shangrila wrote: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.
Good question. If I say height, then it should be MCD type of player 6’10 with 7-foot wingspan. If I say weight, than it should be Jimmy Butler type of player who has short wingspan, but great core strength and high motor/IQ. Both types fit seamlessly next to KAT/Reid/TP/MCD.
shangrila wrote: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.
Agree, everyone is looking for cheap, athletic backup C. Maybe some raw prospects will be available for us in 2nd round. Guys like Jericho Sims or Day'Ron Sharpe might be worth our two way contracts and long term investment.
shangrila wrote: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
Yes, I think defensive versatility is very important. I wrote Lu Dort type of player, but I can see us drafting Caruso type of versatile defender. Although I see such potential in Bolmaro as well.
shangrila wrote: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.
I hope that we draft high character, high IQ, high motor players who can fit and impact without needing ball in their hands. Watching Beverly compete every second vs DAL makes me believe that should invest in young players who can 'inherit, adopt' this type of unselfish, passioned game.
P.S. I also agree that we might be better to use our picks and make a trade to bring here a veteran.
