2019-2020 College/Draft thread (Part 4)

[youngWizzy]

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Thanks for your hard work. Very interesting. (still a bit wonky; has Cassius Stanley playing for Michigan State [Cassius Winston]

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[HEZI]

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/nba-draft-2020-cole-anthony-scouting-report-strengths-weaknesses-and-player-comparison/mjt0y80k3sah1qljwmfvq2q4o

One of the most premium skills in basketball is the ability to make tough shots on the perimeter and in this draft class, Anthony stands alone with his capability to hit off-balance shots with a defender in his grill. Over and over again in college, we saw him creating space with creative step-back jumpers or leaners to either side and with a balance that only comes from thousands of reps Anthony maintained solid technique with his elbow in and his wrist back that allowed for straight-shooting. Ultimately Anthony ended his freshman season shooting 35% from three, a number that might not jump off the page to you but one that’s impressive considering the high number of difficult attempts he had to make at the end of shot clocks facing heavy defensive pressure.

In addition to possessing one of the best pull-up shots in the class, he’s also one of the fastest players and that makes him a terror to guard in space. North Carolina’s offence thrived when Anthony went to work one-on-one and he quickly became an elite isolation scorer. While he likely won’t get the same number of isolation opportunities he got in college the ability to beat a defender one-on-one will help him when he gets the ball off the floppy actions or Iverson cuts we see so commonly in NBA offences.
At 6’3” with a powerful lower body Anthony is a stout defender when he wants to be and uses his quick feet to mirror offensive players as they try to drive by him. His strong base allows him to be physical at the point of attack and that’s something that will do him well playing against some of the muscular guards looking to initiate contact in the NBA.

One of the intangibles Anthony brings to the table is his competitiveness. Despite the fact that his North Carolina team was largely irrelevant this year with no chance to compete for an ACC title or a berth to the NCAA Tournament Anthony played with a noticeable fire and passion. He nearly single-handedly willed his team back into some games by forcing steals on his own end and then hitting big shots on the other and lottery teams in rebuilding phases will love that competition level in games that didn’t necessarily carry a ton of weight.

NBA Comparison: CJ McCollum

[DaGawd]

I guess CJ McCollum wouldn't be such a bad get in the lottery

[RHODEY]

https://www.thestepien.com/2020/01/25/cole-anthony-scouting-report-2/

Passing: Not a very good passer, though better than what he’s shown at UNC. Makes basic reads (drop-offs, swings, some kickouts), but not a preternatural passer / makes plays for others before they happen. He sees and then passes, nothing advanced (for the most part, just passing to the open teammates). As with finishing, clogged lanes and lack of spacing make it difficult to see some passing lanes, though he’s still missing wide open looks that he should be making. The pre-determining when he’s going to attack / that he’s going to make a move leads itself here, too à he misses open passes he should be making. Not a fan of his general passing touch – has some odd turnovers because the pass is (way) too high. Not a a great decision-maker in the HC, as he forces looks that aren’t really there, or are in a crowded area (extra spacing in NBA could help get some of these through, but others are just non-looks). Looks like he’s sometimes playing as if he’s in either scoring mode or facilitating mode – like, he knows what he wants to do before, instead of reading and reacting. Pretty good decision maker in transition.

[RHODEY]

I guess CJ McCollum wouldn't be such a bad get in the lottery

CJ McCollum running your offense would be a bad get.

[HEZI]

Good good let the hate flow through you

Buwahahaha

[DaGawd]

I guess CJ McCollum wouldn't be such a bad get in the lottery

CJ McCollum running your offense would be a bad get.

Valid point although I do think we have someone who can run the offense already in RJ whose true potential will ultimately be unlocked as a point forward type. Putting Shooters like Cole around him could pay off

[HEZI]

[Nazrmohamed]

I guess CJ McCollum wouldn't be such a bad get in the lottery

CJ McCollum running your offense would be a bad get.

And he ain't no McCollum man. You know that. McCollums game is silky smooth. Cole is a lot closer to a short Collin Sexton. He scores with his head down and its not even efficient.

No way. Halliburton/Hayes. If even go Kira Lewis before him. Knicks best beware.

[knickstape21]

Not gonna lie, I was with ya until I saw Wood lol. Hard hard major pass on him.

[3toheadmelo]

Poor mans Sexton is actually a good comparison for Cole

[HEZI]

Not gonna lie, I was with ya until I saw Wood lol. Hard hard major pass on him.

Would be the best core piece we could sign through free agency, just need to find a dumping ground for Randle. Make it happen Rose. Add a sniper wing to the mix and we got something

[knickstape21]

Not gonna lie, I was with ya until I saw Wood lol. Hard hard major pass on him.

Would be the best core piece we could sign through free agency, just need to find a dumping ground for Randle. Make it happen Rose. Add a sniper wing to the mix and we got something

I’d rather just not spend and be as flexible as possible for 2021. 2 lottery picks and all the cap in the world again for a wild FA class. Wood can go somewhere else.

[HEZI]

Not gonna lie, I was with ya until I saw Wood lol. Hard hard major pass on him.

Would be the best core piece we could sign through free agency, just need to find a dumping ground for Randle. Make it happen Rose. Add a sniper wing to the mix and we got something

I’d rather just not spend and be as flexible as possible for 2021. 2 lottery picks and all the cap in the world again for a wild FA class. Wood can go somewhere else.

We're not signing any marquee free agents in 2021. We need to build a team now. Whoever wants to come can make it known they want to come, then we can move whatever contracts need to be moved to make it happen but missing out on talent just to take the risk of striking out isn't worth it. Build a team now, don't waste RJ's youth selling him on some fantasy free agents who aint coming

[Worst_to_First]

Poor mans Sexton is actually a good comparison for Cole

I just found out Karim Mane has a 7’0 wingspan lol.

Have a feeling that we will find the guard we like with our late 1st or early 2nd rather than with our lottery pick.

[Fat]

I watched one game of cole where he was making beautiful passes but his teammates had it going. nothing fancy but he had a good balance of scoring and passing.

Could him not trusting his teammates enough have something to do with the lack of overall passing or is it just him lacking the ability to consistently see the plays or a little of both?

[3toheadmelo]

Poor mans Sexton is actually a good comparison for Cole

I just found out Karim Mane has a 7’0 wingspan lol.

Have a feeling that we will find the guard we like with our late 1st or early 2nd rather than with our lottery pick.

Yeah I actually like Karim Mane more than a lot of the guards in the lottery. He is like a Jrue Holiday clone. Knicks should make him our #1 target with our later picks if he stays in the draft.

[RHODEY]

I watched one game of cole where he was making beautiful passes but his teammates had it going. nothing fancy but he had a good balance of scoring and passing.

Could him not trusting his teammates enough have something to do with the lack of overall passing or is it just him lacking the ability to consistently see the plays or a little of both?

Yeah that was one good passing game, In the other games his passing skill were...

[RHODEY]

I watched one game of cole where he was making beautiful passes but his teammates had it going. nothing fancy but he had a good balance of scoring and passing.

Could him not trusting his teammates enough have something to do with the lack of overall passing or is it just him lacking the ability to consistently see the plays or a little of both?

Seriously Tre Jones is better than Coleslaw

Watch on YouTube

[HEZI]