elmocarp
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The two aren't even close IMO. Orton is in much better shape, hasn't had weight issues, hasn't had attitude problems, hasn't had off-court issues, he's taller by at least a couple inches, he's much more athletic, he has a longer reach, he plays above the rim, and he is an innately skilled shot blocker. Gallon plays below the rim, for all his offensive "promise", he never put his stamp on games, he is one of the all-time bad defensive players I've ever watched...I could go on, but I think you get the point.
Orton is also clearly a center and he has something he does really well he can hang his hat on (shot-blocking). Tiny isn't long enough to play 5, and he's certainly not athletic enough to play 4, plus he doesn't do any one thing particularly well, especially not well enough to overcome his shortcomings.
I know its not fashionable around here to acknowledge that Orton is any good, but I wish he was there when the Thunder picked (which he won't be).
Orton is also clearly a center and he has something he does really well he can hang his hat on (shot-blocking). Tiny isn't long enough to play 5, and he's certainly not athletic enough to play 4, plus he doesn't do any one thing particularly well, especially not well enough to overcome his shortcomings.
I know its not fashionable around here to acknowledge that Orton is any good, but I wish he was there when the Thunder picked (which he won't be).