#11 Pick - early predictions

VFX · Post #41 » by **VFX** » Wed May 17, 2023 9:22 pm

The only thing I don't buy with George being the pick over Dick/Hawkins is his length. Wouldn't be an issue if we didn't know this FO values it immensely.

The other two guys are 6'7/6'6 with more positional versatility than George.

I would understand drafting George if he was a ball handler with a better A/TO ratio. If they draft Keyonte for primarily his shooting ability, then other factors come into focus.

Gradey Dick is more efficient, taller, and more versatile. He's also a better shooter off the dribble and in catch and shoot situations.

Petre1978 · Post #42 » by **Petre1978** » Thu May 18, 2023 10:50 am

MagicMatic wrote:The only thing I don't buy with George being the pick over Dick/Hawkins is his length. Wouldn't be an issue if we didn't know this FO values it immensely.

The other two guys are 6'7/6'6 with more positional versatility than George.

I would understand drafting George if he was a ball handler with a better A/TO ratio. If they draft Keyonte for primarily his shooting ability, then other factors come into focus.

Gradey Dick is more efficient, taller, and more versatile. He's also a better shooter off the dribble and in catch and shoot situations.

They said Gradey Dick had a bad showing at the Combine.
Bad shooting, not im good shape.

Petre1978 · Post #43 » by **Petre1978** » Thu May 18, 2023 10:51 am

Who voted for Sensebaugh?

zaymon · Post #44 » by **zaymon** » Thu May 18, 2023 11:12 am

Petre1978 wrote:Who voted for Sensebaugh?

Me. He is not my favourite but definetly in the mix.

Petre1978 · Post #45 » by **Petre1978** » Thu May 18, 2023 1:15 pm

zaymon wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:Who voted for Sensebaugh?

Me. He is not my favourite but definetly in the mix.

What do you like about Brice?
Imo a very good scorer but i think his defense will make him unplayable.

Who is your favorite at 11?

KillMonger · Post #46 » by **KillMonger** » Thu May 18, 2023 1:31 pm

Top 3 options at #11 in order:
1.Gradey D ck
2.Kobe Bufkin
3.Keyonte George

Honorable Mentions: Brice Sensabaugh, Jordan Hawkins, Jett Howard

mattdelray1220 · Post #47 » by **mattdelray1220** » Thu May 18, 2023 2:04 pm

KillMonger wrote:Top 3 options at #11 in order:
1.Gradey D ck
2.Kobe Bufkin
3.Keyonte George

Honorable Mentions: Brice Sensabaugh, Jordan Hawkins, Jett Howard

Id be happy with any of these 3 and I think they will all be there. I think I have it upside down from you but I really trust the FO to pick the best one.

zaymon · Post #48 » by **zaymon** » Thu May 18, 2023 2:09 pm

Petre1978 wrote:
zaymon wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:Who voted for Sensebaugh?

Me. He is not my favourite but definetly in the mix.

What do you like about Brice?
Imo a very good scorer but i think his defense will make him unplayable.

Who is your favorite at 11?

Strong frame and touch. For me those are attibutes of NBA best players. His defensive could be easly improved. He weights 235 lbs, thats a lot. His foot speed could improve greatly with losing some of this weight.
At 11 i like Bufkin, Sensabaugh, Wallace, Podziemski. Whitehead if he was not injured.

Nyce_1 · Post #49 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu May 18, 2023 3:57 pm

D J C wrote:Bilal Coulibaly

Long, high upside, coming on strong towards end of the season. I think there’s a chance he could go top 10.

He's on my watch list.

jezzerinho · Post #50 » by **jezzerinho** » Thu May 18, 2023 4:06 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:
D J C wrote:Bilal Coulibaly

Long, high upside, coming on strong towards end of the season. I think there’s a chance he could go top 10.
He's on my watch list.

Well worth checking him out. Can be a bit naive defensively but he's a smart kid for an 18yo, playing with the big boys.

Petre1978 · Post #51 » by **Petre1978** » Fri May 19, 2023 4:39 am

Watch on YouTube

fendilim · Post #52 » by **fendilim** » Fri May 19, 2023 4:45 am

As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

Petre1978 · Post #53 » by **Petre1978** » Fri May 19, 2023 5:08 am

fendilim wrote:As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

Nyce_1 · Post #54 » by **Nyce_1** » Sat May 20, 2023 6:41 pm

fendilim wrote:As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

If we got rid of one of our PGs, I'd take Cason.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #55 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:15 pm

fendilim wrote:As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

We’d be lucky to get either of those guys at 11

RookieStar · Post #56 » by **RookieStar** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:31 pm

Petre1978 wrote:
fendilim wrote:As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

Why surprised? Why get a 6'6 PF when literally our star player is a full-time PF and our "robin" can moonlight as the PF as well.

As to Wallace, we have 3 kids who are probably best at the PG spot and Cason has not shown us that he is better than the one we have right now.

Petre1978 · Post #57 » by **Petre1978** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:50 pm

RookieStar wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:
fendilim wrote:As long as we dont end up with Cason or Jarace Walker we fine. Haha

Why surprised? Why get a 6'6 PF when literally our star player is a full-time PF and our "robin" can moonlight as the PF as well.

As to Wallace, we have 3 kids who are probably best at the PG spot and Cason has not shown us that he is better than the one we have right now.

RookieStar · Post #58 » by **RookieStar** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:55 pm

Petre1978 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:

Why surprised? Why get a 6'6 PF when literally our star player is a full-time PF and our "robin" can moonlight as the PF as well.

As to Wallace, we have 3 kids who are probably best at the PG spot and Cason has not shown us that he is better than the one we have right now.

Everyone has their favorites and their own version on how to improve our Magic team. Mine is to stay away from replication of talent and addressing weaknesses.

Petre1978 · Post #59 » by **Petre1978** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:57 pm

RookieStar wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Why surprised? Why get a 6'6 PF when literally our star player is a full-time PF and our "robin" can moonlight as the PF as well.

As to Wallace, we have 3 kids who are probably best at the PG spot and Cason has not shown us that he is better than the one we have right now.

Everyone has their favorites and their own version on how to improve our Magic team. Mine is to stay away from replication of talent and addressing weaknesses.

Who do you want in the draft?

RookieStar · Post #60 » by **RookieStar** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:04 pm

Petre1978 wrote:
RookieStar wrote:
Petre1978 wrote:

Everyone has their favorites and their own version on how to improve our Magic team. Mine is to stay away from replication of talent and addressing weaknesses.

Who do you want in the draft?

Like literally everyone else, it changes daily ( or with each new workout videos lol )

As of now, it is Hendricks and George. Both of them shoot the 3 ball better than average and they both complement the existing talent. Meaning they can play alongside our personnel as well as backing them up.

Ask me again when new videos showing Ausar shooting 30 straight 3s and Cam losing 10lbs while killing agility drills and I might change again.

With the #11 pick, the Orlando Magic select: