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[QUOTE="Janner, post: 1419732, member: 739"]
Chukwu's biggest focus at this point in time should to be developing his body, improving his strength and footwork. He appears to be fairly coordinated for someone of his size but lacks the strength, specifically in his lower body (he actually has a relatively decent explosion off the floor, which is a great sign, but his vertical leap is poor due to a lack of strength).  I think he will learn a lot practicing against Coleman, who ironically is the prototypical type of player he would struggle against at this level. 
If I were Chukwu I would view this year the way college football players get themselves ready for the NFL combine.  Working on measurable, such as positive weight gain, strength training, footwork drills, etc.  at 7'2 with a 7'8 wingspan is what’s going to get this kid on the floor and in a position to dominate, and ultimately drafted, not whether or not he can hit an elbow jumper.  I personally like the pick up and see the potential but he and the staff need to do what’s necessary to pull it out of him and avoid a Sean Williams situation.
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