pepe1991 wrote:basketballRob wrote:Jarace Walker resembles Draymond a lot. The reason I'd prefer him over Hendricks is that he seems more nimble. Hendricks seems more upright at not being able to get low to defend SFs. Hendricks reminds me of Christian Wood.
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Hendricks today has:
size of PF
Weight of SF
skillset of C
But also:
has no versitality on offense to play PF
has no ballhandling to play SF
struggles to finish around rim to play C
He is talented, but bit of robotic and not very versitale imo. Like, he is very good straight lines cutter, but how many of those are in nba in playoff games aveliable? Can he put ball on the floor and make play? Today, he can't.
He will probably be better defender than Christian Wood, but that's very low bar to pass.
jarace Walker has games where he doesn't show up especially on offense and is definition of limited role player on offense in general.
On Magic, roster vise, they really make no sense to me. I don't know.
You always do this. You try to expose flaws and detract everyone from liking a guy. The only players I ever heard you like during the predraft process were Mario Hezonja and Aaron Nesmith. Every player has flaws and at #6, you're definitely not gonna find the perfect player. Hell, we had the #1 pick last year and we drafted a big who doesn't play great low post defense or shoot from long range. The point is not to find the perfect player. The point is to build a collection of players that build a successful TEAM. That means having players that have strengths that correct other's flaws.
We already have 3 players who can make things happen by putting the ball on the floor and making a play in Paolo, Franz, and Markelle. What we need are players who can compliment them. Adding another guy who needs the ball in his hands is counter productive. Hendricks is the perfect compliment for our team because he adds long range shooting AND interior defense. That is exactly the kind of fit that we need.
I don't care that it's a high pick. Hell, we're trying to salvage Suggs who we drafted at the 5th pick. All he is after 2 years is a defensive specialist who can sometimes get hot off the bench, but has zero consistency. Hendricks fills the needs that we have with his size, shooting, and defense. Things that can consistently be relied upon.
Walker Kessler was passed a lot in the draft because of so many apparent weaknesses, but if the draft had a redo he would go higher because he gave the Jazz what they needed and contributed to their success in a season where many thought they would be in the bottom of the league.
We have to look at the draft beyond individual grades in a vacuum.
