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Jamaaliver wrote:Who could be a long term solution?
Brandon Clarke?
Daniel Gafford?
Omari?
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Jamaaliver wrote:Who could be a long term solution?
Brandon Clarke?
Daniel Gafford?
Omari?
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Atlhawks09 wrote:Hazer wrote:Culver will be long gone by the time Hawks use that Mav’s pick, unfortunately.
We could possibly trade up. Where do you see Culver going compared to where the Mavs pick lands?
Knicks -- FansidedEarly predictions for 2019 NBA Draft needs
RJ Barrett
At the top of the pact and arguably the best prospect in this draft, RJ Barrett still remains a realistic option [at the SG position]. As part of the Duke big three, the freshman shooting guard has been stuffing the stat sheet by putting up 24.5 PPG with 48.3 field goal percentage, along with 7.1 RPG and 4.1 APG.
...Barrett seems to be a can’t miss prospect. If Barrett is available, assuming Zion was already picked, it would seem foolish not to take him. Barrett’s offensive game and potential to improve on defense standing at 6’6″ with a 6’9″ wingspan, are worth considering.
Cameron Reddish
If I mention Barrett, you know Duke wing Cameron Reddish must follow on this list as well. though, Reddish has been seen as the third best prospect at Duke, he is still regarded as the arguably the third best prospect in the 2019 NBA Draft.
His athleticism, potential on defense, and overall size make him a great candidate for the Knicks prospect. His shot is still a work in progress, as he is only shooting 38.2 field goal percentage, but his shot mechanics along with his 77.4 free throw percentage are encouraging signs of later improvement.
His versatility will make it easier for the Knicks to fit him into next season’s lineup as he could play anywhere from the two to the four. The Duke wing is a similar prospect to Kevin Knox, as both are about the same size and have both been compared to players like Paul George and Jayson Tatum.
As Reddish will most likely be a project for the Knicks, he would still help the overall depth of the bench, if he wasn’t suited to start in year one.
personanongrata wrote:This draft is just awful. So few NBA ready, impact players.
dms269 wrote:personanongrata wrote:This draft is just awful. So few NBA ready, impact players.
What great insight.
I think people are severely underestimating this draft. You can't really tell how a draft is until at least 3-4 years after it. Watch this draft surprise a lot of people.
Final 2019 NBA Mock Draft Before the New Year
The final NBA mock draft board of 2018 has undergone major changes from top to bottom.
For the first time, the projected top three picks aren't all from Duke. Meanwhile, breakout upperclassmen have overtaken multiple freshmen for spots in the 20s.
The emergence of Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver, December's biggest riser, also appears to be giving the 2019 draft field a needed boost. His performance against Duke, even in a loss, was the top storyline in the scouting discussion over the past several weeks.
5. Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Porter Jr. (USC, SG, Freshman)
Kevin Porter Jr. continues to miss time with a quad injury, but he did enough through five games to crack the tier that follows Williamson and Barrett.
He won't have to produce like either of them to go this high. The athletic 6'6" freshman will draw interest from lottery teams who'll likely be intrigued by his flashes of explosive finishes, acrobatic buckets and nifty isolation moves.
Porter's size, bounce and advanced scoring skills in terms of shot creation and shot-making hint at long-term potential the Atlanta Hawks should be willing to chase and wait on.
10. Jarrett Culver (Sophomore, Texas Tech, Wing)
We’re just seeing Jarrett Culver flying up draft boards this year. When Chris Beard took over Texas Tech he made sure to recruit the local kid and keep him home. Before last season started a majority of people liked Culver as a draft prospect more than Zhaire Smith. Well, here we are a year later and Culver is doing pretty much everything for a top-15 team in the country. Culver is better off as a secondary ball handler and as the second option where he can really attack. That will happen at the NBA level obviously. He’s been strong in high ball screens this year and obviously defensively he’s terrific.
19. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Sophomore, Virginia Tech, Wing)
The cousin of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should give the family two top-20 picks in as many years. The Virginia Tech sophomore has been wildly efficient this year, shooting 46% from three – a year after he shot over 39%. He’s also averaging over two steals per game this year. He does an excellent job of attacking off the wing as a secondary ball handler and looks to get others involved.
tbhawksfan1 wrote:Say a team totally bottoms out for three years as one of the worst two teams in the league each year and never get better than a top 4 or 5 pick. Ouch!
