Who is the best passing/court vision PG in this upcoming draft?

[clyde21]

How in the world are people answering Cole Anthony in terms of passing? Not even sure he's top 10 passer in this class.

because he's the best overall PG in the class if u wanted just 1 to build around

[EvanZ]

How in the world are people answering Cole Anthony in terms of passing? Not even sure he's top 10 passer in this class.

because he's the best overall PG in the class if u wanted just 1 to build around

I wouldn't ever want to build around him.

[clyde21]

How in the world are people answering Cole Anthony in terms of passing? Not even sure he's top 10 passer in this class.

because he's the best overall PG in the class if u wanted just 1 to build around

I wouldn't ever want to build around him.

wouldn't want to build around LaMelo either

[Stillwater]

I mean Hayes is a strong candidate for this award of any in lottery considered status but there's obviously better options for win now teams like Pritchard Flynn Winston etc

[EvanZ]

because he's the best overall PG in the class if u wanted just 1 to build around

I wouldn't ever want to build around him.

wouldn't want to build around LaMelo either

Me neither, of course, I didn't say I would.

[clyde21]

I wouldn't ever want to build around him.

wouldn't want to build around LaMelo either

Me neither, of course, I didn't say I would.

so what's the point? if I had to choose ONE pg in this class to build around, it would be Cole

even tho I have Hali and RJ higher they fit different molds

[EvanZ]

wouldn't want to build around LaMelo either

Me neither, of course, I didn't say I would.

so what's the point? if I had to choose ONE pg in this class to build around, it would be Cole

even tho I have Hali and RJ higher they fit different molds

You framed the question. The correct answer is to build around zero point guards in this class. At least, based on what we know right now.

[OGLife]

How in the world are people answering Cole Anthony in terms of passing? Not even sure he's top 10 passer in this class.

because he's the best overall PG in the class if u wanted just 1 to build around

I'll give Theo that nod. Cole is definitely second.

[getrichordie]

Tre Jones, Killian Hayes, Theo Maledon have to be up there.

[nolang1]

Me neither, of course, I didn't say I would.

so what's the point? if I had to choose ONE pg in this class to build around, it would be Cole

even tho I have Hali and RJ higher they fit different molds

You framed the question. The correct answer is to build around zero point guards in this class. At least, based on what we know right now.

This begs the question of whether you should be building around a point guard in general. Aside from Curry, who is the best shooter ever, or CP3, who is the best 6’2 or under player in NBA history, there hasn’t been a lot of point-guard driven success in recent years. It continues to baffle me that conventional wisdom basically rules out drafting any center anywhere close to the lottery while this draft is loaded at the top with players who can defend two positions at most while not being exceptionally great shooters.

It’s almost a certainty that the team that wins the NBA championship this year will have a player who’s nominally considered a 3 or a 4 initiating their offense, but nobody seems to be considering the idea that a team’s point guard should be a pure 3-D role player just as the center is.

[Spud2nique]

so what's the point? if I had to choose ONE pg in this class to build around, it would be Cole

even tho I have Hali and RJ higher they fit different molds

You framed the question. The correct answer is to build around zero point guards in this class. At least, based on what we know right now.

This begs the question of whether you should be building around a point guard in general. Aside from Curry, who is the best shooter ever, or CP3, who is the best 6’2 or under player in NBA history, there hasn’t been a lot of point-guard driven success in recent years. It continues to baffle me that conventional wisdom basically rules out drafting any center anywhere close to the lottery while this draft is loaded at the top with players who can defend two positions at most while not being exceptionally great shooters.

It’s almost a certainty that the team that wins the NBA championship this year will have a player who’s nominally considered a 3 or a 4 initiating their offense, but nobody seems to be considering the idea that a team’s point guard should be a pure 3-D role player just as the center is.

Isiah Zeke Thomas.

[nolang1]

You framed the question. The correct answer is to build around zero point guards in this class. At least, based on what we know right now.

This begs the question of whether you should be building around a point guard in general. Aside from Curry, who is the best shooter ever, or CP3, who is the best 6’2 or under player in NBA history, there hasn’t been a lot of point-guard driven success in recent years. It continues to baffle me that conventional wisdom basically rules out drafting any center anywhere close to the lottery while this draft is loaded at the top with players who can defend two positions at most while not being exceptionally great shooters.

It’s almost a certainty that the team that wins the NBA championship this year will have a player who’s nominally considered a 3 or a 4 initiating their offense, but nobody seems to be considering the idea that a team’s point guard should be a pure 3-D role player just as the center is.

Isiah Zeke Thomas.

I hope you can indulge my saying that 30+ years ago isn’t recent.

[Spud2nique]

This begs the question of whether you should be building around a point guard in general. Aside from Curry, who is the best shooter ever, or CP3, who is the best 6’2 or under player in NBA history, there hasn’t been a lot of point-guard driven success in recent years. It continues to baffle me that conventional wisdom basically rules out drafting any center anywhere close to the lottery while this draft is loaded at the top with players who can defend two positions at most while not being exceptionally great shooters.

It’s almost a certainty that the team that wins the NBA championship this year will have a player who’s nominally considered a 3 or a 4 initiating their offense, but nobody seems to be considering the idea that a team’s point guard should be a pure 3-D role player just as the center is.

Isiah Zeke Thomas.

I hope you can indulge my saying that 30+ years ago isn’t recent.

I’m old. Sorry. Recent could mean my spaghetti dinner of last night or when the Braves won the series in 95.

[EvanZ]

Lonzo is obviously at the top. I think Terry is the most underrated in terms of vision. He's going to surprise people at the next level with his passing.

[Nazrmohamed]

Interesting. I don't see many who have Cole as #1 PG in this draft.

Well keep in mind his post was from November...

still kinda true for me depending on how you wnat me to classify Hampton and Haliburton, both can be PGs if you want I guess but more combo guys, Cole for me is the best PG in the traditional sense I guess

I'm just so far in a different direction than you its crazy. To me Cole Anthony is Dennis Smith Jr lite or maybe a Cillin Sexton lite. While you think Melo is all flash, I feel that way about Cole. Its that type of guy who only plays downhill fishing for contact. I feel like teammates will stand around watching him dribble waiting helplessly for kickouts. He takes hard shots and that seemingly is every shot. And I dont think hes as athletic as first advertised and he can't shoot.

The best passer is Tyerese Haliburton. But overall to me is Lamelo. I think team offense these days looks allot like playground ball. Guys making quicker decisions, dribble a few times and get it out of your hands whether it be a shot or a pass but if done right it actually does look like freewheeling. I think Cole is more of that type where if he was an athletic freak with the way he plays youd put him on some defensive PG scoring based offense, maybe similar to how Thibs used Rose or Nate or even like Brown used AI. Problem for me is he ISNT in thier athletic tier and not as skilled as Damian. If thats who you think he can be then hes more of a project.

[getrichordie]

Well keep in mind his post was from November...

still kinda true for me depending on how you wnat me to classify Hampton and Haliburton, both can be PGs if you want I guess but more combo guys, Cole for me is the best PG in the traditional sense I guess

I'm just so far in a different direction than you its crazy. To me Cole Anthony is Dennis Smith Jr lite or maybe a Cillin Sexton lite. While you think Melo is all flash, I feel that way about Cole. Its that type of guy who only plays downhill fishing for contact. I feel like teammates will stand around watching him dribble waiting helplessly for kickouts. He takes hard shots and that seemingly is every shot. And I dont think hes as athletic as first advertised and he can't shoot.

The best passer is Tyerese Haliburton. But overall to me is Lamelo. I think team offense these days looks allot like playground ball. Guys making quicker decisions, dribble a few times and get it out of your hands whether it be a shot or a pass but if done right it actually does look like freewheeling. I think Cole is more of that type where if he was an athletic freak with the way he plays youd put him on some defensive PG scoring based offense, maybe similar to how Thibs used Rose or Nate or even like Brown used AI. Problem for me is he ISNT in thier athletic tier and not as skilled as Damian. If thats who you think he can be then hes more of a project.

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Really? Cole Anthony can actually shoot the ball and has a way better handle. How in the world are you getting a DSJ comp?

[King Ken]

Ball then Haliburton

If you ask me who's the best floor general its Haliburton

If you ask me who's the best PG overall not considering how they adjust to the NBA, its Tre Jones

[Nazrmohamed]

still kinda true for me depending on how you wnat me to classify Hampton and Haliburton, both can be PGs if you want I guess but more combo guys, Cole for me is the best PG in the traditional sense I guess

I'm just so far in a different direction than you its crazy. To me Cole Anthony is Dennis Smith Jr lite or maybe a Cillin Sexton lite. While you think Melo is all flash, I feel that way about Cole. Its that type of guy who only plays downhill fishing for contact. I feel like teammates will stand around watching him dribble waiting helplessly for kickouts. He takes hard shots and that seemingly is every shot. And I dont think hes as athletic as first advertised and he can't shoot.

The best passer is Tyerese Haliburton. But overall to me is Lamelo. I think team offense these days looks allot like playground ball. Guys making quicker decisions, dribble a few times and get it out of your hands whether it be a shot or a pass but if done right it actually does look like freewheeling. I think Cole is more of that type where if he was an athletic freak with the way he plays youd put him on some defensive PG scoring based offense, maybe similar to how Thibs used Rose or Nate or even like Brown used AI. Problem for me is he ISNT in thier athletic tier and not as skilled as Damian. If thats who you think he can be then hes more of a project.

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Really? Cole Anthony can actually shoot the ball and has a way better handle. How in the world are you getting a DSJ comp?

That was hilarious

But here you go
http://www.tankathon.com/players/compare?players=cole-anthony--dennis-smith

Sometimes people take the player they see and know at the nba level and compare it to the player in college that they haven't seen. Lets not forget that DSJ was a 15&5 rookie and second team all rookie. Not really a meaningful award but thats my point. Its hard to be an nba player and everybody is a future star before they get drafted. But take a look, I think you'll be surprised. And hey, I'm not trying to promote Dennis. I'm just saying Cole plays similar. A low assist scoring PG who has a 38%FG amongst other lows in advanced shooting metrics.

[OGLife]

Well keep in mind his post was from November...

still kinda true for me depending on how you wnat me to classify Hampton and Haliburton, both can be PGs if you want I guess but more combo guys, Cole for me is the best PG in the traditional sense I guess

I'm just so far in a different direction than you its crazy. To me Cole Anthony is Dennis Smith Jr lite or maybe a Cillin Sexton lite. While you think Melo is all flash, I feel that way about Cole. Its that type of guy who only plays downhill fishing for contact. I feel like teammates will stand around watching him dribble waiting helplessly for kickouts. He takes hard shots and that seemingly is every shot. And I dont think hes as athletic as first advertised and he can't shoot.

The best passer is Tyerese Haliburton. But overall to me is Lamelo. I think team offense these days looks allot like playground ball. Guys making quicker decisions, dribble a few times and get it out of your hands whether it be a shot or a pass but if done right it actually does look like freewheeling. I think Cole is more of that type where if he was an athletic freak with the way he plays youd put him on some defensive PG scoring based offense, maybe similar to how Thibs used Rose or Nate or even like Brown used AI. Problem for me is he ISNT in thier athletic tier and not as skilled as Damian. If thats who you think he can be then hes more of a project.

Cole Anthony to me reminds me of Fred VanVleet

[No-Man]

Ball is the obvious answer but if Alocen had declared he would've given him a run for his money