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2019 NBA Draft Prep

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What direction should Hawks go with their lottery picks?

Sekou Doumbouya
19
18%
Coby White
4
4%
Jaxson Hayes
9
9%
Nassir Little
5
5%
Cam Reddish
35
34%
Bol Bol
14
14%
Brandon Clarke
10
10%
Trade the picks
7
7%
 
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Re: 2019 NBA Draft Prep 

Post#2481 » by King Ken » Tue Apr 9, 2019 3:51 am

Spud2nique wrote:With the 5th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft,

The Atlanta Hawks select:

DeAndre Hunter

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Cam still over him for me but Hunter without question is my guy. I've been high on uVA for a reason and Hunter as well as Jerome showed well but Diakate is going to be on my 2020 radar
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Post#2482 » by Spud2nique » Tue Apr 9, 2019 3:54 am

King Ken wrote:
Spud2nique wrote:With the 5th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft,

The Atlanta Hawks select:

DeAndre Hunter

:nod:

Cam still over him for me but Hunter without question is my guy. I've been high on uVA for a reason and Hunter as well as Jerome showed well but Diakate is going to be on my 2020 radar



Hunter might have one of the most ready NBA bodies you will find. Obviously Lebron, Oden, Eric Bledsoe, Marcus Smart but Hunter with the muscle tone, strength and wingspan, not to mention the outside touch. He’s very nice.
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Post#2483 » by Geaux_Hawks » Tue Apr 9, 2019 3:56 am

Culver did not look good against what will be an NBA caliber 3&D starter in Hunter. Hunter just sold me on the Dallas pick if it stays 6. He's got elite 3&D potential, and I would rather secure that now in a weak draft. The confidence he had on those 3's down the stretch, and the defense he showed against what is supposed to be a top 5 pick was impressive. Cam has our pick for me.
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Post#2484 » by King Ken » Tue Apr 9, 2019 4:05 am

Cam and Hunter would be excellent
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Post#2485 » by Spud2nique » Tue Apr 9, 2019 4:15 am

King Ken wrote:Cam and Hunter would be excellent



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Post#2486 » by azuresou1 » Tue Apr 9, 2019 5:39 am

You know I was kind of worried that Culver's game wouldn't translate to the league, given that his athleticism is average and he doesn't do any specific thing exceptionally well.

That he went 5-22 when faced with an NBA caliber defender is maybe not entirely surprising, but I think it sinks him on my draft board. Yeah NBA spacing will be better and the plays and action will yield more space, but I don't think he's the type of guy we'd be running plays for to begin with so if you can't do a little bit of wing creation on your own against NBA defenders that's troubling.
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Post#2487 » by Geaux_Hawks » Tue Apr 9, 2019 6:30 am

azuresou1 wrote:You know I was kind of worried that Culver's game wouldn't translate to the league, given that his athleticism is average and he doesn't do any specific thing exceptionally well.

That he went 5-22 when faced with an NBA caliber defender is maybe not entirely surprising, but I think it sinks him on my draft board. Yeah NBA spacing will be better and the plays and action will yield more space, but I don't think he's the type of guy we'd be running plays for to begin with so if you can't do a little bit of wing creation on your own against NBA defenders that's troubling.


The way Hunter clamped him down, spacing wouldn't have mattered.
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Post#2488 » by Nathan2331 » Tue Apr 9, 2019 6:54 am

Night Traen wrote:To have two players with the initials JC, who look like they could easily be brothers would be kinda cool. But you now what would be even cooler? Zion and Bol.
Definitely have to co-sign this. Pierce would need to get creative, but adding Zion and Bol take us to the next level in the shortest amount of time.
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Post#2489 » by EazyRoc » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:14 pm

My guy Hunter played well. He’s probably the safest bet outside of the Top 5. High floor, semi-low ceiling type of player.
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Post#2490 » by Hazer » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:17 pm

Zion and Hunter would be ideal. But I could live with RJ or Cam plus Hunter. Would definitely mark the end of lottery visits for at least 5-7 years.
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Post#2491 » by kg01 » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:28 pm

Some serious NCAA tournament snap judging going on in this thread. As an NBA prospect Culver >>>> Hunter although Hunter had a great game.

And, no Culver didn't struggle against an NBA 3&D guy, he struggled against what is perhaps the best college-level team defense in the NCAA in a lotta years. And to combat it, his coach had him going 1-on-5.

Did y'all also opine for us to draft Divincencio #3 last year? Relax, people.

ETA: And I'd love to trade down and take Hunter with a mid 1st.
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Post#2492 » by Hazer » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:30 pm

Hunter always intrigued, but slightly underwhelmed. Being clutch and top scorer while shutting down the opposing star in title game seals it. Has Travis Schlenk written all over him: sophomore 3&D guy with elite defense, shot, and body. 55% from 2, 44% from 3, 6’7 225 defensive specimen. Makes me wonder if Hawks fall out of top 4 does Colonel Schlenk make Hunter our 1st pick. Plus we’d have 2 Hawks we can call ‘Dre, what other team can claim that...
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Post#2493 » by Hazer » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:37 pm

kg01 wrote:Some serious NCAA tournament snap judging going on in this thread. As an NBA prospect Culver >>>> Hunter although Hunter had a great game.

And, no Culver didn't struggle against an NBA 3&D guy, he struggled against what is perhaps the best college-level team defense in the NCAA in a lotta years. And to combat it, his coach had him going 1-on-5.

Did y'all also opine for us to draft Divincencio #3 last year? Relax, people.

ETA: And I'd love to trade down and take Hunter with a mid 1st.

Just the opposite for me. I’ve “wanted” to like Culver for months, but there’s just been something missing with him. I’ve “wanted” to not like Hunter for months, seemed underwhelming but still couldn’t be ignored. When that comes to a head in a championship game, it’s the culmination of months of observation. It sealed it for me, it’s what I needed to see. And not in a snap judgement kind of way. The Huert and The Hunter, I like it...
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Post#2494 » by kg01 » Tue Apr 9, 2019 12:39 pm

Hazer wrote:
kg01 wrote:Some serious NCAA tournament snap judging going on in this thread. As an NBA prospect Culver >>>> Hunter although Hunter had a great game.

And, no Culver didn't struggle against an NBA 3&D guy, he struggled against what is perhaps the best college-level team defense in the NCAA in a lotta years. And to combat it, his coach had him going 1-on-5.

Did y'all also opine for us to draft Divincencio #3 last year? Relax, people.

ETA: And I'd love to trade down and take Hunter with a mid 1st.

Just the opposite for me. I’ve “wanted” to like Culver for months, but there’s just been something missing with him. I’ve “wanted” to not like Hunter for months, seemed underwhelming but still couldn’t be ignored. When that comes to a head in a championship game, it’s the culmination of months of observation. It sealed it for me, it’s what I needed to see. And not in a snap judgement kind of way. The Huert and The Hunter, I like it...


Don't fall for the NCAA tournament okey-doke. Happens every year. Don't override months of underwhelming with one night of shine.
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Post#2496 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Apr 9, 2019 1:39 pm

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5. Atlanta Hawks: De'Andre Hunter (Virginia, SF/PF, Sophomore)

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De'Andre Hunter made his case as the draft's top wing defender by helping hold Jarrett Culver to 5-of-22 shooting in the national title game. Texas Tech's top scorer struggled to create any separation against the 6'7", 225-pound hybrid forward.

Hunter came alive offensively in the second half and overtime with four three-pointers and a few tough buckets around the basket. It turned into his best offensive performance since arriving at Virginia, and he finished with a career-high 27 points.

Not much about Hunter's game or creativity is flashy. But the Atlanta Hawks could value his high floor and fit as a three-and-D combo forward. He could play the 4 with John Collins at the 5, or Atlanta could use Hunter as a perimeter stopper at the 3.





8. Atlanta Hawks (via Dallas Mavericks): Jaxson Hayes (Texas, C, Freshman)

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After looking at wings and forwards with their own pick at No. 5, the Atlanta Hawks could use the Dallas Mavericks' selection on a big.

Jaxson Hayes would add rim protection behind Trae Young and John Collins, as well as another easy-basket target for Young to find off pick-and-rolls and penetration.

Still 18 years old, Hayes shot 72.8 percent from the field while averaging 3.8 blocks per 40 minutes. Though limited offensively, he should continue to excel by playing to his strengths as a rim-runner, finisher and defensive presence.
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Post#2497 » by King Ken » Tue Apr 9, 2019 1:42 pm

There is zero chance we pass on Cam Reddish at this point. I just hope we get the #4 or #5 pick to lock him down.
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Post#2498 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Apr 9, 2019 1:43 pm

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5. Atlanta Hawks | DeAndre Hunter: Combo Forward- Virginia

The quiet DeAndre Hunter was not always aggressive in the tournament, but he often made the play that was needed from him. When Hunter turns on the aggression, however, his combination of strength and size make him hard to stop. His defense is top quality, particularly on the ball, where he suffocates defenders of many sizes. It isn’t hard to project him as a 4-position defender at the next level. Pair that with his ability to knock down the three and attack closeouts and his floor is safe enough to pick here while you let the creation ability develop.



8. Atlanta Hawks (Via Dallas Mavericks) | Jaxson Hayes: Big- Texas

The Hawks with their second top 10 pick in this draft and a franchise point guard already on the roster can afford to take a risk on a high upside center. Hayes is a high-motor, incredibly mobile and athletic center. Still refining his basketball skills, the Texas freshman has great defensive instincts and the physical tools to act on it in an impactful way.
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