2019 NBA draft part deux

[KGdaBom]

Interesting mock put out yesterday:

https://in.nba.com/news/nba-draft-2019-updated-mock-draft-zion-williamson-ja-morant-rj-barrett/1vz0ne6k8hml61u1rkf7d2kst2

Sounds like the writer is convinced that NAWis the pick ("exactly what the timberwolves need")...

11. Timberwolves - Nickeil Alexander-Walker, PG/SG, Virginia Tech
The Timberwolves biggest need in the draft is a point guard and Alexander-Walker checks that box.

He's a true combo guard who can run the point but could also play the 2 alongside Jeff Teague. He's a playmaker first but can score the rock when necessary. Alexander-Walker is fantastic as a pick-and-roll ball handler, which bodes well playing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Dario Saric. His ability to shoot should space the floor for Towns and Andrew Wiggins but he can also score at the rim as well, which should open up perimeter looks for Robert Covington.

His long wingspan and defensive IQ pairs well with the T'Wolves' first-round pick from last season, Josh Okogie, giving Minnesota two very solid defenders in the backcourt.

Alexander-Walker is exactly what the Timberwolves need.

Only the 2nd or 3rd time I've seen NAW mocked for that pick, but it's starting to feel like NAW wouldn't be a reach that high...

I get a good vibe on NAW, but picking him at 11 just seems too high. Take a risk trade back and see if we can get him plus another asset.

[Neeva]

Picking naw at 11 would
Be be lazy. Trade back! There are better pg prospects the next draft anyway.

[Klomp]

Could be a trap but Ty Jerome reminds me of Nash. Shoots 3 and free throws well, good distributor, and understands the game well although he isn't very athletic. Seems like a really good fit in terms of playing style with Wiggins/Covington/KAT more than most PG options out there.

I love the guy, but not at 11. He'll be really good. He'd be a perfect fit here.

11 appears to be a bit too high on a blank slate, but he has worked out for Celtics (14,20,22), hornets (12), jazz (23), magic (16), and pacers (18). In this seemingly weak draft, I think it wouldn't be out of the question.

You know there's two rounds in the draft, right? I'd guess the Celtics in the 20s is his ceiling, with a good chance of falling to the mid-2nd....kinda like Keita last year.

[wolfen]

Picking naw at 11 would
Be be lazy. Trade back! There are better pg prospects the next draft anyway.

Trade back may not be an option, you have to have a team willing to do it, so you can't "count" on it. Secondly, if NAW is a top target and you trade back, he could get picked by another team before the pick. If the organization has targetted NAW and doesn't want to risk another team getting him, I'm ok with them taking him at 11. I agree the PG crop is better next year. That being said, NAW is a guy that allows you to have 2 PG's on the floor at once, and that is becoming more popular in today's NBA. Multiple shooters, dribblers, passers. NAW can guard 2's or 1's (and certain 3's probably). If you were to take NAW and ALSO somehow land a top notch pure PG in next year's draft you'd be set.

[KGdaBom]

Picking naw at 11 would
Be be lazy. Trade back! There are better pg prospects the next draft anyway.

Trade back may not be an option, you have to have a team willing to do it, so you can't "count" on it. Secondly, if NAW is a top target and you trade back, he could get picked by another team before the pick. If the organization has targetted NAW and doesn't want to risk another team getting him, I'm ok with them taking him at 11. I agree the PG crop is better next year. That being said, NAW is a guy that allows you to have 2 PG's on the floor at once, and that is becoming more popular in today's NBA. Multiple shooters, dribblers, passers. NAW can guard 2's or 1's (and certain 3's probably). If you were to take NAW and ALSO somehow land a top notch pure PG in next year's draft you'd be set.

I'm ok with trading back and risking losing him.

[Klomp]

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Good. I personally don't think it should be done at all except for the possibility of the top 3 picks.

[UnFadeable21]

Bobby Marks said Hachimura to Wolves

[Calinks]

IF a player seems like the right fit you take him when you can. What if we traded back to try and get Okogie later instead of snatching him at 20? What if some other team took him at 23? Can't get too cute.

[UnFadeable21]

It was on the espn live mock draft

[Klomp]

It was on the espn live mock draft

That's not a rumor. It's a prediction, and likely wrong.

[Crazy-Canuck]

Bobby Marks said Hachimura to Wolves

Hes the one guy in this draft I dont want on this team.

[KGdaBom]

Bobby Marks said Hachimura to Wolves

I don't give a rat's a$$ about what Bobby Marks thinks.

[KGdaBom]

IF a player seems like the right fit you take him when you can. What if we traded back to try and get Okogie later instead of snatching him at 20? What if some other team took him at 23? Can't get too cute.

When there is a sorority full of cute ones go ahead and get cute going for two.

[Klomp]

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Clarke has improved his form since then, at least. Has MKG?

[minimus]

These pictures make me sick.

[Norseman79]

Bobby Marks said Hachimura to Wolves

Hes the one guy in this draft I dont want on this team.

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[twix2500]

I think we all know and its a consensus that the best pick in the draft for the Wolves is Brandon Clarke. Perfect fit for the franchise. He is the second coming and lightskin version of Kenneth Faried.

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