2020 Draft Thread

[vagelis]

The Lakers struggled the other day against the Raptors length. LeBron and Davis were walled off on drives to the hoop with the depth of size the Raptors have. LeBron has always struggled with interior size inside, that's a great reason to take Wiseman.

I agree, someone has to protect the rim. There are so many easy lay ups when defensive teams play without interior size.
I can see Wiseman as a better version of Ayton.

[wco81]

Kerr was on the Bill Simmons podcast which was released today.

Says he's studied all there is for the draft. But needs or hopes to be able to do in-person interviews and workouts.

[ShayDee]

Kerr was on the Bill Simmons podcast which was released today.

Says he's studied all there is for the draft. But needs or hopes to be able to do in-person interviews and workouts.

I just wonder what Wiseman can say to make this team not hesitate when he is on the board

[Quazza]

The Lakers struggled the other day against the Raptors length. LeBron and Davis were walled off on drives to the hoop with the depth of size the Raptors have. LeBron has always struggled with interior size inside, that's a great reason to take Wiseman.

I agree, someone has to protect the rim. There are so many easy lay ups when defensive teams play without interior size.
I can see Wiseman as a better version of Ayton.

man, Ayton reeaallyyyy gets slept on

From memory, he had the best rookie double double run since Shaq at one stage

[ILOVEIT]

Weird...worse record in the league but at 47% chance they'll get the 5th pick...Who would they pick at the 5 spot?
IMO Ball, Edwards, Wiseman are all gone by 3....that leave Obi, Deni, Haliburton.

The good news is that Ball and Edwards aren't the right fit for the Warriors. Wiseman might be but he could slip to 4 or 5. So EVEN if the Warriors fall to 4 or 5 in order, Warriors still get one of either Obi, Deni or Haliburton. This is one of those years when it might be BETTER to fall to 4 or 5....you get the player you want and pay them less.

I think the Warriors are eyeing Dini or Haliburton. Both really high IQ multi-talented players....allow them to plug into the system. And both shoot the ball really well.

[Quazza]

The Lakers struggled the other day against the Raptors length. LeBron and Davis were walled off on drives to the hoop with the depth of size the Raptors have. LeBron has always struggled with interior size inside, that's a great reason to take Wiseman.

I agree, someone has to protect the rim. There are so many easy lay ups when defensive teams play without interior size.
I can see Wiseman as a better version of Ayton.

man, Ayton reeaallyyyy gets slept on

From memory, he had the best rookie double double run since Shaq at one stage

On cue, Ayton goes for 23 and 10 with 4 blocks and 2 steals

[Coxy]

I agree, someone has to protect the rim. There are so many easy lay ups when defensive teams play without interior size.
I can see Wiseman as a better version of Ayton.

man, Ayton reeaallyyyy gets slept on

From memory, he had the best rookie double double run since Shaq at one stage

On cue, Ayton goes for 23 and 10 with 4 blocks and 2 steals

He's hitting 3's now as well, and Phoenix look good. Imagine Ayton on the Warriors right now, and that's what I see with Wiseman.

[vagelis]

Seems that his athletic tools are rare for a 7 footer. He is very fast and agile and the height of the basket seems very low for him.
I think that he transforms his game this offseason in order to play point forward. I am starting to believe that he has superstar potential.

[ShayDee]

The issue is he still looks slim AF. Maybe NBA conditioning would help bu the is going to be pushed around alot in the league

[Mylie10]

The issue is he still looks slim AF. Maybe NBA conditioning would help bu the is going to be pushed around alot in the league

For his age, his size looks perfect. He's 240+ which is fine. He's going to be moving way more than posting up in isolation. And his length will help him against guys trying to post him up.

I see nothing but upside.

[cdubbz]

The issue is he still looks slim AF. Maybe NBA conditioning would help bu the is going to be pushed around alot in the league

Not sure his weight but once drafted he can easily gain weight & strength. Don’t want him too heavy anyways. 240-250 seems fine for his type.

He will be active and not under the hoop a lot. Not too many physically imposing post players now anyways.

[whatisacenter]

when I see Wiseman I don't think of a traditional back to the basket player nor would I want one on the Warriors. He has more of an AD body type and I think that is a huge benefit when it comes to playing a switching style defense. If he can block some shots, start fast breaks, run the floor and vertically stretch the court for Steph and Klay in his first season I would be thrilled. If he can add a face the basket game and a consistent jumper in his early career the guy will be a stud.

[Scoots1994]

The Lakers struggled the other day against the Raptors length. LeBron and Davis were walled off on drives to the hoop with the depth of size the Raptors have. LeBron has always struggled with interior size inside, that's a great reason to take Wiseman.

I agree, someone has to protect the rim. There are so many easy lay ups when defensive teams play without interior size.
I can see Wiseman as a better version of Ayton.

man, Ayton reeaallyyyy gets slept on

From memory, he had the best rookie double double run since Shaq at one stage

All rookies are slept on unless they get the media hype machine behind them. The question is always what their 3rd year is going to be like.

[Scoots1994]

when I see Wiseman I don't think of a traditional back to the basket player nor would I want one on the Warriors. He has more of an AD body type and I think that is a huge benefit when it comes to playing a switching style defense. If he can block some shots, start fast breaks, run the floor and vertically stretch the court for Steph and Klay in his first season I would be thrilled. If he can add a face the basket game and a consistent jumper in his early career the guy will be a stud.

He is going to need to develop a back to the basket game too just as AD did. I like the David Robinson comp. A strong facing and movement based game but the ability to be physical and stubborn when needed.

[KevinMcreynolds]

Bol Bol played meaningful minutes last night, I may have to eat crow!

[wco81]

Bol Bol played meaningful minutes last night, I may have to eat crow!

Just saw a highlight of Nurkic posterizing him and knocking him flat on his ass.

[Mylie10]

Bol Bol played meaningful minutes last night, I may have to eat crow!

Just saw a highlight of Nurkic posterizing him and knocking him flat on his ass.

Did the announcer yell Timber!

[B-King]

The issue is he still looks slim AF. Maybe NBA conditioning would help bu the is going to be pushed around alot in the league

For his age, his size looks perfect. He's 240+ which is fine. He's going to be moving way more than posting up in isolation. And his length will help him against guys trying to post him up.

I see nothing but upside.

He looks very much inline with Dwight Howard, when the Magistrate drafted him.

[Little Digger]

I want that African kid who plays in France > some of these stiffs you guys have going top 10

AND FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS BASKETBALL..Please please please shut the hell up about drafting for fit..holy sh*t ..some of you guys will never get “it”..this ain’t the NFL draft..best basketball player available always and forever

Thank your pretend God for Nellie .

[KevinMcreynolds]

Bol Bol played meaningful minutes last night, I may have to eat crow!

Just saw a highlight of Nurkic posterizing him and knocking him flat on his ass.

he got manhandled, its like he wasn't even there

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