2019 NBA Draft Prep

[Spud2nique]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Yes sir. It’s was his mentor Don Nelson’s way as well. I mean, grabbing Sprewell at 24 and Timmy Sr. at 14 when not necessarily needing those positions but going BPA is always the best approach in my mind. If two prospects rank 80/100 and 79/100 respectively in the war room and your in need of a center over a point guard then I think you could go position based but it would have to be close, otherwise BPA.

[Buzzard]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Yes sir. It’s was his mentor Don Nelson’s way as well. I mean, grabbing Sprewell at 24 and Timmy Sr. at 14 when not necessarily needing those positions but going BPA is always the best approach in my mind. If two prospects rank 80/100 and 79/100 respectively in the war room and your in need of a center over a point guard then I think you could go position based but it would have to be close, otherwise BPA.

I agree and even though Hayes is getting the early hype for bigs, I say look out for Bruno and Bol.

[fuzzy1]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Agreed. We've got role-player wings already. I like a couple of the guys but can easily see the argument for taking White/Garland/Clarke/Bol over those guys (I don't like Bol's health prospects, but I wouldn't hate picking him)

[Spud2nique]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Agreed. We've got role-player wings already. I like a couple of the guys but can easily see the argument for taking White/Garland/Clarke/Bol over those guys (I don't like Bol's health prospects, but I wouldn't hate picking him)

Agreed. I’d watch for Garland specifically with the Mavs pick. There are some ties there as well with Winston Travis throughout the years.

[observer1995]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Agreed. We've got role-player wings already. I like a couple of the guys but can easily see the argument for taking White/Garland/Clarke/Bol over those guys (I don't like Bol's health prospects, but I wouldn't hate picking him)

We may "have" role player wings, but I simply don't see Taurean being kept over the long haul, even though he's only turning 25 this year.

[fuzzy1]

Travis thinks outside the box. Last season he had Trae ranked higher than any of the experts. I am sure he has at least one player in a similar boat. If he thinks this is a draft full of role players at the wing position, I'd not be surprised if we took a PG like White and a big. BPA all day is how I think Travis will draft, regardless of position.

Agreed. We've got role-player wings already. I like a couple of the guys but can easily see the argument for taking White/Garland/Clarke/Bol over those guys (I don't like Bol's health prospects, but I wouldn't hate picking him)

We may "have" role player wings, but I simply don't see Taurean being kept over the long haul, even though he's only turning 25 this year.

Sure, but what if we're not convinced the wing we could draft will be any better? I'd rather go for the upside, wherever it is. Hell I'd even draft Morant

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[Jamaaliver]

Imagining Every NBA Team's 2019 Draft Whiteboard

Atlanta Hawks



Projected Picks: No. 5, No. 7 (via Dallas Mavericks)

Odds to Win No. 1 Pick: 10.5 percent

Top Target if Williamson is Gone: RJ Barrett versus Jarrett Culver

The Hawks are projected to pick at No. 5, but they also have the Dallas Mavericks' selection if it falls no earlier than No. 6. With their own choice, the Hawks' decision could come down to Barrett and Culver, since Ja Morant and Trae Young are both ball-dominators unlikely to fit alongside one another.

Atlanta would presumably target Barrett first, as he's best in transition and would seem to work well playing for the No. 1 team in pace, per ESPN. He'd give the Hawks more downhill offense than Kevin Huerter can provide.

Culver—a well-rounded two-way shooting guard able to work on and off the ball—also jumps out as a fit. Between him, Young and Huerter, Atlanta would have a sound mix of shot-creation, attacking, shooting and playmaking.



No. 5 Overall: De'Andre Hunter versus Cam Reddish

The Hawks could use a defensive center, but it may be smarter to grab one with Dallas' pick.

At No. 5, they should be looking at three-and-D wings/forwards such as Hunter and Reddish. The former is the safer, more defense-oriented prospect. The latter, still only 19 years old, could offer a little extra upside but also more risk after an inefficient freshman season.

As the Final Four approaches, Hunter is the early guess.



Dallas Pick: Texas' Jaxson Hayes versus Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke

John Collins has evolved into an inside-out scorer at the 4 or 5. The Hawks now need a rim protector or defensive ace to pair with him.

Hayes, a mobile and athletic rim-runner, is only 18 years old and just averaged 2.2 blocks in only 23.3 minutes. He'd seem like the favorite over the 22-year-old Clarke, though Gonzaga's breakout energizer also has a strong case. The forward finished second nationally in player efficiency rating, per RealGM, while swatting 3.1 shots in 28.1 minutes. He's the more NBA-ready of the two.

Bleacher Report

[Spud2nique]

Bleacher Report fresh off the press ..

Hunter & Hayes H&H show!

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2829514-2019-nba-mock-draft-predicting-1st-round-results-post-ncaa-tournament?share=other#slide14

[Spud2nique]

Imagining Every NBA Team's 2019 Draft Whiteboard

Atlanta Hawks



Projected Picks: No. 5, No. 7 (via Dallas Mavericks)

Odds to Win No. 1 Pick: 10.5 percent

Top Target if Williamson is Gone: RJ Barrett versus Jarrett Culver

The Hawks are projected to pick at No. 5, but they also have the Dallas Mavericks' selection if it falls no earlier than No. 6. With their own choice, the Hawks' decision could come down to Barrett and Culver, since Ja Morant and Trae Young are both ball-dominators unlikely to fit alongside one another.

Atlanta would presumably target Barrett first, as he's best in transition and would seem to work well playing for the No. 1 team in pace, per ESPN. He'd give the Hawks more downhill offense than Kevin Huerter can provide.

Culver—a well-rounded two-way shooting guard able to work on and off the ball—also jumps out as a fit. Between him, Young and Huerter, Atlanta would have a sound mix of shot-creation, attacking, shooting and playmaking.



No. 5 Overall: De'Andre Hunter versus Cam Reddish

The Hawks could use a defensive center, but it may be smarter to grab one with Dallas' pick.

At No. 5, they should be looking at three-and-D wings/forwards such as Hunter and Reddish. The former is the safer, more defense-oriented prospect. The latter, still only 19 years old, could offer a little extra upside but also more risk after an inefficient freshman season.

As the Final Four approaches, Hunter is the early guess.



Dallas Pick: Texas' Jaxson Hayes versus Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke

John Collins has evolved into an inside-out scorer at the 4 or 5. The Hawks now need a rim protector or defensive ace to pair with him.

Hayes, a mobile and athletic rim-runner, is only 18 years old and just averaged 2.2 blocks in only 23.3 minutes. He'd seem like the favorite over the 22-year-old Clarke, though Gonzaga's breakout energizer also has a strong case. The forward finished second nationally in player efficiency rating, per RealGM, while swatting 3.1 shots in 28.1 minutes. He's the more NBA-ready of the two.

Bleacher Report

Jamaal your speedy fingers..ohh la la

I’m not mad at the H&H show. Jaxson is unorthodox as heck but he’s got something. Hunter is just a beast too. B+ draft to me.

[Spud2nique]

Trae
Huerter
Hunter
Collins
Hayes

Prince 6th man


Schlenk just takes Garland and Bol Bol and rides the Warriors ole boys and calls it a day.

[King Ken]

My downside comp for Reddish would still most certainly not be Stanley Johnson. It'd probably be what Robert Covington would've been for his whole career if he was not on those 76'ers teams that tanked hard. I think he'd put up a 35% three point shot next year and has the ability to get up to 38-40%. I like Huerter's shot better than his. I think Huerter will have top years at 40-42%.

I'm really going to talk myself into taking him being perfectly fine. But still, I don't think anybody that's directly below the Hawks unless you're talking about the Wizards will take him unless he impresses in workouts and interviews. Honestly the only three teams that are in the top 10 or could get there that will give him serious thought are the Hawks, Wizards, and Lakers IMHO. I think everyone else would pass unless he completely blows them away.

Robert Covington is an outlier as is Paul George. Most players don't progress as much as those two but it will be interesting to see. Reddish is unique. He can clearly shoot and has a lot of talent but he is unpolished, mentally like Kevin H and still has along way to go.

[Jamaaliver]

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[azuresou1]

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He's a real looker ain't he

[azuresou1]

I'll be very upset if we draft Jaxson Hayes. Sam Dalembert 2.0

[observer1995]

This would be the year for Schlenk to go against the philosophy that is normal for him and take an international player in my opinion. Goga Bitadze would honestly probably be 2nd for centers for me to Bruno Fernando and I wouldn’t mind “potentially” gambling on Sekou Doumbouya. It might not happen, but it’d just be the year to do it.

[Geaux_Hawks]

At this point I would guess that the 2 players ATL ends up with in the lottery will be from the group of Cam, Hunter, Culver, Hayes and Bol. 2 of those 5 assuming we don't get a top 3 pick.

I would be disappointed if it was Culver and Bol honestly. The worst combo of them all imho. At least pick one of Cam, Hunter, or Hayes.

[personanongrata]

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He's a real looker ain't he

Do you normally weigh in on matters of players appearance? Why don't you go through the whole draft while you're at it.

[CP War Hawks]

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I like this kid. Hard nosed big bodied Matt Harpring like. Draft could have a stronger 2nd rd than normal.

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[Spud2nique]

RJ’s in!

http://bleacherreport.com/post/nba-draft/d19288fb-d966-4b82-9adc-b9b03f4aebfd

[Jamaaliver]

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At 6’7” Barrett looks the part of a prototypical NBA wing. He likely goes No. 2 or 3 in this draft (depending on who gets the pick and how they feel about Ja Morant), but as NBC’s own Rob Dauster said if Barrett was in last year’s draft he might go 7 or 8. He’s good, but more NBA starter/rotation player good, not elite player good.

He put up numbers at Duke, averaging 22.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists a game. As Sam Vecenie of the Athletic noted, the last guy to go better than 22/7/4 in college was Penny Hardaway. With all the talent at Duke, Mike Krzyzewski still ran the offense through Barrett.

His next test is how his game fits in the NBA, where he will play more of a role and has to work off the ball more.