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Bold Prediction:
If Hawks were to acquire Ben Sheppard this summer, he'd be a starter for this team by January.
He's good enough to start, just needs some NBA caliber coaching and a training program to handle the rigors of NBA players for 82+ games a year.
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Tristan Vukčević| 6-11 center | Partizan | Ranking: No. 53
Vukčević made shots at the combine, and that’s going to get you noticed. In the first game, Vukčević was 8-of-10 from the field, including 3-of-3 from 3. He was the most efficient offensive player in the first day of scrimmages and decided to sit out the second day after putting up such a performance.
This is definitely the kind of positive momentum Vukčević needed. He’s mostly been in the rotation of EuroLeague power Partizan’s games in the Adriatic League this year, posting solid 58/40/81 shooting splits in limited shots. A few scouts mentioned to me that they have some worries about his overall movement skills and whether he’ll be able to slide his feet enough to defend on the perimeter or anchor his spot enough to consistently hold his ground at the center position. He was a bit of a mixed bag in that regard defensively even in his standout combine performance. The good news is that he came in at 6-11 1/4 without shoes, so he’ll be a 7-footer with shoes on with a 9-3 standing reach. That puts him in strong company as a potential floor-spacing center.
I’d bet Vukčević ends up being a priority stash candidate in the second round this year. Teams with multiple picks in the second round like Charlotte (the Hornets have Nos. 34, 39 and 41) make a lot of sense. I don’t think he has done enough to climb into the first, but if you don’t have an available roster spot, he’ll be one of the best options.
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NBA Combine Player Numbers
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We are officially a week out of the draft...
The 2023 draft is so weak, I want the Hawks to trade the pick for a win now vet to help the team go from #8 to #4 or trade down to get multiple picks like with the Pacers at #26, #29, #31. Since the talent from #4 to #50 is basically the same, might as well get multiple picks.
With that said, if the Hawks stay at 15, here are the four guys to target...
Brice Sensabaugh - Hands down the best shooter in the draft. reminds me of Julius Randle in 2021 when he was shooting 40% from three
Jordan Hawkins - 2nd best shooter in the draft. He might not be another Booker or Murry, but could be some where in between Huerter and Herro
Trayce Jackson Davis - Two way PF with no real weaknesses, reminds me of Bobby Portis or Alan Henderson
Cason Wallace - Best defensive player in the draft, but unlike some past defensive players like Thybulle or GP2, Cason doesn't have a broken jumpshot and on the NBA level could maybe give you 33% from three and 75% from the free throw line.
The 2023 draft is so weak, I want the Hawks to trade the pick for a win now vet to help the team go from #8 to #4 or trade down to get multiple picks like with the Pacers at #26, #29, #31. Since the talent from #4 to #50 is basically the same, might as well get multiple picks.
With that said, if the Hawks stay at 15, here are the four guys to target...
Brice Sensabaugh - Hands down the best shooter in the draft. reminds me of Julius Randle in 2021 when he was shooting 40% from three
Jordan Hawkins - 2nd best shooter in the draft. He might not be another Booker or Murry, but could be some where in between Huerter and Herro
Trayce Jackson Davis - Two way PF with no real weaknesses, reminds me of Bobby Portis or Alan Henderson
Cason Wallace - Best defensive player in the draft, but unlike some past defensive players like Thybulle or GP2, Cason doesn't have a broken jumpshot and on the NBA level could maybe give you 33% from three and 75% from the free throw line.
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atlantabbq99 wrote:Cason Wallace - Best defensive player in the draft, but unlike some past defensive players like Thybulle or GP2, Cason doesn't have a broken jumpshot and on the NBA level could maybe give you 33% from three and 75% from the free throw line.
Pretty sure it is believed that Wallace has a lotto-promise, likely at either 8 or 13.
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dms269 wrote:atlantabbq99 wrote:Cason Wallace - Best defensive player in the draft, but unlike some past defensive players like Thybulle or GP2, Cason doesn't have a broken jumpshot and on the NBA level could maybe give you 33% from three and 75% from the free throw line.
Pretty sure it is believed that Wallace has a lotto-promise, likely at either 8 or 13.
No problem, like i said above, the talent from #4 to #50 is basically the same. With the exception of Wemby, I can see this draft being similar to the 1986 draft
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An interesting guy in the 2nd round would be Tristan Vukcevic. On tape he looks ok, but the interesting thing about him is that he train with Jokic in the off season.
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I'd make a serious run at any of these top picks.
Portland and Dallas seem most probable trade partners.
Portland and Dallas seem most probable trade partners.
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Jamaaliver wrote:I'd make a serious run at any of these top picks.
Portland and Dallas seem most probable trade partners.
Like i've been saying...... 2023 is a very very weak draft.
This reminds me of the 2012 draft when every body was trying to trade away their lottery pick except for the Pelicans because nobody wanted MKG, Waiters, Robinson, Ross, Barnes, Drummond, Rivers, Meyers Leonard..... Beal and Lillard were the only gems
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Bleacher Report2023 NBA Draft Sleepers and Steals
Jordan Hawkins, SG, ConnecticutBen Sheppard, SG, BelmontSpoiler:Dariq Whitehead, SG/SF, DukeSpoiler:Spoiler: