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LoveMyRaps wrote:As of today, who would you take with the 28th overall pick if you were Masai & why?
Psubs wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:LoveMyRaps wrote:As of today, who would you take with the 28th overall pick if you were Masai & why?
As of today, if I'm basing availability by the Tankathon mock draft my top-5 for us at #28 would be...
1) Xavier Tillman
2) Tyrell Terry
3) Daniel Oturu
4) Precious Achiuwa
5) Desmond Bane
http://www.tankathon.com/mock_draft
Jordan Nwora is interesting according to that availability. In December, he had Louisville ranked #1 in the country, eventually evening out to #14.Jordan Nwora put together an impressive 2019-20 season, becoming the only ACC player to rank in the top ten in points (18.0), rebounding (7.7), free throw percentage (.813), field goal percentage (.440) and three-pointers made per game (2.5).
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27490009/nigeria-jordan-nwora-no-coach-pet-even-coach-dad
He helped Nigeria beat team Canada.
https://www.busybuddiesng.com/2019-fiba-world-cup-real-reason-i-picked-my-son-jordan-dtigers-coach-alex-nwora/“But if he’s one of those elite kids that we need to help us win just because he’s my son then somebody is definitely naive enough or not smart enough to know talent when they see one,” Nwora said of the player who averaged 17.2 PPG, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists for his college team last season where he was voted the second most improved player in the NCAA and the most improved in the ACC.
Masai might not select him just because he's Nigerian. He seems like a really good prospect playing in one of the best conferences.
I'd love to draft any one of those two with #28, would be a huge steal IMO. But I just don't see it happening.
LoveMyRaps wrote:HeadtopChunes wrote:I also like Isiah Joe
Elite shooter + good defender
Maybe be Matt Thomas type who can actually guard
Low stock for some reason but he looks draftable to me
If we're looking for a Matt Thomas/JJ Reddick type of player... Payton Pritchard could be that guy. NBA range, tight handles, and lighting quick. His statistical improvement from his junior year to his senior year is what makes him a very intriguing choice for #58.
Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:You are new in understanding how Ujiri drafts his players?
Wings: OG #23, Siakam #27
Guards: VanVleet #Undrafted, Davis #Undrafted (at most 2nd round pick), Powell #46
I feel it is unlikely we are going to trade Lowry to make Philly better and think we can acquire Giannis because we have some kind of top pick that can get us a rookie. I think we will trade away players who may not fit in our style for some assets, but not the other way around.
But does clearing $40 million allow the Raptors to sign Giannis plus another star if they let Ibaka/Gasol walk? Gobert?
#28 Tyrell Terry (PG that shoots 40% from 3)
#58 Malik Fitts (combo forward that shoots 40% from 3)
PG FVV - TD - #28
SG OG - Ball - Thomas
SF Siakam - OG - #58
PF Giannis - Siakam - Boucher
C Gobert - Giannis - FA
LoveMyRaps wrote:I'm a huge fan of Nwora, but goddamn Tankathon has Perry dropping to #44 and Oturu down to #37.
Sir-Swish-A-Lot wrote:LoveMyRaps wrote:HeadtopChunes wrote:I also like Isiah Joe
Elite shooter + good defender
Maybe be Matt Thomas type who can actually guard
Low stock for some reason but he looks draftable to me
If we're looking for a Matt Thomas/JJ Reddick type of player... Payton Pritchard could be that guy. NBA range, tight handles, and lighting quick. His statistical improvement from his junior year to his senior year is what makes him a very intriguing choice for #58.
Payton Pritchard can't guard NBA pgs nor beat them off of the dribble. He's not lightning quick but he is a very heady, crafty player that maximizes his physical abilities. He has nice handles and good range on his jumper. But not at #28.
LoveMyRaps wrote:As of today, who would you take with the 28th overall pick if you were Masai & why?
LoveMyRaps wrote:As of today, who would you take with the 28th overall pick if you were Masai & why?
LoveMyRaps wrote:As of today, who would you take with the 28th overall pick if you were Masai & why?
LoveMyRaps wrote:Psubs wrote:BoyzNTheHood wrote:
As of today, if I'm basing availability by the Tankathon mock draft my top-5 for us at #28 would be...
1) Xavier Tillman
2) Tyrell Terry
3) Daniel Oturu
4) Precious Achiuwa
5) Desmond Bane
http://www.tankathon.com/mock_draft
Jordan Nwora is interesting according to that availability. In December, he had Louisville ranked #1 in the country, eventually evening out to #14.Jordan Nwora put together an impressive 2019-20 season, becoming the only ACC player to rank in the top ten in points (18.0), rebounding (7.7), free throw percentage (.813), field goal percentage (.440) and three-pointers made per game (2.5).
https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27490009/nigeria-jordan-nwora-no-coach-pet-even-coach-dad
He helped Nigeria beat team Canada.
https://www.busybuddiesng.com/2019-fiba-world-cup-real-reason-i-picked-my-son-jordan-dtigers-coach-alex-nwora/“But if he’s one of those elite kids that we need to help us win just because he’s my son then somebody is definitely naive enough or not smart enough to know talent when they see one,” Nwora said of the player who averaged 17.2 PPG, 7.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists for his college team last season where he was voted the second most improved player in the NCAA and the most improved in the ACC.
Masai might not select him just because he's Nigerian. He seems like a really good prospect playing in one of the best conferences.
I'm a huge fan of Nwora, but goddamn Tankathon has Perry dropping to #44 and Oturu down to #37.
Indeed wrote:I watched a few games on Nwora, he looks a bit lazy. Not running back, did not have the stance, etc.
I like his physical measurement and ability to shoot the ball, but he does not look to be quick, that makes me feel he is a bad defender (only play defense when he has to).
Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:I watched a few games on Nwora, he looks a bit lazy. Not running back, did not have the stance, etc.
I like his physical measurement and ability to shoot the ball, but he does not look to be quick, that makes me feel he is a bad defender (only play defense when he has to).
He put up 18 ppg and no other player was in double digits, so playing 33 out of 40 mpg suggests he was pacing himself on defense.
Louisville had 7 players between 5-10 ppg. Drafted on a deep Raptor team fighting for more minutes would have him able to spend energy initially playing 14-16 mpg.
He has so many chase down blocks without fouling!
His floor, I think he's Mo Pete. I think his ceiling is Paul Pierce.
#28 Nwora
#58 Enoch
Undrafted Sutton
Cardinal trio!
Indeed wrote:Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:I watched a few games on Nwora, he looks a bit lazy. Not running back, did not have the stance, etc.
I like his physical measurement and ability to shoot the ball, but he does not look to be quick, that makes me feel he is a bad defender (only play defense when he has to).
He put up 18 ppg and no other player was in double digits, so playing 33 out of 40 mpg suggests he was pacing himself on defense.
Louisville had 7 players between 5-10 ppg. Drafted on a deep Raptor team fighting for more minutes would have him able to spend energy initially playing 14-16 mpg.
He has so many chase down blocks without fouling!
His floor, I think he's Mo Pete. I think his ceiling is Paul Pierce.
#28 Nwora
#58 Enoch
Undrafted Sutton
Cardinal trio!
Which is why I would wait for the combine, but not getting on the defensive stance means he is not used to it rather than saving energy, because his assignment does not hold the ball long nor often (he is not guarding opponent best offensive player, and very well the least offensive player).
Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:I watched a few games on Nwora, he looks a bit lazy. Not running back, did not have the stance, etc.
I like his physical measurement and ability to shoot the ball, but he does not look to be quick, that makes me feel he is a bad defender (only play defense when he has to).
He put up 18 ppg and no other player was in double digits, so playing 33 out of 40 mpg suggests he was pacing himself on defense.
Louisville had 7 players between 5-10 ppg. Drafted on a deep Raptor team fighting for more minutes would have him able to spend energy initially playing 14-16 mpg.
He has so many chase down blocks without fouling!
His floor, I think he's Mo Pete. I think his ceiling is Paul Pierce.
#28 Nwora
#58 Enoch
Undrafted Sutton
Cardinal trio!
Kevin Willis wrote:Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:I watched a few games on Nwora, he looks a bit lazy. Not running back, did not have the stance, etc.
I like his physical measurement and ability to shoot the ball, but he does not look to be quick, that makes me feel he is a bad defender (only play defense when he has to).
He put up 18 ppg and no other player was in double digits, so playing 33 out of 40 mpg suggests he was pacing himself on defense.
Louisville had 7 players between 5-10 ppg. Drafted on a deep Raptor team fighting for more minutes would have him able to spend energy initially playing 14-16 mpg.
He has so many chase down blocks without fouling!
His floor, I think he's Mo Pete. I think his ceiling is Paul Pierce.
#28 Nwora
#58 Enoch
Undrafted Sutton
Cardinal trio!
Don't do that, his ceiling is probably Mo Pete. Pierce is a goat and he's the Truth. HOFer better than DWade. In his dreams he's that good.
Psubs wrote:Indeed wrote:Psubs wrote:
He put up 18 ppg and no other player was in double digits, so playing 33 out of 40 mpg suggests he was pacing himself on defense.
Louisville had 7 players between 5-10 ppg. Drafted on a deep Raptor team fighting for more minutes would have him able to spend energy initially playing 14-16 mpg.
He has so many chase down blocks without fouling!
His floor, I think he's Mo Pete. I think his ceiling is Paul Pierce.
#28 Nwora
#58 Enoch
Undrafted Sutton
Cardinal trio!
Which is why I would wait for the combine, but not getting on the defensive stance means he is not used to it rather than saving energy, because his assignment does not hold the ball long nor often (he is not guarding opponent best offensive player, and very well the least offensive player).
He'll work on defense in practice. Doesn't seem like not a hard worker.
Looks like he's come a long way since highschool as a 4-star prospect. Don't think he'll test that well at a combine but he seems more like a Paul Pierce than a Vince Carter.
He's from Buffalo and went to Vermont so he's used to the cold.
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
HeadtopChunes wrote:I also like Isiah Joe
Elite shooter + good defender
Maybe be Matt Thomas type who can actually guard
Low stock for some reason but he looks draftable to me
deeps6x wrote:I guarantee you that (Jaylen) Brown and (Kris) Dunn are drafted OUT of the top 5.
