2023 NBA Draft Prospects

bkohler · Post #221 » by **bkohler** » Wed May 3, 2023 10:09 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:
bkohler wrote:
Inigo Montoya wrote:I'm high on Whitmore and I think he's a much safer bet than either of the Thompsons, while still having a high ceiling. He has decent size, can put it on the floor, can shoot, great strength and very athletic. I'm really hoping he's there at #9.

If Whitmore would have looked like a monster if he had played in Overtime Elite. I'm not sure I'm 100% sold on him over some others but I think I'm more skeptical of Thompson twins than I am high on Whitmore.

That's fair. Either way, he looks like a good fit and at least to me, a prime target at #9 if he's still there.

Oh, I definitely agree. You run to the podium if he's at 9. My comment was more about my skepticism of the Thompson twins than Cam. I wouldn't feel awesome taking Cam at 4 but I wouldn't be super upset either. I think I'd only be comfortable taking one of the twins after 8 or so.

babyjax13 · Post #222 » by **babyjax13** » Thu May 4, 2023 9:26 pm

He reminds me a lot of Jaylen Brown, who was also very raw from a skill development perspective bit had elite physical tools and high effort. Cason Wallace also reminds me a bit of Smart defensively. I could see a scenario where we get Whitmore at 9 and move up from 16 to 12 or 13 for Wallace.

Hoops Addict · Post #223 » by **Hoops Addict** » Thu May 4, 2023 10:20 pm

babyjax13 wrote:Cason Wallace also reminds me a bit of Smart defensively.

Clearly. Will Wallace be as good as Gary Payton defensively?

babyjax13 · Post #224 » by **babyjax13** » Thu May 4, 2023 10:29 pm

Hoops Addict wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:Cason Wallace also reminds me a bit of Smart defensively.

Clearly. Will Wallace be as good as Gary Payton defensively?

I'd just project him as being a plus defender on guards, not willing to go quite that far. I really love his game, though. Think he'd fit nicely with what we have. Not sure I'd want him at 9, though, unless you strongly believe in the Kentucky effect w/guards.

babyjax13 · Post #225 » by **babyjax13** » Fri May 5, 2023 7:08 pm

I want Bobi Klintman at 16.

Hoops Addict · Post #226 » by **Hoops Addict** » Fri May 5, 2023 9:23 pm

babyjax13 wrote:I want Bobi Klintman at 16.

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/bobi-klintman/

babyjax13 · Post #227 » by **babyjax13** » Fri May 5, 2023 10:24 pm

Hoops Addict wrote:
babyjax13 wrote:I want Bobi Klintman at 16.

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/bobi-klintman/

Him being 38th on nbadraft.net doesn't tell me anything, their mocks are usually pretty bad, but there are also late risers. I think he's going to rise into at least the 20s.

Catchall · Post #228 » by **Catchall** » Mon May 8, 2023 9:48 pm

babyjax13 wrote:I want Bobi Klintman at 16.

Bigs who can shoot and playmake have a lot of value. Ainge also seems to like this type of player, e.g., Olynyk, Horford.

That said, I'd be looking for GG, Kobe, Brice or Bilal at #16.

Hoops Addict · Post #229 » by **Hoops Addict** » Tue May 9, 2023 3:53 pm

https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-2023-victor-wembanyama-lottery

Updated mock draft with all 2 rounds.
#9 Black
#16 Cissoko
#28 D. Holmes

I disagree with the picks they suggested........they must not be Jazz fans.

Utah Jazz: Anthony Black

© Andrew Nelles / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

Arkansas Razorbacks, Freshman. 6-7

FROM: Duncanville, TX

DRAFT AGE: 19.4

Anthony Black is a swiss-army-knife prospect and prospects with his blend of size, playmaking, and defensive ability tend to hear their name called early in the draft. Black was also able to draw more total shooting fouls (80) than all high-major guards except just Judah Mintz, per CBB Analytics.

The biggest hole in his game is his shooting, the encouraging news is that his jump shot isn’t necessarily broken.

Although the SEC All-Freshman point-forward shot only 30.1 percent on 3-pointers, he got his shot to fall when he was open. Black was 18-for-48 (37.5 percent) on his uncontested shots from beyond the arc, per AI-Powered statistics provided by Stats Perform, and 16-for-34 (47.1 percent) on shots from the NBA distance.

Hoops Addict · Post #230 » by **Hoops Addict** » Tue May 9, 2023 4:57 pm

Read on Twitter

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Catchall · Post #231 » by **Catchall** » Mon May 15, 2023 9:38 pm

If the Jazz can package picks and move up to #13, they should be able to get their choice of Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin and possibly Cason Wallace. OKC at #12 isn't expected to take a guard. ORL could take Wallace at #11, but they also like Dick allegedly.

Jazz really need some young, on-ball talent.

SoCalJazzFan · Post #232 » by **SoCalJazzFan** » Tue May 16, 2023 3:22 am

Catchall wrote:If the Jazz can package picks and move up to #13, they should be able to get their choice of Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin and possibly Cason Wallace. OKC at #12 isn't expected to take a guard. ORL could take Wallace at #11, but they also like Dick allegedly.

Jazz really need some young, on-ball talent.

I've been on the Cason Wallace train for quite some time now. My fear was that if either he was selected before the Jazz selected or if the Jazz had a difficult choice, such as Hendricks being there at 9, who could be that other decent PG selection as Black (who I am not as high on as others, but he could be decent) is mocked around 7 or 8 and I'm not a huge fan of JHS. A few weeks ago, I watched Kobe Bufkin vids and he would be a decent consolation prize at #16, IMO.

Catchall · Post #233 » by **Catchall** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:16 am

SoCalJazzFan wrote:
Catchall wrote:If the Jazz can package picks and move up to #13, they should be able to get their choice of Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin and possibly Cason Wallace. OKC at #12 isn't expected to take a guard. ORL could take Wallace at #11, but they also like Dick allegedly.

Jazz really need some young, on-ball talent.

I've been on the Cason Wallace train for quite some time now. My fear was that if either he was selected before the Jazz selected or if the Jazz had a difficult choice, such as Hendricks being there at 9, who could be that other decent PG selection as Black (who I am not as high on as others, but he could be decent) is mocked around 7 or 8 and I'm not a huge fan of JHS. A few weeks ago, I watched Kobe Bufkin vids and he would be a decent consolation prize at #16, IMO.

The Jazz's roster is so empty right now, I'd be trying to trade all over the draft to get the guys I want.

Catchall · Post #234 » by **Catchall** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:49 am

GG Jackson's height, length and bounce measured out like John Collins in 2017.
Jalen Hood-Schifino is as big as Dante Exum, plus an inch longer.
Kobe Bufkin is an inch taller than Jordan Clarkson and has the same wingspan.
Cason Wallace's height and length comp to Deanthony Melton.
Cam Whitmore at 235 lbs is comparable to Grant Williams with a jetpack.
Gradey Dick's height, length and vertical compare closely to Gordon Hayward in 2010.

Hoops Addict · Post #235 » by **Hoops Addict** » Tue May 16, 2023 3:44 pm

Have any of you watched videos of Hendrick's defense? He is a killer on D.....toys with players who try to shoot in the paint.

Is his dominating defense translatable?

A stretch 4 is the player all NBA teams want right? That's what Hendricks is!

Hoops Addict · Post #236 » by **Hoops Addict** » Tue May 16, 2023 3:49 pm

Hendricks versatility- He can easily defend multiple positions.....he is super fast and long.

Post #237 » by **Inigo Montoya** » Tue May 16, 2023 3:54 pm

We already have a stretch 4 in Markkanen, who can also play some 3. What we need is a real, natural 3.

pickIBL · Post #238 » by **pickIBL** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:33 pm

Catchall wrote:
SoCalJazzFan wrote:
Catchall wrote:If the Jazz can package picks and move up to #13, they should be able to get their choice of Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin and possibly Cason Wallace. OKC at #12 isn't expected to take a guard. ORL could take Wallace at #11, but they also like Dick allegedly.

Jazz really need some young, on-ball talent.

I've been on the Cason Wallace train for quite some time now. My fear was that if either he was selected before the Jazz selected or if the Jazz had a difficult choice, such as Hendricks being there at 9, who could be that other decent PG selection as Black (who I am not as high on as others, but he could be decent) is mocked around 7 or 8 and I'm not a huge fan of JHS. A few weeks ago, I watched Kobe Bufkin vids and he would be a decent consolation prize at #16, IMO.

The Jazz's roster is so empty right now, I'd be trying to trade all over the draft to get the guys I want.

I think the goal is to trade up in this one. I'd think Danny will be active.

pickIBL · Post #239 » by **pickIBL** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:34 pm

Inigo Montoya wrote:We already have a stretch 4 in Markkanen, who can also play some 3. What we need is a real, natural 3.

Yea... also really need a couple of young guards

SoCalJazzFan · Post #240 » by **SoCalJazzFan** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:37 pm

Catchall wrote:GG Jackson's height, length and bounce measured out like John Collins in 2017.
Jalen Hood-Schifino is as big as Dante Exum, plus an inch longer.
Kobe Bufkin is an inch taller than Jordan Clarkson and has the same wingspan.
Cason Wallace's height and length comp to Deanthony Melton.
Cam Whitmore at 235 lbs is comparable to Grant Williams with a jetpack.
Gradey Dick's height, length and vertical compare closely to Gordon Hayward in 2010.

GG Jackson is two years younger than Brandon Miller, in part as he left HS early to go to college. GG has the size and athleticism and skills to be special. His decision making leaves a bit to be desired, however. Is he worth a gamble at #16 after grabbing a PG with the first pick? Will he end up even being available at #16, notwithstanding current mock drafts?