2022 NBA Draft - Prospects Discussion

JayMKE · Post #261 » by **JayMKE** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:14 am

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Shane Larkin-esqe

RiotPunch · Post #262 » by **RiotPunch** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:21 am

JayMKE wrote:6' 170lb is too small to not be a defensive liability and at that size they're not going to be able to finish either, that's smaller than Jennings even. Might literally be the smallest guy in the league. Need higher upside than that, I can safely say that's somebody I want no part of.

You're probably right, but to be fair he has a superior wingspan and same standing reach as Jennings, and he actually gives a **** about playing defense. Not my first choice either, just the only real option in our range to be that explosive PnR operator that can shoot that we need.

LuessiT · Post #263 » by **LuessiT** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:27 am

Without having done any research on this draft I'm still of the opinion that you never draft these kind of players. Undersized guards and bigs that can't stretch the floor or protect the rim shouldn't get drafted unless their skill level is sticking out (e.g. Trae, Sengun).

jakecronus8 · Post #264 » by **jakecronus8** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:32 am

Getting further into my deep dive.

If I had the number one pick and no one wanted to trade for it, the only guy I consider is Jaden Ivey. So much blah at the top. He’s the only guy with multiple all star potential in this class, IMO.

JayMKE · Post #265 » by **JayMKE** » Thu May 19, 2022 10:46 am

At that size I think you're too small to really utilize bounciness, I have hard time seeing a guy that small not being a strictly below the rim finisher and be extremely limited in the half court to the point of being a liability.

I want to take a swing on somebody that I can see being a long term piece

Badgerlander · Post #266 » by **Badgerlander** » Thu May 19, 2022 11:45 am

Dennis Schroder was 6’1” 165lbs, Seth Curry 6’1” 179lbs. I’d forgotten Larkin had a 5’10” wingspan

SirChurros · Post #267 » by **SirChurros** » Thu May 19, 2022 2:01 pm

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Baldwin’s athleticism is obviously highly concerning, but his shot is going to be so appealing to teams. I don’t think he should go back or transfer, ride the wave of that HS recruiting credibility while you still can.

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.

CharityStripe34 · Post #268 » by **CharityStripe34** » Thu May 19, 2022 2:15 pm

machu46 wrote:Yes please.

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Heh definitely looks like an NBA wing that would look good in a Bucks jersey.

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crkone · Post #269 » by **crkone** » Thu May 19, 2022 2:51 pm

I don't know if Pat Baldwin Jr ever recovered from that dislocated ankle.

Post #270 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:05 pm

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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

emunney · Post #271 » by **emunney** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:19 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:

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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

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Dick Tate · Post #272 » by **Dick Tate** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:24 pm

emunney wrote:
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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

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Over 9 FTA/GM in March. Dig it.

bucksfansince88 · Post #273 » by **bucksfansince88** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:28 pm

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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

Seems like a Horst pick. High floor low ceiling kind of guy. We need to draft for future talent and impact vs a plug and play guy that fits into Buds system

Post #274 » by **ReasonablySober** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:34 pm

I've only watched B1G dudes this season and Liddle is one of the guys I liked. Not sure about him as an NBA prospect, but at #24 I'm not expecting much.

Ron Swanson · Post #275 » by **Ron Swanson** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:40 pm

I'll be shocked if Liddell isn't a solid pro. Also, I'm not saying. I'm just saying...

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jimmy-butler-1.html

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/ej-liddell-1.html

machu46 · Post #276 » by **machu46** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:50 pm

ReasonablySober wrote:

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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

He makes a lot of sense for us IMO.

machu46 · Post #277 » by **machu46** » Thu May 19, 2022 7:58 pm

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Brewhoopfan · Post #279 » by **Brewhoopfan** » Thu May 19, 2022 8:48 pm

bucksfansince88 wrote:
ReasonablySober wrote:

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So not only was he mocked to Milwaukee in the Ringer and DX mocks, he's got a workout with the Bucks too.

Seems like a Horst pick. High floor low ceiling kind of guy. We need to draft for future talent and impact vs a plug and play guy that fits into Buds system

The future is now. It's a luxury to not need to swing for the fences in the draft. Production over potential with the goal of finding an immediate rotational player. Liddell checks those boxes for me.

DingleJerry · Post #280 » by **DingleJerry** » Thu May 19, 2022 8:54 pm

Spoiler:

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