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ReasonablySober wrote:Simmons and Jalen discussing the draft, and it's sobering. Simmons thinks some of these kids return to school.
Ron Swanson wrote:Chris Walker from Florida is an intriguing prospect to me. He was academically ineligible for the first part of the year so there isn't a lot of tape on him.
Uber-athletic 6'10 forward that's projected to go in the late 1st, but I'm thinking if he's there with our 2nd, he'd be a great "low-risk, high upside" guy to target.
Love his energy, athleticism and toughness. He's trying to make the transition from an undersized four man to a three and that's still a work in progress. Reminds me a bit of Andrei Kirilenko.
Strengths:
-Tremendous physical attributes
-Great frame
-Long arms
-Huge hands
-Terrific athlete
-Excellent timing as a rebounder. Goes after every loose ball with purpose
-Very quick first step
-Very good finisher around the rim
-Great potential defensively
Weaknesses:
-Hasn't accepted who he is yet as a player. Thinks he's a small forward
-Falls in love with his jumper, which is extremely streaky
-Average feel for the game
-Makes unforced errors
-Bad body language. Goes after his teammates
Outlook: Already seeing some playing time for Chalon, the Euroleague team from France. Possesses phenomenal physical tools. Can make a huge impact around the basket when dialed in. Has special rebounding instincts. Offensive game is very raw, but doesn't seem to understand that. Looks to have ample size to play the 4 at the pro level. Just needs polish up his skill-level and improve his basketball IQ and attitude.
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
ChuckBros4Life wrote:Ron Swanson wrote:Chris Walker from Florida is an intriguing prospect to me. He was academically ineligible for the first part of the year so there isn't a lot of tape on him.
Uber-athletic 6'10 forward that's projected to go in the late 1st, but I'm thinking if he's there with our 2nd, he'd be a great "low-risk, high upside" guy to target.
He just got cleared to play and started up class Monday. He's easily gonna play his way into a top 10 pick. He's gonna be a narch madness shining star for Florida. Future NBA all-star IMO
Thunder Muscle wrote:ReasonablySober wrote:Simmons and Jalen discussing the draft, and it's sobering. Simmons thinks some of these kids return to school.
Funny, guess my question not crazy then. For some reason I think Parker is going to stay unless he's a top 2 pick no matter what. But if he has a decent to mediocre season and could potentially fall behind Wiggins, Embiid, Exum...I could see him sticking around.
nmeurett wrote:PJ Hairston from UNC would be a great pick if hes still there in the 2nd round, Hes better then Reggie Bullock who I know alot of people liked last year. There are charterer concerns which would be the reason he would fall.
emunney wrote:I'm kind of disappointed Hairston isn't in the D-League yet.
jr lucosa wrote:Anyone know anything about Clint Capela? DX has him going 29th currently, 19 years old with impressive measurements
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This is the most recent report on DX about him, but it is from Oct 2012Strengths:
-Tremendous physical attributes
-Great frame
-Long arms
-Huge hands
-Terrific athlete
-Excellent timing as a rebounder. Goes after every loose ball with purpose
-Very quick first step
-Very good finisher around the rim
-Great potential defensively
Weaknesses:
-Hasn't accepted who he is yet as a player. Thinks he's a small forward
-Falls in love with his jumper, which is extremely streaky
-Average feel for the game
-Makes unforced errors
-Bad body language. Goes after his teammates
Outlook: Already seeing some playing time for Chalon, the Euroleague team from France. Possesses phenomenal physical tools. Can make a huge impact around the basket when dialed in. Has special rebounding instincts. Offensive game is very raw, but doesn't seem to understand that. Looks to have ample size to play the 4 at the pro level. Just needs polish up his skill-level and improve his basketball IQ and attitude.
In 10 games in the Eurocup this season he's averaged 11.2/6.5/1 block in 19.8 MPG on 71.8% shooting, with no 3's attempted. That type of FG% leads me to believe the thinks he's a small forward and falls in love with his jumpers concerns are no more, but I haven't been able to find much video on him.
Ruzious wrote:emunney wrote:I'm kind of disappointed Hairston isn't in the D-League yet.
I'm not particluarly. Glen Rice Jr went there last year in a similar situation and fooled people into thinking he was a legit prospect. There's no defense or team play there - bad habits for a young player to accept. But he might as well go there to stay in basketball shape.
Gery Woelfel wrote:Got a time big boy?
John Henson wrote:This lady just asked me who I play for and I said the Milwaukee Bucks, she quickly replied “oh the highschool across the street?”
Baddy Chuck wrote:Wiggins
Parker
Embiid
Exum
Randle
I don't even want to discuss 6 on down, depressing.
