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ROUND 1: AJ Johnson - Poll Added

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A - Future All Star
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15%
B - Future Rotation Piece
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15%
C - Too Early To Tell
64
42%
D - Never a rotation player
42
28%
 
Total votes: 151

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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#21 » by SupremeHustle » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:35 am

Matches Malone wrote:Should have let Horst go to Detroit.

Brutal.


Maybe he's sabotaging us.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#22 » by JayMKE » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Why didn’t they trade back?
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#23 » by MickeyDavis » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Strengths: AJ Johnson is a long, wiry, quick combo guard with untapped potential … “Tantalizing” skill set, physical attributes and long term potential … Has elite level speed, with great ability to get by defenders off the dribble … Defense shows upside with very quick feet and long arms … Can become a lock down defender over time if he gets stronger and sets his mind to it … Longer than he looks with legit 6’5 size , a near 6’9 wingspan and 8’6 standing reach, which is standout size for a combo guard … Explosive leaper, as his 38 inch max vertical illustrated at the NBA Draft Combine … Despite limited minutes and productivity in the NBL, playing in Australia gave him valuable experience … He learned better structure and discipline than what he had become accustomed to, and also gained perspective … Despite not gaining a great deal of playing time, kept a positive demeanor and remained focused to help the team … A good ball handler … Has a smooth ISO game, with a quick first step and the ability to score off pull ups and runners … Shows flashes of considerable potential … Huge wingspan helps him to get shots as well as be disruptive defensively … A very intriguing development project, who put in the right situation could really thrive … Has the makings of a high level isolation player … Shot form shows nice potential …

Weaknesses: Physical strength remains a challenge … Lacks readiness … Has clearly worked on improving his shot, higher release point and better follow through, but remains inconsistent … Shooting efficiency has been below average, to this point … Toughness and focus are areas that he must continue to improve … He’s put on some weight but still has a long ways to go at 167 lbs … May always be on the thin side, as he seems to have a naturally thin build … Unproven as a volume scorer, go to player … Shooting shows potential, but lacks consistency in games … Has never had a season in high school or college where he put up a high volume of scoring … Likely a few years away from being able to contribute anything at the NBA level … The fear is that he will be a guy that does not make it with his first NBA team and ends up being a development project for a number of seasons before becoming a well rounded player … Lack of strength still an issue on both ends of the floor … Can be overpowered defensively, and struggles to finish plays off after contact … Unlikely to contribute much for a couple seasons, as his strength will need improvement … Struggles to impact games for long stretches and consistency will be the key for him … Has the street ball handles and skill set, but at times can be too enamored with creating, and over-dribble … The key will be utilizing the creativity within his game without being out of control …
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#24 » by Wonka » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Just fire Jon already. He just gamed us.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#25 » by JayMKE » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Too many AJs
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#26 » by tydett » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Somehow an even less inspiring pick than Beauchamp. Wild pick when he probably would've really been there 10 picks later if you wanted him.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#27 » by msiris » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

Fing stupid. could have had him at 33. Another plyer won't contribute anything for 2 or 3 years
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#28 » by ReginaldDwight » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:36 am

SupremeHustle wrote:I guess I can joke because I never expect Horst to actually draft well.

Yep this has bust written all over it.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#29 » by Wonka » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

SupremeHustle wrote:
Matches Malone wrote:Should have let Horst go to Detroit.

Brutal.


Maybe he's sabotaging us.


That’s long been my theory. Should’ve let him go.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#30 » by MickeyDavis » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

We'll see him in Vegas soon
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#31 » by RiotPunch » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

He's quick/fast/athletic as hell. Not seeing meaningful playing time of any kind for a very long time.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#32 » by JayMKE » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

Horst is fedex **** boy tbf
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#33 » by Turk Nowitzki » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

It just doesn't make any sense. Like actually zero sense.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#34 » by MikeIsGood » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

It feels like every singe year he thinks he's getting the next Giannis.

I'm rooting for you, AJ. No **** idea who you are, but let's do it.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#35 » by Matches Malone » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

Well he's sitting in the stands, so he better turn into Giannis lol.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#36 » by ReginaldDwight » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

Bucks promised him at 23, imagine taking a 2nd rounder with a promise in the 1st round
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#37 » by JEIS » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:37 am

Kinda pi$$ed we didn't take Collier. Thought they would pick him.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#38 » by Turk Nowitzki » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:38 am

Whatever I hope he's good but we'll never know because he'll never play. Doc would sooner die.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#39 » by Baddy Chuck » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:38 am

I'm maybe less disappointed then I should be considering I know nothing about the kid.
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Re: ROUND 1: AJ Johnson 

Post#40 » by Balls2TheWalls » Thu Jun 27, 2024 2:38 am

This is a fundamentally unserious draft pick. The Bucks need people who can play *now*. The obvious choice is to pick a guy who averaged 3 points in the Australian league.
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