If I was Philly, I would consider taking Cedric Coward at 3

[EvanZ]

Memphis won the draft

If he’s Kawhi sure. If he’s Wesley Johnson not so much.

[Upperclass]

Philly should've taken Coward at 3..thats an amazing callout by the OP.

[BAMAFREAK]

I like this thread a lot. He has all the tools to be great. Late bloomer physically and seems like one of the smartest, most composed guys to come in in a while.
Crazy wingspan, big hands, super fluid, knockdown shooter. Exactly what we need in Memphis.

[EMG518]

I think people like the idea of what he can be and immediately jump to this flawless 3D type of player. Had he returned to Duke, was he going to be a top 5 player in the country? I would think he would have had to been right? at age 22 to be worth a top 10 pick right now.

Feels likely that media are probably higher on him than NBA teams, because Givony still has him as a near 2nd rounder in his latest big board update. I don't think he is doing that if teams are telling him he is going in the lottery.

Do you think Memphis would have traded up to get him if Givonys intel was accurate. To me it looks more like the Intel he had was wrong and teams had him much higher than that. Which would make more sense with what we see on this board, I haven't seen anyone think he isn't going in the 1st round, most thought lottery.

[CptCrunch]

I think people like the idea of what he can be and immediately jump to this flawless 3D type of player. Had he returned to Duke, was he going to be a top 5 player in the country? I would think he would have had to been right? at age 22 to be worth a top 10 pick right now.

Feels likely that media are probably higher on him than NBA teams, because Givony still has him as a near 2nd rounder in his latest big board update. I don't think he is doing that if teams are telling him he is going in the lottery.

Duke was ready to make him their #1 option, or at lest #2 to Boozer. That's how Duke insiders were rating him based on initial reports.

This was supposed to Duke's huge get this season until NBA preyed him away.

[EvanZ]

I like this thread a lot. He has all the tools to be great. Late bloomer physically and seems like one of the smartest, most composed guys to come in in a while.
Crazy wingspan, big hands, super fluid, knockdown shooter. Exactly what we need in Memphis.

Oh I thought you were talking about Wes Johnson.