SUPERBALLMAN wrote:I understand the interest in Bennett. His physical gifts are impressive. I'm wrestling with his immaturity. He struggled to adjust to the increased physicality of conference play, in a weak conference. His DX interview he mentions he doesn't want to be a "regular player" and envisions himself as an eventual 2 or 2/3.
I just think he could be in for a rude awakening when he gets to the NBA, and I'm not sure how he'll take it or adjust to it. But he may have the physical gifts to rise above that.
I consider this while taking into account the major efforts the Wizards have gone through to change the makeup of this team. Exiting Arenas, McGee, Blatche, Young, Crawford, while bringing in Nene, Okafor, Ariza, Webster, Price, Beal, etc.
My preference is to add a player that will come in and fit in to this team. I'm just so tired of the knucklehead factor, and just don't want to bring in a player that doesn't get it. I like the progress we've made and want it to continue in the right direction, and don't want to derail it.
The players at the top of the draft that fit into that category would be Otto Porter and Trey Burke. Other possibilities include Noel, Oladipo, Zeller, Dieng, McDermott, among others. These players must be compared to physically superior but potential low BBIQ players like Len and Bennett.
IMO it is imperative to not rock the boat at this time. We need someone who will come in and fit in and add to the momentum. Someone who will play defense, and a team first mentality. For that reason at the first pick I am looking Noel, Porter, Burke. IMO all 3 are big time players who will impact the NBA, play the right way, and have the mental toughness to do what it takes to make the Wizards a better team.
I'd really like to add another later 1st to acquire Dieng or Withey to add to our center mix.
Our top 2nd rounder I'm looking McDermott or Erik Murphy for a shooter/stretch 4 off the bench.
I don't expect Ernie to keep the later 2nd rounder.
Unless we win out on a top 3, Noel and Potter will likely be gone by our pick.
Burke is a nice player, but why would we draft a starting PG with our top pick? Doesn't make sense.
As someone that pimped Withey early and often, I think I might lean toward Dieng. He is more mobile.
I think I did well this year. The players I locked into early Otto, VO and CJM seem to have landed in the lottery. Noel, Shabazz, McLemore, Zeller were always there. I didn't give much mind to Burke or Smart early one because I doubt we draft a PG. Same with Micheal Carter.
I said no to Zeller and that seems to have caught on except some still love him.
Withey was a late first target for me. But you'll turned me onto Dieng which may be a better choice.
Pierre was my 2nd round target and he seems to be gaining some love on the board.
Len. I said no at first then he started to win me over. I would have no problem with Len now.
The idea that this draft sucks has faded. I have thought for a while that this would be a great draft for the Wizards to reload their younger bench players with. There is plenty of talent and maturity in this draft. Better then what they have and skills that fit better.
You'll spotted Muscala who I now include in most my draft scenarios. Nice find.
Most people know about Ryan Kelly as a stretch 4 option but now we have Erik Murphy to consider as well.
I like the collaboration.. My final board is looking better because of players you'll introduced me to.
We can only hope the Wizards brass is reading as well. And I hope Ted/EG have the balls to consider the clean house trade down or trade scenarios. If not, get a new GM is who has no skin in the older moves that didn't work.
