TrueHoop on Greg Monroe.

Does Monroe have Cousins' explosiveness and strut? Not a chance. Does he have Favors' preternatural athleticism? Probably not. But any NBA team that's sincerely interested in building a system predicated on ball movement, versatile skill sets and selflessness will be fortunate to land Monroe as a tent pole of their offense.

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Monroe as a tent pole of their offense

Funny enough, that’s the same scouting report about his defense.

I kid! I’m fine with the pick, but I couldn’t resist.

Uh, me, new?

by Mike Payne on Jun 25, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

I can’t wait to see how many rebounds Monroe’s “versatile skill sets” allow him to grab.

by Gabe F-B on Jun 25, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

More than Terrico White.

Where in the world is Trent Plaisted?

by Kriz on Jun 25, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Welcome Greg Monroe.

Happy to have you.

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by Skylar on Jun 25, 2010 12:44 AM EDT reply actions

What about rebounding?

Or dominanting offensively in the post? Oh he can’t do those things? Well…at least he can pass. It’ll help get the ball away from him, and then we can ignore that he’s on the court.

by tricks318 on Jun 25, 2010 2:27 AM EDT reply actions

read the article

Monroe was the 26th best defensive rebounder in college this season, up from 430th last year. The only likely first-round pick with a better defensive rebounding rate than Monroe was Cole Aldrich at 25.7 percent versus Monroe’s 25.2. (That’s an extra rebound for Aldrich every 200 opponent misses.) The only second-round prospects higher than Monroe are Morehead State’s Kenneth Faried (tops in the nation at 36.7 percent) and Keith Benson of Oakland (26). Monroe was a better defensive rebounder this season than DeMarcus Cousins, Ekpe Udoh, Hassan Whiteside, Patrick Patterson, Derrick Favors, Gani Lawal, Larry Sanders, Ed Davis — all of ’em.

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by Packey on Jun 25, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm more concerned with his lack of athlecism than softness

Cousins has a bigger wingspan and can get away with lack of jumping because of his supreme strength and skill.

Monroe plays below the rim but doesn’t have enough strength to consistently hold position in the post, this may be a problem while trying to box out NBA centers for defensive rebounds

by bearded thundar on Jun 25, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Good hype article

I’ve now watched and read everything that’s come out on Monroe today and feel pretty good about him. But he still has to come in and perform, get it done kid.

by Roll The Dyess on Jun 25, 2010 2:43 AM EDT reply actions

I agree

I still think he was a solid pick and the best guy available. Let’s just be thankful Joe didn’t draft our favorite combo guard with the #7 pick instead of our second rounder

by bearded thundar on Jun 25, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions