2019 NBA Draft

[DayofMourning]

http://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds

[Duke4life831]

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My favorite player in the nation. Watch him lurking on defense, always aware. Add in the athleticism, hard effort, and ability to create and you've got a star in the making.

Dr_Heat would do things for Zion. I'd do the same for Nassir.

I question the wiggle and creativity with the ball. To me he is the furthest behind offensively out of the top 4 guys. But man you gotta love that frame, tenacity and defensive ability. So I do question his offensive ceiling, but hell I wouldve said the same thing about Kawhi coming out of San Diego State. Hard not to love this kid. Really the only thing off about him is the shade of blue he wears.

[DayofMourning]

[Bishop45]

I want Kevin Porter but he's likely going to get picked around 12. Will settle in the Ja Morant/Rui Hachimura/Darius Bazley/Chittu class

[DayofMourning]

I want Kevin Porter but he's likely going to get picked around 12. Will settle in the Ja Morant/Rui Hachimura/Darius Bazley/Chittu class

Was going to look at KP next. Heard he good.

[Dr_Heat]

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Not subscribed, doc.

Are the new draft rules in effect this year? I noticed that tankathon was projecting Miami sometimes at 4th in my sims.

Yea the new rules are effective this upcoming draft but it doesn’t concern us cause we drafting my boy Zion no matter what

[DayofMourning]

I question the wiggle and creativity with the ball. To me he is the furthest behind offensively out of the top 4 guys. But man you gotta love that frame, tenacity and defensive ability. So I do question his offensive ceiling, but hell I wouldve said the same thing about Kawhi coming out of San Diego State. Hard not to love this kid. Really the only thing off about him is the shade of blue he wears.

I'm not worried much about the first sentence. He looks like he's growing and learning at a nice rate. I feel as if he'll be a guy you can count on offensively.

As for NBA projection, I read somewhere that he was the best 3 point shooter out of the big 4 by a decent percentage in HS. Something like 38% for him, 32% for Cam, and sub 30% for the other two in HS. Attempts were fairly similar.

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[Feel_the_Heat15]

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I've heard things about this kid, so I figured I'd pull up his videos and see what's what.

Doesn't look like a vertical athlete. Has okay size for point. Didn't see anything in the way of defensive highlights. Didn't see high level passing. More of a SG in a point's body.

Shot looks very solid. Moves well, and uses spacing to his advantage. Looks to have a solid IQ. Like his communication with his teammates.

Actually, I think he might be better than the average PG on defense and he had 6 TOs that game so maybe he just had a bad game getting the ball to his teammates. Him and Richardson could be a lethal combo in the NBA. Portland's backcourt with better defense and less scoring.

[Duke4life831]

I question the wiggle and creativity with the ball. To me he is the furthest behind offensively out of the top 4 guys. But man you gotta love that frame, tenacity and defensive ability. So I do question his offensive ceiling, but hell I wouldve said the same thing about Kawhi coming out of San Diego State. Hard not to love this kid. Really the only thing off about him is the shade of blue he wears.

I'm not worried much about the first sentence. He looks like he's growing and learning at a nice rate. I feel as if he'll be a guy you can count on offensively.

As for NBA projection, I read somewhere that he was the best 3 point shooter out of the big 4 by a decent percentage in HS. Something like 38% for him, 32% for Cam, and sub 30% for the other two in HS. Attempts were fairly similar.

Ya he is definitely a fast riser. The dude is improving pretty rapidly. Ya he was solid from 3 in high school but there is a little caveat to that though. Cam and RJ's 3s were much more off the dribble, while a lot of Little's were catch and shoot. That is a big reason why a lot of scouts are still a little questionable on his jumper. But catch and shoot Id definitely take him 2nd behind Cam.

[Feel_the_Heat15]

I want Kevin Porter but he's likely going to get picked around 12. Will settle in the Ja Morant/Rui Hachimura/Darius Bazley/Chittu class

Right now, I think we'll be picking 10th or 11th but KP might be a top 8 pick with the way he's playing.

[DayofMourning]

Ya he is definitely a fast riser. The dude is improving pretty rapidly. Ya he was solid from 3 in high school but there is a little caveat to that though. Cam and RJ's 3s were much more off the dribble, while a lot of Little's were catch and shoot. That is a big reason why a lot of scouts are still a little questionable on his jumper. But catch and shoot Id definitely take him 2nd behind Cam.

From my perspective, he basically came out of nowhere. It was the HS Allstar games that caught my attention. Probably everyone else's as well.

Now his physique looks so strong. He has always looked good to me in regards to his physique, but he now looks like a beast. His body and athleticism are NBA ready now.

His shot is good enough that if people give him space he will make it. They start contesting, and he'll take it to the rim. He's always around the ball, and plays a step ahead of others. He puts himself in the right spot a lot.

Man, he's what Winslow was supposed to be. The Kawhi comparisons are high, but well-deserved.

[DayofMourning]

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[Bishop45]

I want Kevin Porter but he's likely going to get picked around 12. Will settle in the Ja Morant/Rui Hachimura/Darius Bazley/Chittu class

Right now, I think we'll be picking 10th or 11th but KP might be a top 8 pick with the way he's playing.

I think with everyone healthy we'll end up around 17-18th pick

I doubt that KP breaks the top 10 but you never know until draft night. He'll likely be gone before the Heat picks tho. Lot of decent picks in 1st round

[DayofMourning]

I want Kevin Porter but he's likely going to get picked around 12. Will settle in the Ja Morant/Rui Hachimura/Darius Bazley/Chittu class

Right now, I think we'll be picking 10th or 11th but KP might be a top 8 pick with the way he's playing.

I think with everyone healthy we'll end up around 17-18th pick

I doubt that KP breaks the top 10 but you never know until draft night. He'll likely be gone before the Heat picks tho. Lot of decent picks in 1st round

Still counting on your boi Dion eh? Heard he'll play next year.

[Bishop45]

Right now, I think we'll be picking 10th or 11th but KP might be a top 8 pick with the way he's playing.

I think with everyone healthy we'll end up around 17-18th pick

I doubt that KP breaks the top 10 but you never know until draft night. He'll likely be gone before the Heat picks tho. Lot of decent picks in 1st round

Still counting on your boi Dion eh? Heard he'll play next year.

Puts the sauce in special sauce. JJ too, healthy JJ would tighten some margins for us.

But especially Dion

[Duke4life831]

Ya he is definitely a fast riser. The dude is improving pretty rapidly. Ya he was solid from 3 in high school but there is a little caveat to that though. Cam and RJ's 3s were much more off the dribble, while a lot of Little's were catch and shoot. That is a big reason why a lot of scouts are still a little questionable on his jumper. But catch and shoot Id definitely take him 2nd behind Cam.

From my perspective, he basically came out of nowhere. It was the HS Allstar games that caught my attention. Probably everyone else's as well.

Now his physique looks so strong. He has always looked good to me in regards to his physique, but he now looks like a beast. His body and athleticism are NBA ready now.

His shot is good enough that if people give him space he will make it. They start contesting, and he'll take it to the rim. He's always around the ball, and plays a step ahead of others. He puts himself in the right spot a lot.

Man, he's what Winslow was supposed to be. The Kawhi comparisons are high, but well-deserved.

Doesnt have the handle Justise had at this time. But ya his jumper is much further along, doesnt have any massive hitches in his shot like Justise. He also has a much much much better feel around the basket than Justise.

[DayofMourning]

UNC plays today at 7 pm.

Kansas at 9.

[Bishop45]

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[DayofMourning]

Whats up with the leg sleeve on Porter, Bishop?