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One of the promising thing about Terrence Shannon is his evolution from being a high level defensive prospect at Texas Tech and turning into a force on offense. In that regard, I feel like there's some Jimmy Butler to his game. If he's acquitted, which it appears likely based upon the details I've read, then I'm alright with taking him.
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76ciology wrote:Btw, why can’t Filipowski be a cheaper version of Lauri Markkanen?
Filipowski is a much better rebounder and better in deflections than Markkanen in college.
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His defense and rebounding are concerning if you expect him to anchor that end for your team. However, he seems suitable to play alongside Embiid or with a backup PF or C.
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Is this really a possibility? If there is even a chance Filipowski could be a poor man's Markkanen I'm all on board with drafting this kid.
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the_process wrote:76ciology wrote:Btw, why can’t Filipowski be a cheaper version of Lauri Markkanen?
Filipowski is a much better rebounder and better in deflections than Markkanen in college.
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His defense and rebounding are concerning if you expect him to anchor that end for your team. However, he seems suitable to play alongside Embiid or with a backup PF or C.
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Is this really a possibility? If there is even a chance Filipowski could be a poor man's Markkanen I'm all on board with drafting this kid.
Just based on their college stats, Filipowski will never be the shooter that Markannen is. Probably not even close. However he appears to be better at passing, rebounding, shotblocking, and maybe a better perimeter defender. If he can adequately defend the mobile PFs in the league plus shoot 3's decently well, the total package becomes very appealing.
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Why is Lauri Markkanen being used as a standard?
He's been a starter in the league for 7 years and has never gotten to the playoffs. As soon as he does get in the playoffs, he's going to be a matchup liability at PF and C, defensively.
He's unplayable against any Eastern playoff teams outside of Milwaukee and Cleveland.
He's been a starter in the league for 7 years and has never gotten to the playoffs. As soon as he does get in the playoffs, he's going to be a matchup liability at PF and C, defensively.
He's unplayable against any Eastern playoff teams outside of Milwaukee and Cleveland.
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If you guys want some good guard play at 16th, Djurisic should be considered. He’s just 20. He’s a 6’7” SG, he has all the skills to be atleast a 16ppg player in the league. Reminds me of Bogdanovic of the Hawks.
Yup, this guy and Topic are the only international guys that played starters minutes and produced a star workload. The rest of the guys are just guesses and projections.
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76ciology wrote:I think Furphy is gonna shrink against NBA size and physicality, similar to Gradey Dick.
I don't think he's a soft as Gradey Dick is.
Dick: .226 FTR, 24.4% of his shots at the rim
Furphy: .393 FTR, 29.1% of his shots at the rim
Furphy is not afraid of contact, as evident of his free throw rate. Also, he took it to the rack a little bit more than Gradey did.
In terms of soft players that could shrink against NBA size and physicality, I worry about Carrington. He was afraid of contact and afraid of the paint in the ACC, not sure how he fairs in the NBA.
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I don’t know if I was emphatic enough, but I’m taking Harrison Ingram in the second round. I want him in a dog fight in the playoffs.
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Arsenal wrote:the_process wrote:76ciology wrote:Btw, why can’t Filipowski be a cheaper version of Lauri Markkanen?
Filipowski is a much better rebounder and better in deflections than Markkanen in college.
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His defense and rebounding are concerning if you expect him to anchor that end for your team. However, he seems suitable to play alongside Embiid or with a backup PF or C.
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Is this really a possibility? If there is even a chance Filipowski could be a poor man's Markkanen I'm all on board with drafting this kid.
Just based on their college stats, Filipowski will never be the shooter that Markannen is. Probably not even close. However he appears to be better at passing, rebounding, shotblocking, and maybe a better perimeter defender. If he can adequately defend the mobile PFs in the league plus shoot 3's decently well, the total package becomes very appealing.
Hmm..
Likely never gonna be as good of a shooter but he can be close.
Is a bigger and better defensive Dario Saric a better comparison?
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I'm getting RJ Hampton vibes from Ron Holland. I don't know if I can get burned like that again.
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Negrodamus wrote:I'm getting RJ Hampton vibes from Ron Holland. I don't know if I can get burned like that again.
How about Buzelis?
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I think Hawks would draft Clingan, he’s more balanced in terms of floor and upside. Also gives them flexibility if they hold unto Trae or trade him.
If they ever draft Sarr, I’d like to see minutes of Okongwu-Sarr-Jalen Johnson. Sarr could also be a good fit for the Hawks since they already have bigs who can play with Sarr.
If they ever draft Sarr, I’d like to see minutes of Okongwu-Sarr-Jalen Johnson. Sarr could also be a good fit for the Hawks since they already have bigs who can play with Sarr.
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Sheppard would be perfect for the Spurs, considering their collective offense philosophy and with Wemby as the centerpiece. He can be a mix of Derrick White and Tony Parker.
Alternative option is Castle.
Seems like a good draft for Spurs to draft their starting PG and SG. Possibly a Sheppard+Castle backcourt
Alternative option is Castle.
Seems like a good draft for Spurs to draft their starting PG and SG. Possibly a Sheppard+Castle backcourt
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I expect Kings to draft a wing replacement for Harrison Barnes and Monk, either with Jakobe Walter, Cody Williams or Terrence Shannon.
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Negrodamus wrote:I'm getting RJ Hampton vibes from Ron Holland. I don't know if I can get burned like that again.
I think he wont slide past the Bulls.
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I dont think Edey will make past the Grizzlies. Just perfect with their drafting still and based on team needs (replacing Tillman and Steven Adams)
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Buzelis and Kel’el Ware didnt sound smart for me in their interviews.
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76ciology wrote:Negrodamus wrote:I'm getting RJ Hampton vibes from Ron Holland. I don't know if I can get burned like that again.
How about Buzelis?
Haven’t really watched any of him. He’s generally out of our range, but maybe I’ll watch some today.
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76ciology wrote:Sheppard would be perfect for the Spurs, considering their collective offense philosophy and with Wemby as the centerpiece. He can be a mix of Derrick White and Tony Parker.
Alternative option is Castle.
Seems like a good draft for Spurs to draft their starting PG and SG. Possibly a Sheppard+Castle backcourt
I think Stephon Castle is the Anthony Black of this class in that he wants to be a PG but he's probably a SF.
Reed Sheppard fits on both ends, but I believe his role in the NBA is more of a Melton type role than a true PG because he lacks the dribble penetration and onball scoring.
I think the Spurs should look to get a dribble penetrating, attacking G like Isaiah Collier with the 8th pick. He could be their Tony Parker with muscles.
I think with #4, the Spurs make a surprise selection and take Tidjane Salaun.