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lilfishi22 wrote:I hope KJ drops but I honestly haven't heard anyone connect him with the Suns so I doubt we take him even if Toronto passes

WeekapaugGroove wrote:

lilfishi22 wrote:I hope KJ drops but I honestly haven't heard anyone connect him with the Suns so I doubt we take him even if Toronto passes

Fun player but his lack of a current jumper scares me.

The Encouraging Parts Of His Game
Jakučionis has established himself as a polished off-the-dribble shooter, with a great ability to organize his shooting footwork quickly. He’s demonstrated strong touch across different areas of the court — beyond the perimeter, inside the arc, and free throws—while maintaining efficiency despite a heavy on-ball workload.

In addition to his shotmaking, Jakučionis has posted a 26% assist rate, showcasing his ability to take on a high playmaking load. This holds up on tape where he consistently reads defenses and operates as a live-dribble passer. Illinois used him extensively in ball screens and structured spacing, allowing him to punish defenders with bounce passes, skips, and pocket feeds.

What separates Jakučionis from many ball-handlers in his class is how he uses physicality and footwork to generate scoring windows. Rather than relying on burst, he bumps defenders off their line, leverages angles, and finds creative finishes around the rim. Illinois supported this style by incorporating shallow cuts to engage weak-side help early and stampede actions to get Jakučionis downhill before the catch. These concepts allowed him to create advantages without needing to beat defenders off the dribble, while amplifying his footwork and touch near the basket.

Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Slim Charless wrote:

Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Slim Charless wrote:

Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

lilfishi22 wrote:

Slim Charless wrote:

Qwigglez wrote:Maluach if he's there. Otherwise, I have no clue.

Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Probably the best passer in this draft but a rough shooter, very poor efficiency and doesn't do much else

bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

Slim Charless wrote:

lilfishi22 wrote:

Slim Charless wrote:
Either PG from Europe for me. Demin or Jakcnious. Lean Demin cause he's huge and and a better passer

Probably the best passer in this draft but a rough shooter, very poor efficiency and doesn't do much else

With Booker and Green on the team, there won't be much room for others to get shots. Might as well have someone to set those 2 up.

bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

Slim Charless wrote:

dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

He can still find the passing angles and lanes. If they play WAY off him, then he can just drive as he has pretty good feet.

dremill24 wrote:

bwgood77 wrote:So if we are going to trade Beal with the #10 pick and hope to get Danny Wolf, it makes sense the team is Washington at #18. I just wonder if that is the case, what player we take back from Washington?

I guess MIddleton and/or Poole?

I would hate trading 10 with Beal so much, unless it's just trading down like 2 spots. This might be their only lottery pick for a long time

lilfishi22 wrote:

Slim Charless wrote:

dremill24 wrote:Being a great passer is tough to take advantage of if you're not a threat to score.

He can still find the passing angles and lanes. If they play WAY off him, then he can just drive as he has pretty good feet.

Is a guy with that big of a red flag the one you want to hang your hat on ?