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Gam wrote:If Kevin Knox falls I think he'd at the very least be an interesting option. Not sure if I like him over Jontay or Okobo though.
12. Elie Okobo
Games closely watched: 2 – Loosely watched: 0 – Confidence: Low
Expected Outcome: Okobo’s combination of positional size and pull-up shooting is intriguing, but he’s not quite big enough to play off-the-ball and is lacking in terms of feel and creativity as a point guard. Without the ability to bend a defense consistently or high-level decision making skills, Okobo doesn’t end up finding a place in the league.
Exceeds: Having made the transition to point guard relatively recently in his career, Okobo’s feel for changing speeds, manipulating defenses, and making good decisions with the ball continues to progress. In conjunction with his dynamic off-the-bounce shooting and adequate defense due to his size, Okobo turns himself into a solid backup lead guard. He doesn’t quite have the juice or quickness to be more than that, but it’s still a nice player. If his defense stood out more maybe he could be a George Hill type, but I think even in positive scenarios he’s more neutral than good on that end.
Bucksmaniac wrote:I'm sorry, but I'm starting to sour on Giannis
bizarro wrote:The Stepien PG analysis for 2018 draft. Here's thoughts on Okobo: (Link to entire article here: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/05/17/2018-draft-positional-breakdown-pgs/)12. Elie Okobo
Games closely watched: 2 – Loosely watched: 0 – Confidence: Low
Expected Outcome: Okobo’s combination of positional size and pull-up shooting is intriguing, but he’s not quite big enough to play off-the-ball and is lacking in terms of feel and creativity as a point guard. Without the ability to bend a defense consistently or high-level decision making skills, Okobo doesn’t end up finding a place in the league.
Exceeds: Having made the transition to point guard relatively recently in his career, Okobo’s feel for changing speeds, manipulating defenses, and making good decisions with the ball continues to progress. In conjunction with his dynamic off-the-bounce shooting and adequate defense due to his size, Okobo turns himself into a solid backup lead guard. He doesn’t quite have the juice or quickness to be more than that, but it’s still a nice player. If his defense stood out more maybe he could be a George Hill type, but I think even in positive scenarios he’s more neutral than good on that end.
I'd say this is a low-side fair to midland assessment. But, it definitely is fair. I'm higher on Okobo offensively. I'm lower defensively.
Lacks elite first step, burst, and athleticism. So instead of attacking the lane, he end up settling for too many jumpers and floaters.
Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
M-C-G wrote:Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
Yeah, really hoping he is our guy.
ReasonablySober wrote:
Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
trwi7 wrote:**** me deep, Giannis. ****. Me. Deep.
machu46 wrote:ReasonablySober wrote:Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but doesn't the tweet imply that he is NOT staying in the draft? It says that as of a couple weeks ago, he was leaning towards being in the draft but a source tells Goodman that this has changed.
Badgerlander wrote:machu46 wrote:ReasonablySober wrote:Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but doesn't the tweet imply that he is NOT staying in the draft? It says that as of a couple weeks ago, he was leaning towards being in the draft but a source tells Goodman that this has changed.
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trwi7 wrote:**** me deep, Giannis. ****. Me. Deep.
Badgerlander wrote:machu46 wrote:ReasonablySober wrote:Badgerlander wrote:Nice, really need Jontay to stay in the draft
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but doesn't the tweet imply that he is NOT staying in the draft? It says that as of a couple weeks ago, he was leaning towards being in the draft but a source tells Goodman that this has changed.
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machu46 wrote:Badgerlander wrote:machu46 wrote:
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but doesn't the tweet imply that he is NOT staying in the draft? It says that as of a couple weeks ago, he was leaning towards being in the draft but a source tells Goodman that this has changed.
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Yes, but then he followed it up with the tweet that ReasonablySober posted, saying that the expectation had been that Jontay would stay in the draft and has now changed his mind and is leaning towards returning to Missouri (which also goes along with what Missouri sources expect).
Edit: Just making it clear that the bolded is according to a source, not an official thing.
ReasonablySober wrote:Draft Ragu.
jschligs wrote:Am I the only one who doesn't know who the **** SupremeHustle is?
Badgerlander wrote:machu46 wrote:Badgerlander wrote:
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Yes, but then he followed it up with the tweet that ReasonablySober posted, saying that the expectation had been that Jontay would stay in the draft and has now changed his mind and is leaning towards returning to Missouri (which also goes along with what Missouri sources expect).
Edit: Just making it clear that the bolded is according to a source, not an official thing.
Yep you’re right, sorry super tired after getting up way too early to watch game 7 this morning lol
trwi7 wrote:**** me deep, Giannis. ****. Me. Deep.