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Michael Olowokandi Pronounced : OH-loh-wuh-KAN-dee Birthplace : Lagos, Nigeria Boston Celtics / Minnesota Timberwolves / Los Angeles Clippers / Pacific Tigers
Hall of Fame Center Height : 7-0 Weight : 270 lbs. Age : 30 Drafted : 1998 1st round 1st overall pick of the Los Angeles Clippers Analysis : More or less Michael Olowokandi is the best value-draft pick ever. He was a breakout star as a Los Angeles Clipper, and in his final year there (a contract year, remember) he broke out for career highs in points (12.3 ppg), rebounds (9.1 rpg) and blocks (2.2 bpg) albeit in an injury shortened season (he played 36 games). Following this season, Olowokandi was a hot piece of center meat on the market. The Minnesota Timberwolves snatched him up on July 17th 2003 for the cheap price of 3 years and $16,226,100 total. Michael then proceeded to fill the stat sheet with turnovers and fouls, while trying to isolate himself and throw up one-handed garbage on offense. He has since been shipped off to Boston with Wally Szcerbiak and he enjoys sitting on the bench while the Celtics wait for his contract to end. It has been rumored that he may be traded yet again, to either Denver or New York possibly. We'll keep you updated. Other Information about Michael Olowokandi Pre-NBA scouting reports - -
| Scouting Report: Michael Griswold [
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] | | Michael Olowokandi has so much potential, he warrants a top five pick on that alone. When Michael came to UOP from England the guy had raw athletic ability at best, he was a junior champion in the triple jump while in high school in England. However, it is his unquestionable work ethic that has propelled him into the upper levels in college basketball. The "Kandi Man" has great strength, 350lb bench press 1200lb leg press, and quickness. He developed an outstanding turn around jump shot and a baby hook his senior season, after being plagued my erratic playing time his sophmore year and injuries his junior year. He has the ability to step up in big games, Stanford and Fresno State this year, and can take over down the strech and score in bunches. Olowokandi will have to learn how to be more consistent throughout the game and how to pass out of the low block, especially when double teamed, if he hope to make it big on the next level. |
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| Scouting Report: KyDynomyte [
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] | | The Kandi man definately can. He's got game. I've watched him play all year at Pacific. He's very, very active on both sides of the court, and it's evident when he fighting for position on the the block, defending, setting picks, etc. Big Mike already has all the physical attributes to be a great center, big hands, active body, quickness, long arms, and is extremely strong, so the athleticism is there. It was rumored that he can bench 500+. THis guy IS ripped !!! In England, he ran track, played croquet and rugby. Olowakandi SHOULD be a great defender at his position. Offensively, he's favored that right handed baby hook and turn around fade away, and he's been working out with assistant coaches to develop a wider range of moves. He also needs to work on his passing and dribbling as well. But he's a very intellegent kid and seems to enjoy this game a lot. Heck, that's the reason why he came to America in the first place, to ball. |
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