2019 NBA draft part deux

[shangrila]

I’m working at home today. ESPN is showing replays of Duke games. Just had Duke/Louisville on. I know he’s inconsistent, passive, etc.; but Reddish is so talented and he’s built for the modern NBA.

I’d even move up for the guy. I live not too far from Gainesville, I remember Beal not quite shooting as well as he was billed, but you knew the shot would be there in the NBA. I feel the same way about Reddish.

I doubt it's possible. If rumours are true Atlanta loves him so you'd need to move up to 7 or higher and that's Chicago, Phoenix and Cleveland respectively. I don't see what we could offer to entice those teams to move down, especially Chicago and Phoenix who would potentially miss out on prospects that fit glaring holes on their rosters (the PGs White and Garland).

[wildvikeswolves]

I really like this Front office that we’ve put together and I trust them to do there research on everything about these guys. So If we were to pick someone like Reddish or Bol Bol, I would be less worried about the injury or effort issues that we hear about then I am right now.

[Worm Guts]

My concern is the motor. It doesn't matter how you're built if you don't have the passion. I would stay away.

[Nick K]

I’m working at home today. ESPN is showing replays of Duke games. Just had Duke/Louisville on. I know he’s inconsistent, passive, etc.; but Reddish is so talented and he’s built for the modern NBA.

I’d even move up for the guy. I live not too far from Gainesville, I remember Beal not quite shooting as well as he was billed, but you knew the shot would be there in the NBA. I feel the same way about Reddish.

Reddish reminds me of Wiggins. Do we need two of them?

[jpatrick]

I’m working at home today. ESPN is showing replays of Duke games. Just had Duke/Louisville on. I know he’s inconsistent, passive, etc.; but Reddish is so talented and he’s built for the modern NBA.

I’d even move up for the guy. I live not too far from Gainesville, I remember Beal not quite shooting as well as he was billed, but you knew the shot would be there in the NBA. I feel the same way about Reddish.

Reddish reminds me of Wiggins. Do we need two of them?

I truly believe Wiggins’ biggest problem is that he does not love basketball. Thus, he’s improved zero since his second year. I don’t know if Reddish is the same or he just struggled to go from being the guy with the ball in his hands 90% of the time to being a #3. He seemed to struggle with confidence. When he had it, he was really good.

[KGdaBom]

I’m working at home today. ESPN is showing replays of Duke games. Just had Duke/Louisville on. I know he’s inconsistent, passive, etc.; but Reddish is so talented and he’s built for the modern NBA.

I said during the year that I believed Reddish could have the best NBA career of the three Dukies, and I still believe in that take.

If the Wolves draft him I hope you are correct.

[Klomp]

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[Klomp]

I think people have the usual names from the back of the lottery through the end of the first round, but important to remember how much draft stock can change. I really think the combine scrimmages can play a significant role in where people are drafted. Guys who play and perform well can really jump up draft boards quickly, while those who decide not to play can see their stock drop. A few examples of this from last year are Kevin Huerter, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Okogie playing and performing well, while Robert Williams is a prime example of someone who hurt his own draft stock quite a bit.

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This year, there were a lot of names that sat out of the 5-on-5s, so it's possible the effect won't be as noticeable. But I think it's something worth remembering. The back half of the first round and even late lottery could end up looking drastically different than what we've been reading on most mocks to this point.

[KGdaBom]

I think people have the usual names from the back of the lottery through the end of the first round, but important to remember how much draft stock can change. I really think the combine scrimmages can play a significant role in where people are drafted. Guys who play and perform well can really jump up draft boards quickly, while those who decide not to play can see their stock drop. A few examples of this from last year are Kevin Huerter, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Okogie playing and performing well, while Robert Williams is a prime example of someone who hurt his own draft stock quite a bit.

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This year, there were a lot of names that sat out of the 5-on-5s, so it's possible the effect won't be as noticeable. But I think it's something worth remembering. The back half of the first round and even late lottery could end up looking drastically different than what we've been reading on most mocks to this point.

If I considered two players close at all I would side with the one who worked out.

[gandlogo]

I’m working at home today. ESPN is showing replays of Duke games. Just had Duke/Louisville on. I know he’s inconsistent, passive, etc.; but Reddish is so talented and he’s built for the modern NBA.

I said during the year that I believed Reddish could have the best NBA career of the three Dukies, and I still believe in that take.

As someone who watched 20+ Duke games last season - and was nerdy enough to re-watch a lot of them yesterday on ESPN U - I too feel the same way about Reddish potentially being the best pro of the bunch. I certainly understand the Wiggins comparisons. They have very similar builds and demeanor. Reddish is nowhere near the athlete, but he is a much more skilled/polished product. Skills are developed through work. Reddish has a great shooting stroke and the ability to finish at the rim in tons of different ways. His nonscoring stats - especially when you dig deeper at the AAU level or Team USA - show a good overall feel for the game. His inconsistency can be maddening. Absolutely. But I don't know that it's motor related. Wiggins' lack of development in terms of skills and body I believe is more telling (hopefully that's changing!) than Reddish's one season at Duke.

[gandlogo]

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I'm so intrigued by Claxton, Samanic, and even Porter.

[yawner]

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I'm so intrigued by Claxton, Samanic, and even Porter.

Gotta catch 'em all!

[theGreatRC]

I honestly have no idea who we are going to draft at 11...not even a position except PG

[Dewey]

"It's been rumored that many of the media members who lack much knowledge and lack stuff to write on are unhappy some prospects are not playing in the scrimmages" ... "They report that some key NBA figures think it could hurt them" .... Seriously, too much drama and media whining over these scrimmages ... i sense hurt feelings that some opt not to play. I player is very aware of the opportunity and will play if it is in their best interest. don't need to be scolded like they are high school JV.

[Klomp]

"It's been rumored that many of the media members who lack much knowledge and lack stuff to write on are unhappy some prospects are not playing in the scrimmages" ... "They report that some key NBA figures think it could hurt them" .... Seriously, too much drama and media whining over these scrimmages ... i sense hurt feelings that some opt not to play. I player is very aware of the opportunity and will play if it is in their best interest. don't need to be scolded like they are high school JV.

Whatever. The media have nothing to do with this.

[KGdaBom]

"It's been rumored that many of the media members who lack much knowledge and lack stuff to write on are unhappy some prospects are not playing in the scrimmages" ... "They report that some key NBA figures think it could hurt them" .... Seriously, too much drama and media whining over these scrimmages ... i sense hurt feelings that some opt not to play. I player is very aware of the opportunity and will play if it is in their best interest. don't need to be scolded like they are high school JV.

Whatever. The media have nothing to do with this.

Agreed. I can't imagine how a marginal player refusing to work out would sit very well with the GMs.

[Klomp]

Siakam blowing up can't be great news for chances of Doumbouya slipping to 11

[Mattya]

I can't figure out if Kevin Porter Jr's shot is throwing me off because he is a lefty or if he has a really award load up.

[wesleyt95]

Siakam blowing up can't be great news for chances of Doumbouya slipping to 11

Just like Porzingis blowing up meant Bender would too

[wesleyt95]

I'd even think about Nic Claxton @ #11 if defense is our firsT priority