Spud2nique wrote:On cue...
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their write-ups on these kids seem pretty spot on.
Minnesota Timberwolves: Sekou Doumbouya | Limoges CSP
Doumbouya isn't much of a household name, but maybe he should be. His highlight reel suggests that he could be the next Pascal Siakam with his ability to outrun other big men, finish acrobatically at the rim, handle the ball in transition and even knock down some three-pointers with his high-arching jump shot. However, the scouting profiles on Doumbouya suggest that he'll be a little clueless in his first couple of seasons in the league (he started playing basketball at age 14) and that his effort levels are inconsistent at this time. He'll be in the mix at the back end of the lottery and could be an ideal long-term fit next to Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Atlanta Hawks (via Dallas Mavericks): Bol Bol | Oregon
If the Hawks end up with two top-10 picks, why not swing for the fences with one of them? Bol Bol is the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in this draft because of his unique skill and body combination. At 7-foot-2 but only 220 pounds, Bol Bol will enter the NBA as one of the skinniest players in league history (much like his late father, Manute Bol). Also like his father, Bol Bol's insane height and wingspan make him an elite rim-protector without much effort. But unlike his father, Bol Bol is an excellent offensive player who can score from three levels. That was on full display in his nine games with Oregon, where he averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds with scintillating 56-52-76 shooting splits. On raw talent alone, Bol deserves to be a top-five pick in this draft, but scouts have cooled on him as of late because of his foot injury. (Once 7-footers' feet start getting hurt, they tend to stay hurt.)