The official Wendell Moore Jr. thread

[KGdaBom]

So what’s going to be his nickname WMJ?

Just call him what his momma calls him

We're not his momma, but what does she call him? Walker I would guess.

[TheZachAttack]

So what’s going to be his nickname WMJ?

I'm more interested in what kind of nickname Kessler has. Possibilities are limitless.

Keep it simple:


Walker Kessler Ranger



Edit: no more s

I like it but it pretty clearly will be Blocker Kessler.

[KGdaBom]

I'm more interested in what kind of nickname Kessler has. Possibilities are limitless.

Keep it simple:


Walker Kessler Ranger



Edit: no more s

I like it but it pretty clearly will be Blocker Kessler.

That might be the best one yet. I think it is. I'm prepared to go with it unless something really awesome comes along.
Funny how all his nickname talk is in the Moore thread. I'm going to move your proposed nickname over to the Kessler thread.

[Shaka_Zulu]

I'm more interested in what kind of nickname Kessler has. Possibilities are limitless.

Keep it simple:


Walker Kessler Ranger






Edit: no more s

I like it but it pretty clearly will be Blocker Kessler.

Not taking credit for that nickname, his college coach said that was his college nickname since it fit his personality.


Coach also had some hilarious things to say about Kessler, lakes and jetskis

[Note30]

Anyone getting Boris Diaw vibes?

[KGdaBom]

Anyone getting Boris Diaw vibes?

Not me. Malcolm Brogdon vibes.

[TwolvesFanRome]

Ceiling: Oladipo before injury...is it a good comparison?

[KGdaBom]

Ceiling: Oladipo before injury...is it a good comparison?

I love the idea, but that would be beyond amazing and make us a title contender.

[shrink]

Other 26 picks. Who can forget Ndudi Ebi? Sam Jacobson went #26 in 1998.

Nah’Shon Hyland Denver Nuggets Virginia Commonwealth 2021
Payton Pritchard Boston Celtics Oregon 2020
Dylan Windler Cleveland Cavaliers Belmont 2019
Landry Shamet Philadelphia 76ers Wichita State 2018
Caleb Swanigan Portland Trail Blazers Purdue 2017
Furkan Korkmaz Philadelphia 76ers Anadolu Efes S.K. (Turkey) 2016
Nikola Milutinov San Antonio Spurs KK Partizan (Serbia) 2015
PJ Hairston Miami Heat Texas Legends (D-League) 2014
Andre Roberson Minnesota Timberwolves Colorado 2013
Miles Plumlee Indiana Pacers Duke 2012
Jordan Hamilton Dallas Mavericks Texas 2011
Quincy Pondexter Oklahoma City Thunder Washington 2010
Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls Southern California 2009
George Hill San Antonio Spurs IUPUI 2008
Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets Oregon 2007
Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers California-Los Angeles 2006
Jason Maxiell Detroit Pistons Cincinnati 2005
Kevin Martin Sacramento Kings Western Carolina 2004
Ndudi Ebi Minnesota Timberwolves Westbury Christian School 2003
John Salmons San Antonio Spurs Miami (FL) 2002
Samuel Dalembert Philadelphia 76ers Seton Hall 2001
Mamadou N’diaye Denver Nuggets Auburn 2000

[Nick K]

Anyone getting Boris Diaw vibes?

Not me. Malcolm Brogdon vibes.

You might be right. I can see that.

[younggunsmn]

Other 26 picks. Who can forget Ndudi Ebi? Sam Jacobson went #26 in 1998.

Nah’Shon Hyland Denver Nuggets Virginia Commonwealth 2021
Payton Pritchard Boston Celtics Oregon 2020
Dylan Windler Cleveland Cavaliers Belmont 2019
Landry Shamet Philadelphia 76ers Wichita State 2018
Caleb Swanigan Portland Trail Blazers Purdue 2017
Furkan Korkmaz Philadelphia 76ers Anadolu Efes S.K. (Turkey) 2016
Nikola Milutinov San Antonio Spurs KK Partizan (Serbia) 2015
PJ Hairston Miami Heat Texas Legends (D-League) 2014
Andre Roberson Minnesota Timberwolves Colorado 2013
Miles Plumlee Indiana Pacers Duke 2012
Jordan Hamilton Dallas Mavericks Texas 2011
Quincy Pondexter Oklahoma City Thunder Washington 2010
Taj Gibson Chicago Bulls Southern California 2009
George Hill San Antonio Spurs IUPUI 2008
Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets Oregon 2007
Jordan Farmar Los Angeles Lakers California-Los Angeles 2006
Jason Maxiell Detroit Pistons Cincinnati 2005
Kevin Martin Sacramento Kings Western Carolina 2004
Ndudi Ebi Minnesota Timberwolves Westbury Christian School 2003
John Salmons San Antonio Spurs Miami (FL) 2002
Samuel Dalembert Philadelphia 76ers Seton Hall 2001
Mamadou N’diaye Denver Nuggets Auburn 2000

Quite a few rotation players on that list. Maybe 26 is a lucky number.

[Klomp]

I think he will start games at some point this season. Just a solid player.

[KGdaBom]

I think he will start games at some point this season. Just a solid player.

Start?
Injury fill in?

[Klomp]

I think he will start games at some point this season. Just a solid player.

Start?
Injury fill in?

Yes start. Yes it would probably be as an injury replacement, but I don't think that should really matter for a rookie drafted in the 20s. Whether as a replacement or not, it means the coaches have faith in him to execute when called upon.

[KGdaBom]

I think he will start games at some point this season. Just a solid player.

Start?
Injury fill in?

Yes start. Yes it would probably be as an injury replacement, but I don't think that should really matter for a rookie drafted in the 20s. Whether as a replacement or not, it means the coaches have faith in him to execute when called upon.

It would be a huge leap for his rookie year.

[Klomp]

I really like Brogdon as a higher-end comparison for him. One other name I thought about won't excite people even though he had a solid 10-year career is a bigger E'Twaun Moore.

[KGdaBom]

I really like Brogdon as a higher-end comparison for him. One other name I thought about won't excite people even though he had a solid 10-year career is a bigger E'Twaun Moore.

Right. That doesn't excite me.

[Klomp]

Maybe the highest-end for a comparison: How about Brandon Roy?

[jpatrick]

Maybe the highest-end for a comparison: How about Brandon Roy?

Roy was so much better in college. He was a basketball genius and more skilled than Moore.

I could see Brogdon as an absolute, but unlikely, ceiling. Brogdon shot 40% from three this year, but that was one year and if you look at that form, I’m not convinced it will translate to the longer line and against more length. Form matters. Let’s not forget that Josh Okogie shot 38% from three in back-to-back college seasons while also being excellent from the line. Culver also shot over 38% from three one year in college. Moore’s shot is still a little funky. I have hope though.

Moore also isn’t a stud athlete. He’s fairly smooth, especially on defense, but isn’t explosive either in first step or at the rim.

I would love if he became a defensive point guard that can be a secondary initiator next to Ant (Brogdon-ish). At the 26th pick, however, I’d be happy if he can become a rotation piece in a playoff series.

[minimus]

Maybe the highest-end for a comparison: How about Brandon Roy?

Roy was so much better in college. He was a basketball genius and more skilled than Moore.

I could see Brogdon as an absolute, but unlikely, ceiling. Brogdon shot 40% from three this year, but that was one year and if you look at that form, I’m not convinced it will translate to the longer line and against more length. Form matters. Let’s not forget that Josh Okogie shot 38% from three in back-to-back college seasons while also being excellent from the line. Culver also shot over 38% from three one year in college. Moore’s shot is still a little funky. I have hope though.

Moore also isn’t a stud athlete. He’s fairly smooth, especially on defense, but isn’t explosive either in first step or at the rim.

I would love if he became a defensive point guard that can be a secondary initiator next to Ant (Brogdon-ish). At the 26th pick, however, I’d be happy if he can become a rotation piece in a playoff series.

I really don't understand what happened to Okogie. He can't pass, can't dribble, can't shoot...