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super_balls wrote:
I'm really starting to love this kid. Can you imagine a Poeltl/Markkanen future front court with Siakam as that 3rd big back-up?
I would look to move JV for a solid 3 and D wing down the line if we somehow end up with this kid.
BoyzNTheHood wrote:Another guy to look out for is ranked 30th in 2017 by DX (somehow), Jawun Evans. Averaging 25 points, 5 assists and 3 steals per game on 50% from the field and 56% from 3.
Obviously, everyone mentioned at this point have inflated stats since they've played less than 10 games. But Evans has star potential. It's actually weird to see him ranked so low. I don't expect him to be available when we pick but as of now he can be in the discussion.
CoachJReturns wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Another guy to look out for is ranked 30th in 2017 by DX (somehow), Jawun Evans. Averaging 25 points, 5 assists and 3 steals per game on 50% from the field and 56% from 3.
Obviously, everyone mentioned at this point have inflated stats since they've played less than 10 games. But Evans has star potential. It's actually weird to see him ranked so low. I don't expect him to be available when we pick but as of now he can be in the discussion.
I'm looking at his numbers again and wow...he's being slept on. His PER is almost 40! lol. I'll have to watch some video of him later to see if he's lacking athleticism because his shooting numbers and those 2.8 steals a game suggest he can be a great 2 way player. I think it makes sense for Masai to move Cojo for Noel, if he's seriously interested in picking him up, so there would be room for 1 more point guard to develop. We'll need a star at the point again when Lowry declines in a couple years and our other guys look more like solid role players.
This draft just seems stupidly deep right now.
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
BoyzNTheHood wrote:CoachJReturns wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:Another guy to look out for is ranked 30th in 2017 by DX (somehow), Jawun Evans. Averaging 25 points, 5 assists and 3 steals per game on 50% from the field and 56% from 3.
Obviously, everyone mentioned at this point have inflated stats since they've played less than 10 games. But Evans has star potential. It's actually weird to see him ranked so low. I don't expect him to be available when we pick but as of now he can be in the discussion.
I'm looking at his numbers again and wow...he's being slept on. His PER is almost 40! lol. I'll have to watch some video of him later to see if he's lacking athleticism because his shooting numbers and those 2.8 steals a game suggest he can be a great 2 way player. I think it makes sense for Masai to move Cojo for Noel, if he's seriously interested in picking him up, so there would be room for 1 more point guard to develop. We'll need a star at the point again when Lowry declines in a couple years and our other guys look more like solid role players.
This draft just seems stupidly deep right now.
Yeah, Lowry is going to get his last big deal this off season and it will likely see his game decline with that contract. The great teams don't wait to drop off because the end product can put you in a spot like Philly who tanked like champs but ended up with 3 bigs, 2 of whom are constantly on the trade block and 1 who is questionable to make it through any game healthy.
Drafting someone like Evans who KLow can groom for the future is ideal, especially for a team like us drafting low. Honestly though, it could all be for nothing because I don't see how Evans drops that low once the season and workouts play out.
theSkinny wrote:I really want these picks to end up back to back... who wit me?
CoachJReturns wrote:theSkinny wrote:I really want these picks to end up back to back... who wit me?
Give us a good reason and we'll support you.
I'm currently hoping for the Clippers to slide more than anything else.
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CoachJReturns wrote:Evans draftexpress profile sounds like Lowry. lol.
Pesky, undersized, not an exceptional athlete but takes a ton of charges. lol. Toughness... Just draft him and we have an automatic long term replacement for Kyle.
slothrop8 wrote:CoachJReturns wrote:Evans draftexpress profile sounds like Lowry. lol.
Pesky, undersized, not an exceptional athlete but takes a ton of charges. lol. Toughness... Just draft him and we have an automatic long term replacement for Kyle.
Joel Berry with UNC reminds me a lot of Lowry as well. Maybe not the chip on his shoulder Lowry had as a younger player - but a relentless drive to win. Draftexpress doesn't have him in their mock yet - but he's going to have a shot at ACC player of the year and a shot at making an All American team. UNC loses a lot after this year - I expect Berry to play himself into about our range - late 1st/early 2nd - and I expect him to have a big enough year that he goes pro when it's all said and done.
theSkinny wrote:I really want these picks to end up back to back... who wit me?
super_balls wrote:
I'm really starting to love this kid. Can you imagine a Poeltl/Markkanen future front court with Siakam as that 3rd big back-up?
I would look to move JV for a solid 3 and D wing down the line if we somehow end up with this kid.
TradeLowry wrote:I like the albino kid at TCU. Honestly went at Fultz last time they played. Caused fultz to foul out fo the game.
TCU is playing Fultz again tonight, I suggest watching the albino kid. He's a fresh
GRidge wrote:super_balls wrote:
I'm really starting to love this kid. Can you imagine a Poeltl/Markkanen future front court with Siakam as that 3rd big back-up?
I would look to move JV for a solid 3 and D wing down the line if we somehow end up with this kid.
wow this kid can ball. How is he defensively? Seems to play with some grit which I never mind
Clementine9 wrote:Missed shots are unfortunate, but it's the trends throughout the game that matter.
Choker wrote:The swing in how Raptors fans have supported and turned on Powell is a good case study of human behavior.