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Really want this guy in OKC.
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I usually try to watch his defense pretty close when I see his games. He definitely has some issues and gets exploited at times. The overall end result tends to be a bit better than youd expect given how bad he will occasionally look on specific plays. He seems like a guy that could benefit from an NBA strength/conditioning program and I think his IQ, size, and reaction time, will help offset some of quickness/strength limitations. Not sure exactly where I'd project him to pan out as a defender at this point, but I don't see him as necessarily hopeless.
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Hopefully that puts an end to the laughable narrative that he’s a lottery talent
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Anthony black had him in the gulag
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Anthony Black isn't a traditional point guard. Keyonte George has question marks. Cason Wallace may have limitations as a lead guard.
So as purely a thought exercise, is Gradey Dick a player that teams should consider as an on-ball initiator, effectively playing a role similar to Josh Giddey in OKC? Going back through some of his HS tape, it does look like he's got some ball skills.
So as purely a thought exercise, is Gradey Dick a player that teams should consider as an on-ball initiator, effectively playing a role similar to Josh Giddey in OKC? Going back through some of his HS tape, it does look like he's got some ball skills.
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BostonCouchGM wrote:Hopefully that puts an end to the laughable narrative that he’s a lottery talent
In this draft, I think he could go late lottery. Outside the top 8 or 9 guys, I'm not sure there's a lot of consensus.
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Catchall wrote:Anthony Black isn't a traditional point guard. Keyonte George has question marks. Cason Wallace may have limitations as a lead guard.
So as purely a thought exercise, is Gradey Dick a player that teams should consider as an on-ball initiator, effectively playing a role similar to Josh Giddey in OKC? Going back through some of his HS tape, it does look like he's got some ball skills.
No. Absolutely not.
Class is short on on-ball guys though.
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If the Jazz are drafting in the 9 - 11 range, I think Dick makes the shortlist. Black, Wallace, George, Dick and Hendricks would all be in play, imo. Then there's the fact that he looks like Danny Ainge's nephew.
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Catchall wrote:BostonCouchGM wrote:Hopefully that puts an end to the laughable narrative that he’s a lottery talent
In this draft, I think he could go late lottery. Outside the top 8 or 9 guys, I'm not sure there's a lot of consensus.
when is there ever a consensus after the top 3 or 4 guys let alone top 8 or 9?
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clyde21 wrote:Catchall wrote:BostonCouchGM wrote:Hopefully that puts an end to the laughable narrative that he’s a lottery talent
In this draft, I think he could go late lottery. Outside the top 8 or 9 guys, I'm not sure there's a lot of consensus.
when is there ever a consensus after the top 3 or 4 guys let alone top 8 or 9?
I would expect Victor, Scoot, Miller, both Thompsons, Walker, Whitmore and probably Hendricks to be 8 of the top 9 or 10 picks. After that though, it's anyone's guess.
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Catchall wrote:Anthony Black isn't a traditional point guard. Keyonte George has question marks. Cason Wallace may have limitations as a lead guard.
So as purely a thought exercise, is Gradey Dick a player that teams should consider as an on-ball initiator, effectively playing a role similar to Josh Giddey in OKC? Going back through some of his HS tape, it does look like he's got some ball skills.
No, no, no.
Idk what HS tape you watched, but his ability to create off the dribble is very limited. Offensively his role should be:
-Spot up shooter
-Movement shooter
-Good cutter
-Good at getting out in transition and finishing on the break
-Connective passer / good ball mover
-Ok lob threat
-Ok at attacking closeouts
That's pretty much it.
The good news is, that's a lot of stuff he can do. Showed some improvements late in the season defensively, showed some decent flashes in terms of athleticism late in the season, too.
He's a lottery pick, no question. Right now, I've got him ranked at 12. He could develop move on ball creation skills, but as of now, that's definitely not a strength of his game.
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People aren't talking about it yet, but Josh Giddey sucks.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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combine coming up, will be interesting to see length and reach of Dick
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EvanZ wrote:People aren't talking about it yet, but Josh Giddey sucks.
Love the randomness of this comment in this thread lol
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It wasn't that random! Someone brought up Giddey as a comp.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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Watching him play I personally don't like his game but he's talented.EvanZ wrote:People aren't talking about it yet, but Josh Giddey sucks.
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mattao313 wrote:Watching him play I personally don't like his game but he's talented.EvanZ wrote:People aren't talking about it yet, but Josh Giddey sucks.
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Yes, he's definitely got some talents. But shooting is not one of them, which is the problem.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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corner3ball wrote:Decent prospect. Poor defensive instincts however and not developed enough midrange game. Above average starter he definitely could be
Why would he need to have or show a "developed midrange game"? Go draft Brice Sensabaugh for that.
I was right about 3 point shooting. I expect to be right about Tacko Fall. Some coach will figure out how to use Tacko Fall. This movement towards undersized centers will sweep ng back. Back to the basket scorers will return to the NBA.
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