Draft Day Shenanigans (IV)

Kobblehead · Post #641 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

Eric Dixon's measurables, rebounding, and block numbers are very poor. We have multiple Gs at 6'3" and 6'4" who rebound better than him. He won't satisfy the need for a true PF. He's just a big body that can shoot. Niang.

76ciology · Post #642 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

Oh this was a shocker. Finally. I was getting sleepy

Negrodamus · Post #643 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

Kobblehead wrote:What's better: standing reach or wingspan?

Wingspan because prospects tank standing reach all the time.

Post #644 » by **Stanford** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

Handsome Yang rules! I wanted him at 35. Damn.

Mik317 · Post #645 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

they have Clingan

wtf

Covi_Marsh · Post #646 » by **Covi_Marsh** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

elchengue20 wrote:I like the VJ pick, high floor/high ceiling

His potential depends on his shooting, but he has nice mechanics, he's already a good spot up shooter and has good FT%, so it's likely he's going to be just fine.

Only big concern is his fit with the Maxey/McCain combo, but I'm ok with drafting BPA and figuring it out later. Also, multiple guards lineups are more and more common, even more when you have a 6'5 hyperathletic, defensive stud guard like VJ. If he ends up being an athletic Derrick White that's already a damn good player and crucial piece for a winning team.

He's also a down to earth, hard working kid, which it's a huge plus in my book. I'm glad we dodged the 6'10 Markelle Fultz/Ben Simmons son.

Maxey Grimes starting unit.
McCain Edgecombe bench unit.
If only we ran a fast pace offense lol. Deflections and transition should be emphasized as long as we can grab a rebound.

76ciology · Post #647 » by **76ciology** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 am

Hansen Yang is underrated. This guy is good.

Kobblehead · Post #648 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:03 am

76ciology wrote:Hansen Yang is underrated. This guy is good.

Yup. Bigs that pass are everything.

Jailblazers7 · Post #649 » by **Jailblazers7** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:04 am

Cooper Flagg growing out a wispy mustache and goatee is so funny to me. Looking like a textbook 18 year old that’s cosplaying as a full adult.

Mik317 · Post #650 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:06 am

Post #651 » by **Stanford** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:06 am

Negrodamus · Post #652 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:06 am

If we didn’t just draft VJ, I’d be dying for Jaku trade up right now.

M2J · Post #653 » by **M2J** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:06 am

Covi_Marsh wrote:
Kobblehead wrote:What's better: standing reach or wingspan?

Standing reach for contests and rim protection rebounding (hands in the air). Wingspan for perimeter defense and jumping lanes, steals. (Hands reaching)

Right, it really depends on how the player plays. L standing reach is essentially a combo of height and length... So if a guy uses and knows how to use verticality... Standing reach is important, but not everyone does. If a guy is athletic and jumps for everything or gambles for steals, high release point and rim finishing, overall defense, probably wingspan.

Kobblehead · Post #654 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:07 am

I follow the predraft process very closely and never heard of this guy.

Post #655 » by **Stanford** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:07 am

I **** can't stand the guy, but this broadcast needs Bill Simmons.

Post #656 » by **Stanford** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:08 am

Negrodamus wrote:If we didn’t just draft VJ, I’d be dying for Jaku trade up right now.

Yeah wtf is going on

youngcrev · Post #657 » by **youngcrev** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:09 am

Joan? What's this guy a lady or somethin? Boom, roasted

Post #658 » by **Stanford** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:09 am

France? Like, that province next to New Brunswick? Otherwise, never heard of it.

Mik317 · Post #659 » by **Mik317** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:10 am

KP falling deep in the draft

Negrodamus · Post #660 » by **Negrodamus** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:10 am

I think I watched some Beringer (and Traore, Essengue) vs Jaku highlights in the U18 FIBA stuff. He looked athletic I guess.