The March to June 23: The Draft Prospect Thread

Devilzsidewalk · Post #61 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Mon May 22, 2023 2:54 pm

minimus wrote:

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Bigger Derrick White?

Wake up babe - a new Rubio just dropped

Biff Cooper · Post #62 » by **Biff Cooper** » Mon May 22, 2023 3:46 pm

Black looks like an interesting prospect with NBA translatable skills. Good to do our homework on everyone in the draft.

Krapinsky · Post #63 » by **Krapinsky** » Mon May 22, 2023 4:09 pm

Wings

This year's Jaylen Williams for me is Maxwell Lewis.

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Dariq Whitehead is the other wing I like.

Other guys that i'd take a flyer on --

Julian Strawther
Keyontae Johnson

Devilzsidewalk · Post #64 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Tue May 23, 2023 12:42 pm

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I really like this tape. He looks like he has a really deep bag on offense. Great jump shot, a floater, and people struggle to stay in front of him. A lot of the cons look fixable. Just need to get him stronger so teams can't target him on defense, but he's got decent length at least.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #65 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Tue May 23, 2023 3:06 pm

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Another interesting prospect. Great size, under control dribble, tons of versatility and counters, but hasn't figured out his 3 ball yet. Though, some of the scouting reports I've read think his mechanics are solid. If he were to figure out his 3 even a little bit, that could be a nice draft steal.

minimus · Post #66 » by **minimus** » Wed May 24, 2023 9:29 am

Devilzsidewalk wrote:Another interesting prospect. Great size, under control dribble, tons of versatility and counters, but hasn't figured out his 3 ball yet. Though, some of the scouting reports I've read think his mechanics are solid. If he were to figure out his 3 even a little bit, that could be a nice draft steal.

Yes, one thing I've learned from DEN success is that an elite shooter / big wing such as Porter (even after 3 back injuries) can make a big difference. Also this is why Connelly gave him 180 mil for 5 year (and that is why Connelly was widely criticized as DEN GM)

Nikola Djurisic fits this archetype: big, mobile wing 6'8" with good shooting touch. IF we can get such shooter in 2nd round AND sign him to Gupta special it will be absolutely huge for organisation future. Because Anderson, TP contracts expire, Minott is not a natural shooter. We need a shooter to make our core efficient in offense.

Krapinsky · Post #67 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed May 24, 2023 8:48 pm

Reece Beekman seems like this year's Andrew Nembard. He'd be a natural target for us in the second round.

Post #68 » by **Klomp** » Wed May 24, 2023 9:13 pm

minimus wrote:Yes, one thing I've learned from DEN success is that an elite shooter / big wing such as Porter (even after 3 back injuries) can make a big difference. Also this is why Connelly gave him 180 mil for 5 year (and that is why Connelly was widely criticized as DEN GM)

Skills beyond your size is definitely something I'm looking for. Even more than shooting, but quickness and feel are two things I'm looking for. Continue to churn out more Naz Reids, Kyle Andersons and Jaden McDanielses who can play up and down the lineup in many combinations.

One guy I've seen later in mocks who really intrigues me is Tristan Vukcevic. On a lesser level, Coleman Hawkins is interesting to me if he stays in the draft.

Norseman79 · Post #69 » by **Norseman79** » Wed May 24, 2023 9:30 pm

Two key positions to look at in this draft are PG and PF.
PG rankings
1. Black
2. Hood
3. Wallace
4. Bailey
5. Beekman
(Left Scoot off because we have no shot)

PF
1. Hendricks
2. Clowney
3. Jackson
4. Vukcevic
5. Hawkins

Mattya · Post #70 » by **Mattya** » Wed May 31, 2023 6:43 am

Amari Bailey, Marcus Sasser, Kobe Bufkin, Maxwell Lewis, Colby Jones, Jamie Jaquez, Trequavion Smith, Nikola Djurisic, and Andre Jackson are all players I like.

Mattya · Post #71 » by **Mattya** » Wed May 31, 2023 5:04 pm

I don’t know enough about the off the court stuff with Brandon Miller, but he is going to be good.

slick21 · Post #72 » by **slick21** » Thu Jun 1, 2023 3:51 pm

Disappointed to see Reece Beekman is going back to school. Was hoping that we'd snag him with the 2nd round pick.

Mattya · Post #73 » by **Mattya** » Thu Jun 1, 2023 4:17 pm

Devilzsidewalk wrote:

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Another interesting prospect. Great size, under control dribble, tons of versatility and counters, but hasn't figured out his 3 ball yet. Though, some of the scouting reports I've read think his mechanics are solid. If he were to figure out his 3 even a little bit, that could be a nice draft steal.

I think the biggest thing is that he seems to take a lot of tough pull up 3s. Reign in the tough shots unless he can start hitting them.. and he improves as a prospect either way.

Post #74 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Mon Jun 5, 2023 5:41 am

slick21 wrote:Disappointed to see Reece Beekman is going back to school. Was hoping that we'd snag him with the 2nd round pick.

Terrence Shannon too. Of guys realistically available where Minnesota will be picking he was one of my favorite options.

minimus · Post #75 » by **minimus** » Mon Jun 5, 2023 6:42 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:
slick21 wrote:Disappointed to see Reece Beekman is going back to school. Was hoping that we'd snag him with the 2nd round pick.

Terrence Shannon too. Of guys realistically available where Minnesota will be picking he was one of my favorite options.

I wonder if this is indicating that this draft is strong and deep, while next draft is weak?

minimus · Post #76 » by **minimus** » Mon Jun 5, 2023 2:02 pm

https://youtu.be/l1hhFhVJFBQ

That’s some high level shooting upside here. I wonder how much more Gobert impact will be felt if we get an elite shooter.

m2002brian · Post #77 » by **m2002brian** » Mon Jun 5, 2023 2:18 pm

minimus wrote:https://youtu.be/l1hhFhVJFBQ

That’s some high level shooting upside here. I wonder how much more Gobert impact will be felt if we get an elite shooter.

Modern day Ray Allen.

Imagine...
we could have Ant Man and Hawkeye on our team. Now if only KAT could be an Iron Man and stay healthy. We could avenge the Joe Smith deal, the refs in 2004, Sam Cassel's hip, Jimmy General Soreness, Rosas' extra curricular activities, not picking Curry, Kobe blowing out Rubio's knee, the list goes on.

shrink · Post #78 » by **shrink** » Tue Jun 6, 2023 10:25 pm

I’m watching “Shooting Stars” on Peacock, and hadn’t heard that one of the actors was Scoot Henderson!

Clearly he’s following in Ant’s footsteps, and will want to come here to create a Hollywood of the North.

Krapinsky · Post #79 » by **Krapinsky** » Tue Jun 6, 2023 11:57 pm

minimus wrote:https://youtu.be/l1hhFhVJFBQ

That’s some high level shooting upside here. I wonder how much more Gobert impact will be felt if we get an elite shooter.

I have to think Orlando has Hawkins in their sites at 11, or even 6. Would be perfect for them.

minimus · Post #80 » by **minimus** » Fri Jun 9, 2023 3:05 pm

Can't stop thinking about how intriguing Naz and Taylor Hendricks combo might be. A center who can beat other bigs off the dribble but can't defend, and PF who can defend and hit open threes.