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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1401 » by Onus » Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:33 pm

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nice graphic, he shoots c/s 3's at an elite level and gives nothing else of value at this point.


This wasn't just any C&S 3. Many of these were off screens or just really good off-ball movement. A lot of these were difficult shots. He does one thing and he does it well. That has value.


I see joe Harris for Nesmith.
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Post#1402 » by Chi town » Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:53 pm

Onus wrote:
getrichordie wrote:
Stillwater wrote:nice graphic, he shoots c/s 3's at an elite level and gives nothing else of value at this point.


This wasn't just any C&S 3. Many of these were off screens or just really good off-ball movement. A lot of these were difficult shots. He does one thing and he does it well. That has value.


I see joe Harris for Nesmith.


Don’t know that Nesmith is a 3 full
Time. More a 2 with backup SF mins.
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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1403 » by Nazrmohamed » Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:21 pm

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getrichordie wrote:
Stillwater wrote:nice graphic, he shoots c/s 3's at an elite level and gives nothing else of value at this point.


This wasn't just any C&S 3. Many of these were off screens or just really good off-ball movement. A lot of these were difficult shots. He does one thing and he does it well. That has value.


I see joe Harris for Nesmith.


I see a guy like Buddy Hield.
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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1404 » by Stillwater » Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:16 am

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This wasn't just any C&S 3. Many of these were off screens or just really good off-ball movement. A lot of these were difficult shots. He does one thing and he does it well. That has value.


I see joe Harris for Nesmith.


I see a guy like Buddy Hield.

Hield has much better handles, and can create for himself
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Post#1405 » by getrichordie » Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:57 am

Put together a little sheet on defensive stats for centers where I pulled data from multiple sources.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ha3IZCJRaMr-nTbxPMI_KBqUOQhYmnBTyD4QWrBZ3uY/edit#gid=0
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Post#1409 » by King Ken » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:24 pm

The closer we get to the draft, I am becoming more inclined to say LaMelo Ball is the best prospect overall. The way the game is play is made for guys like him, Ja, Trae, and Luka
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Post#1410 » by Stillwater » Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:17 am

King Ken wrote:The closer we get to the draft, I am becoming more inclined to say LaMelo Ball is the best prospect overall. The way the game is play is made for guys like him, Ja, Trae, and Luka

If he cared at all about fixing his shot and even just a little bit of defense from him would go a long way to making him a higher value pick. I think he is going to go top 5 regardless but far from a sure thing imo
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Post#1411 » by Revenged25 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:14 pm

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So Oturu is either going to be a solid starter or an All-Star?
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Post#1412 » by EMG518 » Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:16 pm

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So Oturu is either going to be a solid starter or an All-Star?


He definitely looks better than Bryant coming out.
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Post#1413 » by Klomp » Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:36 pm

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King Ken wrote:The closer we get to the draft, I am becoming more inclined to say LaMelo Ball is the best prospect overall. The way the game is play is made for guys like him, Ja, Trae, and Luka

If he cared at all about fixing his shot and even just a little bit of defense from him would go a long way to making him a higher value pick. I think he is going to go top 5 regardless but far from a sure thing imo

Part of me thinks that while social media hype has elevated his profile, I also think it's caused him to be overscrutinized. Sure he has flaws. But who doesn't (especially in this class)?! Almost reminds me of the group of people who were convinced LeBron would be a bust. Didn't get to this level because the internet wasn't what it was today, but could you imagine if LeBron was going through the draft process in the current era?!

Note: No, I'm not trying to say LaMelo is the next LeBron.
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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1414 » by Stillwater » Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:00 pm

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King Ken wrote:The closer we get to the draft, I am becoming more inclined to say LaMelo Ball is the best prospect overall. The way the game is play is made for guys like him, Ja, Trae, and Luka

If he cared at all about fixing his shot and even just a little bit of defense from him would go a long way to making him a higher value pick. I think he is going to go top 5 regardless but far from a sure thing imo

Part of me thinks that while social media hype has elevated his profile, I also think it's caused him to be overscrutinized. Sure he has flaws. But who doesn't (especially in this class)?! Almost reminds me of the group of people who were convinced LeBron would be a bust. Didn't get to this level because the internet wasn't what it was today, but could you imagine if LeBron was going through the draft process in the current era?!

Note: No, I'm not trying to say LaMelo is the next LeBron.

makes sense, but what have you seen from him defensively that makes you think he will ever be more than Harden like on that end of the floor? 1 way players are pretty much overrated as prospects imo and that is exactly what he appears to be at this point in time.
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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1415 » by BadWolf » Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:48 pm

How does Obi compare to Collins (or Amare)?
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Post#1416 » by King Ken » Thu Aug 20, 2020 3:13 am

BadWolf wrote:How does Obi compare to Collins (or Amare)?

I think he compares to them, Kuz and Horford.
He has the movement skills of Collins but Collins is quicker and faster on a beeline. Both have elite hands. Collins is a more aggressive screener and scorer at this time. Collins might be the best at reading the PnR I've seen and Toppin is still WIP in that area but it takes time, NBA trains for that skill a lot more than college.
He has the quickness with the ball of Amar'e and insane explosiveness as well. I think his scoring could be due to a major leap in the NBA. Especially in year 2.
His comfort with the rock on the perimeter reminds you of Kuz as a prospect but his decision making and passing talent reminds you of Horford.

Offensively, there is no better player in this draft but maybe Ball could be more productive stat-wise.
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Re: 2020 NBA Draft II 

Post#1417 » by stormi » Wed Sep 2, 2020 8:52 pm

Who are the best defending guards in this draft class. Ashton Hagans is someone i've followed for a while and I'm a big fan of. Any others?
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Post#1418 » by robillionaire » Wed Sep 2, 2020 11:39 pm

stormi wrote:Who are the best defending guards in this draft class. Ashton Hagans is someone i've followed for a while and I'm a big fan of. Any others?


haliburton should be solid, i think dotson maxey and hampton have some potential
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Post#1419 » by G R E Y » Thu Sep 3, 2020 12:47 am

When is the virtual draft? And is free agency before or after it? Everything seems so out of place. Thanks.
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Post#1420 » by amcoolio » Thu Sep 3, 2020 1:22 am

Is it just me are the consensus 4-8 best players in this draft better than the top 3?

All three of the top 3 players are everything you don't want in today's NBA

If I'm Charlotte I'd rather have Avidja, Hayes, Halliburton, Vassel, or Okongwu over Wiseman, Edwards, or Ball
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