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ATL Boy wrote:Time to give this the sticky treatment.
Jamaal, how many more days until you make the "2020 draft thread"?
SichtingLives wrote:life hack:
When a man heaves a live chainsaw towards you from distance, stand still. No one has good accuracy throwing a chainsaw.
tbhawksfan1 wrote:It looks like all the planets could align for the Hawks this season. Hawks are clearly one of the two rosters (SAC) with the best chances of being worst.. i.e. first pick odds.
The DAL pick is looking top 10. DAL is playing win now and has talent but should finish as one of the 3 or 4 worst West teams. Almost guaranteed lott pick with a high chance of being 10 or higher.
CLEV pick should convey. The Love signing and the fact that they didn't unload talent should get them in the playoffs in the weak East. Love needs to stay healthy. Nearly guranteed top 20 pick with a decent chance of being better.
Add ATL SRP, CHAR SRP and worst of LAL, MINN SRP and the Hawks are looking at a field day of picks / trade potential. These seconds are likely close to the #31, #35 and #50 spots.
All adds up to: #1, #10, #18, #31, #35 and #50 give / take a couple of slots.
TS will likely consolidate and or defer but next draft should be historic in talent and depth for the Hawks
macd-gm wrote:I hope you're right. Banking on Love staying healthy is never a good plan though.
SichtingLives wrote:life hack:
When a man heaves a live chainsaw towards you from distance, stand still. No one has good accuracy throwing a chainsaw.
socialsavant wrote:My very early wish list for next year's draft is Zion Williamson and Romeo Langford. I know RJ and Cam get all of the headlines right now and deservedly so (I think RJ will be a killer and a dominant scorer in the NBA, Cam has a chance but his mindset is his biggest issue imo) but let me explain why I like Romeo and Zion so much.
Romeo is a super skilled wing who can handle the ball, shoot, has more than enough athleticism, and has a cerebral game that shows he has a high basketball IQ. He's reminds me of Joe Johnson tbh. If you ask me his ceiling is an efficient outside shooter with slash and drive and kick ability. He doesn't look like a defense stalwart right now but I think he can add that to his game ala Klay Thompson. I really think he's the most skilled wing player in the draft not named Barrett. I would love RJ at #1 but if we don't get that pick this is the kid I want.
Zion on the other hand is lauded mostly for his athleticism and rightfully so. I think as far as athletes go, he could be the most athletics player to enter the draft at his size since Lebron James. He cleared the entire rack on his vert at Duke and that was at like 270 pounds. I think his target wait should be around 240 - 250 and that Duke program will get him there. I know athleticism is not the only factor in drafting players (see above Romeo Langford) but Zion has the rare athleticism that allows him to pretty much do anything on the court. He's about 6'6'' and will prob top out at 6'7'' (they'll list him at 6'8'' in the league) so he's not a huge wing but his weight and strength will allow him to guard 1-5 (5 in a pinch, he's not a 5) on the court. He has the potential to be a grab and go player that can be unstoppable on the break. His halfcourt game will need work (I'm so glad he's going to Duke to learn from Coach K) but if he develops the IQ and a serviceable jumper he can be one of those "positionless" players so many NBA teams drool over. I think he can average 2 blocks a game at his size right now which is an elite skill already. Put him next to a skilled point guard *cough Trae Young cough*, and shooters and watch his game flourish.
Honestly, I'm not under the belief that this draft is weak. I think the lottery has a few guys that will be impact players in the NBA including but not limited to: Nassir Little, Bol Bol, and Nazreon Reid.
Sorry for the long post. I love the draft and the Hawks.
Bleacher ReportWay-Too-Soon Look at Potential Lottery Picks in the 2019 NBA Draft
2. Nassir Little (North Carolina, SF, Freshman)
After combining for 52 points between the McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic, Nassir Little appeared to have moved himself into the projected draft's elite tier.
Strong, long and athletic, Little looks the part of an NBA wing, but he's also developed into a well-rounded scorer in terms of creating and converting in different ways from all levels.
Expected to immediately step in for Theo Pinson and emerge as North Carolina's No. 2 option behind Luke Maye, Little has the half-court game to match his transition prowess. He's capable of shaking defenders with quick dribble moves, separating into jumpers and stepping into three-point makes. He's tough getting to the basket and finishing after contact around it.
With terrific defensive tools and a competitive edge, Little has a chance to be the draft's top two-way wing.
Quentin Grimes (Kansas, SG, Freshman)
Quentin Grimes' game and NBA case look better after each event. His latest work came at the U18 Americas Championship, where he averaged 14.7 points and 3.8 assists on 49.4 percent shooting.
He went for 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists to propel USA into the gold-medal game against Canada, finishing off with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Grimes should continue to fill up box scores at Kansas with his scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility. Listed at 6'5", 210 pounds, he has the tools and athleticism you look for. He also has basketball IQ and an unselfish demeanor to match his improving ball skills and jump shot.
Sekou Doumbouya (France, SF/PF, 2000)
The intrigue surrounding Sekou Doumbouya has been slowly building. It started in 2016 at the U18 European Championships. He's spent the last two seasons in France's second division, but he'll get his shot in Pro A this year as a 17-year-old.
Doumbouya has made noise with flashes of scoring versatility as an athletic, 6'9", 230-pound forward. We've seen glimpses of face-up shot-creating potential and shot-making ability, as he hit 24 threes in 28 games in 2017-18.
His role will be limited this year, and therefore he won't produce the way the top NCAA prospects will. But Doumbouya should still generate enough interest as a high-upside project.
Jamaaliver wrote:RJ Barrett is undeniably the most talented player coming into next summer's draft.
But keep an eye on Nassir Little. An elite 2-way player, he seems a better fit with Trae.
And the fact he declined playing alongside other star players with the Blue Devils but instead went to a veteran-laden UNC team is definitely appealing to me.
Seems like he has a good head on his shoulders, too. Either way, Taurean better not get too comfortable this year. Barrett or Little seem destined to be the Hawks SF of the future.
Jamaaliver wrote:RJ Barrett is undeniably the most talented player coming into next summer's draft.
But keep an eye on Nassir Little. An elite 2-way player, he seems a better fit with Trae.
And the fact he declined playing alongside other star players with the Blue Devils but instead went to a veteran-laden UNC team is definitely appealing to me.
kg01 wrote:LOL (hard) at the idea that Little avoided playing with other star players by choosing to go to UNC of all places.
Duke4life831 wrote:Duke started recruiting Little very late (no one thought he was going to Duke) and by the time Little committed to UNC only Cam had committed to Duke. RJ committed a month later and many didn't think RJ was a lock and almost no one expected Zion at Duke at that time.
Jamaaliver wrote:UNC hasn't had a top-5 draft prospect play for them in years.
kg01 wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:UNC hasn't had a top-5 draft prospect play for them in years.
But they have 5-stars every year so ... my point stands (since that's the level we're talking about).
