Official Caris LeVert Thread

[Paradise]

I don't know how anyone can dislike this pick. This is kid is a legit 6'7 with long arms, 40% three point shooter which compliments Rondae. More importantly, LeVert defends as well.

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[Prokorov]

I don't know how anyone can dislike this pick. This is kid is a legit 6'7 with long arms, 40% three point shooter which compliments Rondae. More importantly, LeVert defends as well.

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i dont think anyone really dislikes it.... i think any hate on the pick is just rolled over from guys who didnt like the thad trade.

you didnt see many names thrown out in the draft thread. i think most guys didnt look into it much since we had no picks.

this is basically the mcullough pick with more upside.

[Rich Rane]

I don't know how anyone can dislike this pick.

The guy is an injury risk with an injury history and we have a few of those on the roster already. It's fine to look at and like his upside, but you can't ignore that.

[therealbig3]

Yeah, it doesn't bother me too much, but I definitely understand the skepticism behind this pick. He has a pretty significant injury history.

[NyCeEvO]

Yeah, the question truly is whether he can stay healthy. Seeing his movements and abilities in highlight videos (yes, I know they're HIGHlights) makes me like what I see.

50/45/80 already. I love his bounce and his ability to attack and dish. This guy can flat out ball. Just pray that he stays healthy:

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[Papi_swav]

I'm just hoping this is like that Spurs trade that sent George Hill, who they was high on, for the 15th pick Kawhi Leonard. Obviously we see how great Kawhi is but not many people thought he would be this good. I just hope this is a similar situation, that Marks see something great in him

[Prokorov]

I don't know how anyone can dislike this pick.

The guy is an injury risk with an injury history and we have a few of those on the roster already. It's fine to look at and like his upside, but you can't ignore that.

at 20 im fine with risk reward guys. if this was top 12 id feel differently. at 20 take the guy with upside especially when your medical team is so familiar with his injury and signed off on it.

[NyCeEvO]

I'm just hoping this is like that Spurs trade that sent George Hill, who they was high on, for the 15th pick Kawhi Leonard. Obviously we see how great Kawhi is but not many people thought he would be this good. I just hope this is a similar situation, that Marks see something great in him

Just pray for health. He looks like a stud if he can stay on the court. Fantastic shooter, creator, and a willing passer.

[Rich Rane]

I don't know how anyone can dislike this pick.

The guy is an injury risk with an injury history and we have a few of those on the roster already. It's fine to look at and like his upside, but you can't ignore that.

at 20 im fine with risk reward guys. if this was top 12 id feel differently. at 20 take the guy with upside especially when your medical team is so familiar with his injury and signed off on it.

At any pick, I'm always weary of risk-reward guys, hence their title of "risk-reward". Lopez, RHJ, Chris McCullough are all guys you could already label as an injury risk, Jack as well if the Nets bring him back. Adding to that list is not any less stressful to Nets fans just because the guy was taken at 20 and yes, I'm acknowledging the medical team signed off on it.

[DeRoma]

For me, I don't really love the pick. When Korkmaz is still available. He is younger, a much more skilled offensive player, and no injury history. I don't mind if they picked up Caris Lavert. I just think Korkmaz was a better option. I think we could've gotten him in the second round if we wanted to. However it seems like We are gonna use this guy as our 3 and D guy. We lack so offense outside of Lopez. It's gonna be interesting what do we do with our PG situation.

[shakendfries]

If this draft is any indication, it's official- the Nets are in full rebuild mode. It's definitely for the best - gives Atkinson a chance to implement a system and culture of players who want to succeed in BKN. It also gives the rooks and young guys a fair shot to develop with plenty of playing time to go around. The next two seasons will probably figure to be brutal to watch until the team controls its 2018 pick

With a team this young, all a FO can hope for is to bring in guys that are determined to put the work in to be successful, and buy into the coach. I wouldn't get my hopes up for FA - the Nets look to be playing the long game for once

[Keith Van Horn]

ok, so I totally forgot one of my best friends is a huge Michigan fan (thank god for these friends who are more into college basketball than me lol). I'm going to see what he says about Levert and let you all know.

[wonchobody]

Looks like he was easily able to split defenders off the dribble in college. This won't be so easy for him at the next level. His passing, length, and jump shot will be welcome pieces to his game. His first step is quick but maybe not quick enough to blow by smaller defenders in the NBA. It'll be all about matchups for him here. He won't be able to force the action off the dribble the same way he did at Michigan, and he'll have to learn to adjust to this quickly, or learn to recognize matchup, in order to contribute right away, IMO. Maybe he evolves into a Jamal Crawford type of player over time, with better defense hopefully. Let's hope that working with the staff pushes his game forward in the right direction.

[Keith Van Horn]

so not too in depth, but my Michigan friend said it's hard to really say how good he really is b/c of the 3 surgeries... but when healthy he's a long wing who can slash, shoot the 3, and a great on ball defender. But the last time he played meaningful basketball was 2 years ago... he was the best player on the team his junior year, and the back to back foot injuries just killed his stock. Potentially a lottery talent without the injuries.

edit-- he added he would have been a lottery pick even with just 1 injury. But the other ones killed his stock. Definitely was a buy "low" move.

[Net Sentence]

so not too in depth, but my Michigan friend said it's hard to really say how good he really is b/c of the 3 surgeries... but when healthy he's a long wing who can slash, shoot the 3, and a great on ball defender. But the last time he played meaningful basketball was 2 years ago... he was the best player on the team his junior year, and the back to back foot injuries just killed his stock. Potentially a lottery talent without the injuries.

It's like buying a new car that has engine problems. It makes no sense to trade Thad for this kid.

Thad isnt a superstar but you know what you are getting with him and you know that he is going to outperform his contract.

Levert has to overcome a lot just to be an average player.

[Keith Van Horn]

The injury stuff is definitely concerning... but reading up on him more and watching some of his highlights, I'm not as angry as I was last night. I think this kid could be great for us. I don't necessarily think it was a bad pick. He's shown glimpses of brilliance in college and just got the injury bug. I'll be optimistic and say that he's going to have the motivation to get stronger and he'll be monitored heavily in the NBA.
interesting fact: his lifting partner his freshman year was Trey Burke and then Sophomore year was Nic Stauskus.

[Netaman]

Hard to not be a fan after reading this:
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/2016-6-22-caris-levert-nba-draft-letter-to-gms/

1 thing I liked about this pick (Whitehead too for that matter) is that these guys are well rounded offensively and good passers. Tough guys who can score, pass, defend are what the Spurs are built on. Obviously they also have a few superior talents which we need to find, but building up some solid wings will be welcomed.

[Paradise]

I'm just hoping this is like that Spurs trade that sent George Hill, who they was high on, for the 15th pick Kawhi Leonard. Obviously we see how great Kawhi is but not many people thought he would be this good. I just hope this is a similar situation, that Marks see something great in him

Just pray for health. He looks like a stud if he can stay on the court. Fantastic shooter, creator, and a willing passer.

You can come into the league out of college with an injury and have a long healthy career and sometimes it's the healthy ones that become an injury risk later. Look at Bradley Beal.

LeVert could be our Khris Middleton. It's a total steal at 20 barring health. I don't think there is any logic in selecting someone with less upside but better health when that is absolutely unpredictable.

[Keith Van Horn]

I just think about this scenario....

what if the Nets were able to talk Charlotte into Jack+Bogie for #22? They most definitely would have been able to wait 2 more picks to get Levert. And then they still could have move Thad at a different point for a better return....

I'm not saying I'm hating Levert yet, from the sound of it he's going to get his time and due with us, but I think we gave up Thad for too little.

[Paradise]

Draft Breakdown: Buddy Hield vs. Caris Levert
https://wingspanaddicts.com/2016/01/25/draft-breakdown-buddy-hield-vs-caris-levert/