2019 NBA Draft Prep

[Spud2nique]

Did what? Dominate guys incapable of making him go to plan B?

yawn

Oh come on kg. You know you like watching him.

Not really. 6'6" PF with no handle.

No handle? Have we been watching th same Zion? He looks to nagivate in traffic and or the open floor quite smoothly and with decisiveness.

[kg01]

Oh come on kg. You know you like watching him.

Not really. 6'6" PF with no handle.

No handle? Have we been watching th same Zion? He looks to nagivate in traffic and or the open floor quite smoothly and with decisiveness.

That's not what I've seen. He's a really basic ball-handler.

[Spud2nique]

Not really. 6'6" PF with no handle.

No handle? Have we been watching th same Zion? He looks to nagivate in traffic and or the open floor quite smoothly and with decisiveness.

That's not what I've seen. He's a really basic ball-handler.

For a power forward or a point guard?

[kg01]

No handle? Have we been watching th same Zion? He looks to nagivate in traffic and or the open floor quite smoothly and with decisiveness.

That's not what I've seen. He's a really basic ball-handler.

For a power forward or a point guard?

For a 4.

[Spud2nique]

That's not what I've seen. He's a really basic ball-handler.

For a power forward or a point guard?

For a 4.

And I’m assuming a lot of other 4’s around the country have a vastly superior skrong dribble game?

Ahhh why the heck do I even care it’s not like we r getting the 1st pick anyways.

[kg01]

For a power forward or a point guard?

For a 4.

And I’m assuming a lot of other 4’s around the country have a vastly superior skrong dribble game?

Ahhh why the heck do I even care it’s not like we r getting the 1st pick anyways.

Haha, Eggsactly.

Was about to ask if you had a Knick jersey on.

[Spud2nique]

For a 4.

And I’m assuming a lot of other 4’s around the country have a vastly superior skrong dribble game?

Ahhh why the heck do I even care it’s not like we r getting the 1st pick anyways.

Haha, Eggsactly.

Was about to ask if you had a Knick jersey on.

Or Bulls. I’m always willing to bet (not with bleach or anything ) that Knicks or Bulls land him. 99% guaranteed by Adam Sliver.

[ATL Boy]

Hypothetical: Let's say the Hawks pick ends up being number 6 and the Mavs pick ends up being number 9 (I'm worried that Memphis will legitimately bypass us, and this assumes that there's no movement in picks outside the top 5).

Chicago ends up winning lottery but GarPAx decide that they'll shop the number 1 overall pick because they have their two longterm big men of the future in Markkanen and Wendell.

What would our hypothetical offer be for that top pick (and subsequently Zion). Would you give both picks this year, Taurean Prince and our 2020 pick (let's say top 3 protected and then unprotected in 2021) for Zion?

[_s_t_u_r_t_]

If you really think Zion is "that guy," then go get him. The price you're suggesting is steep, but if you're that sold on him, pull the trigger.

I'm not, but I realize some are.

And at this point, I'm willing to give Schlenk's judgment the benefit of a doubt over my own, at least in terms of gauging talent in the draft.

[jayu70]

Hypothetical: Let's say the Hawks pick ends up being number 6 and the Mavs pick ends up being number 9 (I'm worried that Memphis will legitimately bypass us, and this assumes that there's no movement in picks outside the top 5).

Chicago ends up winning lottery but GarPAx decide that they'll shop the number 1 overall pick because they have their two longterm big men of the future in Markkanen and Wendell.

What would our hypothetical offer be for that top pick (and subsequently Zion). Would you give both picks this year, Taurean Prince and our 2020 pick (let's say top 3 protected and then unprotected in 2021) for Zion?

That sounds like a lot. That's AD price range.
Prince, 2019 1st and top 8 protected in 2020.

[King Ken]

Hypothetical: Let's say the Hawks pick ends up being number 6 and the Mavs pick ends up being number 9 (I'm worried that Memphis will legitimately bypass us, and this assumes that there's no movement in picks outside the top 5).

Chicago ends up winning lottery but GarPAx decide that they'll shop the number 1 overall pick because they have their two longterm big men of the future in Markkanen and Wendell.

What would our hypothetical offer be for that top pick (and subsequently Zion). Would you give both picks this year, Taurean Prince and our 2020 pick (let's say top 3 protected and then unprotected in 2021) for Zion?

Yes but anyone that gets Zion wouldn't trade it for LeBron so it's unlikely any value is enough for Zion.

[Spud2nique]

Hypothetical: Let's say the Hawks pick ends up being number 6 and the Mavs pick ends up being number 9 (I'm worried that Memphis will legitimately bypass us, and this assumes that there's no movement in picks outside the top 5).

Chicago ends up winning lottery but GarPAx decide that they'll shop the number 1 overall pick because they have their two longterm big men of the future in Markkanen and Wendell.

What would our hypothetical offer be for that top pick (and subsequently Zion). Would you give both picks this year, Taurean Prince and our 2020 pick (let's say top 3 protected and then unprotected in 2021) for Zion?

Yes but anyone that gets Zion wouldn't trade it for LeBron so it's unlikely any value is enough for Zion.

Only in the NFL can you trade up to the 1st pick in my opinion. Doesn’t work in the nba minus Stevie Franchise Canadian holdout.

[Nathan2331]

Do y'all think Zion could ever play SF for the Hawks? Or would we have to commit to playing small ball with Zion at PF and Collins at C.

[personanongrata]

Hypothetical: Let's say the Hawks pick ends up being number 6 and the Mavs pick ends up being number 9 (I'm worried that Memphis will legitimately bypass us, and this assumes that there's no movement in picks outside the top 5).

Chicago ends up winning lottery but GarPAx decide that they'll shop the number 1 overall pick because they have their two longterm big men of the future in Markkanen and Wendell.

What would our hypothetical offer be for that top pick (and subsequently Zion). Would you give both picks this year, Taurean Prince and our 2020 pick (let's say top 3 protected and then unprotected in 2021) for Zion?

Yes but anyone that gets Zion wouldn't trade it for LeBron so it's unlikely any value is enough for Zion.

Only in the NFL can you trade up to the 1st pick in my opinion. Doesn’t work in the nba minus Stevie Franchise Canadian holdout.

Philly traded up to #1 to get Fultz, but they were already at 3. No one would do that this year of course.

[Jamaaliver]

This young guy is worth keeping an eye on. Similar to Pasal Siakam. He's an athletic defensive SF/PF with a decent stroke who can go toe-to-toe defensively with some of the bigger forwards in the EC.

He's the guy we'd throw at Giannis or Simmons or Tatum to slow them down all game. A worthy selection with that Mavs pick.

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[EazyRoc]

RJ Barrett is someone I’m starting to see as a high potential pro player. He’s still got big strides to make with his ball handling and become more reliable as a set shooter, but I think he can play really well here and could see an All NBA team in his career. He’s going to take a season or two in the pros like PG. He has legit two way potential though, plays with heart, has an elite first step, is already a good pull up jump shooter, and has that dog in him. He’s got to improve his handles and consistency with his jumper, but the foundation to be an elite NBA wing is clearly there.

I also think we need a combo forward too. I think TP doesn’t exactly fit that bill and prefers being perimeter oriented. Sekou Doumbouya, DeAndre Hunter, and Kezie Okpala could all be options with our second (hopeful) lottery pick.

[kg01]

RJ Barrett is someone I’m starting to see as a high potential pro player. He’s still got big strides to make with his ball handling and become more reliable as a set shooter, but I think he can play really well here and could see an All NBA team in his career. He’s going to take a season or two in the pros like PG. He has legit two way potential though, plays with heart, has an elite first step, is already a good pull up jump shooter, and has that dog in him. He’s got to improve his handles and consistency with his jumper, but the foundation to be an elite NBA wing is clearly there.

I also think we need a combo forward too. I think TP doesn’t exactly fit that bill and prefers being perimeter oriented. Sekou Doumbouya, DeAndre Hunter, and Kezie Okpala could all be options with our second (hopeful) lottery pick.

I'm not sure Barrett is a fit with us more than Huerter is. He's not a defender, at all, so I'm not sure there is 2-way potential there (low athleticism). JMHO so I hope it's clear that I'm not knocking yours.

He potentially has the makings of an ability to get a shot when you need it. That's the only draw he has for me. The problem is I foresee a lotta poor 1-on-1 offense from him amidst all that. He seems like a poor-shooting Devin Booker which turns my stomach (I can't stand Booker - he's a winning-stat/losing-game player to me).

I agree with the second part about the need for a combo-forward type. I'm sour on Hunter though. I'm low on UVA players overall. They have a 'type'. Super solid, heady. Better served as low 1sts/2nd rounders, not lotto guys.

[Jamaaliver]

RJ Barrett is someone I’m starting to see as a high potential pro player. He’s got to improve his handles and consistency with his jumper, but the foundation to be an elite NBA wing is clearly there.

I also think we need a combo forward too. I think TP doesn’t exactly fit that bill and prefers being perimeter oriented. Sekou Doumbouya, DeAndre Hunter, and Kezie Okpala could all be options with our second (hopeful) lottery pick.

[Hazer]

Do y'all think Zion could ever play SF for the Hawks? Or would we have to commit to playing small ball with Zion at PF and Collins at C.

My mind won’t stop asking this very same question. Can our fitness/nutrition squad trim 20lbs off Zion and he man the 3? HOT-domighty TrATL, The Huert, Zion, J-Bap, and (Boogie? Porter?) would be some BALL.

[Spud2nique]

I’d like to avoid RJ if possible. He’s just not the best fit, any of the prospects can fit, but how many fit naturally? Cam, Culver Keldon, we need one of those guys imo. with either our own pick or the Mavs pick.