2019 NBA Draft Prep Part 2

jayu70 · Post #401 » by **jayu70** » Mon Nov 4, 2019 4:50 pm

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I thought the general consensus from thebdraft guru's was that this draft class was weak or am I misrembering?

hawkmanreturns · Post #402 » by **hawkmanreturns** » Mon Nov 4, 2019 5:30 pm

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I thought the general consensus from thebdraft guru's was that this draft class was weak or am I misrembering?

No, you're correct. You have take their opinions for what they are, opinions. There's no way to 100% predict the strength of the Draft. I think Nunn is one of the NBA's leading scorers and he didn't even get drafted.

marco102 · Post #403 » by **marco102** » Mon Nov 4, 2019 5:51 pm

[/quote]No, you're correct. You have take their opinions for what they are, opinions. There's no way to 100% predict the strength of the Draft. I think Nunn is one of the NBA's leading scorers and he didn't even get drafted.[/quote]

This isn't discussed very much, but Nunn is like 24 years old. He's five years older than some of the rookies in this class. I'm not saying what he's doing isn't impressive, but I don't see much more Growth for Nunn whereas, someone like an RJ Barrett could be way better at the same age.

jayu70 · Post #404 » by **jayu70** » Mon Nov 4, 2019 6:10 pm

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No, you're correct. You have take their opinions for what they are, opinions. There's no way to 100% predict the strength of the Draft. I think Nunn is one of the NBA's leading scorers and he didn't even get drafted.[/quote]

This isn't discussed very much, but Nunn is like 24 years old. He's five years older than some of the rookies in this class. I'm not saying what he's doing isn't impressive, but I don't see much more Growth for Nunn whereas, someone like an RJ Barrett could be way better at the same age.[/quote]
It'll be interesting to see what happens when teams scout him.

Post #405 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 5, 2019 12:53 pm

Eric Paschall is that dude. He's what we thought we were getting with Omari. He's the Paul Millsap of this draft.

And he's going to make Draymond Green 100% expendable sooner than later.

(NOTE: He apparently was drafted with one of the 2nd round picks we sold off this summer. :banghead:

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Post #406 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:12 pm

I didn't think much of this kid in last year's draft, but SAS getting him at #29 last year was a huge value for them.

And I love the way they bring up their young guards through their G-League franchise. It's an approach I wish we'd employ more often...especially with one-and-done kids. (Looking at you, Cam.)

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Post #407 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:25 pm

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Post #408 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:28 pm

This is the approach we'd ideally be taking with Cam right now. Letting him excel as the top option in a less competitive setting first.

Polish his game, re-establish his confidence, then bring him up when he's ready or needed.

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Post #409 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:05 pm

I really liked this kid coming out of the draft. He's been useful...if inconsistent and underwhelming. He looked solid last night.

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Post #410 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:13 pm

I often wonder what we could have done with this kid had we stayed put and drafted him at #17:

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Post #411 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:50 pm

I officially regret not grabbing this guy...

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Post #412 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:02 am

Last summer's draft didn't come heavy on star players, but it was deep with intriguing projects.

This kid was one of my favorites. Pistons brought him along slowly this year (starting him in the G-League early).

It's paying off now that he's found his rhythm.

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Rookies Who Have Real All-Star Potential

Sekou Doumbouya, Detroit Pistons

The strength of this rookie class looks like it's getting a significant boost from the 19-year-old Sekou Doumbouya, the NBA's youngest player (born Dec. 23, 2000).

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey started playing him once 2020 hit. And in eight games in January, he's averaging 14.0 points on 54.4 percent shooting and hitting 41.4 percent from three.

His scoring versatility fully came to life Wednesday against the Boston Celtics, when he went for 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting. He flashed three-point range, movement shooting, footwork off the dribble, solid post play and wheels in transition.

He has the skill set to score in a variety of ways without needing the offense to run through him.

The speed at which he's gotten comfortable creates a higher floor to work from. His 6'8" size, athleticism, inside-out skill set and time to improve that hint at a potential Pascal Siakam-like trajectory.

Between Blake Griffin's wear and tear and the unlikelihood Andre Drummond's future will be in Detroit, Doumbouya has become the Pistons' top long-term asset and priority.

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Post #413 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Apr 4, 2020 5:38 pm

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atlantabbq99 · Post #414 » by **atlantabbq99** » Sun Apr 5, 2020 5:30 am

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I called Culver and Barrett projected busts because of their broken shooting mechanics. It was obvious in college that their shots were not good and both seemed to have low basketball IQ and forced up alot of bad shots (same with Romeo Langford).

For this draft I have LaMelo Ball, and Isaac Okoro as the projected busts.

atlantabbq99 · Post #415 » by **atlantabbq99** » Sun Apr 5, 2020 5:51 am

Jamaaliver wrote:Last summer's draft didn't come heavy on star players, but it was deep with intriguing projects.

This kid was one of my favorites. Pistons brought him along slowly this year (starting him in the G-League early).

It's paying off now that he's found his rhythm.

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Rookies Who Have Real All-Star Potential

Sekou Doumbouya, Detroit Pistons

The strength of this rookie class looks like it's getting a significant boost from the 19-year-old Sekou Doumbouya, the NBA's youngest player (born Dec. 23, 2000).

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey started playing him once 2020 hit. And in eight games in January, he's averaging 14.0 points on 54.4 percent shooting and hitting 41.4 percent from three.

His scoring versatility fully came to life Wednesday against the Boston Celtics, when he went for 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting. He flashed three-point range, movement shooting, footwork off the dribble, solid post play and wheels in transition.

He has the skill set to score in a variety of ways without needing the offense to run through him.

The speed at which he's gotten comfortable creates a higher floor to work from. His 6'8" size, athleticism, inside-out skill set and time to improve that hint at a potential Pascal Siakam-like trajectory.

Between Blake Griffin's wear and tear and the unlikelihood Andre Drummond's future will be in Detroit, Doumbouya has become the Pistons' top long-term asset and priority.
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You can check my old post, and you will see I wanted Sekou at #8, Herro at #10, and Bol Bol at #17.

I'm still interested to see what Bol Bol can do, going into his 2nd and 3rd year.

atlantabbq99 · Post #416 » by **atlantabbq99** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:52 pm

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Now do you see I had Herro on my short list.

I like Herro, but last night was a bunch of BS calls he got. He's got promise as a shooter, but he hes been jacking a good amount of threes, and not hitting. He was bailed out last night. Not to mention the poster Cam put on him. Defense will never be his calling.

Fair enough but the calls are debatable. On the same note, this is why I had Herro above Reddish, is because of his aggressiveness. Herro is not super athletic but he is fearless and attach on the offensive end like Manu, Klay, and Booker.

I can't find the old post, but back in April or May, I said something like "I would take Herro at 17 because I think 4-5 years down the line when he is signing his max contract people will be say, "how did this guy slip to the mid first round?""

I called Herro. Now in 2020, I'm calling Aaron Nesmith

atlantabbq99 · Post #417 » by **atlantabbq99** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:15 pm

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Here is my sleeper pick of 2019... Tyler Herro

He will be a late first round pick but then 4-5 years from now, when he is signing a max extension, people are going to be saying "how did this guys drop so low in the 2019 draft when he had such great shooting and play making in college?!"

I have also said we should take him at 10. He is a great shooter, and you cant enough shooting. He is also very competitive. After Zion, Ja and RJ, it's a complete crapshoot. He is one of the few guys that has a rock solid bankable skill, he can shoot the rock.

I don't think the Hawks should take Hero at 10, but I do think the Hawks should trade down with Boston or the Nets and get multiple picks, then pick Hero. Draft Bol at #10 then trade #8 to Boston, then pick up Hero at #14.

I'll bump this, this was posted back in Wed May 15, 2019 9:50 am

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1702101&hilit=herro&start=3300

jayu70 · Post #418 » by **jayu70** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:27 pm

atlantabbq99 wrote:
atlantabbq99 wrote:
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I have also said we should take him at 10. He is a great shooter, and you cant enough shooting. He is also very competitive. After Zion, Ja and RJ, it's a complete crapshoot. He is one of the few guys that has a rock solid bankable skill, he can shoot the rock.

I don't think the Hawks should take Hero at 10, but I do think the Hawks should trade down with Boston or the Nets and get multiple picks, then pick Hero. Draft Bol at #10 then trade #8 to Boston, then pick up Hero at #14.

I'll bump this, this was posted back in Wed May 15, 2019 9:50 am

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1702101&hilit=herro&start=3300

It's fun looking back, but..................how would we have managed that?

On NBA draft night last year there was a collective moan among the Boston Celtics brass right about the time the Miami Heat used the No. 13 pick to select Tyler Herro.

So Boston wanted him at #14, Miami took him at #13. If Boston really wanted him they would have had to move up to #11 or #12 to get ahead of Miami at #13 to take him. Hawks were at 10 and you didn't want him at #10, you wanted Bol. So................

personanongrata · Post #419 » by **personanongrata** » Thu Oct 1, 2020 2:15 am

jayu70 wrote:
atlantabbq99 wrote:
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I don't think the Hawks should take Hero at 10, but I do think the Hawks should trade down with Boston or the Nets and get multiple picks, then pick Hero. Draft Bol at #10 then trade #8 to Boston, then pick up Hero at #14.

I'll bump this, this was posted back in Wed May 15, 2019 9:50 am

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1702101&hilit=herro&start=3300

It's fun looking back, but..................how would we have managed that?
On NBA draft night last year there was a collective moan among the Boston Celtics brass right about the time the Miami Heat used the No. 13 pick to select Tyler Herro.

So Boston wanted him at #14, Miami took him at #13. If Boston really wanted him they would have had to move up to #11 or #12 to get ahead of Miami at #13 to take him. Hawks were at 10 and you didn't want him at #10, you wanted Bol. So................

I was right about Herro. Good job me.

Post #420 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Oct 3, 2020 3:50 am

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