Overall, Aaron Gray was one of the most consistent performers at the Orlando camp, and that as much as anything else probably solidified his status.
While it is important to remember that Aaron Gray will have limitations in the NBA, he has a great chance at carving out a long career as a rotation big man at the next level, particularly if he continues to shed weight the way he has nicely over the past two months.
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The physical limitations of Gray were also displayed this week in Orlando, and were especially apparent on the defensive end of the floor. The 7-footer lacks the speed to get up and down the floor quickly, and will be much better off in a half-court oriented system in the NBA. Gray lacks the reaction time to be an active defensive player, and at times will stand flat-footed on the ground as a rebound sails by him in his area. He isn’t afraid to use his body against players down on the block, but this can only take you so far in the NBA.
Today Gray will be taking part in a workout session with about 20 other players.
As a result, a large number of other teams also are expected to be present when approximately 20 players take the floor today, including Boston College’s Jared Dudley and Florida point guard Taurean Green.
Jason Smith, a 240-pound 7-footer from Colorado State whose stock reportedly has risen, also is expected to be part of the group along with Daequan Cook – a gifted freshman shooter who played with Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. at Ohio State – Pittsburgh center Aaron Gray, Nevada forward Nick Fazekas and North Carolina swingman Reyshawn Terry. Arizona’s LaMarcus Williams and UCLA’s Arron Afflalo, two players who didn’t participate last week, may work out today or tomorrow.
Four teams tried to share the cost of this workout and keep it to themselves, but the NBA rules about when the “private” workouts could take place prohibited it from being closed. Instead they had to open it up to all the other teams or having to cancel it.
If you don’t like it, don’t read it. I think Chas and Dennis can live with one less reader.
Are you a Penn State fan Ben?
Therefore….
We all realize he isn’t going to be a star (or even a starter for that matter) in the NBA. That wasn’t the point of the original post. All Chas was doing was updating us on a Pitt player who is going to be in the NBA.
A huge Pitt fan would be happy with that. All you are is a pain in the ass looking for an argument.
I don’t mind the kid, everyone seems to say similar stuff about how nice and cool he is. But, hell, just because someone is nice and polite, that doesn’t give them a pass on all the times he didn’t show up. And, to any that don’t think he was overhyped coming into last season, you are crazy. Pre-season BE Player of the year? You have to be joking. In big games, he wasn’t even our best player.
Good luck, Aaron. I for one look forward to D. Blair and company coming in. Out with the old, in with the talented. D. Blair can actually catch the ball and make 3 footers in traffic. Right there is an upgrade.
Finally, I won’t have to see his f’n parents anymore on TV either.
I wish him well but look forward to a change.
Alright Ben, I’ll write it down, but what happens if he is in the NBA in three years? What then?
What you think about AGray really doesn’t matter; whether or not scoocher or another reader agrees with you isn’t the point. (It’s your opinion — this board’s always been about Pitt Sports and it’s always encouraged opposing viewpoints and intelligent debate.) Instead, my problem with your posts is how you say it; the manner in which you present your position-opinion.
As mentioned above, what’s perplexing about people like you is your judgment and subsequent decision making. That is, whether you were raised by a pack of wolves or because your mother didn’t love you enough, it doesn’t make it alright to get personal with (and verbally abusive towards) the editor of this blog; a Pitt grad who generously provides you with this forum and free public service.
For the love of God, Chas, ban this knuckle head, will ya?
Ridiculing Chas for updating us on Gray’s draft status is absurd. If you don’t want to read the post, then skip it. Why insult Gray and Chas? It is juvenile and disrespectful to the wonderful service that both Dennis and Chas provide. Next time just say you don’t care and move on.
He is a second rounder, 5 minute a-gamer, big slow white fat choke artist.
And so are you.