2018-2019 College Basketball / '19 NBA Draft Thread

Mrcrockpots · Post #41 » by **Mrcrockpots** » Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:27 pm

My breakdown on Zion's debut from last night

https://sixersfrontoffice.net/2018/08/16/zion-is-flyin-the-freshman-debut-of-zion-williamson/

Wilfried · Post #42 » by **Wilfried** » Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:17 pm

Zion reminds me so much of Larry Johnson (Charlotte LJ)

Mrcrockpots · Post #43 » by **Mrcrockpots** » Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:42 pm

Wilfried wrote:Zion reminds me so much of Larry Johnson (Charlotte LJ)

I hope he learns to shoot. What an exciting player.

ProcessDoctor · Post #44 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:47 am

In the very awesome timeline where we win the lottery next summer, do we take RJ Barrett or Cam Reddish?

76ciology · Post #45 » by **76ciology** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:05 am

Zion will either be a match-up nightmare or he will have match-up nightmares against NBA length

Mrcrockpots · Post #46 » by **Mrcrockpots** » Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:33 am

For me, Zion is not among the top of the list for the Sixers if we win the lottery. But there is no doubt in my mind that he's going to dominate his freshman season.

papajoe · Post #47 » by **papajoe** » Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:30 pm

The more I see of RJ Barrrett and Zion the more angry I get at that trade.

Kolkmania · Post #48 » by **Kolkmania** » Tue Aug 21, 2018 2:22 pm

I like Nassir Little a lot. Not that any of this matters for us Sixers fans...

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Kobblehead · Post #49 » by **Kobblehead** » Mon Aug 27, 2018 5:23 pm

I was doubtful of Zion as he was coming through the highschool ranks. This preseason footage has me sold, though. His handle is the difference-maker, to me. I didn't realize he could function as a playmaker. I assumed he was a role player, transition specialist. Now I'm absolutely enamored with his upside.

I never thought we'd witness a more dynamic blend of athleticism and power in a ball handler than LeBron. But Zion is that guy.

smittybanton · Post #50 » by **smittybanton** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:52 pm

Kolkmania wrote:I like Nassir Little a lot. Not that any of this matters for us Sixers fans...

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Chris76 · Post #51 » by **Chris76** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:53 am

Kobblehead wrote:I was doubtful of Zion as he was coming through the highschool ranks. This preseason footage has me sold, though. His handle is the difference-maker, to me. I didn't realize he could function as a playmaker. I assumed he was a role player, transition specialist. Now I'm absolutely enamored with his upside.

I never thought we'd witness a more dynamic blend of athleticism and power in a ball handler than LeBron. But Zion is that guy.

Zion looks like a mix between Barkley and LeBron. His play making skills are impressive with his strength.

Kobblehead · Post #52 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:19 pm

76ciology wrote:Zion will either be a match-up nightmare or he will have match-up nightmares against NBA length

The guys with short arms that tend to struggle against length also tend to be physically weak and light in weight. I think Zion overcomes any length question marks with relative smooth-sailing.

Mik317 · Post #53 » by **Mik317** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:49 pm

seems like there will be a lot of wings in the currently projected top 10.

yep.

Kobblehead · Post #54 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:01 pm

Good News: Boston probably doesn't come away with another 19 year potential star wing.
Bad News: Boston probably puts the pick in a package for Anthony Davis.

ProcessDoctor · Post #55 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:27 pm

If there was a "sweet spot" for Sacramento to finish it would be 3rd worst.

http://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds

It would tie us with the 1st and 2nd worst teams for the best chance at the #1 pick (14%) while also providing considerable enough odds for the pick to fall outside of the top 5 (33%). If we want to avoid playing that game altogether, then it'd obviously be best for them to finish outside of the top 5, which is unlikely IMO.

I just can't stomach Boston having another top 5 pick. Would be a "miracle" if we could keep it.

Kobblehead · Post #56 » by **Kobblehead** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:21 am

If Wendell Carter fell out of the Top 5 because he was overshadowed by a more popular teammate, will Cam Reddish similarly fall given that he has to deal with two more popular teammates?

Eyeamok · Post #57 » by **Eyeamok** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:21 pm

sixers238 wrote:If there was a "sweet spot" for Sacramento to finish it would be 3rd worst.

http://www.tankathon.com/pick_odds

It would tie us with the 1st and 2nd worst teams for the best chance at the #1 pick (14%) while also providing considerable enough odds for the pick to fall outside of the top 5 (33%). If we want to avoid playing that game altogether, then it'd obviously be best for them to finish outside of the top 5, which is unlikely IMO.

I just can't stomach Boston having another top 5 pick. Would be a "miracle" if we could keep it.

I agree 100% with you and then add to the fact that, as someone else stated, they maybe able to package the pick for Anthony Davis! My Cod my Cod BC what have you done.

Eyeamok · Post #58 » by **Eyeamok** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:21 pm

Kobblehead wrote:Good News: Boston probably doesn't come away with another 19 year potential star wing.
Bad News: Boston probably puts the pick in a package for Anthony Davis.

Depressing

Kobblehead · Post #59 » by **Kobblehead** » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:19 pm

Top 20 recruit Darius Bazley will not attend college or play in the G-League. He's going to prepare for the draft all year.

Anfernee Simons slid to the 20s and Mitchell Robinson slid to the 2nd round.

If we're picking late in the draft and want to make a play at an upside player, he could be available late due to lack of exposure.

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ProcessDoctor · Post #60 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:17 pm

Have been watching a lot of Reddish clips recently and wow...he looks impressive. He seems to be cut from the same cloth as players like TMac and PG13. His skillset might be the best fit for our team among all the top prospects.