Kolkmania wrote:Wait what, so being a fringe top 20 player is a likely outcome for NAW? That's reaaaaaally optimistic.
I loved Miles Bridges in college by the way. I often wonder what would happen if he landed in a great developmental spot like Shai instead of the Hornets. It wouldn't surprise me if his developmental curve looks a bit different because of the poor environment.
Based purely off his skillset, I think Alexander-Walker absolutely will be another iteration of Bradley Beal. Like I mentioned though, it's hard to account for intangible aspects for guys maxing out their potential. As long as he wants to be great and works to be great, he will be. He's so complete as a talent.
I'm pretty sure you and I had arguments about Bridges that year (I think). I wasn't a fan. I thought he had a pre-Clippers iteration of Tobias Harris ceiling. Didn't like his defense or onball ability. I thought Josh Okogie was by far the best sophomore prospect in that draft.
I don't know if environment can be used as an excuse here, I think you dramatically underrated Shai and overrated Miles. Or maybe it was Plo and not you, I forget.