DRK wrote:Sunzgunz wrote:Qwigglez wrote:I think the Celtics are going to take Tatum at 3.
Agree 100%
Tatum to boston makes sense for a number of reasons! Question is, does Boston move back again? I don't think phx will take Tatum, but we could. Unless they have isaac or someone rated very close to tatum....sont think they can trade down again.
I too think Ainge is taking Tatum at #3. I really doubt they take Jackson. If they do, where does that leave Jaylen? Can they afford to have two wings on the court who cant shoot well?
Jackson is ours at #4, if we choose to take him. Im on the fence about Jackson or Isaac, so we will see
I will be ecstatic if we get JJ. I think my view is a little different than most regarding JJ, but I think he is the safest pick in the entire draft.
That's not to say JJ can't be a bust, or that Isaac, or anyone for that matter won't be better than JJ. I just think JJ is the best/safest combination of floor/ceiling in the entire draft.
MY LOGIC ON WHY JJ IS THE SAFEST:
Since the early 90's the NBA has put emphasis on offense and in the process, has directly, or indirectly, devalued defense. As a result, we are in an era where good offense is a dime a dozen and good defense, which by default, is relatively great defense and is a hot commodity.
In essence I would say good defense is comparable to great offense in today's game. For instance, Tatum's ceiling is higher this very minute for several reasons, one being his role is not too complicated...your 6'8", run around and knock down open jumpers in a game that promotes exactly that. This is why Boston and Tatum make for a damn near perfect marriage on paper. I think Tatum is very capable of being a good player on a good team. If he works hard and continues to grow, he might even be a great player on a great team. But will he ever be capable of being a great player on a good team? Not sure, but there will definitely be a lot of risk involved. My argument is that in today's game, where good offense is a dime a dozen, you can only match the value of 'good' defense with 'great' offense. Hence why I'd choose JJ over Tatum (sorry for using you as an example Tatum
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Worst case scenario, JJ will be a solid defender, in an era where quality defense is scarce, barring injury, he will be guaranteed a roster spot/role for quite some time on that alone, even if he never improves offensively. In addition, the things you can't teach, Energy, Attitude, Athleticism and Size.......HE ALREADY POSSESSES. Aside from defense, there's always a role for that energetic spark plug, even if it's off the bench. But again, this is an energetic spark plug with size, athleticism, attitude and plays defense like a man possessed. He has all the intangibles you can't teach..even if he doesn't improve his 'jumper' there are numerous spots and roles for this guy for years to come. Isaac, Tatum, Ball, etc, they can all be better than JJ if things go well, but if their niche doesn't transition, if they can't fix or overcome their hiccups, they could also be out of the league in 4 or 5 years. That's why I think JJ is the safest pick and if you factor in how high his ceiling actually could be, provided he's taught how to consistently shoot a 'jumper' (to add with his Impressive BBIQ, His Relentless Motor, Competitve Attitude, World Class Athleticism, Gifted Size and Defensive Prowess) IT"S A NO BRAINER. JJ is probably the safest pick with the MOST potential....those guys usually go #1 or 2 in the draft.
