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Post#1 » by FrenchNBAFan » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:04 am

20 yo athletic PG 6'3
14.2 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 6.1 APG
37.3 3pt%

Great pick for NO 56th.

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Post#2 » by SpeedyG » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:44 am

Kenny and Sean missed them some Whitehead lol

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Post#4 » by ecuhus1981 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:57 pm

I was surprised at the pick, Kenny doesn't normally go for average-sized PG's. But I hear Joe Tsai has been following Hands for awhile, so it makes sense. Still, on his own merit, Jaylen is a pretty smooth young player. Similar to D'angelo in this respect, converting turnovers into assists would unlock his potential, and if anyway can coach that, it's Atkinson.
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Post#5 » by Prokorov » Fri Jun 21, 2019 3:21 pm

i cant wait until summer leage when we get to really overhype him :)
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Post#6 » by Claud » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:07 pm

Dude got HOPS.

His game is very Brandon Jenningsesche.. will probably spend most of his time in LI but kid has some talent.
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Post#7 » by Aussienet3 » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:14 pm

Does this mean we are trading Dinwiddie for more cap space? Asking for a friend...
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Post#8 » by Papi_swav » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:55 pm

He can shoot but it looks like he has trouble getting past his defender... we'll make a better judgement in summer league
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Post#9 » by SpeedyG » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:55 pm

Aussienet3 wrote:Does this mean we are trading Dinwiddie for more cap space? Asking for a friend...
Nah...i think Spencer is safe.

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Post#11 » by DeRoma » Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:37 am

This guy is Russell Westbrook without size. Which kind of a big deal consider how small he is. He does have a potential to be 6th man though.
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Post#12 » by Shark » Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:12 am

DeRoma wrote:This guy is Russell Westbrook without size. Which kind of a big deal consider how small he is. He does have a potential to be 6th man though.

That's a comparison I saw a couple of times. And I kinda see it. He plays with a certain rhythm that is very similar to Russ'. Jump shot even looks a bit similar in form. Not sure if his body would hold up playing like Westbrook given the size difference, but you never now. Should be an interesting G League prospect.
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Post#13 » by Prokorov » Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:14 am

russ westbrook? looks like a scrub to me
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Post#14 » by kamaze » Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:43 am

He looks like a good prospect but nowhere near as explosive as Westbrook.
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Post#15 » by Prokorov » Sun Jun 23, 2019 11:47 am

less athletic markel brown
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Post#16 » by DeRoma » Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:08 pm

Prokorov wrote:russ westbrook? looks like a scrub to me

you also thought Dwayne Bacon is a good player
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Post#17 » by MrDollarBills » Sun Jun 23, 2019 2:32 pm

Prokorov wrote:less athletic markel brown


Markel Brown was an undersized SG without a reliable shot. This kid has way better handles

that being said, I know I really shouldn't go by that footage of him versus Sexton in what seems like some of those junk leagues these D1 level prospects play in, but dude looked like he had trouble getting past Sexton multiple times.

The front office saw something in him to draft him, so I'm giving him a chance. You write people off way too quickly dude :lol:
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Post#18 » by Prokorov » Mon Jun 24, 2019 11:25 am

MrDollarBills wrote:
Prokorov wrote:less athletic markel brown


Markel Brown was an undersized SG without a reliable shot. This kid has way better handles

that being said, I know I really shouldn't go by that footage of him versus Sexton in what seems like some of those junk leagues these D1 level prospects play in, but dude looked like he had trouble getting past Sexton multiple times.

The front office saw something in him to draft him, so I'm giving him a chance. You write people off way too quickly dude :lol:

he was taken 54th... its not like the choice was between him and RJ Barrett... we had to take someone and whoever we took was going to be a long shot to make it in the league

less then 5% of players taken 50-60 the past 15 years are on NBA rosters.
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Post#19 » by JoseRizal » Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:49 pm

He’s athletic, fast, good shooter and pretty nice handles. However, I don’t think he’s a natural PG. He’s not a good passer and cannot create opportunities for his teammates. I see him as a microwave 6th man (ceiling) or a 3rd string PG (floor). But for the 56th, a great pick indeed.
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Post#20 » by MrDollarBills » Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:42 pm

Prokorov wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
Prokorov wrote:less athletic markel brown


Markel Brown was an undersized SG without a reliable shot. This kid has way better handles

that being said, I know I really shouldn't go by that footage of him versus Sexton in what seems like some of those junk leagues these D1 level prospects play in, but dude looked like he had trouble getting past Sexton multiple times.

The front office saw something in him to draft him, so I'm giving him a chance. You write people off way too quickly dude :lol:

he was taken 54th... its not like the choice was between him and RJ Barrett... we had to take someone and whoever we took was going to be a long shot to make it in the league

less then 5% of players taken 50-60 the past 15 years are on NBA rosters.


like I said, based on the footage posted in this thread I was not really impressed by him but I will root for him to do his best.
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