minimus wrote:shangrila wrote:If we're getting a C we need one that can move on the perimeter for our switch heavy scheme. I'm honestly not sure if either Kessler or Williams fits that. Tshiebwe might but he's not worth going for at 18.
Yes, as I said, I am biased and I dont follow draft candidates. I saw some name and quick comps. What I was looking for:
1) big wing with potential to be 2 way player, who can be drafted in 2nd round (like Jimmy Bulter)
Big wing as in weight? Or height?
There's a few either way. Justin Lewis just had a brutal last game but he fits the mold. David Roddy isn't as tall but brings the weight and I like him assuming his quick feet translates to perimeter defence. And I'd throw in Dereon Seabron (probably butchered the name). He's a skinny 6-7 with no shot to speak of but is a relentless rim attacker that lives at the line and with enough playmaking to make teams pay. He might not come out though.
2) mobile rim protector (like Rob Williams, Mitchel Robinson)
I imagine everyone is looking for these. Oscar Tshiebwe fits, as does EJ Liddell (although his offence is questionable at this point). I really like Ismael Kamagate here as well. He's a big guy that should be able to operate in our scheme.
3) PoA defender (like Dort)
Everyone says Keels fits this, and he's got the physicality plus enough athleticism to do it adequately. But then I watch him and I'm not as impressed, so I don't know about him. Kennedy Chandler is a good option here although he's a purely 1 position player
4) tough, physical PF/C (like Xavier Tillman)
Tshiebwe again, maybe Liddell if you think he can play the 5 (I don't personally). Then there's a guy like Trevion Williams, who's a bit Greg Monroe like. And finally, if you want a really young option, Michael Foster might be worth a look.
Honestly, I think this draft sucks outside of a few guys. For where we're drafting I'd take a crack at Patrick Baldwin Jr, as I can see a role for him even if he doesn't develop much more as a 6-10 Malik. Tshiebwe would be great at 42 but I doubt he lasts that long. But if the FO were to trade out entirely I wouldn't care.
