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We really need a thread for this guy who is probably going to end up a first round pick.

Who the hell is Evan Zamir?

Martinez wrote:Who the hell is Evan Zamir?

Nobody.

God Squad wrote:

Martinez wrote:Who the hell is Evan Zamir?

Nobody.

Huh. It's odd you'd choose his thread to respond to if he's nobody.

While you guys ponder non-basketball related sequiturs maybe some other folks actually want to talk about Tari Eason...would be nice if this forum had mods that could enforce such things.

EvanZ wrote:

God Squad wrote:

Martinez wrote:Who the hell is Evan Zamir?

Nobody.

Huh. It's odd you'd choose his thread to respond to if he's nobody.

While you guys ponder non-basketball related sequiturs maybe some other folks actually want to talk about Tari Eason...would be nice if this forum had mods that could enforce such things.

So talk about him then. You dont need to bump your Twitter to do it though. I get using some twitter links to show some clips of the player or something along the lines like that. But this just comes off as you trying to boost your Twitter following.

I can do whatever I want. There’s a Twitter function and I use it because it makes it easier to relay thoughts I have already had about him. It’s a very weird hangup some of you have about people posting their tweets here. Very weird. I honestly don’t get it.

But hey if you don’t want to discuss Tari Eason I have a solution. Don’t read this thread and don’t post here. Save us both the effort.

Now once again let’s keep the thread to talking about Eason not my Twitter habits.

That’s the last time I address my Twitter habits. You all can party however you want.

I’m intrigued. What’s your scouting report on Eason?

crows2 wrote:I’m intrigued. What’s your scouting report on Eason?

you have to check Evan's twitter account - which contains a link to subscribe to his newsletter in order to find out.

crows2 wrote:I’m intrigued. What’s your scouting report on Eason?

He can do everything Keegan can do and he's a year younger and a better perimeter defender.

Hal14 wrote:

crows2 wrote:I’m intrigued. What’s your scouting report on Eason?

you have to check Evan's twitter account - which contains a link to subscribe to his newsletter in order to find out.

My newsletter is free. You should sign up. Many NBA GM/FO types subscribe already.

Yo @EvanZ, you got a nice shoutout on the Game Theory podcast from Sam Vecenie

I like his statistical trajectory, going productive freshman (RSCI #90) mid-major to extremely productive P5 player. This rapid rise after one season against better competition is usually a good sign for a prospect.

He looks a lot like Marvin Bagley on film. Being compared to a #2 pick on a 15/8 rookie season (then promptly abandoned) is not a bad thing.

Another big game today.

It is hard for me to get over his gait but he is not projected to be some superstar type player. Does some really nice things on the court and seems to be exactly one of those guys you want in the NBA who can come off the bench and guard up and down the line, switch and hit open shots at the very least.

Saints14 wrote:Yo @EvanZ, you got a nice shoutout on the Game Theory podcast from Sam Vecenie

Oh nice. Thanks for telling me!

Seems like LSU didn't realize how good he was - he still hasn't played more than 28 minutes in any of their games. It's hard to find a scouting report on him.

Ruzious wrote:Seems like LSU didn't realize how good he was - he still hasn't played more than 28 minutes in any of their games. It's hard to find a scouting report on him.

I think his low-ish minutes is a combination of 3 factors:

1) It kind of seems like he's not in the greatest shape. Despite playing low-ish mins, I've seen him literally walking around out there at times and at other times he's been bent down tugging on his shorts showing fatigue. He is kind of slow (moves like a quicker center despite having the height and weight of a SF) so it'd make sense if he wasn't in the greatest of shape. Here's his HS tape - he certainly looks more mobile in HS and looks like he's added a few pounds since then for sure:



2) LSU is a deep team with lots of other good players - especially ones who play same position as Eason

3) easing a guy in who is a transfer so new to the team, new to the system (freshman Alex Fudge has low mins too despite really good advanced stats)

Like him. Not like Bagely at all. True NBA wing size at 6”8 with a real good frame. Athletic but has defensive nous not just relying on his physical traits. I reckon he has more game awareness then Kuminga. Similar body types too. Can bloody rebound

Auto 1st rounder diamond in the rough pick for me. Scouts will probably rate him higher because he really is that size which a big plus. FT routine is the same and the shot is a work in progress but plenty of tools to work with.

DCasey91 wrote:Like him. Not like Bagely at all. True NBA wing size at 6”8 with a real good frame. Athletic but has defensive nous not just relying on his physical traits. I reckon he has more game awareness then Kuminga. Similar body types too. Can bloody rebound

Auto 1st rounder diamond in the rough pick for me. Scouts will probably rate him higher because he really is that size which a big plus. FT routine is the same and the shot is a work in progress but plenty of tools to work with.

Yeah I could see him being a late lottery to mid 20’s pick. He can drive but is very right hand dominant. The FT make you think he could be a 3&D guy but the 3 isn’t reliable. He’s also not scared of contact which is a major strength in forwards. I don’t think he has nearly high of a ceiling as Kuminga. In fact perceived lower ceiling is the main thing that probably won’t get him taken earlier. I think he could turn into a Jar Crowder level of roleplayer.