Prospect Thread: Anthony Edwards

chellis20 · Post #21 » by **chellis20** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:28 pm

When you read low b-ball IQ and lack of a commitment to defense across multiple scouting reports, it doesn’t really instill confidence in me that he’s worthy of a top-3 pick.

LofJ · Post #22 » by **LofJ** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:39 pm

I think Edwards is going to be the guy that falls to 3.

MasterIchiro · Post #23 » by **MasterIchiro** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:00 am

LofJ wrote:I think Edwards is going to be the guy that falls to 3.

It would be amazing. He'd be an all-star and a go-to player many years until we draft or lure a franchise player.

Liver_Pooty · Post #24 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:48 am

LofJ wrote:I think Edwards is going to be the guy that falls to 3.

Let's hope so.

JMAC3 · Post #25 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:52 am

Quick thoughts on him after watching an hour or so of his tape.

Really smooth athlete, when he dunks it looks effortless as he glides to the rim. Also looks like he has a great wingspan for a guard.

The way he can get his shot at all three levels is impressive for his age. He settles far too much for threes but that’s just how the game is played these days. I think once he is able to shoot more catch and shoot threes instead off the dribble his percentages will skyrocket.

He was far and away the best player on Georgia, if you watch college basketball consistently you know half the battle is just staying out of foul trouble. He was so important to them I think his defense was a reflection on him trying to just stay in the game.

Watching his interview with Schmitz I didn’t get low IQ vibes from him. He may not be Chris Paul but he is far from a McLemore or Beasley.

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Post #26 » by **BigSlam** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:46 pm

How does he compare to Monk (other than having a much better physical profile)?

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DY_nasty · Post #27 » by **DY_nasty** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:55 pm

was he hurt or something?

why was georgia so bad?

Braggins · Post #28 » by **Braggins** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:33 pm

DY_nasty wrote:was he hurt or something?

why was georgia so bad?

I may have misunderstood, but I thought one of the scouting videos I watched the other day said hes never finished a season in high school, AAU, or his one year at Georgia, over .500.

JMAC3 · Post #29 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:34 pm

For one, the SEC was a decent conference this year and Georgia is never a good team. It’s not like he was playing with other 4 or 5 star recruits. He probably forced his offense a bit at times due to lack of quality guys around him.

I think he is a guy who find a lot more easy buckets when defense can’t focus 100 percent on him. He still was the leading freshman scorer in the country, so it’s hard to say he didn’t live up to hype.

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Post #30 » by **BigSlam** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:37 pm

How does he compare to Monk (other than having a much better physical profile)?

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SWedd523 · Post #31 » by **SWedd523** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:36 pm

BigSlam wrote:How does he compare to Monk (other than having a much better physical profile)?

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I think if you gave Monk a much better physical profile, you'd be looking at a blue chip prospect

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #32 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:23 pm

Edwards strikes me as one of the high risk / high potential reward picks in this draft.

JMAC3 · Post #33 » by **JMAC3** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:53 am

BigSlam wrote:How does he compare to Monk (other than having a much better physical profile)?

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I would say he is comparable to Monk in the fact that he is primarily a scorer. He relies on his jump shot a ton to score, but did a good job getting to the free throw line as well with 5.3 attempts per game.

He was a better rebounder than Monk in college averaging 5.2 boards a game. He also averaged more assists, steals and blocks.

Biggest problems with Monk has been his size makes it tough for him to play the 2 and also whatever drug thing he had going on this year and possibly in years past.

Edwards has a much bigger frame, making it easier for him to guard wings in the league. Also his bigger body will allow him to finish through nba contact better.

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HornetJail · Post #34 » by **HornetJail** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:59 am

Kind of ironic since they play nothing alike, but MKG's full name is Michael Anthony Edward Kidd-Gilchrist

Snidely FC · Post #35 » by **Snidely FC** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:22 pm

I don't want a dominant usage SG who shoots 40% fg and 29% from 3 makes no one around him better and can't be bothered to play defense

Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #36 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:57 pm

Snidely FC wrote:I don't want a dominant usage SG who shoots 40% fg and 29% from 3 makes no one around him better and can't be bothered to play defense

Agreed. I don't think that anyone wants a chucker who will not play D. But it's not clear that Edwards is that.

I think that the positive spin would be that he clearly has stuff that needs to improve, but - if he does - then he's going to be a really impressive NBA player.

LofJ · Post #37 » by **LofJ** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:06 pm

I think Edwards was asked to do a lot more than he was ready for as an 18 year old freshman.

If we draft him Borrego and the coaching staff need to prioritize a solid foundation. Focus on teaching him NBA defense and work with him on his catch and shoot game. The other stuff can wait. He needs to learn what good NBA role players have to bring each game before he is allowed to play on ball and look for his own shot.

JMAC3 · Post #38 » by **JMAC3** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:13 am

Dude played for a historically bad college team without any other top recruits on his team. What did you expect? Georgia to go 20-7?

His form is really good, I am not that worried about his percentages.

Also think the IQ thing is being blown out of proportion based on what I have seen from him so far.

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DY_nasty · Post #39 » by **DY_nasty** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:21 am

the more i look the less i like

JMAC3 wrote:Dude played for a historically bad college team without any other top recruits on his team. What did you expect? Georgia to go 20-7?

His form is really good, I am not that worried about his percentages.

Also think the IQ thing is being blown out of proportion based on what I have seen from him so far.

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For a guy to be a top 3 kinda dude, you kinda expect some sort of turnaround or significant impact on his team :lol:

doesn't make sense to look for a gamechanger and pick the guy who's been on losing teams since high school. i get he's young but even then...

MasterIchiro · Post #40 » by **MasterIchiro** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:48 am

It's very difficult to forecast 18 year old one-and-dones. I remember Beal being projected as an elite shooter even after he shot .339 from three in college as a kid. They must have known something to pick him 3. The scouts are talking about him as top tier in this draft for a reason. He has the tools and body to become a monster on the court. He looks impressive finishing with his athleticism or sticking a moon bomb from way out. His passing ability is a bit underrated. He looks to see the court really well by the eye test. If he falls to 3 it's a happy day for the Hornets. He reminds me of Donovan Mitchell with worse handles but maybe more range potential and power.