fatlever wrote:Outside of flagg and Harper I am struggling to see why this draft class was so widely regarded as a great draft class. Huge red flags on pretty much everyone else 3 through 10. Someone helped me feel better about this draft class. is vj a better prospect than castle - for example?
I think VJ is already a better shooter than Castle was coming out, and he’s similarly a strong defender. Castle had/has a better handle and court vision but VJ is a decent passer. Ace also a much better shooter than Castle was, but more raw as a defender, and doesn’t get to the rim well. But athletically both VJ and Ace are studs. I do think both players can and will improve on the weaker parts of their game. So these two are bonafide impact picks IMO.
Tre Johnson is where my confidence slips a bit. LOVE his great shooting, but can he improve on his average handle, pedestrian defense and irregular decision making? Statistically he’s a drop off in some key areas from Ace and VJ.
Fears is a strong temptation for some, and for good reasons. Love his playmaking and he showed signs of better shooting at the combine. BUT…he is not a strong defender, doesn’t get to the rim with the best of his class and is not a super athlete. He’s shifty quick, passes well, but his fit within our group of average defenders isn’t ideal.
Where this is a good deep draft class is in the large swath of good players who have skills, measurables and game enough to stick in the league as contributors. Some will become starters, others solid rotation pieces. I like guys back into the early second round for good role player potential.
I continue to wait...and hope...for the return to Hornet's glory.
