31to6 wrote:snowman wrote:Precious hit a TOTAL of 13 threes last season, at the college distance. I just don't see it at 14. Maybe 26 or 30, but not 14. We already have Timelord. Now if Timelord is going in a trade for someone else, then maybe, but still at 26 not 14. Rather have Oturu. He has a better shot from distance, and a better rebounder and shot blocker.
Precious also shot 40-something % from the line. I’m fine if we like him I guess but I see a lot of putback layups in his highlights, doesn’t seem as explosive an athlete as Jalen Smith or Paul Reed, and I may like Oturu and Nnaji better as well. But whatever as long as we get a 4/5 prospect with legitimate size to go along with whichever combo guard(s) we overdraft.
That is not correct your confusing him with some of the other bigs, he shot basically 60% from the line. He is a better athlete then anyone you mentioned, not saying he should be our pick but if we are talking pure athleticism from bigs only Okungwu has his number in this draft.
He has some skills that are very good got his size like ball handeling ability to switch but his shooting is a question mark, he shot really badly on contested jumpers, but again he is not a non shooter and given time to work may become a good shooter multiple draft sites like his shooting form. I go back and forth between whether I like him or smith better, Smith is the better scorer and shooter (not scorer) and shot blocker Precios is the better driver and ball handler and is stronger and faster. Smith has more skill Precious more upside. If we are going big at 14 they are the 2 real choices there. Smith has his own bust possibility due to his thin legs, he won't be able to add weight like Precious should be able to.
Waiting till 26 is a possiblity, I really like Oturu, I think Paul reed is a solid guy at 26 and 30 but both of those players have limited upside. Oturu likely won't be that switchable (He can probably switch onto slower wings but not fast guards despite his good athleticism testing). There are interesting prospects like Nnaji and Azabukie and Carey that are each limited but have potential to do certain things well.
Switchable big rankings
1. Okongwu
2. Wiseman
3. Precious
4. Reed
5. Nnaji
I don't have a problem with anyone saying that Precious is not there guy at 14 (I would rather we drafted Nesmith there then a big) but saying he is not uber athletic or has potential is silly. Others have put it well its hard to improve as a shooter, most don't but Precious could be an all star if he does because he has the rebounding ability and defensive potential to be more then just a role player. He has the highest upside of any big at 14. I think his floor is low. Depends on how risk averse you are and where you prioritize. I think if Nesmith is there you take Nesmith, but if he is not I look very hard at Precious and Smith. There are fewer interesting wings likley to be available at 26-30 (Woodard, Bey maybe Bane) so it might be wise to go small first, but the biggest team need is upfront. Thies is only under contract for 1 more year, Williams has not proven he is starter material we need to enter the season with a big whether from the draft or free agency the roster needs balancing. Even if we lose Hayward we still have Tatum, Brown, Smart and G williams on the wings, so its not like we are desperate there. I understand a Kira Lewis or Cole anthony pick at 14 if danny loves them, Kemba is not a spring chicken. If I am swinging for the Fences at 14 I like Nesmith and Precious. I could stomach Bey, don't want Hampton. I get others don't like Precious and that is fair. They are both Uber athletic for thier size and both need to work on shooting, Precious can hang his hat on Rebouding and defense until the shooting comes around. Several Mocks have him gone before we pick, so perhaps it will be moot, but there have been a couple of silly posts.
