Gotta remember McHale was a overlooked college player. Rarely dunked, he deferred to other big men at Minny. It wasn't until his time with the Celtics he really blossomed. I clearly remember the game where he dunked over someone ( can't remember who) then he was off the races. He developed his game over his career. Garza is light years ahead of McHale in college. Honestly he's light years ahead of any center Iowa's had in my lifetime.
Mchale avgd 12/8 as a FR. Garza is 11/6.7.
How about an athletic shot blocking center who can also score thrown in? You need both
Now why would you go and do something crazy like using facts and statistics?
No doubt he has some skills, but boy is he slow. Especially if FM wants him at the 3.
I think your selling him short... Dude was as close to Olajuwon in that regard as there's ever been. It's probably more like 25 post moves. In his hay day he was great in his own right. What a front line they had for a long time
Actually for his size he has above average foot speed. Let’s remember he’s 6’11 some even think he’s pushing close to 7’. I remember in the summer other bigs on the team raving about how well he could run for a guy that size. Again none of this shows when he’s being asked to guard 3s. Some of his struggles on defense I also think have just been poor closeouts, and overthinking a little bit.
If he could improve his footwork a little bit more he could be dominant.
You're thinking of Robert Parish.
