2021 NBA Draft

CoreyVillains · Post #1881 » by **CoreyVillains** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 4:59 pm

EMG518 wrote:Davion Mitchell will be one of the guys that rises in the draft and is a pick that is regretted later.

What don’t you like about his game?

EMG518 · Post #1882 » by **EMG518** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:59 pm

CoreyVillains wrote:
EMG518 wrote:Davion Mitchell will be one of the guys that rises in the draft and is a pick that is regretted later.

What don’t you like about his game?

He will be 23 in a few months and is playing against people generally 2-3 years younger than him. He is small. He is not elite athletically to make up for his size. He doesn't get to the line. He doesn't shoot well at the line. He should be taken in the 2nd round if he gets drafted at all in my opinion.

Post #1883 » by **Ruzious** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:19 pm

EMG518 wrote:
CoreyVillains wrote:
EMG518 wrote:Davion Mitchell will be one of the guys that rises in the draft and is a pick that is regretted later.

What don’t you like about his game?

He will be 23 in a few months and is playing against people generally 2-3 years younger than him. He is small. He is not elite athletically to make up for his size. He doesn't get to the line. He doesn't shoot well at the line. He should be taken in the 2nd round if he gets drafted at all in my opinion.

I'd bet your mortgage that he'll go in the first round, and he should - because he plays so similarly to Patrick Beverley. And he's actually bigger and stronger than Beverley.

Post #1884 » by **Ruzious** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:26 pm

EMG518 wrote:I was just watching some highlights. Why is there no love for Isaiah Jackson or Scottie Pippen Jr?

Also this looks like a year where there are alot of guys that bust relative to expectations.

I like Jackson. At worst, he's another Gafford - who's finally playing up to his ability now - he was lazy in Chicago.

Pippen is listed at 6'1 170. That's 1 inch and 35 lbs less than Mitchell - who you said was too small - unless you think Pip Jr is an elite athlete.

EMG518 · Post #1885 » by **EMG518** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:47 pm

Ruzious wrote:
EMG518 wrote:I was just watching some highlights. Why is there no love for Isaiah Jackson or Scottie Pippen Jr?

Also this looks like a year where there are alot of guys that bust relative to expectations.

I like Jackson. At worst, he's another Gafford - who's finally playing up to his ability now - he was lazy in Chicago.

Pippen is listed at 6'1 170. That's 1 inch and 35 lbs less than Mitchell - who you said was too small - unless you think Pip Jr is an elite athlete.

Wiki and Google have him at 6'3", guess we will find out when they all get measured. I would bet without shoes Mitchell is 6'0, maybe a half inch taller at most. I do think Pippen is a better athlete, has a better handle, gets to the rim more, is a better basketball player and younger. So if you want to bet Mitchell goes in the 1st round, I can't control what gm's do so no dice. If you want to bet on his success, sure. I bet he does not return 1st round value. I also bet Pippen has a better career.

clyde21 · Post #1886 » by **clyde21** » Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:57 pm

Jackson is in my lotto

PhilBlackson · Post #1887 » by **PhilBlackson** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:22 pm

clyde21 wrote:Jackson is in my lotto

Why?

I'm legitimately wondering.

Not sure what I'm missing when I watch video of him. He just looks like an energy big to me. I admit I could be wrong but the stuff I've seen he reminds me of Jordan Hill.

What's the potential you (or others) are seeing to make him a lotto talent??

clyde21 · Post #1888 » by **clyde21** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:39 pm

PhilBlackson wrote:
clyde21 wrote:Jackson is in my lotto

Why?

I'm legitimately wondering.

Not sure what I'm missing when I watch video of him. He just looks like an energy big to me. I admit I could be wrong but the stuff I've seen he reminds me of Jordan Hill.

What's the potential you (or others) are seeing to make him a lotto talent??

he has the makings of an elite switch/help defender as a big, 3 level mobility, also profiles as a + PNR big...his offensive repertoire is limited obviously but that's not why you'd be drafting him anyways.

babyjax13 · Post #1889 » by **babyjax13** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:53 am

Terrence Clarke just died in a car accident, absolutely terrible.

WKYT has confirmed former UK men’s basketball player Terrence Clarke has died in Los Angeles.

Sources tell WKYT Clarke and BJ Boston were leaving a workout in LA. We have been told Clarke died on the way to hospital.

Boston was reportedly in a car behind him. We don’t know details on what happened.

https://www.wkyt.com/2021/04/23/sources-uk-mens-basketball-player-terrence-clarke-dies-in-los-angeles/

clyde21 · Post #1890 » by **clyde21** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:55 am

completely devastated.

Post #1891 » by **bondom34** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:59 am

Just awful.

Guy was ready to live his dream, this is so freakin sad. This is just so so so sad.

Post #1892 » by **Marcus** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:24 am

This breaks my heart. Feel so bad for his family and Boston having to see that. Loved that kid's game. R.I.P

clyde21 · Post #1893 » by **clyde21** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:29 am

Marcus wrote:This breaks my heart. Feel so bad for his family and Boston having to see that. Loved that kid's game. R.I.P

you were the first one I thought of brutha when I heard this news. just brutal.

Post #1894 » by **Marcus** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:05 am

clyde21 wrote:
Marcus wrote:This breaks my heart. Feel so bad for his family and Boston having to see that. Loved that kid's game. R.I.P

you were the first one I thought of brutha when I heard this news. just brutal.

Was legit just coming back from LA when I got the news.

MotownMadness · Post #1895 » by **MotownMadness** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:56 am

OMG, so damn young RIP

CoreyVillains · Post #1896 » by **CoreyVillains** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:28 am

Ruzious wrote:
EMG518 wrote:
CoreyVillains wrote:
What don’t you like about his game?

He will be 23 in a few months and is playing against people generally 2-3 years younger than him. He is small. He is not elite athletically to make up for his size. He doesn't get to the line. He doesn't shoot well at the line. He should be taken in the 2nd round if he gets drafted at all in my opinion.

I'd bet your mortgage that he'll go in the first round, and he should - because he plays so similarly to Patrick Beverley. And he's actually bigger and stronger than Beverley.

And significantly faster to boot with a much more polished off the bounce shot package.

God Squad · Post #1897 » by **God Squad** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:39 am

Apparently Boston was in the car right behind Clarke.

Read on Twitter

tundraknight · Post #1898 » by **tundraknight** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:24 pm

If Anthony Edwards was in this draft with Jalen Green, which of these two high upside SG’s would you select if you had the choice?

clyde21 · Post #1899 » by **clyde21** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:18 pm

tundraknight wrote:If Anthony Edwards was in this draft with Jalen Green, which of these two high upside SG’s would you select if you had the choice?

for me Green pretty clearly. last year Green would've been my #1 prospect, Antman was 5th.

EMG518 · Post #1900 » by **EMG518** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:08 pm

tundraknight wrote:If Anthony Edwards was in this draft with Jalen Green, which of these two high upside SG’s would you select if you had the choice?

Green, no hesitation. I think I had Edwards around 10 last year. I have Green 1 this year just ahead of Mobley.