Wizards 2019 Draft thread. (Tank for Zion, or OTHER NAME HERE)

Post #61 » by **nate33** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:55 pm

Another Duke game, another Zion freak show.

Check out the alley-oop dunk at 2:05. Head above the rim.
And the move at 4:29 is pretty unreal for a guy that size.

Watch on YouTube

long suffrin' boulez fan · Post #62 » by **long suffrin' boulez fan** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:10 am

nate33 wrote:Another Duke game, another Zion freak show.

Check out the alley-oop dunk at 2:05. Head above the rim.
And the move at 4:29 is pretty unreal for a guy that size.

Watch on YouTube

Yep. Let’s keep playing Rivers and Morris.

Post #63 » by **Ruzious** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:12 pm

Almost all of those highlights were him going to his left, but I don't think that's a major problem, because I've seen him go right-handed just fine.

The Duke team kinda reminds me of the old UNLV team that featured Larry "Grandmama" Johnson - who had that same kind of build - though at around 6'5 250 lbs rather than the 285 than Williamson's at.

Dat2U · Post #64 » by **Dat2U** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:08 pm

long suffrin' boulez fan wrote:
nate33 wrote:Another Duke game, another Zion freak show.

Check out the alley-oop dunk at 2:05. Head above the rim.
And the move at 4:29 is pretty unreal for a guy that size.

Watch on YouTube

Yep. Let’s keep playing Rivers and Morris.

I think we should bench Otto and start Rivers at SF and give him and Morris 40 minutes a night.

Mizerooskie · Post #65 » by **Mizerooskie** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:45 pm

It's been a while since I posted on here. There hasn't exactly been much to be excited about.

Zion is the hybrid 3/4 version of Shaq. His athleticism and brute power are impossible to handle, and that won't change at the NBA level. His handles and passing ability are plenty good for his future NBA role. If he improves his perimeter shooting the way LeBron did in the age 19-23 period, we're talking best player in the NBA potential here.

Unless there's something specific in his medical history outside of the generic weight concerns, worry about the knees after his second contract.

Induveca · Post #66 » by **Induveca** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 12:00 am

Ruzious wrote:Almost all of those highlights were him going to his left, but I don't think that's a major problem, because I've seen him go right-handed just fine.

The Duke team kinda reminds me of the old UNLV team that featured Larry "Grandmama" Johnson - who had that same kind of build - though at around 6'5 250 lbs rather than the 285 than Williamson's at.

Great comparison! That team you just knew they’d destroy 1/3rd of NBA teams. Feel the same about this one.

Williamson / LJ is the best comparison I’ve seen thus far. Although Barkley at Auburn is pretty close!

Watch on YouTube

WizarDynasty · Post #67 » by **WizarDynasty** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 7:13 pm

We have no chance at getting a third star except with a top three pick. Wall and Beal plus management should be aiming to returnthisfranchise back 1978 Championship with Zion Wall and Beal.

Post #68 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:21 pm

I saw a player to keep an eye on with the Wiz 2019 lotto pick - assuming it's not a top 3 pick. Unfortunately, he helped beat the Terps last night. DeAndre Hunter is a stud SF/SG - more 3 than 2. I'm not going to say he's the next Kawhi Leonard - he's not, but there are some similarlties. He's 6'7 - 6'8, 225 lbs, 7'2 wingspan when measured last year, can defend any type of forward, they're giving him 10 more minutes a game this season, and his offensive numbers are popping. Needless to say, he's back from the broken wrist that kept him from last season's post-season. He's a legit top 10 pick - no question about it, imo. NBAdraft.net has him at 27 - that's stupid.

Post #69 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:58 pm

Got another lotto pick I'd rank just behind Hunter - this one is listed by NBAdraft.net as the 58th pick in the 2020 draft - Brandon Clarke - the 6'8 high-flyer on Gonzaga. When Tillie returns, they'll have the most talented team in the country - featuring Tillie, Clarke, scoring machine Rui Hachimura, and Zach Norvell. Clarke says he jumps high enough to kiss the rim. Unfortunately, his jumper is a work in process and he's a terrible FT shooter - and he's a bit under-sized at the 4... but I still think he's a lottery pick. His PER is 38.1,and he's shooting 77.8% from the field. In just 24.4 minutes per game, he's averaging 15.9 points, 7.4 rebouds, 4.1 blocks, and 1.0 steals. If he learns to shoot...

There are a bunch of negatives there, but the positives stick out so much.

80sballboy · Post #70 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:11 pm

Ruzious wrote:I saw a player to keep an eye on with the Wiz 2019 lotto pick - assuming it's not a top 3 pick. Unfortunately, he helped beat the Terps last night. DeAndre Hunter is a stud SF/SG - more 3 than 2. I'm not going to say he's the next Kawhi Leonard - he's not, but there are some similarlties. He's 6'7 - 6'8, 225 lbs, 7'2 wingspan when measured last year, can defend any type of forward, they're giving him 10 more minutes a game this season, and his offensive numbers are popping. Needless to say, he's back from the broken wrist that kept him from last season's post-season. He's a legit top 10 pick - no question about it, imo. NBAdraft.net has him at 27 - that's stupid.

He's too good defensively for the Wiz, if Brooks is still coaching. I'd rather go big. But who the hell knows who we are going to have at that point? Hunter is a stud, no doubt.

80sballboy · Post #71 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:13 pm

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25386950/2019-nba-mock-draft-zion-williamson-rj-barrett-nassir-little-more-prospects

2019 NBA Mock Draft
PICK PLAYER TEAM POS HT WT AGE
1. ATL Zion Williamson Duke PF 6-6 272 18.3
2. CHI RJ Barrett Duke SG/SF 6-7 208 18.4
3. PHX Nassir Little North Carolina SF 6-6 215 18.7
4. CLE Cam Reddish Duke SF 6-9 205 19.2
5. NYK Bol Bol Oregon C 7-2 222 19.0
6. BOS (via SAC)Romeo Langford Indiana SF 6-6 202 19.0
7. ORL Keldon Johnson Kentucky SF 6-6 210 19.1
8. WAS Sekou Doumbouya Limoges PF 6-9 210 17.9
9. ATL (via DAL) Kevin Porter USC PG/SG 6-6 217 18.5
10. BKN Ja Morant Murray St PG 6-3 170 19.2

Sorry 80sballboy. RealGM does not permit the posting of content that's behind a paywall. I had to delete most of that post.

-Nate

Post #72 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:28 pm

Thoughts on this productive combo forward who should be available when Wizards are on the draft clock?

2018-19 College Basketball Stars' NBA Player Comparisons

Rui Hachimura, Gonzaga

The Comparison: Aaron Gordon

Rui Hachimura is lightning in a bottle. He has the quick first step of a guard, the body of a forward, the wingspan of a center and more than enough athleticism to spare.

He's a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type of combo forward who has the potential for greatness. The 6'8", 225-pounder is going to dominate this season simply because he's more physically gifted than anyone on the opposing team—especially in the West Coast Conference.

As was the case with Aaron Gordon, the key is going to be harnessing Hachimura's abilities within an offensive system—and hoping that his mid-range jumper and three-point range continue to develop. You know he's going to be a menace on the glass and a force of nature in transition, but time will tell how he fares in the half-court offense and as an on-ball defender.

Hachimura's ceiling is so high, though, that someone in the back half of the lottery is going to happily take him. Hopefully it's a team that doesn't mind if it takes three or four years for him to approach that ceiling, though.

Bleacher Report

NBA Draft: Under-the-radar college prospects who could be sleeper picks in 2019

1. Rui Hachimura -- Gonzaga

Projected draft slot: Lottery

Hachimura has been on the NBA radar for some time now, but the junior from Japan is finally realizing some of his sky-high potential and translating it into quality production for the Zags. He's leading the Bulldogs in scoring with 21.9 points per game this season, and has shown himself worthy of lottery consideration -- potentially in the top-half -- for his showing in the Maui title game against Duke alone. Hachimura scored 20 and pulled down 7 rebounds against the then-No. 1 Blue Devils, and displayed a little of everything -- 3-point shooting, getting to the rim, and defensive versatility -- that makes him such a touted prospect. He had a hard time keeping Zion Williamson in front of him (who hasn't this year), but overall his stock is on the rise. I had him going 16th in my first mock draft earlier this season, and he'll absolutely be moving into the lottery in my next update.

CBS Sports

Post #73 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:44 pm

I don't see the Aaron Gordon comp. Hachimura is all about scoring - he's a helluva scorer and a good prospect, but he's not the athlete or defender that Gordon is. Last I saw him, he needs a ton of work on his defense.

pcbothwel · Post #74 » by **pcbothwel** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 2:49 pm

Ruzious wrote:I don't see the Aaron Gordon comp. Hachimura is all about scoring - he's a helluva scorer and a good prospect, but he's not the athlete or defender that Gordon is. Last I saw him, he needs a ton of work on his defense.

Danny Granger Ceiling with Kyle Kuzma Floor?

Post #75 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:12 pm

pcbothwel wrote:
Ruzious wrote:I don't see the Aaron Gordon comp. Hachimura is all about scoring - he's a helluva scorer and a good prospect, but he's not the athlete or defender that Gordon is. Last I saw him, he needs a ton of work on his defense.

Danny Granger Ceiling with Kyle Kuzma Floor?

Yeah, assuming he can show that his improvement with the 3 point shot is for real. But Granger was a better defender before the knee problems.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #76 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:28 pm

I feel generous.

Instead of the one name Zion...how about some diamonds/pearls etc.?

The following 7...

(GTG for now...)

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Post #77 » by **Ruzious** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 6:56 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I feel generous.

Instead of the one name Zion...how about some diamonds/pearls etc.?

The following 7...

(GTG for now...)

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No Diamond Stones though. :wink:

DeAndre Hunter (UVA) is a pearl, and Brandon Clarke (Gonzaga) is a hidden gem that can fly. I gotta do more studying up on other players. Bruno Fernando is helping his stock. If he starts showing a perimeter game, he'll be a lottery pick. Same goes for Sticks.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #78 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:40 pm

Ruzious wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I feel generous.

Instead of the one name Zion...how about some diamonds/pearls etc.?

The following 7...

(GTG for now...)

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No Diamond Stones though.

DeAndre Hunter (UVA) is a pearl, and Brandon Clarke (Gonzaga) is a hidden gem that can fly. I gotta do more studying up on other players. Bruno Fernando is helping his stock. If he starts showing a perimeter game, he'll be a lottery pick. Same goes for Sticks.

DAMN!

You named 3! Good...

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #79 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:41 pm

Stone changed his name to Cube.

As in cubic...zirconium

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #80 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 7:46 pm

Either that or Kidney. Stone

Gall Stone

Poor thing was NOT EVEN ready to be in the NBA...but he is GOOD ENOUGH TO BE Paid to play basketball.

Wizard Thomas Bryant is to Diamond Stone

What

Maverick(King?) YOGI FERRELL is to another Terps player, Melo Trimble.

Trimble and Stone...not NBA

Ferrell and Bryant...Players Only, baby. The NBA...

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