Young Center Prospects to Consider

jayu70 · Post #181 » by **jayu70** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:00 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I AM A FAN!

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When the #1 for #2 trade was a possibility, I proposes getting #26 and Tristan.

Post #182 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Jun 30, 2024 7:25 pm

atlantabbq99 wrote:
HMFFL wrote:Jalen Smith will enter free agency after declining player option

Michael Scotto: Sources: Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith is declining his $5.4 million player option and will enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. Smith shot a career-high 59.2 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from 3-point range for the Pacers last season.

– via Twitter MikeAScotto

Jalen Smith Career Highs
Points 23
Rebounds 18

Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithja04.html

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I'm a huge Jalen Smith fan and I hope he signs with the Hawks, but Smith wants to be a starter. He will sign with a team , even a bad team that will promise him +25mpg or even a starting spot.

I could see a team like Dallas, Clip, Bulls, Heat, Wiz, maybe offering him minutes or even a starting spot.

I really can't blame him for wanting to start.
I'd love to have him too. A big man that can do many things and has range. He's worked very hard on his craft.

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Post #183 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jul 3, 2024 4:23 pm

Hey, remember that time the Hawks had a chance to draft a young Big Man to be the cornerstone of their team on a value contract for the next decade?

They probably should have...

Two-big lineups are back

The Celtics just won the NBA title with Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford sharing the court. The Timberwolves dominated all year with Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns in the middle. And teams like the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Magic have also leaned heavily on two-big lineups. Now the rest of the league is catching on.

The Thunder added Hartenstein to pair with Holmgren,
the Heat selected Kel’el Ware to join a frontcourt led by Bam Adebayo,
and the Grizzlies took Zach Edey to play with Jaren Jackson Jr.
Even young teams like the Wizards (Alex Sarr and Jonas Valanciunas)
and the Trail Blazers (Deandre Ayton and Donovan Clingan) are sizing up.
One-third of the NBA could frequently deploy two-big lineups next season. After the small-ball era, the bigs are back once again.

The Ringer

Post #184 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jul 9, 2024 8:07 pm

Skill wise, this was probably the best Center Prospect in the 2024 draft...

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jayu70 · Post #185 » by **jayu70** » Tue Jul 9, 2024 11:15 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Skill wise, this was probably the best Center Prospect in the 2024 draft...

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Wanted him when I thought we'd get the Kings pick.

Post #186 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Jul 15, 2024 7:49 pm

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Post #187 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:27 pm

Interesting...

Quin and Trae could move literally any (and all) of these Centers into more efficient offensive shots.

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Post #188 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:00 pm

i really regret missing out on this guy.

Especially seeing that he fell all the way to #7.

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Post #189 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:32 am

What happens when two defensive prospects with no 'offensive bags' face off in the desert?

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tbhawksfan1 · Post #190 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:48 am

Jamaaliver wrote:What happens when two defensive prospects with no 'offensive bags' face off in the desert?

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At this point feeling pretty good that he didn't want to be a Hawks. Almost feel bad for Wiz

Clingan looked a little better but only on the D side

Post #191 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 7:03 pm

I feel his pain...

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Jamaaliver wrote::dontknow:

I just don't see what separates Alex Sarr from Kel'el Ware. Kel'el at least projects to be a long time starter who can play next to Okongwu or Jalen Johnson because of his floor spacing.

(I fear Alex Sarr may end up being a PF long term.)

Post #192 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:25 am

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Post #193 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:37 am

We
Were
So
Close

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Post #194 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Jul 18, 2024 6:00 am

Jamaaliver wrote:

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Pat is going to get the most out of him.

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Post #195 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 3:32 am

Donovan Clingan is putting up 3-pointers in games now.

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Post #196 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:55 pm

I truly believe the proper play for us was to trade down, take Donovan and grab a wing in the 2nd round...

Kid looks like a true defensive anchor.

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tbhawksfan1 · Post #197 » by **tbhawksfan1** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 7:36 am

Jamaaliver wrote:I truly believe the proper play for us was to trade down, take Donovan and grab a wing in the 2nd round...

Kid looks like a true defensive anchor.

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Yeah and shoulda traded up for Wembanyama last year

Post #198 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:35 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Donovan Clingan is putting up 3-pointers in games now.

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Good. What doesn't work in College will work in the NBA and he probably showed in pre draft workouts that he has more range. Future HOF'er.

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Post #199 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:45 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:I truly believe the proper play for us was to trade down, take Donovan and grab a wing in the 2nd round...

Kid looks like a true defensive anchor.

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Not often do teams trade out of the #1 spot and it's because they get to pick who they believe is the anchor.

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Post #200 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 2:04 pm

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Which Big Man would you like to see Hawks pursue in this year's draft?