King Ken wrote:Nas Little is someone I want if Reddish is off the board. I want Hunter as well
King Ken - How do you rate Little, Reddish and Hunter in your personal preference order? If you got one of them at #8 who would you be hoping for at #10?
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King Ken wrote:Nas Little is someone I want if Reddish is off the board. I want Hunter as well
pacehawk wrote:King Ken wrote:Nas Little is someone I want if Reddish is off the board. I want Hunter as well
King Ken - How do you rate Little, Reddish and Hunter in your personal preference order? If you got one of them at #8 who would you be hoping for at #10?
King Ken wrote:pacehawk wrote:King Ken wrote:Nas Little is someone I want if Reddish is off the board. I want Hunter as well
King Ken - How do you rate Little, Reddish and Hunter in your personal preference order? If you got one of them at #8 who would you be hoping for at #10?
Cam
Hunter
Little
Overall
Cam
Hunter
Sekou
Little
Goga
pacehawk wrote:King Ken wrote:pacehawk wrote:
King Ken - How do you rate Little, Reddish and Hunter in your personal preference order? If you got one of them at #8 who would you be hoping for at #10?
Cam
Hunter
Little
Overall
Cam
Hunter
Sekou
Little
Goga
I am sure you have already commented on these two players but can you briefly tell me again what you think about Hayes and Fernando? Would you consider either player at #10? Hayes seems very athletic and Fernando also seems pretty athletic but he seems to also be a very physical player as well. I am assuming you prefer Goga over Hayes and Fernando?
King Ken wrote:pacehawk wrote:King Ken wrote:Cam
Hunter
Little
Overall
Cam
Hunter
Sekou
Little
Goga
I am sure you have already commented on these two players but can you briefly tell me again what you think about Hayes and Fernando? Would you consider either player at #10? Hayes seems very athletic and Fernando also seems pretty athletic but he seems to also be a very physical player as well. I am assuming you prefer Goga over Hayes and Fernando?
I love Hayes and Fernando but I just believe you can get a good center at the end of the 1st round with the center depth of this class. Goga is the only center I rate that has all star potential with a decent floor.
Fernando has the floor but not the potential and Hayes has the potential but not the floor I would like.
I'll rather go two wings.
Spud2nique wrote:King Ken wrote:pacehawk wrote:
I am sure you have already commented on these two players but can you briefly tell me again what you think about Hayes and Fernando? Would you consider either player at #10? Hayes seems very athletic and Fernando also seems pretty athletic but he seems to also be a very physical player as well. I am assuming you prefer Goga over Hayes and Fernando?
I love Hayes and Fernando but I just believe you can get a good center at the end of the 1st round with the center depth of this class. Goga is the only center I rate that has LLPall star potential with a decent floor.
Fernando has the floor but not the potential and Hayes has the potential but not the floor I would like.
I'll rather go two wings.
Cam and Clarke and grab Kabengele with the 19th pick. Inside out offense defense toughness size everything you want and need. :nod:
Spud2nique wrote:The latest BR mockery has us taking Culver and Sekou. Wang me baby! Wang away!
Bleacher Report8. Atlanta Hawks: Jarrett Culver (Texas Tech, SG, Sophomore)
Texas Tech's breakout sophomore would be a fit next to Trae Young for his two-point scoring and defense. Culver also has the chance to win back some trust during workouts after his three-point percentage took an unexpected dip this season.
Atlanta may ultimately benefit from the Chicago Bulls needing a point guard and Hunter outplaying Culver in the national title game. Because adding a two-way wing and shot-creator next to Kevin Huerter seems ideal for the Hawks.
10. Atlanta Hawks (via Mavericks): Sekou Doumbouya (France, SF/PF, 2000)
A 34-point eruption on May 18 should have helped Sekou Doumbouya's case to the Atlanta Hawks, who have two top-10 picks.
He shouldn't even feel like a gamble, as he's an 18-year-old, 6'9", 230-pound starter in France's top league. Doumbouya continues to flash expanding scoring versatility with three-point shooting, slashes and occasional pull-ups.
With a second lottery pick, the Hawks should be inclined to bet on the draft's youngest prospect, whose offense keeps improving and defensive tools are suited for guarding multiple positions.
Jamaaliver wrote:Spud2nique wrote:The latest BR mockery has us taking Culver and Sekou. Wang me baby! Wang away!
Piggybacking off of Spud's post.Bleacher Report8. Atlanta Hawks: Jarrett Culver (Texas Tech, SG, Sophomore)
Texas Tech's breakout sophomore would be a fit next to Trae Young for his two-point scoring and defense. Culver also has the chance to win back some trust during workouts after his three-point percentage took an unexpected dip this season.
Atlanta may ultimately benefit from the Chicago Bulls needing a point guard and Hunter outplaying Culver in the national title game. Because adding a two-way wing and shot-creator next to Kevin Huerter seems ideal for the Hawks.
10. Atlanta Hawks (via Mavericks): Sekou Doumbouya (France, SF/PF, 2000)
A 34-point eruption on May 18 should have helped Sekou Doumbouya's case to the Atlanta Hawks, who have two top-10 picks.
He shouldn't even feel like a gamble, as he's an 18-year-old, 6'9", 230-pound starter in France's top league. Doumbouya continues to flash expanding scoring versatility with three-point shooting, slashes and occasional pull-ups.
With a second lottery pick, the Hawks should be inclined to bet on the draft's youngest prospect, whose offense keeps improving and defensive tools are suited for guarding multiple positions.
Spud2nique wrote:Another A/A- draft here! I’m not mad. Fit Culver in right away and develop Sekou. Love it. I’ve seen a lot of mocks and I end up loving most, hoping the actual draft is the same deal for us.
15. Detroit Pistons: Goga Bitadze (Georgia, C, 1999)
Bitadze has made it to the U.S. for workouts after torching the Serbian League in May (19.8 points per game). His scoring has really taken off with his improved three-point shooting and finishing versatility in the paint. Whoever drafts Bitadze will just have to worry about teams targeting him defensively with pick-and-rolls.
17. Brooklyn Nets: Bol Bol (Oregon, C, Freshman)
At some point, the potential reward with Bol becomes worth the risk tied to the stress fracture in his foot and his 208-pound frame. With the ability to shoot threes and specialty jumpers, he'd give the Nets offense a different look than Jarrett Allen. If Bol can hold up physically, he could become a steal outside the lottery.
19. San Antonio Spurs: Mfiondu Kabengele (Florida State, C, Sophomore)
Powerful, long and athletic with improving shooting range, Kabengele has risen into the first-round mix, particularly after he averaged 17 points through three NCAA tournament games. Workouts can now act as a launching pad since he'd been forced to come off the bench for consecutive seasons at Florida State.
21. Oklahoma City Thunder: Matisse Thybulle (Washington, SF, Senior)
Andre Roberson's injury woes could inspire the Thunder to draft another defensive specialist. Thybulle has built a reputation with his playmaking instincts and reads, finishing his senior year averaging 3.5 steals and 2.3 blocks.
25. Portland Trail Blazers: Luka Samanic (Croatia, PF, 2000)
Samanic may have earned a guaranteed NBA contract by separating himself during Thursday's scrimmage at the combine in Chicago. The 6'11" forward checks the right boxes with three-point range, the ability to face up and handle and a knack for sliding defensively.
26. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Rockets): Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Virginia Tech, PG/SG, Sophomore)
Alexander-Walker regressed as the season progressed, but he'll still draw first-round interest for his offensive versatility. He improved his ball-screen playmaking (4.0 assists per game) while still making 1.7 threes per game.
27. Brooklyn Nets (via Nuggets): Chuma Okeke (Auburn, PF, Sophomore)
This late, Okeke could be viewed as a value pick who may have gone earlier had he not torn an ACL. His injury stopped a breakout season that saw the 6'8", 230-pound forward raise his draft stock with three-point shooting, defensive versatility and a strong NCAA tournament.
Peachtree Hoops2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Luka Samanic
The Croatian forward is garnishing quite the attention ahead of the draft
Samanic stands at 6’11 tall, weighing 227 pounds and with a wingspan of 6’10.5, which is a little underwhelming — you’d like to see that wingspan closer to seven feet — but that don’t let that deter Samanic for you as a prospect. But length aside, Samanic enjoyed a very productive combine and the general takeaway from the combine is that Samanic’s stock is on the rise.
From Kyle Boone of CBS Sports:Code: Select all
Samanic balled out in the scrimmage portion of Thursday’s combine, scoring 13 points in a stellar outing in fewer than 20 minutes played. Samanic showed off a pure, smooth shooting stroke that netted him a 5-for-7 outing in his scrimmage. And better yet, Samanic showed the type of agility and versatility that NBA scouts were thrilled to see.
Jeremy Woo of SI.com similarly praised Samanic:Code: Select all
...at the combine...it was quickly evident that he was the best player on the floor in the first game, with a clean shooting stroke, a strong feel for the game, and impressive, functional ball-handling skills at his size (he measured at 6’9.5” barefoot, and weighed in at 227 pounds). He totaled 13 points and seven rebounds, and moves extremely well for a guy that tall.
The most pivotal thing I noted with Samanic today was his impressive physical development: he’s naturally thin, but has filled out nicely in his upper body and shoulders and added a noticeable degree of strength. Samanic could be a versatile floor spacer and short-roll playmaker at forward with his current skill set.
And he can get up and throw down too. His pace for his size is something Samanic takes pride in, listing it as one of his strongest aspects. Samanic is confident in his ability to move well and one of the things he likes to do offensively is beat the defense with his speed, but not only that, once Samanic gets to the rim he’s able to finish well.
But what Samanic seemed to have the most success with on offense was his post-play, often scoring on post possessions. Samanic loves to use spin moves and the post is no exception. Samanic can also space the floor and hit three-pointers. He didn’t take a ton of these per game but shot 33% nevertheless.
Luka Samanic is a fascinating prospect. He has good physical tools AND size. He’s nimble on his feet, moves well on both ends and has decent strength despite his slender appearing frame.
Offensively, Samanic can do damage inside and outside with his ability to drive inside and beat defenders off of the dribble, his ability to make things happen in the post — both of these helped by his many spin moves — and his ability to hit from outside. His offense certainly has a lot of room to grow and I think you’d have to be optimistic about that.
Defensively, he has good tools but has still to grow in this regard
Jamaaliver wrote:Peachtree Hoops2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Luka Samanic
The Croatian forward is garnishing quite the attention ahead of the draft
Samanic stands at 6’11 tall, weighing 227 pounds and with a wingspan of 6’10.5, which is a little underwhelming — you’d like to see that wingspan closer to seven feet — but that don’t let that deter Samanic for you as a prospect. But length aside, Samanic enjoyed a very productive combine and the general takeaway from the combine is that Samanic’s stock is on the rise.
From Kyle Boone of CBS Sports:Code: Select all
Samanic balled out in the scrimmage portion of Thursday’s combine, scoring 13 points in a stellar outing in fewer than 20 minutes played. Samanic showed off a pure, smooth shooting stroke that netted him a 5-for-7 outing in his scrimmage. And better yet, Samanic showed the type of agility and versatility that NBA scouts were thrilled to see.
Jeremy Woo of SI.com similarly praised Samanic:Code: Select all
...at the combine...it was quickly evident that he was the best player on the floor in the first game, with a clean shooting stroke, a strong feel for the game, and impressive, functional ball-handling skills at his size (he measured at 6’9.5” barefoot, and weighed in at 227 pounds). He totaled 13 points and seven rebounds, and moves extremely well for a guy that tall.
The most pivotal thing I noted with Samanic today was his impressive physical development: he’s naturally thin, but has filled out nicely in his upper body and shoulders and added a noticeable degree of strength. Samanic could be a versatile floor spacer and short-roll playmaker at forward with his current skill set.
And he can get up and throw down too. His pace for his size is something Samanic takes pride in, listing it as one of his strongest aspects. Samanic is confident in his ability to move well and one of the things he likes to do offensively is beat the defense with his speed, but not only that, once Samanic gets to the rim he’s able to finish well.
But what Samanic seemed to have the most success with on offense was his post-play, often scoring on post possessions. Samanic loves to use spin moves and the post is no exception. Samanic can also space the floor and hit three-pointers. He didn’t take a ton of these per game but shot 33% nevertheless.
Luka Samanic is a fascinating prospect. He has good physical tools AND size. He’s nimble on his feet, moves well on both ends and has decent strength despite his slender appearing frame.
Offensively, Samanic can do damage inside and outside with his ability to drive inside and beat defenders off of the dribble, his ability to make things happen in the post — both of these helped by his many spin moves — and his ability to hit from outside. His offense certainly has a lot of room to grow and I think you’d have to be optimistic about that.
Defensively, he has good tools but has still to grow in this regard
Spud2nique wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:Peachtree Hoops2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Luka Samanic
The Croatian forward is garnishing quite the attention ahead of the draft
Samanic stands at 6’11 tall, weighing 227 pounds and with a wingspan of 6’10.5, which is a little underwhelming — you’d like to see that wingspan closer to seven feet — but that don’t let that deter Samanic for you as a prospect. But length aside, Samanic enjoyed a very productive combine and the general takeaway from the combine is that Samanic’s stock is on the rise.
From Kyle Boone of CBS Sports:Code: Select all
Samanic balled out in the scrimmage portion of Thursday’s combine, scoring 13 points in a stellar outing in fewer than 20 minutes played. Samanic showed off a pure, smooth shooting stroke that netted him a 5-for-7 outing in his scrimmage. And better yet, Samanic showed the type of agility and versatility that NBA scouts were thrilled to see.
Jeremy Woo of SI.com similarly praised Samanic:Code: Select all
...at the combine...it was quickly evident that he was the best player on the floor in the first game, with a clean shooting stroke, a strong feel for the game, and impressive, functional ball-handling skills at his size (he measured at 6’9.5” barefoot, and weighed in at 227 pounds). He totaled 13 points and seven rebounds, and moves extremely well for a guy that tall.
The most pivotal thing I noted with Samanic today was his impressive physical development: he’s naturally thin, but has filled out nicely in his upper body and shoulders and added a noticeable degree of strength. Samanic could be a versatile floor spacer and short-roll playmaker at forward with his current skill set.
And he can get up and throw down too. His pace for his size is something Samanic takes pride in, listing it as one of his strongest aspects. Samanic is confident in his ability to move well and one of the things he likes to do offensively is beat the defense with his speed, but not only that, once Samanic gets to the rim he’s able to finish well.
But what Samanic seemed to have the most success with on offense was his post-play, often scoring on post possessions. Samanic loves to use spin moves and the post is no exception. Samanic can also space the floor and hit three-pointers. He didn’t take a ton of these per game but shot 33% nevertheless.
Luka Samanic is a fascinating prospect. He has good physical tools AND size. He’s nimble on his feet, moves well on both ends and has decent strength despite his slender appearing frame.
Offensively, Samanic can do damage inside and outside with his ability to drive inside and beat defenders off of the dribble, his ability to make things happen in the post — both of these helped by his many spin moves — and his ability to hit from outside. His offense certainly has a lot of room to grow and I think you’d have to be optimistic about that.
Defensively, he has good tools but has still to grow in this regard
Maybe we should eventually just take a Luka.
kg01 wrote:
Can you imagine the national media? I could see a legit headline, "Hawks thought they were drafting the other L*** but got Samanic instead"
So dumb.
NBA Mock Draft 2019
8. Atlanta Hawks
Nassir Little | N. Carolina | Fr | SF | 6-6
Little was the MVP of the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic. So it's reasonable to suggest most didn't expect him to average just 9.8 points in his freshman season at North Carolina. But that's exactly what he did -- at least partly because he played just 18.2 minutes per game and behind a pair of seniors in Cameron Johnson and Luke Maye. It just wasn't a good fit from a roster perspective. Regardless, scouts are still intrigued by Little's natural gifts and potential. So while he won't be picked where he would've been picked before the season started, Little will, barring a surprise, still be picked in the lottery.
10. Atlanta Hawks
Jaxson Hayes | Texas | Fr | PF | 6-11
Hayes developed late and was labeled as just the third-best prospect in Texas' four-player recruiting class coming out of high school. But the 6-11 forward showed tremendous ability early in the season and established himself as a lottery talent with incredible upside. Hayes shot 72.8% from the field — mostly because he dunked everything close to the rim. His block percentage of 10.6 rated 19th nationally. And it should also be noted that Hayes is the son of a former professional athlete, which sometimes means nothing but is definitely something more and more NBA franchises have come to value thanks to players like Stephen Curry and Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Timberwolves
Cam Reddish | Duke | Fr | SF | 6-8
Reddish projected as a top-five pick in the preseason, which suggested Duke was likely to become the first team in history to have three players selected in the top five of the same NBA Draft. But that now seems like an unlikely scenario considering the lackluster and wildly inconsistent freshmen year Reddish just played. The 6-8 forward only shot 35.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range — and the fact that he missed an NCAA Tournament game for questionable reasons did nothing to eliminate the concern in some circles that Reddish's passion for the game maybe isn't where it ought to be.
Jamaaliver wrote:From CBS Sports
I can't see us passing on Reddish twice.NBA Mock Draft 2019
8. Atlanta Hawks
Nassir Little | N. Carolina | Fr | SF | 6-6
Little was the MVP of the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic. So it's reasonable to suggest most didn't expect him to average just 9.8 points in his freshman season at North Carolina. But that's exactly what he did -- at least partly because he played just 18.2 minutes per game and behind a pair of seniors in Cameron Johnson and Luke Maye. It just wasn't a good fit from a roster perspective. Regardless, scouts are still intrigued by Little's natural gifts and potential. So while he won't be picked where he would've been picked before the season started, Little will, barring a surprise, still be picked in the lottery.
10. Atlanta Hawks
Jaxson Hayes | Texas | Fr | PF | 6-11
Hayes developed late and was labeled as just the third-best prospect in Texas' four-player recruiting class coming out of high school. But the 6-11 forward showed tremendous ability early in the season and established himself as a lottery talent with incredible upside. Hayes shot 72.8% from the field — mostly because he dunked everything close to the rim. His block percentage of 10.6 rated 19th nationally. And it should also be noted that Hayes is the son of a former professional athlete, which sometimes means nothing but is definitely something more and more NBA franchises have come to value thanks to players like Stephen Curry and Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Timberwolves
Cam Reddish | Duke | Fr | SF | 6-8
Reddish projected as a top-five pick in the preseason, which suggested Duke was likely to become the first team in history to have three players selected in the top five of the same NBA Draft. But that now seems like an unlikely scenario considering the lackluster and wildly inconsistent freshmen year Reddish just played. The 6-8 forward only shot 35.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range — and the fact that he missed an NCAA Tournament game for questionable reasons did nothing to eliminate the concern in some circles that Reddish's passion for the game maybe isn't where it ought to be.
Jamaaliver wrote:From CBS Sports
I can't see us passing on Reddish twice.NBA Mock Draft 2019
8. Atlanta Hawks
Nassir Little | N. Carolina | Fr | SF | 6-6
Little was the MVP of the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic. So it's reasonable to suggest most didn't expect him to average just 9.8 points in his freshman season at North Carolina. But that's exactly what he did -- at least partly because he played just 18.2 minutes per game and behind a pair of seniors in Cameron Johnson and Luke Maye. It just wasn't a good fit from a roster perspective. Regardless, scouts are still intrigued by Little's natural gifts and potential. So while he won't be picked where he would've been picked before the season started, Little will, barring a surprise, still be picked in the lottery.
10. Atlanta Hawks
Jaxson Hayes | Texas | Fr | PF | 6-11
Hayes developed late and was labeled as just the third-best prospect in Texas' four-player recruiting class coming out of high school. But the 6-11 forward showed tremendous ability early in the season and established himself as a lottery talent with incredible upside. Hayes shot 72.8% from the field — mostly because he dunked everything close to the rim. His block percentage of 10.6 rated 19th nationally. And it should also be noted that Hayes is the son of a former professional athlete, which sometimes means nothing but is definitely something more and more NBA franchises have come to value thanks to players like Stephen Curry and Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Timberwolves
Cam Reddish | Duke | Fr | SF | 6-8
Reddish projected as a top-five pick in the preseason, which suggested Duke was likely to become the first team in history to have three players selected in the top five of the same NBA Draft. But that now seems like an unlikely scenario considering the lackluster and wildly inconsistent freshmen year Reddish just played. The 6-8 forward only shot 35.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range — and the fact that he missed an NCAA Tournament game for questionable reasons did nothing to eliminate the concern in some circles that Reddish's passion for the game maybe isn't where it ought to be.
jayu70 wrote:Jamaaliver wrote:From CBS Sports
I can't see us passing on Reddish twice.NBA Mock Draft 2019
8. Atlanta Hawks
Nassir Little | N. Carolina | Fr | SF | 6-6
Little was the MVP of the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic. So it's reasonable to suggest most didn't expect him to average just 9.8 points in his freshman season at North Carolina. But that's exactly what he did -- at least partly because he played just 18.2 minutes per game and behind a pair of seniors in Cameron Johnson and Luke Maye. It just wasn't a good fit from a roster perspective. Regardless, scouts are still intrigued by Little's natural gifts and potential. So while he won't be picked where he would've been picked before the season started, Little will, barring a surprise, still be picked in the lottery.
10. Atlanta Hawks
Jaxson Hayes | Texas | Fr | PF | 6-11
Hayes developed late and was labeled as just the third-best prospect in Texas' four-player recruiting class coming out of high school. But the 6-11 forward showed tremendous ability early in the season and established himself as a lottery talent with incredible upside. Hayes shot 72.8% from the field — mostly because he dunked everything close to the rim. His block percentage of 10.6 rated 19th nationally. And it should also be noted that Hayes is the son of a former professional athlete, which sometimes means nothing but is definitely something more and more NBA franchises have come to value thanks to players like Stephen Curry and Jaren Jackson Jr.
11. Timberwolves
Cam Reddish | Duke | Fr | SF | 6-8
Reddish projected as a top-five pick in the preseason, which suggested Duke was likely to become the first team in history to have three players selected in the top five of the same NBA Draft. But that now seems like an unlikely scenario considering the lackluster and wildly inconsistent freshmen year Reddish just played. The 6-8 forward only shot 35.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range — and the fact that he missed an NCAA Tournament game for questionable reasons did nothing to eliminate the concern in some circles that Reddish's passion for the game maybe isn't where it ought to be.
I don't like this one.
Is little a ball handler?
He reminds me of Stanley Johnson for some reason. (Spuds's guy).