**NBA Draft Discussion 2024**

Post #41 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:37 pm

dshearn wrote:McCullar had 40 points in the last 2 games with 20 FTA.... for a dude that is viewed as a late first/early second round guy...wonder if we could get our guy and still pick this dude up. I think that makes it 20 points in 9 out of his 11 games.

Bad news his shooting percentage has dropped to .49 and .38 from 3.

Thats what im crossing my fingers for. Add two guys.

Im glad the financials have finally caught up to us to where we have to invest in the draft.

dshearn · Post #42 » by **dshearn** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:37 pm

DayofMourning wrote:
dshearn wrote:McCullar had 40 points in the last 2 games with 20 FTA.... for a dude that is viewed as a late first/early second round guy...wonder if we could get our guy and still pick this dude up. I think that makes it 20 points in 9 out of his 11 games.

Bad news his shooting percentage has dropped to .49 and .38 from 3.

Thats what im crossing my fingers for. Add two guys.

Im glad the financials have finally caught up to us to where we have to invest in the draft.

How often do these 22 year old dudes workout in the NBA? I don't follow the draft a ton, but with all focus on 18 year old dudes with tons of upside...how often do we see the older guys show up "NBA ready"? Like JJJ seems to be?

Post #43 » by **DayofMourning** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:21 pm

dshearn wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
dshearn wrote:McCullar had 40 points in the last 2 games with 20 FTA.... for a dude that is viewed as a late first/early second round guy...wonder if we could get our guy and still pick this dude up. I think that makes it 20 points in 9 out of his 11 games.

Bad news his shooting percentage has dropped to .49 and .38 from 3.

Thats what im crossing my fingers for. Add two guys.

Im glad the financials have finally caught up to us to where we have to invest in the draft.

How often do these 22 year old dudes workout in the NBA? I don't follow the draft a ton, but with all focus on 18 year old dudes with tons of upside...how often do we see the older guys show up "NBA ready"? Like JJJ seems to be?

Lots of variables contribute to readiness. Try and find a guy who can play both ends well. I think your dude McCullar is going to be another. Ready to go defender. Has a consistent shot now. Shot like 15 freebies last game. That will all translate.

dshearn · Post #44 » by **dshearn** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:12 pm

DayofMourning wrote:
dshearn wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
Thats what im crossing my fingers for. Add two guys.

Im glad the financials have finally caught up to us to where we have to invest in the draft.

How often do these 22 year old dudes workout in the NBA? I don't follow the draft a ton, but with all focus on 18 year old dudes with tons of upside...how often do we see the older guys show up "NBA ready"? Like JJJ seems to be?

Lots of variables contribute to readiness. Try and find a guy who can play both ends well. I think your dude McCullar is going to be another. Ready to go defender. Has a consistent shot now. Shot like 15 freebies last game. That will all translate.

I wish the dude would do more of the little things...like I dunno attempt to box out. He tends to eat up time around the basket...but is only looking to score.Even when he becomes the defacto PF he is not doing his big any favors...will not even talk about the second chance points he gave up last game. I know the dude was running with 4 and 5 fouls a lot of that game...but still you can at least attempt to box out and do more then a weak Duncan Robinson swipe attempt as dudes go by you. Not a great defensive game by him sadly.

It looks like Kanas's rotations are started by their Corner guys, and he takes every opportunity to rush the baseline for the pass VS work back around along the arch. I guess the good of that is he stays in motion...the bad...he does come off a bit greedy for the easy stuff. Easier scores, easier assists back inside... That might all be by design....but point remains...dude has to start thinking of what will make me work at the next level and really show off THAT stuff.

Obvious I like McCullar, but the more of him I watch live...and not just highlight reels...the more I appreciate JJJ.

Post #45 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:25 pm

Watch on YouTube

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tyler-kolek-1.html

Post #46 » by **DayofMourning** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:55 pm

Watch on YouTube

Shows a broad range of moves. Three level scorer. Viewed by some to be best PG in this draft. Four year player. Ready to go.

RexBoyWonder · Post #47 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:16 pm

DayofMourning wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Shows a broad range of moves. Three level scorer. Viewed by some to be best PG in this draft. Four year player. Ready to go.

quite Dragic-ish

RexBoyWonder · Post #48 » by **RexBoyWonder** » Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:48 pm

Any thoughts on DJ Wagner?

I just like the idea of a great athlete at PG

Post #49 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:10 am

RexBoyWonder wrote:Any thoughts on DJ Wagner?

I just like the idea of a great athlete at PG

Hes got the athletic profile to do well. Quality length (6'10" wingspan) and burst.

Hes a bit forgotten at this point as hes behind Reed and Dillingham at the moment.

His percentages reflect his lack of a defined role.

Could be a nice defender at the point with his movement and ability to slide.

I think hes more of a SG in a points body.

twix2500 · Post #50 » by **twix2500** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:06 pm

Watch on YouTube

Only thing holding Beekman back is his 3 pt percentage

Post #51 » by **DayofMourning** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:59 am

twix2500 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Only thing holding Beekman back is his 3 pt percentage

Hes starting to gather my interest.

As you say, he needs some consistency from three. Looks like another guy who doesnt draw fouls.

As for shooting, I feel pretty darn good that we can make a good shooter into a very good shooter. Beekmans upper body form looks good. I think we could fix the rest and up those percentages.

Post #52 » by **DayofMourning** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:22 pm

https://tankathon.com/players/compare?players=reece-beekman--kylan-boswell--tyler-kolek--reed-sheppard

Post #53 » by **DayofMourning** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:45 pm

Highlights and lowlights of Ware going againat monster big man, Donovan Clingan.

Watch on YouTube

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Post #54 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:33 am

Quick feet. Bout the same size as Bam.

Watch on YouTube

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IceColdCubano · Post #55 » by **IceColdCubano** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:40 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Quick feet. Bout the same size as Bam.

Watch on YouTube
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Hes got chemistry with JJJ already too. If he has a semi decent correctable shot he would be a legit PF in our system that Spo favors. The quick footed, aggressive switch heavy defender, with a strong wide body for screening.

Post #56 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:38 pm

IceColdCubano wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:Quick feet. Bout the same size as Bam.

Watch on YouTube
;t=181s&pp=ygUXYWRlbSBib25hIGJlc3QgcmV0dXJuZXI%3D

Hes got chemistry with JJJ already too. If he has a semi decent correctable shot he would be a legit PF in our system that Spo favors. The quick footed, aggressive switch heavy defender, with a strong wide body for screening.

Yeah, legit zero production from distance. Ive watched video of him and Missi. Both fit what we do defensively, but zero long distance game. Maybe a project pick.