OG Anunoby - SF/PF - 6'8" - Indiana

LofJ · Post #21 » by **LofJ** » Thu May 25, 2017 12:32 pm

Eoghan wrote:Doesn't look like a lotto pick to me. I'm pretty sure Clifford will have no idea how to use this guy effectively either.

This, Clifford isn't an offensively creative coach. If he's our coach we shouldn't draft players who are projects on that end.

Snidely FC · Post #22 » by **Snidely FC** » Thu May 25, 2017 1:07 pm

OG is not a project.

Before the ACL injury OG was my guy. My problem with him now is so much of what he excels at is predicated on elite athleticism. How does he look after the ACL?

Only other concern would be subpar 3 pt shooting.

If the knee's healthy, I think OG steps into the League and gives his coach tremendous versatility, which itself is a weapon in today's NBA

Mystical Apples · Post #23 » by **Mystical Apples** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:19 pm

Yeah and he's a young sophomore. By comparison, Freshman Josh Jackson is older by several months.

TheKingofSting · Post #24 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu May 25, 2017 10:41 pm

Snidely FC wrote:OG is not a project.

Before the ACL injury OG was my guy. My problem with him now is so much of what he excels at is predicated on elite athleticism. How does he look after the ACL?

Only other concern would be subpar 3 pt shooting.

If the knee's healthy, I think OG steps into the League and gives his coach tremendous versatility, which itself is a weapon in today's NBA

Torn ACL surgery seems like Tommy John surgery in baseball (at least while its singular) these days. May as well take him if he's there, even if he's not the same until the end of next season or beginning of the next, I still think picking him pays off.

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TheKingofSting · Post #25 » by **TheKingofSting** » Thu May 25, 2017 10:43 pm

Mystical Apples wrote:Yeah and he's a young sophomore. By comparison, Freshman Josh Jackson is older by several months.

I know your a numbers guy and will know better than myself but I still think he compares to Brandon Ingram with a better outside shot by simply the eye test. What would you say about that or who would you compare him to?

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Mystical Apples · Post #26 » by **Mystical Apples** » Fri May 26, 2017 12:32 am

TheKingofSting wrote:
Mystical Apples wrote:Yeah and he's a young sophomore. By comparison, Freshman Josh Jackson is older by several months.

I know your a numbers guy and will know better than myself but I still think he compares to Brandon Ingram with a better outside shot by simply the eye test. What would you say about that or who would you compare him to?

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He's definitely 100% NBA man-body. Physical dimensions are nearly identical to Marvin's with the inside/out defensive tools (theoretically) in the mold of MKG, Roberson, Gordon, and Draymond. Unfortunately he shoots like them too without MKG's offensive feel, let alone Draymond's.

I also question his ground reaction times (quickness, 2nd/3rd leap) compared to MKG. Impressive for sure, but I watched him live twice and didn't notice overwhelming explosion.

That said, those comps are a little unfair and IMO he's solid @ 11.

Mystical Apples · Post #27 » by **Mystical Apples** » Fri May 26, 2017 1:00 am

It's also important to remember age + total minutes. He was 18.5 and a relative unknown before getting recognition at the very, very end of his Freshman year.

Mystical Apples · Post #28 » by **Mystical Apples** » Sun May 28, 2017 3:45 am

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Post #29 » by **JDR720** » Sun May 28, 2017 4:01 am

If we do pick him, its safe to say mkg's time is numbered. Can't have 2 non shooting wings. Either that or one of them do pf

Post #30 » by **JDR720** » Sun May 28, 2017 4:02 am

And cliff will totally put him in the shame corner if he doesn't shoot well.

Mystical Apples · Post #31 » by **Mystical Apples** » Sun May 28, 2017 4:16 am

JDR720 wrote:If we do pick him, its safe to say mkg's time is numbered. Can't have 2 non shooting wings. Either that or one of them do pf

A challenge for sure. Oddly think MKG/OG book ended by Kemba/Frank + shooter has real potential.

Kembastockton · Post #32 » by **Kembastockton** » Sun May 28, 2017 9:36 pm

I feel like we already drafted that at #2 overall in 2012. In a starting five, do we really wanted that much liability on the offensive end?

OG is a great straight line drive, a post up threat, and a decent three point shooter. I would not exactly call him a liability on offense. Then throw in the fact that he is taller with a longer wing span. I would say his potential is better than MKG's.

JDR720 wrote:If we do pick him, its safe to say mkg's time is numbered. Can't have 2 non shooting wings. Either that or one of them do pf

I want to trade MKG now.

Eoghan · Post #33 » by **Eoghan** » Wed Jun 7, 2017 4:00 am

Eh, we could do worse than a James Posey type, assuming that OG has a workable long range stroke.

Post #34 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jun 7, 2017 8:46 pm

argument for why OG should be a top 10 pick. Lots of info in this piece. I still think he's too similar to MKG, but if we are thinking BPA instead of fit, then I can't argue if front office considers him BPA. Just don't see any way OG and MKG can share the floor together for log stretches. I also think the front office might pass since OG will probably miss most of the season due to ACL. You know we'd prefer a player who can help us sooner than later.
https://medium.com/@jzmazlish/why-og-anunoby-should-not-be-a-top-5-pick-but-should-go-in-the-top-10-564dd7408037

Post #35 » by **yosemiteben** » Wed Jun 7, 2017 9:23 pm

I really don't feel like there is a bad option, I would be happy with like 8 guys at 11.

Cheeze · Post #36 » by **Cheeze** » Wed Jun 7, 2017 10:24 pm

Which is a testament to the depth of this draft and also that so many players in that range have significant flaws.

Markkanen - too soft
Ntilikina - raw offensively, lacks experience
Kennard - defensive liability
Giles - knees, experience/production
Mitchell - shooting, short for a shooting guard
Collins - wingspan, experience
Anunoby - health, shooting
J. Jackson - low ceiling, questionable shooting
Allen - youth, shooting (can youth be a flaw? You betcha.)

I'd be happy with any of these players at 11.

Post #37 » by **BigSlam** » Wed Jun 7, 2017 11:07 pm

fatlever wrote:argument for why OG should be a top 10 pick. Lots of info in this piece. I still think he's too similar to MKG, but if we are thinking BPA instead of fit, then I can't argue if front office considers him BPA. Just don't see any way OG and MKG can share the floor together for log stretches. I also think the front office might pass since OG will probably miss most of the season due to ACL. You know we'd prefer a player who can help us sooner than later.
https://medium.com/@jzmazlish/why-og-anunoby-should-not-be-a-top-5-pick-but-should-go-in-the-top-10-564dd7408037

We passed on Drummond because of fit with Biyombo.

Fool me once....

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Post #38 » by **BigSlam** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:58 pm

OG's pro day workout vid:

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/og-anunoby-pro-day-workout-video-and-interview-6050/

Also looks like he's been invited to the Green Room.

http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/06/12/fultz-ball-jackson-headline-nba-draft-green-room-invites/

Mystical Apples · Post #39 » by **Mystical Apples** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:21 pm

My favorite OG and Mitchell dunk

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