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Appropriately early 2020 NBA Draft Thread

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What would you like to see the Hawks do with the #6 pick?

Trade the Pick for a vet
5
17%
Trade into the top 3
8
27%
Trade for later/future picks
4
13%
Draft Best Player Available
4
13%
Draft TYRESE HALIBURTON
3
10%
Draft ONYEKA OKONGWU
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10%
Draft ISAAC OKORO
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Draft KILLIAN HAYES
3
10%
 
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Post#441 » by kg01 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:13 pm

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Actually a pretty good rundown on their pick, and reasoning, for us. The kid outta AUB would be good had we not taken Hunt/Red last year.
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Post#445 » by HMFFL » Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:46 pm

Israeli wing Deni Avdija declared himself eligible for the 2020 NBA Draft on Thursday in an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up. “First of all, the NBA is the best league in the world. There is a lot to learn over there and a lot of experience there,” Avdija said. “It’s going to be great to take my game to the next level.”

 

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Post#447 » by Jamaaliver » Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:49 am

2020 NBA Draft Rumors: Anthony Edwards 'Labeled a Boom-or-Bust Prospect'



The 6'5", 225-pound guard has all the tools to become a star at the next level, but his shot selection must improve significantly for that to happen. The uncertainty about his offensive efficiency is why there are question marks about exactly where he'll land in the draft.
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Post#448 » by Jamaaliver » Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:54 pm

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1. Killian Hayes – ratiopharm Ulm | G

Extremely gifted passer who excels in the PnR, with solid outside shooting indicators (30% from three this past year for Eurocup and G-BBL; 88% from the line). Good size for a lead ball handler, despite concerns with lack of burst, and he possesses a good handle and craftiness that allows him to get to the rim (.313 FTr this past year). He has a nasty stepback, uses his 6’8 wingspan to collect steals on and off the ball (3.1 STL%), although he also tends to get in foul trouble picking up 4.3 fouls per 36. Hayes is only 18 years old.


2. Onyeka Okongwu – USC | C


Dominant PnR player with great touch at the basket with either hand (73% at the rim). A fantastic shot blocker at 6’9 (9.8 blk%), Okongwu has shown the ability to guard in space and out on the perimeter at times. Montrezl Harrell-esque motor and athleticism, combining powerful dunks with hustle rebounds and transition rim running. Sixth highest BPM 2.0 in the country as a freshman; solid post potential with an already devastating spin move. High level impact depends on potential of outside jumper but he’s shown solid FT numbers (72%) and touch around the rim that it’s possible he’ll one day shoot from three.
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Re: Appropriately early 2020 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#451 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Apr 21, 2020 5:27 am

atlantabbq99 wrote:I would take Jalen Smith if I got the #1 pick ...

I'm very high on Jalen. He will probably be the same as Kawhi and Paul George, which are, high defensive guys who are not projected to be lottery picks because of perceived limited offense.

I really like Jalen's jump shot, and he dribbles well for a guy his size. I think he will be an elite defensive player in the NBA and have enough offensive game to make an all star team down the road.


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Post#452 » by Jamaaliver » Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:34 pm

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Good Fit: Atlanta Hawks

Ball may have to warm up to the idea of playing alongside another ball-dominant guard in Trae Young. But they could help each other while applying unique pressure on defenses with their speed, playmaking and shot-making.

Young leads the NBA in time of possession while averaging 20.8 field-goal attempts and 4.8 turnovers per game. He's averaging 29.6 points and 9.3 assists, but the Hawks are 20-47. Atlanta might be too reliant on its 6'1", 180-pound engine.

While Ball is more comfortable with the ball, Young also ranks in the 97th percentile in spot-ups, per Synergy Sports. He's shooting 46.0 percent off the catch and 41.4 percent off screens. Young could be used to generate offense in different ways—not just with ball screens (53.3 percent of offense) and transition (16.5 percent of offense). Together, they should possess enough skill versatility to coexist.

And it might not hurt for the Hawks to experiment with two elite passers in their backcourt. Cam Reddish, Kevin Huerter and De'Andre Hunter would benefit.

And Ball would have a pair of the best pick-and-roll finishers to work with in John Collins and Clint Capela.

The Hawks also like to push the pace (fifth), which would play to Ball's strengths.

The fit may require some adjusting, but learning to play with Young could be good for Ball's development and efficiency. And though Atlanta is young and rebuilding, Ball would have a relatively balanced supporting cast that includes shooters and athletic bigs
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Post#453 » by birdlives_ma » Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:52 pm

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Good Fit: Atlanta Hawks

Ball may have to warm up to the idea of playing alongside another ball-dominant guard in Trae Young. But they could help each other while applying unique pressure on defenses with their speed, playmaking and shot-making.

Young leads the NBA in time of possession while averaging 20.8 field-goal attempts and 4.8 turnovers per game. He's averaging 29.6 points and 9.3 assists, but the Hawks are 20-47. Atlanta might be too reliant on its 6'1", 180-pound engine.

While Ball is more comfortable with the ball, Young also ranks in the 97th percentile in spot-ups, per Synergy Sports. He's shooting 46.0 percent off the catch and 41.4 percent off screens. Young could be used to generate offense in different ways—not just with ball screens (53.3 percent of offense) and transition (16.5 percent of offense). Together, they should possess enough skill versatility to coexist.

And it might not hurt for the Hawks to experiment with two elite passers in their backcourt. Cam Reddish, Kevin Huerter and De'Andre Hunter would benefit.

And Ball would have a pair of the best pick-and-roll finishers to work with in John Collins and Clint Capela.

The Hawks also like to push the pace (fifth), which would play to Ball's strengths.

The fit may require some adjusting, but learning to play with Young could be good for Ball's development and efficiency. And though Atlanta is young and rebuilding, Ball would have a relatively balanced supporting cast that includes shooters and athletic bigs



Man, those Bleacher report dudes can talk themselves into anything, huh? We'd be quite possibly the worst defense in NBA history, even if the offense would be a lot of fun. Honestly, even if he was like the perfect fit on the court, I'd still think twice with that family... A week in, and Lavar would be trying to get him to LA. I saw an interview with Lonzo recently, where he was saying he basically cut Lavar out of his life.
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Re: Appropriately early 2020 NBA Draft Thread 

Post#454 » by kg01 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:58 pm

birdlives_ma wrote:Man, those Bleacher report dudes can talk themselves into anything, huh? We'd be quite possibly the worst defense in NBA history, even if the offense would be a lot of fun. Honestly, even if he was like the perfect fit on the court, I'd still think twice with that family... A week in, and Lavar would be trying to get him to LA. I saw an interview with Lonzo recently, where he was saying he basically cut Lavar out of his life.


My sentiments exactly.

I wouldn't mind Ball being here, if Trae weren't. But he is, so Ball's probably a good facilitator but a bad fit here. He's probably less physical and more of a defensive liability than Trae. Let that sink in.
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Post#458 » by Jamaaliver » Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:56 pm

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ATLANTA HAWKS: Obi Toppin (6-9 Forward, Dayton)
CLASS: Sophomore (22 years old)

2019-20 STATS: 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, shooting 63% from the field and 39% from three

The 6'9" redshirt sophomore became a SportsCenter regular thanks to his high-flying finishes, but overall was a super-efficient scorer despite a high usage. Prior to the NCAA suspending all remaining games, the Brooklyn native had positioned Dayton as a potential No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Flyers held a 29-2 record—easily the best season in school history. He was already named National POY by USA Today, CBS Sports, NBC Sports and The Athletic, and is widely considered the front-runner for the prestigious Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year award. Additionally, Toppin was the only unanimous selection for the AP All-America teams. While the Hawks already have John Collins and Clint Capella in the paint, Toppin’s resume is worthy of serious consideration. — Franklyn Calle

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Post#459 » by raleigh » Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:13 am

Can we get a new poll? This one doesn't make a lot of sense to me...
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