Adonis DelaRosa - C - Christ The King - New York, NY - ST. JOHN'S

Quote from: Celtics11 on October 31, 2013, 08:22:01 PM

Quote from: paultzman on October 31, 2013, 02:07:36 PM

fwiw, USA Today ranked Christ the King No. 17 in country.

In his interview when the announcer called him 6'10 he quickly corrected him and said 7'. Let's hope so if we get him. If we don't hope the kid is really 6'8. 

Big boy pushes 7' with ease
http://twitter.com/OnlyGodOwnMe/status/394657153694564352/photo/1

Yes he does.  Makes Orlando look like a guard.  Kid is monstrous.  I really wouldn't mind grabbing him and developing him. Even if he needs a redshirt year to get in better shape.  You really can't teach his size, and he has decent skills for a guy that size.  When I watched his videos, I thought he was a 6'8 overweight kid who was listed taller.  That's isn't close to the case, as he's a ton taller than I thought and rightfully behind a bit basketball-wise due to it.  Kid seems legit 7'0, and if he can lose 50+lbs, can be a force inside.

Kid must have grown a bit. Last time I saw him no way was he pushing 7.

But Marcus 50 lbs is a little excessive. You want him to still have some girth to utilize especially since he's played that way for years. Just get in condition so he's not like Josh Smith and I'm fine with it

Kid must have grown a bit. Last time I saw him no way was he pushing 7.

But Marcus 50 lbs is a little excessive. You want him to still have some girth to utilize especially since he's played that way for years. Just get in condition so he's not like Josh Smith and I'm fine with it

50 lbs excessive?  Not at his height.  I just lost 23 lbs and I'm 6'2" and nobody would say I'm wasting away now, nor was I near as big as Delarosa before.  50 lbs on a 7 footer of his frame would be his love handles and that's about it.  I sure he's gotta be rocking 350 now easily.  He won't lose his girth.   He's got to gain muscle.  Get him down to 275 and below and he'll be mobile as can be.

This makes me think Orlando is 6'7" instead of thinking Adonis is 7'0"

This makes me think Orlando is 6'7" instead of thinking Adonis is 7'0"

Orlando is taller than jakarr and CO. I'd say 6'8.5

This makes me think Orlando is 6'7" instead of thinking Adonis is 7'0"

No chance Orlando is 6'7".  He's about 6'9".  Adonis is just that big.

Kid must have grown a bit. Last time I saw him no way was he pushing 7.

But Marcus 50 lbs is a little excessive. You want him to still have some girth to utilize especially since he's played that way for years. Just get in condition so he's not like Josh Smith and I'm fine with it

I'd say 50 pounds is right on the money.  6'10, 6'11, 7'0...whatever his true height, the kid is clearly huge and he has soft hands.  He really needs to lose a ton of weight, but that can be done easily if he is committed.  I like the Dominican photo!  Past-present-future?

Quote from: Celtics11 on October 31, 2013, 08:22:01 PM

Quote from: paultzman on October 31, 2013, 02:07:36 PM

fwiw, USA Today ranked Christ the King No. 17 in country.

In his interview when the announcer called him 6'10 he quickly corrected him and said 7'. Let's hope so if we get him. If we don't hope the kid is really 6'8. 

Big boy pushes 7' with ease
http://twitter.com/OnlyGodOwnMe/status/394657153694564352/photo/1

For perspective, Lopez measured 6'4.75 at the nba draft without shoes

Quote from: MaineQB on October 31, 2013, 10:35:23 PM

Quote from: Celtics11 on October 31, 2013, 08:22:01 PM

Quote from: paultzman on October 31, 2013, 02:07:36 PM

fwiw, USA Today ranked Christ the King No. 17 in country.

In his interview when the announcer called him 6'10 he quickly corrected him and said 7'. Let's hope so if we get him. If we don't hope the kid is really 6'8. 

Big boy pushes 7' with ease
http://twitter.com/OnlyGodOwnMe/status/394657153694564352/photo/1

For perspective, Lopez measured 6'4.75 at the nba draft without shoes

I don't care whether Delarosa is 7ft exactly or 6'11.  Orlando is about 6'9" and not much shorter.

He has a year before he enters college to work on his weight and conditioning. Hopefully he will work hard and pop for us.

http://instagram.com/p/f9BV3HDGZ4/


Adonis saying Hi to Felipe in the comments after they met at Tip off. The Dominican connection could pay off.

I will say that Adonis has a head like Andre the Giant. He could push guys off the blocks with his melon alone.

Messed around on utube to watch some footage of DelaRosa.  Looks slow.  I hope he finds success elsewhere.

Messed around on utube to watch some footage of DelaRosa.  Looks slow.  I hope he finds success elsewhere.

I just watched a video of one of his games and I'd have to agree. Very slow, and honestly not very skilled, just really big. I hope if we get him I am wrong.

Of course he's slow . . . he's 300 lbs. But I'm sure posters have also mentioned soft hands over the previous eight pages. He's a project, but the staff apparently thinks a worthwhile one. I thought his stats last year were ugly, but I'm willing to see what he does this season before saying no -- especially since he apparently had a decent summer and may be on track to lose weight. Plus, we need size and no one has us listed, and likely won't do so unless our record equals our talent.

He isn't a 7 footer but he is big

Let's get this guy!  He can always go on the south beach diet and the weight room is pretty nice looking.

despite major frontcourt needs lavin has stuck out on all major replacements it seems.  we do not need projects we need talent. 

Focus on how your players are conducting themselves off the court, Ed, instead of our recruiting needs.  I know you are still bitter over Jakar, CO and Sanchez.  And of course Method Man selling you out to Chris and Marlo.

Cooley is a dead ringer for Prop Joe RIP