Know the Prospect: Tim Ohlbrecht

by ny knickerbocker on May 18, 2010 4:10 AM EDT

Sorta Gallo-esque, no? Thanks to ny knickerbocker for another splendid profile. -Seth

Tim Ohlbrecht

What can I say, I gotta keep pace with viva mo. Since I've already written about a couple of guards, I figured I'd tackle one of the more intriguing big fellas slated to go in the second round. His name is Tim Ohlbrecht, and his game is more than ohl right. More after the jump.

Tim Ohlbrecht

International (Wuppertal, Germany)

6-11 235 PF

DOB: 8/30/88

So this Ohlbrecht cat has been on scout's radars for a while, at least since he was 16. Touted as the next great prospect out of Germany after Dirk Nowitzki, he has a game that is similar to Dirk's in many ways. At 6-11, he is a very good shot blocker with range from deep (40% from 3, 60% overall). That alone makes any NBA fan start to sweat a little. He is also extremely athletic, however, and runs the floor, plays defense, and sees the court. Basically, the dude is mad talented by all accounts in a way that even Dirk couldn't claim before he got to the NBA. The difference may be that while Ohlbrecht is more athletic, at 22 he still comes across as possibly not passionate enough about the game.

Sorry, but I couldn't find any relevant stats to share, just small sample sizes from various European tournaments. That being said, some of those tournaments he looks nasty, the others he comes across as too passive, like the 2009-10 Eurocup when he averaged only 8 PPG over 25 MPG. I dunno though, given his size and myriad of actual basketball abilities, he may be worth taking a flier on in the second round. I would at least hope Walsh takes a long, hard, Marlboro-filtered look at him. Lemme know what you guys think.

Oh and does anyone speak German?

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hmmm...

well, when a dude’s 22 that always gets you thinking that his game is probably what it is, the upside is not gonna be there.

I’d say that’s why he seems to do the things Dirk didn’t coming into the league.

Either way, I don’t mind the Knicks getting polished, low upside players..of course if they’re good.

We wanna have a good team next year right? Dude’s like Taj Gibson are that sort of player..but effective.

Just keep winning

by FreeBradshaw on May 18, 2010 8:22 AM EDT reply actions

Draft him, get Mark Cuban to swap the Mavs for the Knicks, and bring Dirk along.

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by mindfeck on May 18, 2010 10:43 AM EDT reply actions

Hey if the Dude is 6'11

And can block shots and Knock down a few 3’s go get him, we need bigs, even if the dude turns into the next Channing Frye instead of the next Dirk we could use him.

by Robert Currence on May 18, 2010 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

Frye may be a good comparison

and if so, he’s worth a look.

What I want to know is does he rebound? That’s always what I want to know :)

by fuhry on May 18, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

When I first saw him I thought he'd be a goos option

In hindsite over the last few days of checking him out, he’s does have questionable motivation and really does stand out like a Channing Frye. He’s a good shooter, but below average rebounder (4-6) and about worth 1 BS a game. For as good a shooter he appears to be, he only scores in the 6 – 12 ppg. I almost have to agree with FreeBradshaw here in that, does he really have an upside? He’s got about 2 more years of growth, after that, you have to consider him a wash. He seems to underwhelm on the big stages. He’s got the tools, maybehe just needs the right kind of coaching to get to the next level.

by screamedia on May 18, 2010 12:25 PM EDT reply actions

I meant good option as opposed to goos

Goosing in sports is a no-no

by screamedia on May 18, 2010 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Yet there's so much support for The Cock here.

double standard, if you ask me. and no one has.

by RobDiablo44 on May 18, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

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by Robert Currence on May 18, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

well its a big Cock...

it needs support or else it flops over.

Just keep winning

by FreeBradshaw on May 18, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

6'11, good shot blocker, athetlic, and can hit the three?

Hell, go get him. Could he be any more of a perfect fit for D’Antoni’s offense? Dude could potentially be our starting center come October if we sign Lebron+Bosh. I’d absolutely take the chance on this guy. His main weaknesses seem to be his passion (lack thereof), unselfishness, and ball-handling. If we do buy a 1st rounder, I’d definitely like to take the chance on him with one of our 2nd rounders.

by HanginfromtheGallo's on May 18, 2010 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

And I completely butchered “athletic.” Wow.

by HanginfromtheGallo's on May 18, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I am a BIG fan of Ohlbrecht, would be a great fit on our team at the 4, especially if we were to get Bosh. We can plant him on the perimeter on offense, but he can defend PFs. I guarantee you he is high Knicks draft board.

by SgtOrange on May 18, 2010 4:43 PM EDT reply actions