Originally Posted by
nolaslim213
I wouldn't say he is there, but if he is a solid 6'5, then I'd be okay with him playing SF. His wingspan is around 6'8, and that allows him to guard taller players.
Sure, he may have a little trouble guarding taller SFs, but like I said above, his wingspan allows him to compete. Also, he is much quicker than them, which is a huge advantage.
Also, and this isn't directed solely at you, but people forget that there are 2 sides to every coin. Beal has such an advantage in terms of quickness that he could drive right around bigger SFs. How are bigger guys going to keep up with him? And if they try to play off of him, he'll just drain the 3. He would be a very tough cover for opposing SFs.
***Just a disclaimer, but this conversation is mostly fueled by the fact that Monty said they were eyeing a "wing" at the top of the draft, and the only "wing" at the top of the draft is Beal. Just saying....