Why should us Magic fans be excited?
I know that the pick of Isaac wasnt the most popular pick on the board. Hes not as sexy as a pick as a DSJ would of been but that dosent mean that he wasn't the smartest pick for us. Isaac's upside is as high as anybody's in this draft. Isaac looks and feels the part of the modern NBA Wing/forward that coaches are dreaming of getting on their roster. He’s 6’11 with a 7’1 wingspan, giving him center size at the small forward position. As we heard in the press conference yesterday, this kid is also still not done growing. He very well could be 7-1 by the time its all said and done.
When you look at the athletic freak forwards of the NBA, Isaac fits the mold with his unicorn potential.
Offensive potenital:
Isaacs offensive game and alpha dog mentality on that end is still a work in progress but hes shown real flashes on that end. Flashes that very few people at his size has shown. Superstar type skillset and potential on that end. Has the skillset and frame to play multiple positions on that end as well as he develops.
Ability to make a play off the catch/dribble and create his own shot
Really good jab step that he uses to create space regularly.
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Is really crafty around the rim and can beat his man off the dribble with his quickness and handle.
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Can finish with contact down low as well.
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Really good at making cuts to the basket and finishing with contact. Could be a really good slasher early
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Flashes his post game.
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3pt shooting capabilities:
How many guys can do this at his size?
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Fluid shot and good form.
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Another example.
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Contested.
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Great Motor && is Relentless on the offensive boards. Runs the floor like a gazelle.
Example of his motor and presence on the glass.
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Another example. Gets the rebound and finishes with all types of contact.
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Runs the floor effortlessly and catches the lob.
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Playmaking/Point forward capabilities
Impressive pass. Showing his high bball iq and potential on that end.
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More impressive passing.
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Throws the great lob.
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More passing.
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Defensive Potential:
By Far the most impressive thing about Isaac to me is his defensive potential. This is what is going to get him on the floor early and what is going to separate him from alot of players in this league. With his frame he has the potential to guard positions 1-5. Him and AG have the potential to shut down guys on that end with their length and versatility. Isaac has also shown elite rebounding and shotblocking capabilities as well which will allow him to grow into a stretch 5 as he continues to develop. Im really intrigued to see what Vogel does with him as he continues to develop. Vogel has the chance to turn him into a defensive monster. It should be interesting to see.
Shotblocking:
Getchu some Tatum!
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Insane Block.
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Can make a play or get a rebound on defense and turn it into offense on the other end:
Gets the rebound and makes a great pass on the other end.
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Splits the double team and then finishes with contact. SO unreal that a guy his size makes this playSpoiler:
Blocks a shot and dunks it on the other end.
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Gets rebound and makes play on other end.
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The Future:
I think this is easily the best prospect weve had since dwight. He may not be rookie of the year or have the impact that some of these more NBA ready prospects will have initally, but I think Isaac pays off more than any of them in the long term. He is something to be excited and hopeful about!
Ive been working on this since draft night and hope you guys got something from it. A lot of fun going through all of these clips.
Fair enough. I just meant in terms of the flashy plays and highlight dunks that DSJ pulled off this year that made him more appealing to alot of posters. Isaac may not bring that, But imo he will end up being the better player, especially for our team.
