og15 wrote:If the Clippers can somehow get a guy like Taurean Prince, that's the type of player that could be valuable as a two way wing and who can contribute right away. If he can be had with the 25th pick, that would be great, then with the 33rd pick the Clippers can look at someone like Brice Johnson or on of the other bigs, or even another wing like DeAndre Bembry. I'm a big fan of guys who can become great role players with picks like these as opposed to trying to find the next star and getting a guy that doesn't contribute.
Another thing I like about Prince from what I'm reading is that he's got a "mature" body, and he has a good mix of size and length where he can play as a small ball 4 and will not be overpowered. I don't know much about him in terms of personality and such though, so that could be a factor.
On another note, I saw Dejounte Murray currently ranked 33rd, and is it just me or does the description of him and the video footage remind anyone else of Jamal Crawford? lol
Anyways, continuing, I'm a bit partial to the other guys who will be more ready to contribute though while still having some upside. That's why I like Prince and also Bembry as young wings who can mix it up on the glass and have potential on defense and solid potential two way wings. They don't have any star potential, and maybe they are "safer" picks, but that is not a bad thing necessarily.
Another guy that seems interesting is Petr Corneli as a big who can shoot and is also mobile and "shows great potential defensively", but with his thinner frame and foul prone nature, he seems like a guy that will need more time.
I like the plan of trying to stock pile the wings, but the problem is that based on the current rankings, those are the only two wings I'd really want the team to get. The other guys don't intruige me as much when it comes to defensive potential.
With you on Prince, he'd be a great fit here. Denzel as well, but there's no way he falls that far. Luwawu would be another wing I'd target.
Dejounte Murray is basically an exact Crawford replica. Better passer, but under Jamal's tutelage, won't ever pass.
At #33, I'd love to get Ben Bentil. Absolutely love his game and his motor. Taking a flyer on Thon Maker would be fine if he drops that far, which is doubtful. Joel Bolomboy would be a decent snag.
If it's a guard, give me Melo Trimble at #33.
I'd also love to buy a late second and get the rights to Stefan Jankovic, give him a chance during Summer League/Training Camp at least. I loved watching him for Hawaii all year, and his jumper is wet. If he can put on some weight, he'd be a real solid stretch four for years.
