NBA 2020 Draft Prospects Thread

KqWIN · Post #61 » by **KqWIN** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 3:40 am

Catchall wrote:Rayjon Tucker showing a few flashes. If he did this in NBA Summer League, people would be a bit excited.

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Can't get excited about a guy who still hasn't hit the rim on a jumper in the NBA.

Catchall · Post #62 » by **Catchall** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:08 am

Jalen Smith from Maryland looks viable as a Thomas Bryant / Jontay Porter-type stretch 5, if you're into that sort of thing. Not super athletic or high-motor, but serviceable.

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Catchall · Post #63 » by **Catchall** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 4:31 am

Patrick Williams is a tough, defensive-minded forward in the mold of a James Johnson. He needs to improve his 3pt shooting though by about 5 percentage points. If his offense develops, he could be a bit similar to Jimmy Butler.

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Catchall · Post #64 » by **Catchall** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:00 am

stitches wrote:If we are not able to secure a bigger defensive wing in a trade/FA IMO it becomes kind of imperative to take one in the draft. I'm usually against drafting for need, but it's kind of shocking how vulnerable we are against wing scorers.

Oni, Tucker and Brantley all have potential as wing defenders. Part of it is just having more size and athleticism on the wing. We lose some when Conley is on the floor and guys play up a position.

Catchall · Post #65 » by **Catchall** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:05 am

stitches wrote:This is the year I've watched the least college basketball since forever so forgive my ignorance. My scouting right now consists of watching highlight clips so take that for what it's worth...

What do you guys think of Aaron Nesmith from Vanderbilt? He seems like a sharpshooter on the wing. How is his defense? Can he be a 3&D wing?

He seems like one of the best shooters in the draft and has a few smooth scoring moves. He can hit from all over the perimeter and step into midrange. He's got good size and a bit of athleticism, but not much. He reminds me a bit of Caris Levert at Michigan. I don't expect him to be a lock-down defender, but he can knock down shots and score off the dribble. The question with him will be his defense probably.

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Catchall · Post #66 » by **Catchall** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:24 pm

sipclip wrote:I'm not sure why Jalen Smith from Maryland isn't getting more draft hype. He has elite skills for the modern day 4 as far as I can tell. Last year his weakness was the 3 ball but he has improved that dramatically and it is now a strength. Imagining his length defensively with Rudy would be something special to watch. I have to imagine that if he keeps up his current level of play he will move up draft boards into the teens at least.

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JS is quicker, more mobile and more explosive than I thought. I was comparing him to Thomas Bryant, but he's a bit quicker and I think he can play at the 4. He has a nice developing inside-outside game and can do a bit off the dribble. Now shooting 37% from 3pt.

Catchall · Post #67 » by **Catchall** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:56 am

Tyler Bey is the type of explosive athlete we need on the wing -- 6'7" / 218 lbs / 7'0" ws. Great measurables and good body control with the ability to attack the rim off the bounce. He'd need to learn how to shoot though.

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Catchall · Post #68 » by **Catchall** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:39 am

So yeah, I like several guys: Saddiq Bey, Aaron Nesmith, Tyler Bey, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith and Jordan Nwora. Not sure what order to put them in.

Cassius Stanley from Duke is giving me Kerry Kittles vibes. I need to see him beat guys off the dribble and shoot consistently before I believe in him as an impact player.

babyjax13 · Post #69 » by **babyjax13** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:37 am

Catchall wrote:Tyler Bey is the type of explosive athlete we need on the wing -- 6'7" / 218 lbs / 7'0" ws. Great measurables and good body control with the ability to attack the rim off the bounce. He'd need to learn how to shoot though.

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I think he translates as a power forward. I love him, definitely a target where we are.

Catchall · Post #70 » by **Catchall** » Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:57 am

babyjax13 wrote:
Catchall wrote:Tyler Bey is the type of explosive athlete we need on the wing -- 6'7" / 218 lbs / 7'0" ws. Great measurables and good body control with the ability to attack the rim off the bounce. He'd need to learn how to shoot though.

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I think he translates as a power forward. I love him, definitely a target where we are.

He drives and has some post moves like Aaron Gordon. Similar measurables too.

pickIBL · Post #71 » by **pickIBL** » Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:22 am

Polish youth international olek balcerowski. Project big @7'2. Big project but might bloom late with work. Workable jumper. Soft hands, feet work, mobile. Soft. Lot to learn and grow into his 7'2 frame.

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babyjax13 · Post #74 » by **babyjax13** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:20 am

I could see us trying to move for Okoro. He gives me Donovan Mitchell vibes in terms of just having so much more than people think he does + developing really fast.

Catchall · Post #75 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:54 am

babyjax13 wrote:I could see us trying to move for Okoro. He gives me Donovan Mitchell vibes in terms of just having so much more than people think he does + developing really fast.

We'd have to trade up. Who are we trading -- 24 + ? Also, you think he beats out Rayjon Tucker in the rotation?

Catchall · Post #76 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:55 am

Add Jaden McDaniels to my wishlist, though I expect him to go top 10 when it's said and done.

babyjax13 · Post #77 » by **babyjax13** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:58 am

Catchall wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:I could see us trying to move for Okoro. He gives me Donovan Mitchell vibes in terms of just having so much more than people think he does + developing really fast.

We'd have to trade up. Who are we trading -- 24 + ? Also, you think he beats out Rayjon Tucker in the rotation?

We would really have to trade up...but if he slipped maybe Bojan would be enough to get say Portland's pick. Could he beat out Tucker? I think so...idk he looks scary good to me.

Per McDaniels, I love the tools, but he's less polished than even Ingram was coming into the NBA. Not sure what his upside really is.

Catchall · Post #78 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:28 am

If a rookie does this in Summer League, people would get pretty excited.

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Regarding Jaden McDaniels, he's a year or so away for sure, but the talent is unique.

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Catchall · Post #79 » by **Catchall** » Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:46 pm

sipclip wrote:I'm at the Ute game and I really like the potential of Jaden McDaniels. Long wiry athlete that is really good defensively and a ton potential offensively.

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I'll be shocked if he doesn't go top 10, but putting him next to Mitchell and Gobert would be sweet.

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babyjax13 · Post #80 » by **babyjax13** » Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:41 am

I want Rayjon Tucker watching so many clips of young Eric Gordon driving to the rim, lol