2023 NBA Draft

clyde21 · Post #1241 » by **clyde21** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:01 am

Jett Howard and Kris Murray having a great duel right now, a 31 bomb for Jett so far

I really want to like Jett but just can't fully buy in for some reason

Chi town · Post #1242 » by **Chi town** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:41 am

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Catchall · Post #1243 » by **Catchall** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:44 am

clyde21 wrote:Jett Howard and Kris Murray having a great duel right now, a 31 bomb for Jett so far

I really want to like Jett but just can't fully buy in for some reason

Think of him as being like Klay Thompson offensively.

Catchall · Post #1244 » by **Catchall** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:46 am

EMG518 wrote:What level of defenders do we see the Thompson twins being?

Big time.

clyde21 · Post #1245 » by **clyde21** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:50 am

am I the only one that thinks Ausar > Amen? still don't understand why almost everyone universally has Amen above him.

Post #1246 » by **Klomp** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:22 am

This got a lot of views during the week, I'm curious to know this board's take...

Personally, as someone from only 3 hours away from Fargo and who knows the hoops played in this region, my NBA best-case scenario ceiling comp is Larry Nance Jr. A lot of folks are hyping him up, but I don't see a ton of translatability to the league.

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Catchall · Post #1247 » by **Catchall** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:29 am

Catchall wrote:
clyde21 wrote:Jett Howard and Kris Murray having a great duel right now, a 31 bomb for Jett so far

I really want to like Jett but just can't fully buy in for some reason

Think of him as being like Klay Thompson offensively.

Catch/shoot.
One dribble/shoot.
Relocate/shoot.
Pin-down/hand-off/shoot.
Foul-line/turn/shoot.
Mid-range/dribbles/turnaround/shoot.

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CP War Hawks · Post #1248 » by **CP War Hawks** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 5:31 am

Catchall wrote:
Catchall wrote:
clyde21 wrote:Jett Howard and Kris Murray having a great duel right now, a 31 bomb for Jett so far

I really want to like Jett but just can't fully buy in for some reason

Think of him as being like Klay Thompson offensively.

Watch on YouTube

A mixture of Tatum and Harris for me. He just needs to get stronger/add physicality to that frame.

DowNY · Post #1249 » by **DowNY** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:28 am

clyde21 wrote:am I the only one that thinks Ausar > Amen? still don't understand why almost everyone universally has Amen above him.

Amen’s first step in “generational” & people love that attribute. They envision prime Zach LaVine blowbys.

DowNY · Post #1250 » by **DowNY** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 8:31 am

CP War Hawks wrote:
Catchall wrote:
Catchall wrote:
Think of him as being like Klay Thompson offensively.

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A mixture of Tatum and Harris for me. He just needs to get stronger/add physicality to that frame.

And improve defensively

jezzerinho · Post #1251 » by **jezzerinho** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:42 pm

clyde21 wrote:am I the only one that thinks Ausar > Amen? still don't understand why almost everyone universally has Amen above him.

I'll say this. Ausar looks the easier of the two to integrate into a team. Defence is probably more fundamentally sound, he makes sensible decisions, the shot is clearly further distancing itself from Amens. He rebounds and blocks well. I mean, he's a lottery prospect for good reason.

Amen though has the ridiculous first step, but more so has court vision and speed of execution that Ausar can only dream of.

Above that, I know a fair few sets of twin boys and there seems to always be a leader and a follower. Amen is unquestionably the leader. Do I have reservations about how Amen will fare without Ausar beside him? I really don't. Would I be nervous about Ausar in a world with no Amen? That's one to ponder.

Amen takes too many risks with his prodigious talent and so maybe you're better off with the more submissive Ausar, who plays within himself more. But star upside apart, its Amens fire and focus and drive (while staying humble, polite, professional and hardworking) that excites me most.

And Ausar's second-fiddle-syndrome could be a blessing or cause him to drown in the alpha environment.

Hal14 · Post #1252 » by **Hal14** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:42 pm

clyde21 wrote:am I the only one that thinks Ausar > Amen? still don't understand why almost everyone universally has Amen above him.

He, we agree on something

I have Ausar slightly ahead. Ausar is a slightly stronger frame, better shooter and a little better defensively.

Plus Amen over-dribbes more than Ausar. Ausar is more decisive when attacking off the bounce. And while Amen is a better pass, Ausar has made god strides there - he's not far behind.

SeattleJazzFan · Post #1253 » by **SeattleJazzFan** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 2:55 pm

thoughts on taevion kinsey? of course the first negative that stands out is his lack of three point shooting, 2nd is his age, but otherwise he's a pretty special talent and an elite athlete. only player in the country averaging 20, 5 and 5. he's efficient, he defends, high bball iq, rebounds his position and is a hell of a passer. pretty good FT shooter, so there is some hope maybe he can figure out the long distance shooting.

kinda reminds me of evan turner at osu if evan turner were an elite vertical athlete.

Chi town · Post #1254 » by **Chi town** » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:32 pm

Kris Murray on a tear recently. If he can be a high volume 3pt shooter he’s a great pick 15-20.
Shot 13 3s against Michigan.
Needs to make more than 4.

BostonCouchGM · Post #1255 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:54 am

peZt wrote:I haven't seen him play yet but as a Turk I'm really interested in how he is doing and what his draft chances are. Anyone here can say how Adem Bona is doing at UCLA?
The chasedown block at 0:35 is why I love him. He is one of the quickest and fastest center sized players I have ever seen

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I've recorded and watched every game I can and it's a tough eval. He clearly has great size, athleticism, BBIQ and skill but his teammates are mostly incapable of simple entry passes and his coach pulls him as soon as he commits a foul. I'm mostly surprised by his BBIQ and passing. It's NBA ready. I've been less than impressed with his defense. I thought he'd be getting 3-4 blocks a game but while he's in position to get blocks he seems to JUST miss several a game. I was super high on him before the draft but now am worried that he chose the wrong school and will be taken late 1st and buried on someone's bench for years. UCLA was a terrible choice by him. He did his draft stock no favors by going there.

BostonCouchGM · Post #1256 » by **BostonCouchGM** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:56 am

Hal14 wrote:
clyde21 wrote:am I the only one that thinks Ausar > Amen? still don't understand why almost everyone universally has Amen above him.

He, we agree on something I have Ausar slightly ahead. Ausar is a slightly stronger frame, better shooter and a little better defensively.

Plus Amen over-dribbes more than Ausar. Ausar is more decisive when attacking off the bounce. And while Amen is a better pass, Ausar has made god strides there - he's not far behind.

I think Amen has the "bag" so to speak. Kinda like Jalen Green. Ausar is no slouch but he's more of a well-rounded player who seems to focus on passing and defense. I think it's just their personalities more so than any skill difference. I think they're much better prospects than Kuminga who they get compared to a lot.

MemphisX · Post #1257 » by **MemphisX** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:19 am

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Chi town · Post #1258 » by **Chi town** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:07 pm

This draft is stacked and we aren’t going to have a pick.

azcatz11 · Post #1259 » by **azcatz11** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:11 pm

Why does no one talk about isiah Wong??? I seriously don’t get it

clyde21 · Post #1260 » by **clyde21** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:20 pm

azcatz11 wrote:Why does no one talk about isiah Wong??? I seriously don’t get it

i've mentioned him a few times in one of these sleepers threads last couple of seasons