jStuNNa wrote:Trade Zach for the #5 or #6 pick. It's really that simple.
We always think our junk is something of value
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jStuNNa wrote:Trade Zach for the #5 or #6 pick. It's really that simple.
fleet wrote:jStuNNa wrote:Trade Zach for the #5 or #6 pick. It's really that simple.
We always think our junk is something of value
Muzbar wrote:drosestruts wrote:Muzbar wrote:I hate per36 stats, it's just a projection, not a reality.
Buzelis has a better all-round talent package, he struggled with his shot in the G-league, but he can shoot, he can dribble, he can defend, he can pass. It's not all about the numbers.
As I've said before, I really like Tyler Smith and I would not be upset if the Bulls grabbed a later first and picked him up.
I haven't seen his combine numbers yet, are his measurements good? Buzelis' measurements underwhelmed me if I'm being honest.
Smith measures at 6-8.75 with a wingspan of 7-1
Same height as Buzelis with a 3 inch longer wingspan
Yeah I just saw that myself.
Buzelis is definitely the more talented player, but Smith's measurements have definitely made him more intriguing to me.
I'd honestly be fine trading back from 11 and getting 2 later picks to pick up Smith, or just acquiring a 2nd FRP in general to pick him up.
Smith has some work to do on his game, but I do like him quite a bit.
Rose2Boozer wrote:The Spurs could end up with Topic and Knecht.
Rose2Boozer wrote:League Circles wrote:For those more familiar with Edey than me, honest question:
Is the knock on him as a prospect based mostly on his age (less room to improve), his lack of ability to guard on the perimeter due to mobility, or the NBA "style" not being much about traditional centers anymore?
He seems like an amazing prospect to me at a very limited look (highlights and scouting articles).
How many possessions are you willing to give Edey in the post before you realize his game doesn't work?
prolific passer wrote:What a time to reflect.
20 years ago we drafted Gordon, traded for Deng, drafted Duhon in the 2nd round and signed Noc after the draft.
40 years ago we drafted some guy named Jordan who turned out to be solid.
League Circles wrote:For those more familiar with Edey than me, honest question:
Is the knock on him as a prospect based mostly on his age (less room to improve), his lack of ability to guard on the perimeter due to mobility, or the NBA "style" not being much about traditional centers anymore?
He seems like an amazing prospect to me at a very limited look (highlights and scouting articles).
League Circles wrote:One thing is for sure IMO. This isn't the year and situation where we should draft "BPA". We need to vote for the guy most likely to become a star, even if he doesn't project as the best player. Because the guy that projects as the best player at 11 probably won't ever be a good player (because there really aren't ever 11 good players in a draft historically). Im a sense, at 11 we should want to take a chance on a guy that might project as only like the 15th best player, but who has the best chance to be one of the top 3 guys. That chance might only be 10 or 20% or whatever, but that should be our guiding method IMO. We have more than enough solid players. Need to take a longshot at a star IMO.
Chicagoat wrote:
Topic is injured, looks like non contact. Might be out for long time. Could be rehabbing his whole rookie season.
Hurts an already weak draft but should the Bulls look into him if he falls to us? I get Bulls have a bad history with injured point guards but is it worth risk for BPA?
League Circles wrote:prolific passer wrote:What a time to reflect.
20 years ago we drafted Gordon, traded for Deng, drafted Duhon in the 2nd round and signed Noc after the draft.
40 years ago we drafted some guy named Jordan who turned out to be solid.
Maaaaaaaaam where does the time go lol? Can't believe I've been here over 22 years that's just absolutely insane.
kulaz3000 wrote:League Circles wrote:One thing is for sure IMO. This isn't the year and situation where we should draft "BPA". We need to vote for the guy most likely to become a star, even if he doesn't project as the best player. Because the guy that projects as the best player at 11 probably won't ever be a good player (because there really aren't ever 11 good players in a draft historically). Im a sense, at 11 we should want to take a chance on a guy that might project as only like the 15th best player, but who has the best chance to be one of the top 3 guys. That chance might only be 10 or 20% or whatever, but that should be our guiding method IMO. We have more than enough solid players. Need to take a longshot at a star IMO.
I don't know what others think of the term BPA, but to me it's not to do with production on the college or whatever level they had played in prior to the draft, I'm talking about who the scouts and team deems to project as the best player that is available where they pick, regardless of position. So this would include raw projects, who they see has having potential to be a star player.
MrSparkle wrote:Why are we overcomplicating the definition of BPA?
No draft algorithm is going to predict that player X is a 7 today and an 8 tomorrow over Y who is a 6 today and a 10 tomorrow. My head hurts. It's to be expected that there's no Lebron in this draft, let alone at #11. There's absolutely no way to predict a Giannis or Jimmy style 1-to-10 jump. All you could do is keep drafting prospects with elite athleticism, attitude and ballhandling.
Bulls need to try and locate the 5 best, highest-ceiling guys in this draft, and get one of them on this team. They can't keep fumbling picks.
MrSparkle wrote:KC thinks Zach has negative value. I think he’s right.
Jcool0 wrote:MrSparkle wrote:KC thinks Zach has negative value. I think he’s right.
KC also thinks the Bulls should draft need over BPA.
DuckIII wrote:I know a lot of you will understandably disagree due to fit and shooting, but the more recent mocks have me drooling for Castle.
If it holds that he ends up projected around 8/9/10 I’d really like to see AK trade up to secure him.
But I’m intrigued by a lot of these guys.