"He's too skinny."
Chen Yu turned and whispered to Jabbar beside him.
"He's six-foot-eight—203 centimeters—but only weighs 84 kilograms. For comparison, TJ Ford is 20 centimeters shorter and still weighs 75 kilograms."
And even at that weight, in the NBA, Ford was often overpowered physically by opposing guards. He was criticized for being a defensive liability, forced to rely on his speed and rhythm to play.
So if someone with Durant's build entered the NBA, it would be even harder for him to find his footing.
Jabbar nodded in agreement.
But unexpectedly, Chen Yu had more to say.
"However, he does have some outstanding qualities." Chen Yu watched Durant intently.
'Is being underweight really a problem?'
'Is his mouth sewn shut? Does he have indigestion? If he's underweight, he just needs to bulk up, that's all.'
Besides, Durant's and Clark's situations were even more unique. They had both hit a sudden growth spurt the previous year and hadn't had time to add weight yet.
