2022 NBA Draft - Prospects Discussion

machu46 · Post #281 » by **machu46** » Thu May 19, 2022 9:21 pm

DingleJerry wrote:
Spoiler:
Krispy Kreme wrote:
emunney wrote:
I couldn't tell if it was injuries or what but he looked too slow to me at UWM. Couldn't separate on offense, couldn't stay in front of anybody on defense. The vertical, eh, don't think it matters too much for him.

He looked like he was moving through quicksand in high school.

How would this extreme lack of athleticism and quickness not stood out in high level AAU vs other upper tier prospects?

I think he's lost some of his athleticism, but also, it did stand out against higher level teams. It sounds like he lit it up in HS but struggled to get by people on the AAU circuit and didn't shoot it very well from the perimeter either.

BucksFanSD · Post #282 » by **BucksFanSD** » Thu May 19, 2022 9:31 pm

I'm good with Liddell. If there's a belief that he's our guy, well then, I believe it. He'll be our Grant Williams.

emunney · Post #283 » by **emunney** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:05 pm

I'm sure it's just due diligence talking to potential lotto picks but it makes me feel like **** could get moderately crazy and I like it.

Matches Malone · Post #284 » by **Matches Malone** » Fri May 20, 2022 12:35 am

Watch on YouTube

ShootingtheJ · Post #285 » by **ShootingtheJ** » Fri May 20, 2022 12:39 am

machu46 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Daniels can play immediately and make an impact in every area if the shooting develops quick enough. He has a beautiful stroke but didn't have the results in the G League. Really good defender, rebounds, can handle the ball and pass. Measured big, he's really a combo forward, which we're desperate for.

machu46 · Post #286 » by **machu46** » Fri May 20, 2022 12:56 am

ShootingtheJ wrote:
machu46 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Daniels can play immediately and make an impact in every area if the shooting develops quick enough. He has a beautiful stroke but didn't have the results in the G League. Really good defender, rebounds, can handle the ball and pass. Measured big, he's really a combo forward, which we're desperate for.

I wouldn’t say it’s a beautiful stroke. It’s super slow but it’s not too bad. Working harder to prepare before he gets the ball should help a lot. Would be a no brainer if he falls to us but there’s a reason he’s projected as a lottery pick.

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midranger · Post #287 » by **midranger** » Fri May 20, 2022 2:09 am

machu46 wrote:
DingleJerry wrote:
Spoiler:
Krispy Kreme wrote:He looked like he was moving through quicksand in high school.

How would this extreme lack of athleticism and quickness not stood out in high level AAU vs other upper tier prospects?

I think he's lost some of his athleticism, but also, it did stand out against higher level teams. It sounds like he lit it up in HS but struggled to get by people on the AAU circuit and didn't shoot it very well from the perimeter either.

He’s a poor man’s Adam Morrison.

He’s undraftable and needs to go back to school.

benultimate · Post #288 » by **benultimate** » Fri May 20, 2022 2:14 am

Speaking of beautiful strokes Jabari Smith has the best looking jumper of any prospect I can remember. I've had Chet number 1 for a long time but I think I've changed to Jabari after getting caught up in his highlights.

SirChurros · Post #289 » by **SirChurros** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:16 am

DingleJerry wrote:
Spoiler:
Krispy Kreme wrote:
emunney wrote:
I couldn't tell if it was injuries or what but he looked too slow to me at UWM. Couldn't separate on offense, couldn't stay in front of anybody on defense. The vertical, eh, don't think it matters too much for him.

He looked like he was moving through quicksand in high school.

How would this extreme lack of athleticism and quickness not stood out in high level AAU vs other upper tier prospects?

It did, in my opinion. Him and Jalen Johnson never wowed me in high school in terms of next level players. They always felt like they were missing explosiveness.

Profound23 · Post #290 » by **Profound23** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:22 am

benultimate wrote:Speaking of beautiful strokes Jabari Smith has the best looking jumper of any prospect I can remember. I've had Chet number 1 for a long time but I think I've changed to Jabari after getting caught up in his highlights.

Chet scares me....I just don't trust him, but he definitely has the highest ceiling/lowest floor. I think Jabari is going to be better.

RiotPunch · Post #291 » by **RiotPunch** » Fri May 20, 2022 7:32 am

The more I see of Jalen Williams, the more intrigued I get. Not a great defender, but he has the tools to be.

RiotPunch · Post #292 » by **RiotPunch** » Fri May 20, 2022 7:35 am

ShootingtheJ wrote:
machu46 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Daniels can play immediately and make an impact in every area if the shooting develops quick enough. He has a beautiful stroke but didn't have the results in the G League. Really good defender, rebounds, can handle the ball and pass. Measured big, he's really a combo forward, which we're desperate for.

Almost certainly would have to trade up for Dyson. Can't see it, unfortunately. He would be a lot of fun.

machu46 · Post #293 » by **machu46** » Fri May 20, 2022 1:16 pm

RiotPunch wrote:
ShootingtheJ wrote:
machu46 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Daniels can play immediately and make an impact in every area if the shooting develops quick enough. He has a beautiful stroke but didn't have the results in the G League. Really good defender, rebounds, can handle the ball and pass. Measured big, he's really a combo forward, which we're desperate for.

Almost certainly would have to trade up for Dyson. Can't see it, unfortunately. He would be a lot of fun.

It wouldn't be the first time an obvious lottery talent slid to the 20s, but yeah, seems very unlikely. And I doubt I would be in favor of what it would take for us to move up to get him.

RiotPunch · Post #294 » by **RiotPunch** » Fri May 20, 2022 1:22 pm

machu46 wrote:
RiotPunch wrote:
ShootingtheJ wrote:
Daniels can play immediately and make an impact in every area if the shooting develops quick enough. He has a beautiful stroke but didn't have the results in the G League. Really good defender, rebounds, can handle the ball and pass. Measured big, he's really a combo forward, which we're desperate for.

Almost certainly would have to trade up for Dyson. Can't see it, unfortunately. He would be a lot of fun.

It wouldn't be the first time an obvious lottery talent slid to the 20s, but yeah, seems very unlikely. And I doubt I would be in favor of what it would take for us to move up to get him.

True. I had Maxey in my Top-5 and he slid to 21. Timelord dropped like a rock too. Here's to hoping. Maybe he'll refuse to play for anyone but the Bucks.

M-C-G · Post #295 » by **M-C-G** » Fri May 20, 2022 2:42 pm

Matches Malone wrote:

Watch on YouTube

He is actually in this weekends workout for the Bucks.

emunney · Post #296 » by **emunney** » Fri May 20, 2022 2:45 pm

If we have the opportunity to trade up for Eason without losing Khris or Jrue and don't, I think we'll deeply regret it.

Ron Swanson · Post #297 » by **Ron Swanson** » Fri May 20, 2022 2:57 pm

emunney wrote:If we have the opportunity to trade up for Eason without losing Khris or Jrue and don't, I think we'll deeply regret it.

Yeah, crazy that I'm still seeing him in that 15-20 range in a lot of mocks. He's the guy who, if he hits his potential, is gonna completely unlock our switch-everything defense. He's this class's Herb Jones.

Post #298 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:08 pm

Now that's a dude that reminds me of Jimmy Buckets.

RiotPunch · Post #299 » by **RiotPunch** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:09 pm

I wouldn't bat an eye if Eason went 4th.

CharityStripe34 · Post #300 » by **CharityStripe34** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:15 pm

emunney wrote:If we have the opportunity to trade up for Eason without losing Khris or Jrue and don't, I think we'll deeply regret it.

Saw some highlights he definitely looks like a man amongst boys. Great defensive instincts. Hard to believe someone with his talent will fall out of the lottery, let alone the top 10.