2019-2020 College/Draft thread (Part 1)

[WajaBawl]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Saw a video of him saying that if teams would double/triple team him, he would find other ways to contribute on the court like rebounding, playing defense etc., essentially providing intangibles. That's the kind of mentality we need on this team. We'd be extremely lucky to get him.

[2010]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Only a potential case for somebody else and one I'm not yet ready to make. He's looks awesome.

I can't even bring myself to make a case for anyone else. Like Cole is good no doubt but I think his playing style will wear on people eventually. Especially if he doesn't win. He calls his own number a bit too much for my taste in a PG.

And I have seen people hyping Wiseman. He will be good but I still wouldn't take him over Edwards. I think Edwards will be special. He hasn't even really gotten going yet. He is still feeling this college thing out.

Imagine Edwards with NBA spacing

[Capn'O]

Spoiler:

Aw man, I was gonna do that to

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Nah, y'all in the same rotten boat.

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

[DOT]

Aw man, I was gonna do that to

Nah, y'all in the same rotten boat.

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

I will say, in my defense, I wasn't the one who signed him to that contract in the first place, but I did trade for him which I regretted immediately

[Capn'O]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Only a potential case for somebody else and one I'm not yet ready to make. He's looks awesome.

I can't even bring myself to make a case for anyone else. Like Cole is good no doubt but I think his playing style will wear on people eventually. Especially if he doesn't win. He calls his own number a bit too much for my taste in a PG.

And I have seen people hyping Wiseman. He will be good but I still wouldn't take him over Edwards. I think Edwards will be special. He hasn't even really gotten going yet. He is still feeling this college thing out.

Imagine Edwards with NBA spacing

I think Cole will win. I still agree with Edwards at #1.

Cole does need to show his playmaking side more.

[TheScout31]

Also, I feel like a lot of what people are saying about LaMelo is pretty much what they said about Lonzo, especially if we're comparing Melo to Kidd, which people did with Lonzo

So interpret that as you will

LaMelo is further ahead as a PnR playmaker at the same age - like, way further. On the flip side, Lonzo's shot was better and he was an infinitely better defender than LaMelo is (and a much more team oriented player in general).

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Defense comes and goes (though he's done a nice job on occasion getting back in play after making a mistake) and his shot selection leaves some room for concern. TBH, that's kind of it. The over reliance on jumpers is probably my biggest issue, but I'm not worried about it in the long run.

Ant and Ant are my tier 1 guys now. TBH, Killian Hayes is someone who has gone from late lotto before his season to early-mid lotto (NOT tier 1, though).

[2010]

Aw man, I was gonna do that to

Nah, y'all in the same rotten boat.

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

Iono. He doesn't really have any top tier skill to hang his hat on. He was hyped as a defender and even that has been garbage as a pro.

On a BaF side note... I have contemplated taking on his awful pact if it means K-DOT would stop playing and trade me Garland #facts

[Capn'O]

Nah, y'all in the same rotten boat.

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

I will say, in my defense, I wasn't the one who signed him to that contract in the first place, but I did trade for him which I regretted immediately

Like me with friggin' Payton. I cannot believe the Knicks signed him.

[2010]

Nah, y'all in the same rotten boat.

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

I will say, in my defense, I wasn't the one who signed him to that contract in the first place, but I did trade for him which I regretted immediately

I can fix that for you

[TheScout31]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Saw a video of him saying that if teams would double/triple team him, he would find other ways to contribute on the court like rebounding, playing defense etc., essentially providing intangibles. That's the kind of mentality we need on this team. We'd be extremely lucky to get him.

Him picking Georgia because of Tom Crean says a lot to me.

[DOT]

That was one of those Reverse Mitch situations where the red flags were HOO BOY legit for him. I still think he could've been good but what a bonehead!

I will say, in my defense, I wasn't the one who signed him to that contract in the first place, but I did trade for him which I regretted immediately

I can fix that for you

Spoiler:

[2010]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Defense comes and goes (though he's done a nice job on occasion getting back in play after making a mistake) and his shot selection leaves some room for concern. TBH, that's kind of it. The over reliance on jumpers is probably my biggest issue, but I'm not worried about it in the long run.

Ant and Ant are my tier 1 guys now. TBH, Killian Hayes is someone who has gone from late lotto before his season to early-mid lotto (NOT tier 1, though).

Evidence enough that Edwards is the truth!

Cuz those are very minor things for a young freshman with an already developed body, great ball skills, and a effortless jumpshot. He'll fine tune those elements for sure.

I legit think this kid will be better than Donovan Mitchell. He's bigger, stronger, more range, smooth release, and just as athletic.

[Fat]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

The only case to really make is we still dont have a head huncho running the point but thats not enough to say no to a edwards pick

[2010]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

The only case to really make is we still dont have a head huncho running the point but thats not enough to say no to the pick.

TBH you don't really need one if you nab him tho. Cuz between Edwards, RJ, and Frank/Smith Jr. you have enough guys who can initiate the offense without being overly reliant on one individual. Think the OKC model when they had the young version of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden. None were pure points but all could create shots for themselves or others.

Not saying that Edwards/RJ/Frank/Smith are on par with a young KD/Russ/Harden, but just speaking on the model approach.

[TheScout31]

I would like to see someone attempt to sound credible while making a case AGAINST picking Edwards.

Spoiler:

Defense comes and goes (though he's done a nice job on occasion getting back in play after making a mistake) and his shot selection leaves some room for concern. TBH, that's kind of it. The over reliance on jumpers is probably my biggest issue, but I'm not worried about it in the long run.

Ant and Ant are my tier 1 guys now. TBH, Killian Hayes is someone who has gone from late lotto before his season to early-mid lotto (NOT tier 1, though).

Evidence enough that Edwards is the truth!

Cuz those are very minor things for a young freshman with an already developed body, great ball skills, and a effortless jumpshot. He'll fine tune those elements for sure.

I legit think this kid will be better than Donovan Mitchell. He's bigger, stronger, more range, smooth release, and just as athletic.

That’s actually not a bad comp - a bigger D-Mitch. I think Ant is a better playmaker, though he hasn’t shown much this year (yet?) and didn’t show much in AAU - like, no advanced reads. Really hoping they start running some PnRs with him as the season goes on.

[Capn'O]

I like the Rock Richmond comp.

[frothbrain]

Melo is throwing himself to the media wolves joining the circus that is Portland.
Give me Dame though.

[Strick]

Read on Twitter

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Pretty good read on Lamelo. It is hard to imagine what his life has been like

[HEZI]

Mahadi Diakite is looking really good. Because of his age he might slip in the draft but man somebody could be getting a nice steal with him later in the round

[knickstape21]

Mahadi Diakite is looking really good. Because of his age he might slip in the draft but man somebody could be getting a nice steal with him later in the round

We’re on the same page. Seems like a perfect fit behind Mitch going forward... there’s no shot blocking off the bench and we need that bad.