Welcome Toumani Camara

[Saberestar]

I didn't get to watch much of the Heat game, but the statline obvi wasn't that impressive. Struggled at the line and had 6 turnovers. 11/3/3 with 2 steals.

From the highlights, it seemed like he was getting displaced pretty often by bigger players, though he always fought back.

Looks to me like he's probably a little light for his NBA position (PF). I expect he'll be hitting the weight room pretty hard over the next year or so.

He made a tremendous block too coming as a help defender.

I disagree with your take, I think he has already an strong and wide body. I think he will be play some small ball 5, his versatility on defense has impressed me because he looks legit as a switchable defender.

[WeekapaugGroove]

I didn't get to watch much of the Heat game, but the statline obvi wasn't that impressive. Struggled at the line and had 6 turnovers. 11/3/3 with 2 steals.

From the highlights, it seemed like he was getting displaced pretty often by bigger players, though he always fought back.

Looks to me like he's probably a little light for his NBA position (PF). I expect he'll be hitting the weight room pretty hard over the next year or so.

He made a tremendous block too coming as a help defender.

I disagree with your take, I think he has already an strong and wide body. I think he will be play some small ball 5, his versatility on defense has impressed me because he looks legit as a switchable defender.

Shoot I don't think his 'position' really matters because he's unlikely to be a starter even with an optimist outlook. More a versitle wing/big combo off the bench, Torrey Craig like. That's not a knock either, of he can be that hell have a nice career and be an awesome late second round pick.

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[Mulhollanddrive]

Surprised we gave him the full contract.

If 7 players are injured and we need 10 minutes out of someone in playoffs I would have thought an Oubre or Wood would be a better option.

Jones probably thinking if he hits though he'd have cheap contract control for several years we'll see how it goes.

[lilfishi22]

Surprised we gave him the full contract.

If 7 players are injured and we need 10 minutes out of someone in playoffs I would have thought an Oubre or Wood would be a better option.

Jones probably thinking if he hits though he'd have cheap contract control for several years we'll see how it goes.

He's on a very cheap contract. He's young, has talent and I think importantly, he is a blue collar kinda guy who just fits at or near the end of the bench. I'd rather cut Ish for a vet than Camara before he gets an opportunity. I like Ish and what he brings to the team (mainly off court) but he's 28, he's not suddenly going to become a rotation player whereas Camara has a chance at least.

To me, there are enough outs in Camara's contract that it's inconsequential if we must cut him for some really good reason.

[SlovenianDragon]

Surprised we gave him the full contract.

If 7 players are injured and we need 10 minutes out of someone in playoffs I would have thought an Oubre or Wood would be a better option.

Jones probably thinking if he hits though he'd have cheap contract control for several years we'll see how it goes.

Mmmm Camara should have more points in summer league... He looks good but is missing pretty easy shots and I cant put my finger on why... Just kinda random cuz it doesnt look bad.. Will probably look even better with the team.

Probably wont see many minutes unless he does well in practice and Vogel experiments a little... We got a full season to figure out out our playoff squad...

[darmani]

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[lilfishi22]

I'm really hoping he cracks the rotation and gets solid playing time by Feb. A lot of that would hinge on his defensive chops translating to the NBA level and being somewhat not a liability shooting the 3 ball. Big Jock would've solidified his minutes if he was able to shoot the 3 better

[ImNotMcDiSwear]

I'm really hoping he cracks the rotation and gets solid playing time by Feb. A lot of that would hinge on his defensive chops translating to the NBA level and being somewhat not a liability shooting the 3 ball. Big Jock would've solidified his minutes if he was able to shoot the 3 better

Really don't think there's any chance of that. Maybe next year, though. He's got potential.

[lilfishi22]

I'm really hoping he cracks the rotation and gets solid playing time by Feb. A lot of that would hinge on his defensive chops translating to the NBA level and being somewhat not a liability shooting the 3 ball. Big Jock would've solidified his minutes if he was able to shoot the 3 better

Really don't think there's any chance of that. Maybe next year, though. He's got potential.

One can hope.

[Mr Puddles]

I'm really hoping he cracks the rotation and gets solid playing time by Feb. A lot of that would hinge on his defensive chops translating to the NBA level and being somewhat not a liability shooting the 3 ball. Big Jock would've solidified his minutes if he was able to shoot the 3 better

Really don't think there's any chance of that. Maybe next year, though. He's got potential.

Yeah I agree, if TC Money is in the rotation by February, that probably means something is seriously wrong with the team. I can't really imagine a scenario where his production in the court will justify him getting minutes ahead of anyone aside from Bol.

We'll probably have to settle for garbage time minutes viewing for year 1.

[sashaturiaf]

I wouldn't write this guy off just because he's a rookie. He's got good size for a start and can play.

Good teams have systems that allow role guys to focus on specific things ie - Nuggets last season with Braun. If Camara can body guys up on D and also hit the occasional open 3 I can see a scenario where he's part of the rotation, I'm not expecting that outcome but also not ruling it out. Be a Braun be a Grant Williams, these arent super talented prospects but they are guys that will plau hard and not lose you the game.

[Mulhollanddrive]

Sometimes I think 2nd round picks are more about GMs having a free hit to find the next Ginobilli or Jokic that gets them a job for life. Because the actual odds of a pick 40-60 doing anything in their rookie year are a lot less than FAs.

[Frank Lee]

The talent pool is a lot deeper now… And think about this… up until the late 80s, the draft was 7+ rounds. I wouldn’t mind seeing them expand it to three

[WeekapaugGroove]

The talent pool is a lot deeper now… And think about this… up until the late 80s, the draft was 7+ rounds. I wouldn’t mind seeing them expand it to three

You're 100% on the talent pool these days, it's never been better.

But I still think 2 rounds is enough, it's so much about team/scheme fit for these fringe guys it's better for these long shot dudes to pick their destination.

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[Mulhollanddrive]

Didn't really rate him from what I saw, but not sure a more expensive Nassir Little is it either.

[Qwigglez]

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Kid is out there working hard. Upset that he was a throw-in.

[bwgood77]

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Kid is out there working hard. Upset that he was a throw-in.

Camara looks pretty good in what I've seen of him. It's crazy he was starting and mostly guarding LeBron. I found it funny seeing Camara/Ayton guarding LeBron/AD. They are starting 2 2nd round picks, one of which was just converted from a 2 way contract (Skylar Mays) along with 2nd year player Sharpe, Grant and Ayton.

Camara's getting some nice early valuable playing time for a 2nd round pick. Would have been a nice player to have. Portland did well getting a much cheaper Camara for Little and unloading Nurk's contract along with an expiring Allen for Camara and Ayton, regardless of how well Ayton's playing now. His contract is the same length as Nurkic's so a nice risk/reward player and can afford the extra money with all their rookie contracts.