Indiana Pacers Draft Pick Watch Thread

[emunney]

I have no idea about the NCAA prospects, but the Euro comparisons are beyond ****. Sylla is by no means someone who can create his own shot or a Forward, he's just a skinny, athletic C who is slightly undersized. I don't remember LaFrenz well enough to comment Poku, Maledon is very far from SGA, Exum was much, much worse at everything in comparison to Hayes, and I see Avdija much more as an all-around forwards with good passing than a 6'8" PG like Doncic.

Don't worry, the NCAA comps are also terrible.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

I have no idea about the NCAA prospects, but the Euro comparisons are beyond ****. Sylla is by no means someone who can create his own shot or a Forward, he's just a skinny, athletic C who is slightly undersized. I don't remember LaFrenz well enough to comment Poku, Maledon is very far from SGA, Exum was much, much worse at everything in comparison to Hayes, and I see Avdija much more as an all-around forwards with good passing than a 6'8" PG like Doncic.

Don't worry, the NCAA comps are also terrible.

Google "DeShawn Stevenson Comparision Michael Jordan"

[emunney]

I have no idea about the NCAA prospects, but the Euro comparisons are beyond ****. Sylla is by no means someone who can create his own shot or a Forward, he's just a skinny, athletic C who is slightly undersized. I don't remember LaFrenz well enough to comment Poku, Maledon is very far from SGA, Exum was much, much worse at everything in comparison to Hayes, and I see Avdija much more as an all-around forwards with good passing than a 6'8" PG like Doncic.

Don't worry, the NCAA comps are also terrible.

Google "DeShawn Stevenson Comparision Michael Jordan"

I don't have to, I've made this reference myself dozens of times.

[MickeyDavis]

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[Frank Nova]

I have no idea about the NCAA prospects, but the Euro comparisons are beyond ****. Sylla is by no means someone who can create his own shot or a Forward, he's just a skinny, athletic C who is slightly undersized. I don't remember LaFrenz well enough to comment Poku, Maledon is very far from SGA, Exum was much, much worse at everything in comparison to Hayes, and I see Avdija much more as an all-around forwards with good passing than a 6'8" PG like Doncic.

Maledon very far from SGA in terms of where they are as players or very far from SGA in terms of they play absolutely nothing alike?

I think George Hill when I watch Maledon offensively, is that a better comp to you?

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[Beorn]

In terms of playstyle tbh. I can't think of a comp right now, but I consider SGA an outlier in a lot of stuff he does.

[SupremeHustle]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

[jakecronus8]

How would you guys rank the point guards as far as value/system fit with the Bucks?

My board goes

Ball
Hampton
Hayes
Maledon
Anthony
Maxey
Mannion
Haliburton

Really hope one of those top 5 listed end up on the squad. Won’t be picking this high for a long time it would seem.

[bucksfansince88]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

Spree had a mean pull up mid range game sir!

[emunney]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

He's not as tall and has been brought up by a few people, but shades of Spree below

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He can get out of control but he's obviously talented. Remains to be seen if his current hot streak from 3 is a mirage.

[VooDoo7]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

[ShootingtheJ]

How would you guys rank the point guards as far as value/system fit with the Bucks?

My board goes

Ball
Hampton
Hayes
Maledon
Anthony
Maxey
Mannion
Haliburton

Really hope one of those top 5 listed end up on the squad. Won’t be picking this high for a long time it would seem.

Haliburton first, and avoid the rest. Rare to find a player who fits our system and DNA better than Haliburton.

[bucksfansince88]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

He's not as tall and has been brought up by a few people, but shades of Spree below

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He can get out of control but he's obviously talented. Remains to be seen if his current hot streak from 3 is a mirage.

Want!

[RiotPunch]

How would you guys rank the point guards as far as value/system fit with the Bucks?

My board goes

Ball
Hampton
Hayes
Maledon
Anthony
Maxey
Mannion
Haliburton

Really hope one of those top 5 listed end up on the squad. Won’t be picking this high for a long time it would seem.

Only guys that get me excited are Hayes and Haliburton, probably in that order though it's close. Haliburton is a fantastic fit on both ends for us, but like Killian's ceiling a bit more.

[RiotPunch]

4 T-Wolves Obi Toppin - stronger Drew Gooden

[LuessiT]

How would you guys rank the point guards as far as value/system fit with the Bucks?

My board goes

Ball
Hampton
Hayes
Maledon
Anthony
Maxey
Mannion
Haliburton

Really hope one of those top 5 listed end up on the squad. Won’t be picking this high for a long time it would seem.

Only guys that get me excited are Hayes and Haliburton, probably in that order though it's close. Haliburton is a fantastic fit on both ends for us, but like Killian's ceiling a bit more.

I've been impressed by Hampton's quick reads. Not sure what to make of him yet but he's slightly more than just an athlete.

[Frank Nova]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

Less likely to choke another person or less likely to choke during the big game? Spree was only ever known for 1 of those and believe it or not, its the better 1 imo.

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[SupremeHustle]

Who is Latrell Sprewell with a jumper and is less likely to choke? That's who I want.

Less likely to choke another person or less likely to choke during the big game? Spree was only ever known for 1 of those and believe it or not, its the better 1 imo.

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You see a post, on one of the most knowledgable basketball forums on the internet mind you, mentioning Sprewell and choke, then see a picture of PJ Carlesimo, and still feel the need to ask -- you know what, I award you no points. And may God have mercy on your soul.

[Frank Nova]

Less likely to choke another person or less likely to choke during the big game? Spree was only ever known for 1 of those and believe it or not, its the better 1 imo.

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You see a post, on one of the most knowledgable basketball forums on the internet mind you, mentioning Sprewell and choke, then see a picture of PJ Carlesimo, and still feel the need to ask -- you know what, I award you no points. And may God have mercy on your soul.

I dont ever assume. In the words of the champ Cleon Salmon "never assume, when you assume you make an **** out of yourself"

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[old skool]

Found this mock draft and they did some NBA comparisons

# Team Player Comp.
1 Warriors James Wiseman - Anthony Davis lite
2 Cavs* Anthony Edwards - bigger Oladipo
3 Hawks LaMelo Ball - 6-7 Jason Williams
4 T-Wolves Obi Toppin - stronger Drew Gooden, Otto Porter
5 Knicks Deni Avdija - Doncic lite
6 Hornets Onyeka Okongwu - Tristan Thompson
7 Pistons Killian Hayes - a creative Dante Exum
8 Bulls Tyrese Haliburton - better MCW, Dejounte
9 Wizards R.J. Hampton - O.J. Mayo's upside, Jamal Murray
10 Kings Precious Achiuwa - Antoine Walker
11 Suns Zeke Nnaji - Taj Gibson, poor man's LaMarcus
12 Pelicans Cole Anthony - poor man's Derrick Rose
13 Spurs Isaac Okoro - faster Justin Anderson
14 Blazers Devin Vassell - Michael Redd
15 Magic Jahmi'us Ramsey - Marcus Smart+
16 T-Wolves (from Nets) Jaden McDaniels - Brandon Ingram lite
17 Celtics (from Grizzlies) Theo Maledon - almost SGA
18 Bucks (from Pacers) Aaron Nesmith - Alec Burks, Tony Snell
19 Mavs Josh Green - Josh Richardson
20 Nets (from 76ers) Aleksej Pokusevski - Raef LaFrentz, poor man's KP
21 76ers (from Thunder) Jalen Smith - P.J. Brown +
22 Nuggets (from Rockets) Nico Mannion - Mike Bibby
23 Jazz* Vernon Carey Jr. - Derrick Coleman, Vin Baker
24 Heat Amar Sylla - Pascal Siakam 2.0
25 Thunder (from Nuggets) Tyler Bey - poor man's Shawn Marion
26 Knicks (from Clippers) Tyrese Maxey - Lou Williams
27 Celtics Paul Reed - Brice Johnson with range
28 Raptors Daniel Oturu - Jamaal Magloire+
29 Lakers Cassius Stanley - Latrell Sprewell
30 Celtics (from Bucks Saddiq Bey - Khris Middleton

It is ironic that the NBA comps in this mock include 8 players with time spent in a Bucks jersey. Generally infamous players that most Bucks fans would prefer to banish from their memory, much less relive in a 2020 first round pick.

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