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jpatrick wrote:Klomp wrote:
I have questions whether he has the athleticism. But, not going to lie, would be really fun at 31. That passing is, if you squint, a little Jokic-like.
minimus wrote:
I have never thought about it but Nique Clifford has similar measurements as NAW. Not at good as screen navigator but definitely a solid defender with some offensive game. Would you be okay with replacing NAW with Clifford? He would be a cheaper version with a bit more rebounding, tertiary playmaker.
P.S. Nique and Nickeil sounds similar!
jpatrick wrote:
Offensively, kind of. He can score. Defensively? No. I don’t think he’ll be able to defend the rim in the NBA. I see him more in a double big lineup with another rim protector, like his buddy Wemby.
Regarding Turner, as a true freshman primarily coming off the bench, playing only 22 minutes/game, blocked 2.6 shots/game.
Raynaud, despite being a starter since his sophomore year and having that size, never even blocked one shot/game until his senior year when he was playing almost 34 minutes a game. And even then, he only blocked 1.4 shots/game.
I see him more as a Naz Reid, as a ceiling, than Turner.
Norseman79 wrote:minimus wrote:
I have never thought about it but Nique Clifford has similar measurements as NAW. Not as good as screen navigator but definitely a solid defender with some offensive game. Would you be okay with replacing NAW with Clifford? He would be a cheaper version with a bit more rebounding, tertiary playmaker.
P.S. Nique and Nickeil sounds similar!
No, we already have that replacement in Clark.
Norseman79 wrote:I just don't understand how people think every draft has to be a home run. My goodness, depending on the other moves we make, this is the key statement here, finding two players that can come in and be part of the rotation is a huge win. They don't have to be all stars or even starters. A player able to walk in and provide 15 to 20 minutes backing up Rudy Gobert at a high level. That would be a huge win. We won't likely find a starting PG in this draft, but two quality bigs - a PF and C - would be a win.
tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
Esohny wrote:Why are you asking Klomp? "He's" actually a bot that posts random blurbs from a database.
Klomp wrote:I'm putting the tired in retired mod at the moment
minimus wrote:Norseman79 wrote:minimus wrote:
I have never thought about it but Nique Clifford has similar measurements as NAW. Not as good as screen navigator but definitely a solid defender with some offensive game. Would you be okay with replacing NAW with Clifford? He would be a cheaper version with a bit more rebounding, tertiary playmaker.
P.S. Nique and Nickeil sounds similar!
No, we already have that replacement in Clark.
While Clark is similar level of defender as NAW (although different type of defender), he is years behind as ballhandler and passer. Nique might fill that role of connective tissue from the bench
Norseman79 wrote:I just don't understand how people think every draft has to be a home run. My goodness, depending on the other moves we make, this is the key statement here, finding two players that can come in and be part of the rotation is a huge win. They don't have to be all stars or even starters. A player able to walk in and provide 15 to 20 minutes backing up Rudy Gobert at a high level. That would be a huge win. We won't likely find a starting PG in this draft, but two quality bigs - a PF and C - would be a win.
minimus wrote:Noah Penda reminds me Deni Avdija in terms of physicality when he drives.
jpatrick wrote:
So, I was wondering who TC would prefer if they were both there: Sorber or Beringer. Sorber, despite his wingspan, still has a fairly short standing reach by NBA center standards (9’1”). Is not a quick or explosive athlete. Will not be a rim running lob threat and, at least at Georgetown, was a drop only big. But, he’s a very high IQ guy on both ends, had very good block and steal numbers and Georgetown’s defense was infinitely better with him on the floor. I see him as a Hartenstein type guy. Not as vertical as Hartenstein but smart player, good passer, can be part of very good offenses and defenses even if never a focal point of either. And we have to factor in the foot injury.
Beringer is longer, younger, better athlete. Best shot blocker in his league at age 18. Easily defended on the perimeter. Lob threat. And I’ve read has great hands. He, however, has only been playing basketball for three years and in a lot of ways doesn’t know what he’s doing.
My guess is at least one is gone by 17, probably Beringer, but it’d be interesting to see who TC would choose. Rudy and Kessler, both acquired by TC, both more the Beringer rim runner type.
tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
Esohny wrote:Why are you asking Klomp? "He's" actually a bot that posts random blurbs from a database.
Klomp wrote:I'm putting the tired in retired mod at the moment
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