2020 NBA Draft Prospects: Thread II

theGreatRC · Post #1521 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:52 am

minimus wrote:

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Quick, strong, athletic, improving shooter, winner. Would love to draft him.

I'd love to draft him too...If he falls to 17 and we take him, i'll cry. He's probably going to rise up to the lotto

Neeva · Post #1522 » by **Neeva** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:04 am

theGreatRC wrote:
minimus wrote:

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Quick, strong, athletic, improving shooter, winner. Would love to draft him.

I'd love to draft him too...If he falls to 17 and we take him, i'll cry. He's probably going to rise up to the lotto

Wolves need someone that can Attack and create for himself like Maxey. I think he really fits next to Dlo, Beasley or Ball as well. Fingers crossed.

minimus · Post #1523 » by **minimus** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:13 am

Nick K wrote:
minimus wrote:

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Quick, strong, athletic, improving shooter, winner. Would love to draft him.

He does look good. I love those Kentucky guys. Cal knows talent and really develops guys for the pro's.

I wish they'd at least show them missing a shot or two. Guys look extra good when they never miss. It's funny how their value goes down when they clank a few.

Yeah, someone has good video editing skills. But speaking in general nowadays NBA players hit those practice 3pt shots at high rate. The question is always consistency, stamina, in game decision making, footwork etc. Some gym rats never translate incredible practice shooting in real game. This seems not the case with Maxey though.

minimus · Post #1524 » by **minimus** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:53 am

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His shot is impressive for 6'10" guy. Never understood what happened with him this year, he has so much talent, but failed hard. Mentality? Immaturity? He looks like Jon Isaac based on physical tools, but as skillset he is more Rashard Lewis type of offensive minded player.

Dewey · Post #1525 » by **Dewey** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:49 am

Maxey’s shot looks nice and quick release ... McDaniels has skills but looks like he’d struggle getting his show off.

minimus · Post #1526 » by **minimus** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:42 am

Thats an NBA ready body

thinktank · Post #1527 » by **thinktank** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:26 pm

Neeva wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:
minimus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Quick, strong, athletic, improving shooter, winner. Would love to draft him.

I'd love to draft him too...If he falls to 17 and we take him, i'll cry. He's probably going to rise up to the lotto

Wolves need someone that can Attack and create for himself like Maxey. I think he really fits next to Dlo, Beasley or Ball as well. Fingers crossed.

Agreed. He’s a must select if available at 17. No way he can be. No way.

Dewey · Post #1528 » by **Dewey** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:01 pm

minimus wrote:

Thats an NBA ready body

Head to Head ...
Smith = 16 pts ... 5/10 (1/3, 3pt) ... 5/6 FT's ... 12 rebounds
Oturo = 28 pts ... 10/13 (2/3, 3pt) ... 6/6 FT's ... 11 rebounds

Both interesting prospects sophomore years:
Oturo ... So. Center (6'10, 240 lbs) and averages 20-11 ... 56% FG and 36% 3pt%
Smith ... So. PF (6'10, 225 lbs) and averages 15-10 ... 53% GF and 36% 3pt%

Oturo > Smith in every statistical category and one of the top big men in the country. Both worth a shot.

KGdaBom · Post #1529 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:01 pm

Good media session with Gersson regarding the upcoming draft.

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KGdaBom · Post #1530 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:11 pm

minimus wrote:
karch34 wrote:
minimus wrote:
Yes, I thought the same. A tough, athletic 3&D who can defend SF/SG.

He intrigues me as I think team was really more built around Mannion and Lyles. Probably a terrible comparison, but Booker wasn't the focus his one year with Kentucky behind Harrison twins, Stein, and KAT (who's role was limited vs. his skills). Granted KY is a different story as far as 1 and done players "breaking out", but he does strike me as someone who could be a steal based on where he's drafted.

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He said in interview that his current weight is 220lbs. I believe that he can play full time SF for us. Although he lacks creativity with ball in his hands, his footwork while shooting threes is better than expected. He could be a steal at #17, but I am afraid that he stock is raising.

Tankathon has been projecting him as a our pick at #17 more than any other player. I would have no problem if he is the man.

KGdaBom · Post #1531 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:13 pm

minimus wrote:

Thats an NBA ready body

I wouldn't mind him at 17 either.

KGdaBom · Post #1532 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:15 pm

thinktank wrote:
Neeva wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:
I'd love to draft him too...If he falls to 17 and we take him, i'll cry. He's probably going to rise up to the lotto

Wolves need someone that can Attack and create for himself like Maxey. I think he really fits next to Dlo, Beasley or Ball as well. Fingers crossed.

Agreed. He’s a must select if available at 17. No way he can be. No way.

I will not be surprised in the slightest if Maxey is available at 17. 50/50. If we haven't picked a guard already I wouldn't hate him, but who does he beat out for minutes? J Mc? Okogie, Culver?

KGdaBom · Post #1533 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:17 pm

Dewey wrote:
minimus wrote:

Thats an NBA ready body

Head to Head ...
Smith = 16 pts ... 5/10 (1/3, 3pt) ... 5/6 FT's ... 12 rebounds
Oturo = 28 pts ... 10/13 (2/3, 3pt) ... 6/6 FT's ... 11 rebounds

Both interesting prospects sophomore years:
Oturo ... So. Center (6'10, 240 lbs) and averages 20-11 ... 56% FG and 36% 3pt%
Smith ... So. PF (6'10, 225 lbs) and averages 15-10 ... 53% GF and 36% 3pt%

Oturo > Smith in every statistical category and one of the top big men in the country. Both worth a shot.

Nice comp. Both can shoot the three pretty well. Who can guard the perimeter better would probably be our preference. Many expect Oturu to be available at 33. Nobody expects Smith to be there.

karch34 · Post #1534 » by **karch34** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 5:42 pm

minimus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

His shot is impressive for 6'10" guy. Never understood what happened with him this year, he has so much talent, but failed hard. Mentality? Immaturity? He looks like Jon Isaac based on physical tools, but as skillset he is more Rashard Lewis type of offensive minded player.

Mentality and immaturity is what I've heard. Type that solid team takes a gamble on outside the lottery because upside is high.

urinesane · Post #1535 » by **urinesane** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:03 pm

KGdaBom wrote:Good media session with Gersson regarding the upcoming draft.

Watch on YouTube

Big points he brought up were play making, shot selection, and shot mechanics... so does that mean Ball isn't the #1?

UnFadeable21 · Post #1536 » by **UnFadeable21** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:37 pm

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Baseline81 · Post #1537 » by **Baseline81** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:51 pm

urinesane wrote:Big points he brought up were play making, shot selection, and shot mechanics... so does that mean Ball isn't the #1?

I wouldn't say so.

There was a question brought up to Rosas about form impacting a prospect's shot (9:15 of the video). Ball immediately came to mind as I'm sure others as well. Rosas even chuckled at it. Didn't sound as if he'd shy away from a prospect because of it -- says there's no perfect shot.

urinesane · Post #1538 » by **urinesane** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:02 pm

Baseline81 wrote:
urinesane wrote:Big points he brought up were play making, shot selection, and shot mechanics... so does that mean Ball isn't the #1?

I wouldn't say so.

There was a question brought up to Rosas about form impacting a prospect's shot (9:15 of the video). Ball immediately came to mind as I'm sure others as well. Rosas even chuckled at it. Didn't sound as if he'd shy away from a prospect because of it -- says there's no perfect shot.

It was a general statement though, I wonder if a chest pass for a shot is cool with him...

Dewey · Post #1539 » by **Dewey** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:39 pm

urinesane wrote:
Baseline81 wrote:
urinesane wrote:Big points he brought up were play making, shot selection, and shot mechanics... so does that mean Ball isn't the #1?

I wouldn't say so.

There was a question brought up to Rosas about form impacting a prospect's shot (9:15 of the video). Ball immediately came to mind as I'm sure others as well. Rosas even chuckled at it. Didn't sound as if he'd shy away from a prospect because of it -- says there's no perfect shot.

It was a general statement though, I wonder if a chest pass for a shot is cool with him...

Classic

shangrila · Post #1540 » by **shangrila** » Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:53 pm

minimus wrote:

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Quick, strong, athletic, improving shooter, winner. Would love to draft him.

Most important thing; he's lifted the release point of his shot. Should improve his %s from deep significantly.

Who should Minnesota Pick at #1 (Assuming Minnesota keeps the pick)?