8th pick prospects in that range
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 2:20 am
Since there is nothing to watch with the Nets pick anymore I decided to start this focus'd on players that may be options for the Cav's at 8th. And also listing my targets if we are in the top 3 at the end of this.
Big Board after top 7 given odds of Doncic,Ayton,Bagley,Jackson,Bamba & Porter don't drop past 7th and Mikal goes 6 or 7th:
If Lebron indicates strongly he is returning:
Khyri Thomas The big east dpoy 6'3" w/ a 6'10"ws shoots over 50% from the floor and over 40% from deep on 5 attempts per contest.
high level of quickness laterally ,ball hawk,can score from all 3 levels.Great slasher who can muscle through and score in traffic.Length and athleticism to defend 1-3 at the next level and is nba ready.Knocks on him are Height(makes up for it with length).
Zhaire Smith 6'5" w/ 6'9"ws top 3 defender in the nation under 7', probably the best athlete in the draft if not the 2nd best.
intangibles coachability ,high motor etc. gets to his spots on defense/high bb iq. elite shot blocker for a wing.high level offensive rebounder and finisher above the rim. Knocks on him are work in progress 3 point shooting(promising improvement over the course of the season), not a great playmaker or ball handler/ not a first option.
MIles Bridges 6'7" W/ 6'8" WS elite strength and athleticism for a wing knock down mid-ranger and can attack the rim and score at a high level. Rebounds very well and is a lock down defender 1-4. Knocks on him are pedestrian length and not a primary ball handler.
If Lebron gives indication he is non committal :
all of the above still in play but players like Sexton,Young,and Knox come into the picture as viable options.
Sexton 6'3" w/ a 6'7" ws high level floor general and extremely competitive high motor and probably the fastest player in the draft (john wall quickness). Also a ball hawk and a relentless lock down defender. rebounds very well for a pg.
Knocks on him are over-driving instead of making the right pass, and needs to get stronger.
Young 6'2" w/ 6'4" ws One of the best ball handlers and 3 point shooters in the draft plays within the offense (usually).
Excellent bb iq and knows where to be defensively. Knocks on him are that he lacks the size to defend and is in need of adding alot of strength. Low release on shot.
Knox 6'9" w/ 7'ws Quick,explosive and elite leaping ability. Can create his own shot ,has a high smooth release that is unblockable.
Can defend or at least cover 4 positions and has a high defensive upside based on length and speed.
Knocks on him are, Needs to get smarter as a player,not a great decision maker yet.
edit: adding these 4 as outside sleepers for the 9th or 10th if we get pushed back by leapfrogging:
Shai Gilgeous Alexander 6'6" w/ 6'11" ws big scoring combo guard with solid steal rate and overall solid defender,plays with a decent motor and is a natural leader. Knocks are needs a quicker release and improve his court vision.
Anfernee Simons 6'4" w 6'7"ws and still growing...elite shooter esp from deep and an elite scorer and strong handle.
plays above the rim and can finish below the rim, one of the fastest releases in the draft etc. Can play on or off the ball and is adept at both positions. Knocks: didn't play in College and needs to get stronger/undersized for a sg.
Robert Williams 6'10" 7'6"ws long extremely athletic prototypical rim running center.Excellent rim protector and rebounder, Plays withing himself is a better version of rookie Tristan Thompson with better length and athleticism and no Kardashian curse. Knocks: turnover prone, still raw offensively.
MItchell Robinson 7' w/ 7'5"ws fast explosive and long high upside boom or bust project Should at worse be a high level rim protector with quick twitch athleticism to become a gifted 2-way player if the intangibles are there which leads to the knocks; does he have a good work ethic,can he add more strength without changing his agility etc.
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If we win a top 3 pick:
Luka Doncic : 6'8" w/ 6'11" ws Elite playmaker and extremely gifted passer with elite level skills and knowledge to play at all 3 pg/sg/sf positions. Smooth stroke from way beyond nba 3.
Excellent off the dribble creating for others and himself and always keeps the ball moving,rarely gets caught over dribbling. Overall elite feel for the game and fights hard on every possession. dead eye catch and shoot threat as well. Knocks on him are lack of elite athleticism and how it may hurt his ability to be a + defender.
DeAndre Ayton: 7' w/ 7'6" ws. strong explosive athlete who can get to the rim on anyone. Has a high level post game and can go out an hit the 3 or glide up the floor in transition with very solid handle for any big man. He has the upside to become an elite level defender,which leads to his Knocks; he doesn't have a high motor consistently and often does not do enough on defense despite showing the skill to do so.
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6'11" 7'4"ws elite athleticism with speed to defend on the perimeter and protect the rim which he was 2nd in the nation at doing. Excellent timing and the ability to knock down shots from mid range and improved his 3 point shooting at MST.
Overall has a very high ceiling but is one of the youngest players in the draft.Knocks are needs to continue to get stronger.
Big Board after top 7 given odds of Doncic,Ayton,Bagley,Jackson,Bamba & Porter don't drop past 7th and Mikal goes 6 or 7th:
If Lebron indicates strongly he is returning:
Khyri Thomas The big east dpoy 6'3" w/ a 6'10"ws shoots over 50% from the floor and over 40% from deep on 5 attempts per contest.
high level of quickness laterally ,ball hawk,can score from all 3 levels.Great slasher who can muscle through and score in traffic.Length and athleticism to defend 1-3 at the next level and is nba ready.Knocks on him are Height(makes up for it with length).
Zhaire Smith 6'5" w/ 6'9"ws top 3 defender in the nation under 7', probably the best athlete in the draft if not the 2nd best.
intangibles coachability ,high motor etc. gets to his spots on defense/high bb iq. elite shot blocker for a wing.high level offensive rebounder and finisher above the rim. Knocks on him are work in progress 3 point shooting(promising improvement over the course of the season), not a great playmaker or ball handler/ not a first option.
MIles Bridges 6'7" W/ 6'8" WS elite strength and athleticism for a wing knock down mid-ranger and can attack the rim and score at a high level. Rebounds very well and is a lock down defender 1-4. Knocks on him are pedestrian length and not a primary ball handler.
If Lebron gives indication he is non committal :
all of the above still in play but players like Sexton,Young,and Knox come into the picture as viable options.
Sexton 6'3" w/ a 6'7" ws high level floor general and extremely competitive high motor and probably the fastest player in the draft (john wall quickness). Also a ball hawk and a relentless lock down defender. rebounds very well for a pg.
Knocks on him are over-driving instead of making the right pass, and needs to get stronger.
Young 6'2" w/ 6'4" ws One of the best ball handlers and 3 point shooters in the draft plays within the offense (usually).
Excellent bb iq and knows where to be defensively. Knocks on him are that he lacks the size to defend and is in need of adding alot of strength. Low release on shot.
Knox 6'9" w/ 7'ws Quick,explosive and elite leaping ability. Can create his own shot ,has a high smooth release that is unblockable.
Can defend or at least cover 4 positions and has a high defensive upside based on length and speed.
Knocks on him are, Needs to get smarter as a player,not a great decision maker yet.
edit: adding these 4 as outside sleepers for the 9th or 10th if we get pushed back by leapfrogging:
Shai Gilgeous Alexander 6'6" w/ 6'11" ws big scoring combo guard with solid steal rate and overall solid defender,plays with a decent motor and is a natural leader. Knocks are needs a quicker release and improve his court vision.
Anfernee Simons 6'4" w 6'7"ws and still growing...elite shooter esp from deep and an elite scorer and strong handle.
plays above the rim and can finish below the rim, one of the fastest releases in the draft etc. Can play on or off the ball and is adept at both positions. Knocks: didn't play in College and needs to get stronger/undersized for a sg.
Robert Williams 6'10" 7'6"ws long extremely athletic prototypical rim running center.Excellent rim protector and rebounder, Plays withing himself is a better version of rookie Tristan Thompson with better length and athleticism and no Kardashian curse. Knocks: turnover prone, still raw offensively.
MItchell Robinson 7' w/ 7'5"ws fast explosive and long high upside boom or bust project Should at worse be a high level rim protector with quick twitch athleticism to become a gifted 2-way player if the intangibles are there which leads to the knocks; does he have a good work ethic,can he add more strength without changing his agility etc.
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If we win a top 3 pick:
Luka Doncic : 6'8" w/ 6'11" ws Elite playmaker and extremely gifted passer with elite level skills and knowledge to play at all 3 pg/sg/sf positions. Smooth stroke from way beyond nba 3.
Excellent off the dribble creating for others and himself and always keeps the ball moving,rarely gets caught over dribbling. Overall elite feel for the game and fights hard on every possession. dead eye catch and shoot threat as well. Knocks on him are lack of elite athleticism and how it may hurt his ability to be a + defender.
DeAndre Ayton: 7' w/ 7'6" ws. strong explosive athlete who can get to the rim on anyone. Has a high level post game and can go out an hit the 3 or glide up the floor in transition with very solid handle for any big man. He has the upside to become an elite level defender,which leads to his Knocks; he doesn't have a high motor consistently and often does not do enough on defense despite showing the skill to do so.
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6'11" 7'4"ws elite athleticism with speed to defend on the perimeter and protect the rim which he was 2nd in the nation at doing. Excellent timing and the ability to knock down shots from mid range and improved his 3 point shooting at MST.
Overall has a very high ceiling but is one of the youngest players in the draft.Knocks are needs to continue to get stronger.