TheSuzerain wrote:Hali would work if we're somewhat planning on picking high next year at least.
Hali can be a part of some very high ceiling lineups. Yes, he would probably be the 4th option in those lineups, but there's still definite value in that.
This is such a good point - I didn't think of it that way, but in thinking of it that way, it would be the perfect pick. He is not a high star type pick, but a chance to be a very good player to put us in even better chance of long-term success. Next year's draft is supposed to be better chance for star players. Haliburton's shot release is bad, but is a very good shooter. Also, needs to add weight and wonder about that. He is not going to break player's down, but is effective when needed. However, to me, this would be the perfect pick the way you frame it in the form of speeding up our other players strengths. I still think I would trade Zach if I could get a good return just to develop Coby and a chance to get Lauri going and this pick would magnify that.
Strengths:
1) seems to be a very good shooter despite awful looking shot on 2 years history (if can find a way to better hone a quicker form and keep consistency).
2) passer - to me, best passer in draft. I know LaMelo is up there but LaMelo is a higher star player, but Hali is the best passer in the draft and one of the better in recent drafts. Sets up Lauri and Coby for player development due to this and unselfishness.
3) height/length - can guard either shooting guard/point and allows flexibility for both Coby/Zach. Is a very good rebounder.
4) one of the safer picks in this drafts in a draft that does not have much star power.
5) IQ - is a coach on the floor. May be the highest bball IQ player in this draft. AK and his crew has been talking about player development - this guy picks up things quickly and would assist others in this.
6) Fluid athlete - He has good speed (not elite, but better than above average) and average speed with long wingspan.
7) With Coby/Zach, he allows for them to be a shot maker while not dominating ball. However, he can be primary if needed to, to set up others while getting the offense in flow.
Obviously, his lack of strength and form on shot is a concern, but he is such a great piece if we pick anywhere outside of top 3. He is a 15 ppg, 7 assists, and 6 rb type player while playing good d. It allows for the 2 way player that we are clamoring more for. He would allow for us to trade lesser iq players/one way players if we desire. However, he also may make others look better offensively, while not dominating the ball (which allows for Coby/Zach to flourish too).
