Deni Avdija - 2020 draft

KevinMcreynolds · Post #261 » by **KevinMcreynolds** » Sat Jun 6, 2020 6:48 pm

floor - Thugleavy Jr.
mid - Josh Smith
ceiling - rich man's Luka

karkinos · Post #262 » by **karkinos** » Sat Jun 6, 2020 7:15 pm

this is going to be an interesting thread to look back on in 5 years. the comps and analyses are all over the place.

Thugleavy34 · Post #263 » by **Thugleavy34** » Sat Jun 6, 2020 9:02 pm

KevinMcreynolds wrote:floor - Thugleavy Jr.
mid - Josh Smith
ceiling - rich man's Luka

This is blasphemy. Thugleavy Jr. >>>> JS and Luka

KevinMcreynolds · Post #264 » by **KevinMcreynolds** » Sat Jun 6, 2020 9:15 pm

Thugleavy34 wrote:
KevinMcreynolds wrote:floor - Thugleavy Jr.
mid - Josh Smith
ceiling - rich man's Luka

This is blasphemy. Thugleavy Jr. >>>> JS and Luka

you're right, should be more like

floor - Vlad Rad
mid - Bob Sura
ceiling - poor man's Thugleavy

getrichordie · Post #265 » by **getrichordie** » Sat Jun 6, 2020 11:19 pm

karkinos wrote:this is going to be an interesting thread to look back on in 5 years. the comps and analyses are all over the place.

Yeah, he probably has the widest range out of all the prospects mocked in top 5.

Thugleavy34 · Post #266 » by **Thugleavy34** » Sun Jun 7, 2020 8:48 am

KevinMcreynolds wrote:
Thugleavy34 wrote:
KevinMcreynolds wrote:floor - Thugleavy Jr.
mid - Josh Smith
ceiling - rich man's Luka

This is blasphemy. Thugleavy Jr. >>>> JS and Luka

you're right, should be more like

floor - Vlad Rad
mid - Bob Sura
ceiling - poor man's Thugleavy

floor - Luka
mid - Michael Jordan
ceiling- Thugleavy w no arms and legs

jezzerinho · Post #267 » by **jezzerinho** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:49 pm

I've watched this kid interviewed and he makes a compelling case in the way he carries himself. Good pedigree and clearly a hard worker.

Can't help.but feel that with all those things in his favour, especially his dad's input all these years, he should be further along if he was really a top talent. I know he's young but athletically, skills and BBIQ wise he's not exceptional, just very good. We might be watching a guy whose best is closer to today's output than with other prospects.

BlazersBroncos · Post #268 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:44 pm

I have said it before but I think he is going to be a pure SF version of Detlef. A low tier #3 or absolutely elite super glue guy #4.

j_n · Post #269 » by **j_n** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:39 pm

Watch on YouTube

kobyz · Post #270 » by **kobyz** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:08 pm

look much developed from before the break, i'm startin to see a lot Jimmy Butler in him, definitely a top 3 pick and should be candidate for #1!

SwipeDaFox · Post #271 » by **SwipeDaFox** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:12 am

Another great game, seems like the norm.

in 21 minutes - 18 points (7/10 shooting including 2/5 from 3pt, and 2-2 from the line), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.

He's much stronger and it's extremely evident he worked on his body during the corona - which is something I think people tend to disregard - he is an extremely hard worker and a guy who will likely reach his potential due to being a gym rat.

That to me is his most important quality as a talent.

Watch on YouTube

SwipeDaFox · Post #272 » by **SwipeDaFox** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:15 am

Another thing is since the corona - only 2 games but still - he is 9/10 from the line.

No-Man · Post #273 » by **No-Man** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:16 am

This 2nd one was more impressive, flashes on the right stuff

kobyz · Post #274 » by **kobyz** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:09 pm

During the corona he got taller by one cm and put on himself 6 kg of muscles, he is now 6'9" wo shoes and 230 lbs...

No-Man · Post #275 » by **No-Man** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:24 pm

yeah I heard the same, I think he is 6'9.5 with shoes or so I'd say, not 6'9 barefoot though, but maybe

BlazersBroncos · Post #276 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:42 pm

Man, even at 6'9 he looks so fluid. Definatley a pure SF prospect and in a time when tons of teams are in need of a SF, he should go very high. Would love for Portland to move up for him but he is gaining too much steam for that to be feasible. I think Osman is his floor, and that's quite a high floor.

MotownMadness · Post #277 » by **MotownMadness** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:47 pm

He looks like hes gonna be a dangerous wing in transition. I also like how hes not afraid to get down low and post up.

Why doesn't he avg more assist though? From what i can see hes a very good passer and has a high IQ running the fast break. Is it mins or quality of teammates or something?

Stillwater · Post #278 » by **Stillwater** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:51 pm

BlazersBroncos wrote:Man, even at 6'9 he looks so fluid. Definatley a pure SF prospect and in a time when tons of teams are in need of a SF, he should go very high. Would love for Portland to move up for him but he is gaining too much steam for that to be feasible. I think Osman is his floor, and that's quite a high floor.

Yeah hes not a good enough shooter imo to be a higher ceiling than Osman who also isnt. Deni right now does project to be a similar role player and that position is coveted but not high lottery worthy imo

No-Man · Post #279 » by **No-Man** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:02 pm

Deni is already better than Osman lol

Stillwater · Post #280 » by **Stillwater** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:17 pm

Fischella wrote:Deni is already better than Osman lol

prove it