[bears9]

at the NBA workout camps in Orlando Kevin Durant couldnt lift 185lbs weight in the bench press Durant finished 78th out of 80 draft proscpects big deal or not ....

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

at the NBA workout camps in Orlando Kevin Durant couldnt lift 185lbs weight in the bench press Durant finished 78th out of 80 draft proscpects big deal or not ....

Well, if he had to break tackles or block defensive linemen, it'd be a big deal. But this is basketball. Durant can shoot, create, dribble, pass, and run the floor. I'm pretty sure that's good enough. In the greater scheme of things, his bench press numbers are irrelevant.

[simple simon]

i would consider it slightly more important if he were a big man and had to fend off Shaq under the hoop ......... as it is he will have to fend off Kobe, not exactly a heavyweight

[Haynr8dr]

I'm not sure if I could bench 185 anymore , but I like my chances. And as pointed out by Lefty, not neccessarily that important for a B-ball player. But, he'll have to get stronger. The NBA allows so much more physical stuff than any other level of basketball. And now, the word is out - Durant isn't strong, guys will be trying to rip the ball out of his hands at every go. I still think he goes 2nd based on his pure basketball skills again, as pointed out by Lefty.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Haynr8dr

I'm not sure if I could bench 185 anymore , but I like my chances. And as pointed out by Lefty, not neccessarily that important for a B-ball player. But, he'll have to get stronger. The NBA allows so much more physical stuff than any other level of basketball. And now, the word is out - Durant isn't strong, guys will be trying to rip the ball out of his hands at every go. I still think he goes 2nd based on his pure basketball skills again, as pointed out by Lefty.

Hmm... I think arm strength would be more important on holding onto the ball than chest strength. The primary places a bench press would help him, I think, would be delivering strong chest passes, or pushing off to create scoring opportunities.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Haynr8dr

IAnd as pointed out by Lefty

again, as pointed out by Lefty.

well arent you just impressed by Lefty .......... i said smart stuff too ya know

[bears9]

this no big deal because its durant he wont get beat up in he paint or anything like that but if this was Oden Yi Noah or Hortford this may be a bigger deal

[Haynr8dr]

Originally Posted by simple simon

well arent you just impressed by Lefty .......... i said smart stuff too ya know

I'm impressed with a few posters on here - and that would include you too, Simple.

I'm a regular on a couple of Sports Message Boards. When football season rolls around, you'll probably find me in here a lot. I go to a Political Message board once in a while too, but those get nasty fast. People are adamant that their way is the right way. People sure do have different views on things.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Well, if he had to break tackles or block defensive linemen, it'd be a big deal. But this is basketball. Durant can shoot, create, dribble, pass, and run the floor. I'm pretty sure that's good enough. In the greater scheme of things, his bench press numbers are irrelevant.

Ditto...he is lanky and developing...long arms have a harder time with the press than short arms...it's not a big deal with his level of skill...no one is about to drop him from the top 2 based on that.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Ditto...he is lanky and developing...long arms have a harder time with the press than short arms...it's not a big deal with his level of skill...no one is about to drop him from the top 2 based on that.

And if they do, they're morons. Just thought that was worth stating.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

And if they do, they're morons. Just thought that was worth stating.

Yes but if he runs less than a 4.5 in the 40...ooops ...wrong sport...

[desertrat]

Originally Posted by bears9

at the NBA workout camps in Orlando Kevin Durant couldnt lift 185lbs weight in the bench press Durant finished 78th out of 80 draft proscpects big deal or not ....

I think it's a big deal. He will be pushed around in the NBA and outmuscled. He better hit the weightroom if he's gonna play with the big boys.