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Still waiting for someone to tell me why Edwards deserves to be a top 5 pick. Not raining down constant negativity I'm just generally curious why. What skills does he have that would translate to the NBA.

amcoolio wrote:Still waiting for someone to tell me why Edwards deserves to be a top 5 pick. Not raining down constant negativity I'm just generally curious why. What skills does he have that would translate to the NBA.

Because Edwards is really the only guy among the top draft picks who you can see averaging 20+ a night.

I mean, sure, you have to stand on one foot during a new moon while balancing a hardboiled egg on your head and saying the alphabet backwards in Spanish in order to see it.

But it's there.

He also checks pretty much every block other than the mental/background portion of things... which is admittedly huge.

6'5/225 with long arms, plus athlete, relatively clean shooting form that can realistically extend to NBA three with development, solid out of the triple threat which bodes well for his "1st option scorer" outlook, can go to his weak hand on the drive relatively well, drives well, solid pull up game, potential to be a positive defender is there, so on, etc.

He's a good locker room and a good work ethic away from being an All-Star.

The question is if you believe he can catch on mentally and personality-wise.

My feeling at this point is that Edwards ends up being a bigger & slightly better Dion Waiters.

Makes me wonder if, after Minny takes Ball and Golden State takes Wiseman (or trades out), Charlotte will take a pass on Edwards? If Kupchak values BBIQ and complementary skills to a(n) elite skill, then I could see him going a different direction. But if the Hornets feel they have enough skill along the roster and not enough raw athleticism and size, then Edwards would be a terrific developmental choice.

Also, where's the buzz? I see the Euros getting some play and boards are all over Ball. Where's the juice for Edwards?

I seriously doubt we pick this guy. Although it's curious to see Buzz Peterson there instead of Mitch Kupchak.

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I seriously doubt we pick this guy. Although it's curious to see Buzz Peterson there instead of Mitch Kupchak.

I don't know. With this kind of prospect it comes down to a gut check: do you as an owner, front office, or coaching staff have what it takes to grind away the flaws? -- This is MJ we're looking at here.

"2nd best" player? Guess we can take Edwards off the list lmao

DY_nasty wrote:"2nd best" player? Guess we can take Edwards off the list lmao

It's clipped off so you can't see it, but Edwards said at the bottom that he was kidding and that MJ is the GOAT.

Edwards workout on ESPN2 now for those interested.

Hard to get anything from shootarounds but he just physically already looks like a much talented player than Maxey (who I like alot).

cornchip wrote:Edwards workout on ESPN2 now for those interested.

Hard to get anything from shootarounds but he just physically already looks like a much talented player than Maxey (who I like alot).

Hes a physical specimen

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I see him as a poor man's Harden. Lacks the defensive prowess and drive/motor that Harden had coming out. Maybe it's the frame, the alpha mentality (or maybe that's ego/arrogance...not sure yet) and ability to score from pretty much anywhere, but I can see him being a beast to contain.

He has some serious concerns, but so does every prospect that will be available to us at 3. Pick your poison.

Been watching film on Edwards including a clip where he analyzes his own strengths and weaknesses and he's extremely self-aware. Combine that awareness/mindset with his physical gifts and I really like his profile as a primary scorer / secondary playmaker. His coach coached D Wade and Oladipo. Seems a good mentor to help get a teen in the right mind frame to approach the NBA with work ethic and professionalism. He just sounds very coachable, admits his mistakes without struggle. Wants to get better. Understands development. Loves Jimmy Butler on defense. And John Wall.

I believe he goes #1 overall. Wolves have to convince teams they're unsure because they want bids on LaMelo and Lavar seems aware the top teams don't want him, insists he wants LaMelo to go to the Knicks (8) of all teams or Detroit (7) of all places (it's an armpit). Sounds like he hopes one of those teams will trade up to 1 or 2. The only thing I don't know is if the Wolves like Edwards enough to turn down a strong offer from the Pistons, Knicks, or maybe the Bulls or Suns.

So let's say Wolves find a deal for LaMelo with the most likely suspects, from the Knicks or Pistons.

In that scenario if the Warriors made it cheap to get to 2 for Edwards, I'm open to trading up. If not I'm okay taking Avdija or Edwards if he falls.

But I trust the Pistons or Knicks will trade up for Ball and the Warriors select Edwards for keeps.

I just can't see Edwards falling to 3 when he's the #1 player on most boards.

So we're looking at Avdija, Okongwu, Hayes, Wiseman or Toppin.

MasterIchiro wrote:Been watching film on Edwards including a clip where he analyzes his own strengths and weaknesses and he's extremely self-aware. Combine that awareness/mindset with his physical gifts and I really like his profile as a primary scorer / secondary playmaker. His coach coached D Wade and Oladipo. Seems a good mentor to help get a teen in the right mind frame to approach the NBA with work ethic and professionalism. He just sounds very coachable, admits his mistakes without struggle. Wants to get better. Understands development. Loves Jimmy Butler on defense. And John Wall.

I believe he goes #1 overall. Wolves have to convince teams they're unsure because they want bids on LaMelo and Lavar seems aware the top teams don't want him, insists he wants LaMelo to go to the Knicks (8) of all teams or Detroit (7) of all places (it's an armpit). Sounds like he hopes one of those teams will trade up to 1 or 2. The only thing I don't know is if the Wolves like Edwards enough to turn down a strong offer from the Pistons, Knicks, or maybe the Bulls or Suns.

So let's say Wolves find a deal for LaMelo with the most likely suspects, from the Knicks or Pistons.

In that scenario if the Warriors made it cheap to get to 2 for Edwards, I'm open to trading up. If not I'm okay taking Avdija or Edwards if he falls.

But I trust the Pistons or Knicks will trade up for Ball and the Warriors select Edwards for keeps.

I just can't see Edwards falling to 3 when he's the #1 player on most boards.

So we're looking at Avdija, Okongwu, Hayes, Wiseman or Toppin.

I can't see Toppin going top 3. There's maybe a 1% chance GS takes him at 2 but I think they go Deni if they don't pick one of the "consensus" top 3.

luciano-davidwesley wrote:
I can't see Toppin going top 3. There's maybe a 1% chance GS takes him at 2 but I think they go Deni if they don't pick one of the "consensus" top 3.

Hey everyone, Bulls fan coming in peace. In a Ball/Avdija #1 and #2 scenario, what is Charlotte's board looking like from the perspective of fitting the roster rather than BPA?

I really like Okongwu in a trade down as a fit for the roster, but obviously you all know far better than I would.

luciano-davidwesley wrote:

MasterIchiro wrote:Been watching film on Edwards including a clip where he analyzes his own strengths and weaknesses and he's extremely self-aware. Combine that awareness/mindset with his physical gifts and I really like his profile as a primary scorer / secondary playmaker. His coach coached D Wade and Oladipo. Seems a good mentor to help get a teen in the right mind frame to approach the NBA with work ethic and professionalism. He just sounds very coachable, admits his mistakes without struggle. Wants to get better. Understands development. Loves Jimmy Butler on defense. And John Wall.

I believe he goes #1 overall. Wolves have to convince teams they're unsure because they want bids on LaMelo and Lavar seems aware the top teams don't want him, insists he wants LaMelo to go to the Knicks (8) of all teams or Detroit (7) of all places (it's an armpit). Sounds like he hopes one of those teams will trade up to 1 or 2. The only thing I don't know is if the Wolves like Edwards enough to turn down a strong offer from the Pistons, Knicks, or maybe the Bulls or Suns.

So let's say Wolves find a deal for LaMelo with the most likely suspects, from the Knicks or Pistons.



In that scenario if the Warriors made it cheap to get to 2 for Edwards, I'm open to trading up. If not I'm okay taking Avdija or Edwards if he falls.

But I trust the Pistons or Knicks will trade up for Ball and the Warriors select Edwards for keeps.

I just can't see Edwards falling to 3 when he's the #1 player on most boards.

So we're looking at Avdija, Okongwu, Hayes, Wiseman or Toppin.

I can't see Toppin going top 3. There's maybe a 1% chance GS takes him at 2 but I think they go Deni if they don't pick one of the "consensus" top 3.

I think our guy is Edwards. And our backup is Avdija. But there's a good chance they go 1 -2. And we get stuck fishing for a deal for LaMelo. And I think we love Devonte' and Monk. LaMelo doesn't play defense and comes across like a diva. I just hate LaMelo for our culture. He's not sniffing the court with Steph. And I think Edwards goes 1. So yeah, Warriors likely avoid the learning curve and go with Avdija.

I'm not taking LaMelo at 3. Would try to get WCJ + 4 from the Bulls. I guess I'd include pick 32. So they take LaMelo 3 and we add WCJ. That really eliminates the need for Okongwu or Wiseman. Then we can narrow focus to Hayes, Haliburton or Toppin. Would love to walk away from the draft with WCJ + Toppin. But then we really are banking on Monk getting it together. Part of me wants to trade up to 1 for Edwards. Wolves would want Bridges + 3. Scum suckers.

KevinPandawong wrote:

luciano-davidwesley wrote:
I can't see Toppin going top 3. There's maybe a 1% chance GS takes him at 2 but I think they go Deni if they don't pick one of the "consensus" top 3.

Hey everyone, Bulls fan coming in peace. In a Ball/Avdija #1 and #2 scenario, what is Charlotte's board looking like from the perspective of fitting the roster rather than BPA?

I really like Okongwu in a trade down as a fit for the roster, but obviously you all know far better than I would.

This is a thread dedicated to discussing Anthony Edwards.

You are welcome to post generalised draft questions in the thread pinned above called “2020 draft discussion”.

Thanks.


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BigSlam wrote:

KevinPandawong wrote:

luciano-davidwesley wrote:
I can't see Toppin going top 3. There's maybe a 1% chance GS takes him at 2 but I think they go Deni if they don't pick one of the "consensus" top 3.

Hey everyone, Bulls fan coming in peace. In a Ball/Avdija #1 and #2 scenario, what is Charlotte's board looking like from the perspective of fitting the roster rather than BPA?

I really like Okongwu in a trade down as a fit for the roster, but obviously you all know far better than I would.

This is a thread dedicated to discussing Anthony Edwards.

You are welcome to post generalised draft questions in the thread pinned above called “2020 draft discussion”.

Thanks.


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Perhaps I should've worded the question better. In the event that Edwards falls to #3; what prospects, if any, would Charlotte consider taking over him(BPA)?

Soul Rebel wrote:I see him as a poor man's Harden. Lacks the defensive prowess and drive/motor that Harden had coming out. Maybe it's the frame, the alpha mentality (or maybe that's ego/arrogance...not sure yet) and ability to score from pretty much anywhere, but I can see him being a beast to contain.

He has some serious concerns, but so does every prospect that will be available to us at 3. Pick your poison.

I'd sign up for a poor man's Hardern in a nanosecond from this draft.

KevinPandawong wrote:

BigSlam wrote:

KevinPandawong wrote:
Hey everyone, Bulls fan coming in peace. In a Ball/Avdija #1 and #2 scenario, what is Charlotte's board looking like from the perspective of fitting the roster rather than BPA?

I really like Okongwu in a trade down as a fit for the roster, but obviously you all know far better than I would.

This is a thread dedicated to discussing Anthony Edwards.

You are welcome to post generalised draft questions in the thread pinned above called “2020 draft discussion”.

Thanks.


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Perhaps I should've worded the question better. In the event that Edwards falls to #3; what prospects, if any, would Charlotte consider taking over him(BPA)?

Who knows? We’re just fans and have no idea what the draft board of the Charlotte front looks like.

We don’t have any super stars or all stars at any position though, so the assumption is they’ll just go BPA - whoever they think that might be.


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