Prospect Thread: Deni Avdija

Post #1 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:16 am

Go for it

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DY_nasty · Post #2 » by **DY_nasty** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:03 am

Traded back and take him

Post #3 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:32 am

Isn’t he unathletic AND a terrible shooter - shooting something like 50% or 60% from the free throw line (which is often a good indicator)?

I feel like he’s only in the mix because of recency bias and the way Doncic has exploded onto the scene.

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Hornet Mania · Post #4 » by **Hornet Mania** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:21 pm

2020's Mario Hezonja. Big nope.

He's probably going to be the pick though, because I haven't been this certain about a lotto prospect's mediocrity since Frank Kaminsky.

Liver_Pooty · Post #5 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:07 pm

Bonnell is riding this guy pretty hard. He's very intriguing, but 56% from the FT line and 28% from 3 is insanely concerning.

LofJ · Post #6 » by **LofJ** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:16 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:Bonnell is riding this guy pretty hard. He's very intriguing, but 56% from the FT line and 28% from 3 is insanely concerning.

Nope, if we want a playmaking wing just draft Ball or rain check for a year and wait for the much better class of wing players in the 2021 draft.

Post #7 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:29 pm

Watch on YouTube

Soul Rebel · Post #8 » by **Soul Rebel** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:31 pm

Hornet Mania wrote:2020's Mario Hezonja. Big nope.

He's probably going to be the pick though, because I haven't been this certain about a lotto prospect's mediocrity since Frank Kaminsky.

I was so sour when Orlando drafted him that year. I was so confident that Hezonja was the next big Euro star in the NBA.

Hornet Mania · Post #9 » by **Hornet Mania** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:33 pm

Soul Rebel wrote:
Hornet Mania wrote:2020's Mario Hezonja. Big nope.

He's probably going to be the pick though, because I haven't been this certain about a lotto prospect's mediocrity since Frank Kaminsky.

I was so sour when Orlando drafted him that year. I was so confident that Hezonja was the next big Euro star in the NBA.

I thought he had a chance too tbh, but seeing that mistake from afar has made me cool on Deni.

KingCat · Post #10 » by **KingCat** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:39 am

He isn't my guy, but I hate the narrative that he is unathletic cause he is a white European. He has a pretty good first step and is def more athletic than Hezonga

316Hornets · Post #11 » by **316Hornets** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:55 am

KingCat wrote:He isn't my guy, but I hate the narrative that he is unathletic cause he is a white European. He has a pretty good first step and is def more athletic than Hezonga

The problem is most of his opponents have been pretty unathletic. You could say the same about Ball, but the big thing with Ball is that his passing will easily translate. Can't say the same about a guy rim running and blocking smaller guys than you'd find in the NBA.

I see his ceiling as an excellent role player. I'd prefer to get more than a role player with the #3 pick.

DY_nasty · Post #12 » by **DY_nasty** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:47 pm

Its the kind of draft where you're fine walking away with a serviceable player lol

JMAC3 · Post #13 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:44 am

Deni is one of my favorite guys in this draft. His shooting is continuing to get better, form is pretty nice and has a quick release for his size.

Really aggressive in transition pushing the ball and can either finish or make the right play- reminds me of simmons in this aspect.

Not sure his ideal position yet, seems like people are sure if he is a guard or forward depending on the site you look at. I envision him as a three, but can play with a lot of different lineups due to his size and playmaking.

Watching his interview with Mike Schmitz from espn was huge for me, his IQ jumps off the page and you can tell he sees the game well. Then watch Melo video with Schmitz and it seems like you are talking to a 13 year old.

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Vanderbilt_Grad · Post #14 » by **Vanderbilt_Grad** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:49 pm

JMAC3 wrote:Deni is one of my favorite guys in this draft.

What makes him different than the Euro guys who busted?

DY_nasty · Post #15 » by **DY_nasty** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:56 pm

Vanderbilt_Grad wrote:
JMAC3 wrote:Deni is one of my favorite guys in this draft.

What makes him different than the Euro guys who busted?

that's so amazingly vague lol...

do all euro guys play the same?

JMAC3 · Post #16 » by **JMAC3** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:30 pm

Watch his video with Mike Schmitz of ESPN. Dude is super smart, willing to learn and accept criticism.

His body is impressive for a 19 yr old, most euros aren’t ready for nba contact. He does a good job of accepting contact and still finishing or remaining vertical on defense to contest.

I think he can play a very similar style to Ben Simmons. Big who can defend multiple positions, run offense on the ball or out of a post up.

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Post #17 » by **Diop** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:53 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:Bonnell is riding this guy pretty hard.

That’s a no from me

JMAC3 · Post #18 » by **JMAC3** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:42 am

Not saying he is Luka by any means, but gah if he is 75% of Luka you have to consider him with how well Luka is playing.

An aggressive playmaking wing with size and handles is where the league is heading.

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driveandkick · Post #19 » by **driveandkick** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:29 am

JMAC3 wrote:Not saying he is Luka by any means, but gah if he is 75% of Luka you have to consider him with how well Luka is playing.

An aggressive playmaking wing with size and handles is where the league is heading.

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I’m not even sure he is 7.5% of Luka

JMAC3 · Post #20 » by **JMAC3** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:56 am

driveandkick wrote:
JMAC3 wrote:Not saying he is Luka by any means, but gah if he is 75% of Luka you have to consider him with how well Luka is playing.

An aggressive playmaking wing with size and handles is where the league is heading.

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I’m not even sure he is 7.5% of Luka

Seems like an exaggeration, what about Deni are you so against?

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