Oklahoma City Thunder Assets: Searching for Serge Ibaka
by daddydai on May 20, 2009 8:08 PM CDT
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PrintFrom the Fanposts: 4D Drops a little info on Thunder Asset Serge Ibaka. -Mr P
Serge Ibaka has been a possible glimmer of hope that many fans have been wondering about since he was drafted 24th in last year’s draft. There isn’t much information out there about the player from the Congo, especially if English is your only language. The following information is what I could dig up via draft profiles, youtube videos, and a few Spanish websites.
First of all, Ibaka is a 6’10, 220lb Power Forward from the African country of Congo (which is on the opposite coast of Thabeet’s Tanzania). He is an athletic shot-blocker that has an excellent wingspan. Ibaka has amazing potential and has been known to have a decent midrange shot. He is best known for his explosive vertical leap and quick second leap. That level of athleticism will help him secure rebounds and block shots with the best the league has to offer. At the 2007 Adidas Nations Ibaka displayed his amazing vertical leap by touching the highest point when testing his leaping ability. The measuring device was then raised to the maximum level possible. On his second attempt Ibaka once again reached the highest point achievable.
Over the Summer Ibaka signed with Ricoh Manresa in the Spanish ACB league. In his 2008/2009 season he averaged 16 minutes a game with 7.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1 block. Expand those statistics by 40 minutes and he would have averaged 17.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks. Looking at the ACB league in 40 minute averages Ibaka would have placed in the top 5 in blocks and dunks (yes dunks are an official stat in España).
Draft Express ranks Ibaka 4th in players with their draft rights held. Also, even though his draft profiles claims Ibaka has a 3-point range, he didn’t convert the few times he tried this past season. He also relies on his athletic ability too much. It seems that most of his points are made through dunking the ball. This past September Ibaka won the Supercopa dunk contest. I believe Ibaka still needs to develop his offensive post, passing, and ball handling skills. Perhaps, we’ll be pleasantly surprised in the Summer League.
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Serge signs with Ricoh Manresa
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Am I correct...
in remembering that he draws comparisons to Shawn Kemp? As a former Sonics fan, going back to the days of Kemp and the Glove, I gotta tell you, I’d love to see Ibaka breakthrough on this team in the next several years.
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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 20, 2009 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
You know who reminds me of Shawn more than anyone else I've seen?
Blake Griffin. I’ve heard a lot of people claim so-and-so as the next Kemp. Kenyon Martin, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer. All great players but the skill-sets are different. I’ll admit that I haven’t watched nearly as much of Griffin around here as others have, but watching his game reminds me so much of Shawn’s. The a specific breed of athleticism, tenacity, quickness, and power. They run the floor the same way. Blake doesn’t quite have Shawn’s vertical, but his body control and power as brings home the jam over some poor soul is exactly the same.
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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 21, 2009 5:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like a project
Maybe a few years in Spain and he can realize some of that raw potential. Good stuff, I didn’t even know we had the rights to this guy.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 20, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions
I love the fact...
that he is now wearing #24 after we drafted 24th in last year’s draft. Speaking of rights, I wonder how DeVon Hardin is fairing? I haven’t heard much about him either.
DeVon will play...
in the summer league as well. He is a 6’11 center, maybe he’ll be good enough to make the roster.
Nice video
Here is what I understand of spanish stats:
Puntos = Points
Tiros de 3 = 3Pt shot
Tiros de 2 = Regular shot
Tiros libres = Free throw
Rebotes = Rebounds
Asi = Assists
Balones Recuperaciones = Steals
Balones Pérdidas = Turnovers
Tapones = Blocks
Mates = Dunks (I believe Mates is from the verb Matar, which means to kill.)
by daddydai on May 21, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's awesome!
lol +rec
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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 21, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta Be.
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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 30, 2009 5:14 AM CDT up reply actions
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