2020 NBA Draft - We have a FRP!....for now

Post #341 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:12 am

HerroBalls wrote:https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2020/07/13/2020-nba-mock-draft-3-0-is-james-wiseman-the-no-1-overall-pick/

2 things about this Mock

1. I don't want Xavier Tillman. Think he's a hard working kid, but can't get over the inability to shoot. He's a project, and I don't want a project that spent 3 years at a big school. Id rather a young kid. Id love him as a late 2nd or UDFA, but not at 23. He doesn't give me Draymond enough vibes.

2. Looking at this draft - we passed on Kira Lewis, Nico Mannion, Theo Maledon, Jalen Smith, Daniel Oturu - all of whom I'm high on.

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Post #342 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:14 am

Want to draft Jalen Smith AND Daniel Oturu.

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Post #343 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:21 am

You may be calling me out for my Aussie bias, but I'm becoming more and more intrigued with Josh Green as a choice at #23 if available. Has a nice looking stroke, even if his jumper is still developing - 42%FG didn't exactly translate all that well in College. 78% free throw stroke gives me hope in his shooting potential though.

Has a lot of tools, good size at 6'6", 210lbs and a 6'10" wingspan. Defensively he seems really strong, and has a nice overall skillset - super versatile, can handle some, shoot some, finish some...

SG/SF may not be that big in our overall 'needs' bucket (stretch big seems quite obviously our need area), but I'd be pretty happy with this pick if he's around. Can address the other need in FA potentially.

Josh Green's stock levels at the moment:

- Tankathon: #18
- NBADraft.net: #21
- NBADraftroom: #23
- NBC Sports: #16

Post #344 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:12 am

Green does ooze potential. Think he could be real good if he finally figures it out.

Not enough to convince me against going big if given a choice though. Think he would be a great choice for an org that's really good at developing players. Besides us, who's that?

Rafly · Post #345 » by **Rafly** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:49 am

Would really love to get another pick in round 2 and take Killian Tillie. Always new his offense was good but surprised by his switchability on d.

Post #346 » by **DayofMourning** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:18 pm

Rafly wrote:Would really love to get another pick in round 2 and take Killian Tillie. Always new his offense was good but surprised by his switchability on d.

Isn't he a major red flag due to injuries? Like, he has bionic legs now, right?

HeatIn5 · Post #347 » by **HeatIn5** » Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:14 am

Wiltside wrote:You may be calling me out for my Aussie bias, but I'm becoming more and more intrigued with Josh Green as a choice at #23 if available. Has a nice looking stroke, even if his jumper is still developing - 42%FG didn't exactly translate all that well in College. 78% free throw stroke gives me hope in his shooting potential though.

Has a lot of tools, good size at 6'6", 210lbs and a 6'10" wingspan. Defensively he seems really strong, and has a nice overall skillset - super versatile, can handle some, shoot some, finish some...

SG/SF may not be that big in our overall 'needs' bucket (stretch big seems quite obviously our need area), but I'd be pretty happy with this pick if he's around. Can address the other need in FA potentially.

Josh Green's stock levels at the moment:

- Tankathon: #18
- NBADraft.net: #21
- NBADraftroom: #23
- NBC Sports: #16

DayofMourning wrote:Green does ooze potential. Think he could be real good if he finally figures it out.

Not enough to convince me against going big if given a choice though. Think he would be a great choice for an org that's really good at developing players. Besides us, who's that?

I LOVE Green. The one thing that worries me is I think he may be limited to being just a 2, and the heat seem to love versatility if guys aren't A++ in one area.

Post #348 » by **Wiltside** » Wed Jul 22, 2020 4:52 am

I'd say in todays NBA he can play either the 2 or 3, mainly due to this size and wingspan.

His game is versatile enough in that he can do a little bit of everything, so I think Miami would value the versatility within his game, if not the positional versatility he brings. He can play off-ball and on-ball, which is pretty handy and fits our ethos.

I actually reckon he'd fit pretty well. Could learn behind Igoudala in year 1 and then be used in a similar way going forward.

twix2500 · Post #349 » by **twix2500** » Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:04 pm

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Post #350 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:32 am

Not sure if it’s just me, but can’t see that tweet Twix

Post #351 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:38 am

Wiltside wrote:Not sure if it’s just me, but can’t see that tweet Twix

Something about Nwora.

Post #352 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:41 am

DayofMourning wrote:
Wiltside wrote:Not sure if it’s just me, but can’t see that tweet Twix

Something about Nwora.

Standard.

I’ll actually lol pretty hard if he ends up on our team or SL roster.

Post #353 » by **DayofMourning** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:47 am

Wiltside wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
Wiltside wrote:Not sure if it’s just me, but can’t see that tweet Twix

Something about Nwora.

Standard.

I’ll actually lol pretty hard if he ends up on our team or SL roster.

Rarely do we ever get that late round guy we want as player fans. The last one I got was Wayne Simien. That turned out reeaaal good, lol.

Post #354 » by **Wiltside** » Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:02 am

DayofMourning wrote:
Wiltside wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
Something about Nwora.

Standard.

I’ll actually lol pretty hard if he ends up on our team or SL roster.

Rarely do we ever get that late round guy we want as player fans. The last one I got was Wayne Simien. That turned out reeaaal good, lol.

I was high on Simien. Thought he could’ve been something. Shame how that one turned out. Salmonella wasn’t it!?

I was happy with Napier, he was my guy. Didn’t work out well for the team but Bazz has carved a nice career out for himself. No superstar, but a solid player all the same.

Post #355 » by **DayofMourning** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 1:19 am

Wiltside wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:
Wiltside wrote:
Standard.

I’ll actually lol pretty hard if he ends up on our team or SL roster.

Rarely do we ever get that late round guy we want as player fans. The last one I got was Wayne Simien. That turned out reeaaal good, lol.

I was high on Simien. Thought he could’ve been something. Shame how that one turned out. Salmonella wasn’t it!?

I was happy with Napier, he was my guy. Didn’t work out well for the team but Bazz has carved a nice career out for himself. No superstar, but a solid player all the same.

Something like that. That and he just wasn't that good.

Wasn't a fan of Napier at all. Major size issues. Enjoyed him in college, but didn't want us drafting him, especially with the few picks we ever have. That's the part of Lebron's legacy here I detest. We were making chit moves trying to make him happy, and it hurt us bad. Boy knew he was gone before any of these moves.

Interesting tidbit on Bazz-he's a career 39% shooter from the field and his per 36 shot attempts are 12.2 attempts a game. Alonzo Mourning only averaged 13.4 per 36 for his career and he was a 20 point scorer. Pretty wild. Alonzo never did put up the shot attempts he should have though. He could get a bucket. 13.4 attempts a game.....crazy.

heatwillbeback · Post #356 » by **heatwillbeback** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:50 pm

We have a pretty deep squad as is, but if I had to pick a need it would be a pure pg or backup center. Pg may obviously be a bigger need also if Goran leaves.

Looking at the guys available, Kira Lewis sticks out. Guy is really good. Most mocks have him going before we would pick.

Post #357 » by **DayofMourning** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:28 am

Per wiretap, Windhorst suggests teams may be willing to sell picks. If true, I'd like to see the Heat make a move up in the draft if the right guy is available.

HeatIn5 · Post #358 » by **HeatIn5** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:29 pm

DayofMourning wrote:Per wiretap, Windhorst suggests teams may be willing to sell picks. If true, I'd like to see the Heat make a move up in the draft if the right guy is available.

Sadly, I think Micky is gonna be one of those owners.

Post #359 » by **DayofMourning** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:34 pm

HerroBalls wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:Per wiretap, Windhorst suggests teams may be willing to sell picks. If true, I'd like to see the Heat make a move up in the draft if the right guy is available.

Sadly, I think Micky is gonna be one of those owners.

Unless we really like a guy, you are probably right.

puppa bear · Post #360 » by **puppa bear** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:32 am

DayofMourning wrote:
HerroBalls wrote:
DayofMourning wrote:Per wiretap, Windhorst suggests teams may be willing to sell picks. If true, I'd like to see the Heat make a move up in the draft if the right guy is available.

Sadly, I think Micky is gonna be one of those owners.

Unless we really like a guy, you are probably right.

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