent NCAA tournament.

Answer 4

As of right now without the injuries i would think he is gunna come out to be like kenyon martin where he will raise the defensive intensity and score his points here and there they both have a similar build and have the same attributes also they are saying he has shades of karl malone in him but thats a lot to compare too

Answer 5

More like a poor mans Amre Soudamire

Answer 6

He said he compares himself to Karl Marlone the best.

Answer 7

I also agree with Okafor he plays somewhat like Amare also