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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#101 » by TouchPassDario » Fri Apr 2, 2021 3:25 am

bwgood77 wrote:Baylor playing now.

I think someone mentioned Jared Butler of Baylor being a James Jones type of player. Jr PG, great from 3, great defense..he was earlier mocked to us.

http://www.tankathon.com/players/jared-butler

Interestingly enough, another Baylor Jr PG is now mocked to us, Davion Mitchell, who is also a great defender and even a better 3 pt shooter, at over 46%

http://www.tankathon.com/players/jared-butler

They are playing Villanova on CBS right now.


Mitchell is way better of a prospect imo.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#102 » by Foliohattu » Fri Apr 2, 2021 1:01 pm

oddity wrote:Honestly I haven't gotten around to studying the players much yet, but based on first impressions I think the Suns might be interested in Sharife Cooper. The Suns need to address the future of the PG spot when CP3 eventually ages, and this kid is a volume playmaker. Just a gut feeling for now though
I would be ok with picking Cooper as a late first rounder, thought it was crazy when he was considered a lottery pick earlier in the season. Great playmaker, but the combination of being a non-shooter and maybe 6'0” tall (which really affects his finishing and defence) puts a cap on his ceiling. Maybe a better passing Tyler Ulis :roll:
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#103 » by bwgood77 » Fri Apr 2, 2021 8:20 pm

Sorry, this formatting sucks, but it lists ranking, player, position, age, height, wingspan

Sam Vecenie:

1
Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State
G/W
19
6-8
7-1
2
Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga
G
19
6-4
6-6
3
Evan Mobley, USC
C
19
7-0
7-5
4
Jalen Green, G League Ignite
G
19
6-5
6-8
5
Jonathan Kuminga, G League Ignite
W
18
6-8
7-0
6
Scottie Barnes, Florida State
F
19
6-9
7-2
7
Moses Moody, Arkansas
W
18
6-6
6-11
8
Kai Jones, Texas
C
20
6-11
N/A
9
Corey Kispert, Gonzaga
W
22
6-7
N/A
10
Keon Johnson, Tennessee
G/W
18
6-5
N/A
11
Davion Mitchell, Baylor
G
22
6-2
6-5
12
James Bouknight, Connecticut
W
20
6-5
N/A
13
Jaden Springer, Tennessee
G
18
6-4
6-7
14
Ziaire Williams, Stanford
W
19
6-8
6-11
15
Josh Giddey, Adelaide 36ers
W
18
6-8
N/A
16
Chris Duarte, Oregon
G
23
6-6
N/A
17
Tre Mann, Florida
G
20
6-5
N/A
18
Franz Wagner, Michigan
W/F
19
6-9
N/A
19
Isaiah Jackson, Kentucky
C
19
6-10
7-4
20
Jalen Johnson, Duke
F
19
6-8
6-11
21
Day'Ron Sharpe, North Carolina
C
19
6-11
7-1
22
Sharife Cooper, Auburn
G
19
6-0
N/A
23
Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois
G
21
6-5
6-7
24
Alperen Sengun, Beskitas
C
18
6-9
N/A
25
Rokas Jokubaitis, Zalgiris
G
20
6-4
N/A
26
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Villanova
F
20
6-9
6-9
27
Cam Thomas, LSU
G
19
6-4
N/A
28
Aaron Henry, Michigan State
W
22
6-6
N/A
29
Nah'Shon Hyland, VCU
G
20
6-3
N/A
30
Roko Prkacin, Cibona
F
19
6-9
N/A
31
Jared Butler, Baylor
G
21
6-3
6-5
32
B.J. Boston, Kentucky
W
19
6-7
6-11
33
Usman Garuba, Real Madrid
C
18
6-8
7-2
34
Greg Brown, Texas
F
19
6-8
6-11
35
Josh Christopher, Arizona State
G/W
19
6-4
N/A
36
Terrence Clarke, Kentucky
W
19
6-6
6-10
37
Trey Murphy, Virginia
W/F
20
6-9
N/A
38
Marcus Bagley, Arizona State
W/F
19
6-8
N/A
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#104 » by SlovenianDragon » Sat Apr 3, 2021 12:52 am

Just checked out that Garza kid people have been mentioning. Id be fine if we drafter him. Some people say he may go undrafted but you know JJ doesnt play games. JJ is going to get whatever his guy is.

And to be fair to jalen smith, Haliburton wouldnt get playing time on this suns team either. Still would have wanted haliburton though.

I know we need a PG I mean who knows what Payne wants to do. galloway and moore are going to probably look for greener pastures.

Then we have craig and nader as some wings that also who knows? Would love to keep Craig. Or nader really good versatile wings. Payne might get paid to much for a backup for us to keep who knows.

So we could be looking at something like this if we drafted Garza.

Paul/Carter
Booker/Cam
Mikal/Crowder
Dario/Smith
Ayton/Garza

Now obviously if we dont draft a center we go

Paul/
Booker/Carter
Mikal/Cam
Crowder/Smith
Ayton/Dario

Okay so now obviously we draft a PG we are in desperate need. We may be able to sign paul to 2 more years after his contract which would be the end of bookers contract and when Paul retires. That gives the oue new PG a few years to learn from one of the best.

I obviously want us to draft a PG but I havent looked into who will really be there that late in the draft yet. What sucks is Haliburton could all ready have been our guy and learning from paul.

But it is what it is.

So we should and probably most likely will target a center or a PG. What are our best options where we sit? Also keep in mind who fits the JJ mentality lol.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#105 » by ATTL » Sat Apr 3, 2021 1:03 am

I'd like isiah Todd with a 2and rounder. He was highly ranked coming into the season out of high school.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#106 » by SlovenianDragon » Sat Apr 3, 2021 1:06 am

ATTL wrote:I'd like isiah Todd with a 2and rounder. He was highly ranked coming into the season out of high school.


I find this odd though. People are super stoked about being able to draft out of high school again but...So lets say this kid was drafted out of high school would he have been a first round pick instead of a second?
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#107 » by SunsRback4Good » Sat Apr 3, 2021 10:04 pm

Baylor leads Houston 45-20 in the first half of final four. This game seems more like 1st vs 16th seed than final 4 game. Let's hope Gonzaga dont blow out UCLA otherwise these games will be super boring and uncompetitive.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#108 » by bwgood77 » Sat Apr 3, 2021 10:44 pm

SunsRback4Good wrote:Baylor leads Houston 45-20 in the first half of final four. This game seems more like 1st vs 16th seed than final 4 game. Let's hope Gonzaga dont blow out UCLA otherwise these games will be super boring and uncompetitive.


I typically pull for underdogs, but I'd love to see a Gonzaga/Baylor championship. Jared Butler who has been mocked to the Suns is playing well.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#109 » by SunsRback4Good » Sat Apr 3, 2021 11:15 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
SunsRback4Good wrote:Baylor leads Houston 45-20 in the first half of final four. This game seems more like 1st vs 16th seed than final 4 game. Let's hope Gonzaga dont blow out UCLA otherwise these games will be super boring and uncompetitive.


I typically pull for underdogs, but I'd love to see a Gonzaga/Baylor championship. Jared Butler who has been mocked to the Suns is playing well.



Jared Butler is a special talent but I wouldn't mind acquiring Davion Mitchell. But he will likely be picked up early in the draft.
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Post#110 » by AtheJ415 » Sun Apr 4, 2021 5:56 am

Duarte is the guy for us imo if he slides just a bit. Maybe Kispert but Duarte brings a lot more defensively. I don't think we'll draft a PG low 1st round when we already have Paul, Payne, and Carter. Maybe if we move Carter I could see Mitchell.

If we don't actually see Smith as a 4 going forward, I could see Greg Brown too. We have the luxury of taking guys who don't have to play right away, even if Jones tends to prefer the older guys.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#111 » by bwgood77 » Sun Apr 4, 2021 6:44 am

I certainly wouldn't rely on Carter and Payne as our PG for the future guys. I don't think you can expect most guys taken to contribute a whole lot in their first year or two. We will have a low pick so it will be lucky if the guy makes it, but knowing Jones' tendency he might be able to get a guy he would have taken at 10-12 anyway. Unless he just thinks the key is to plug in experienced PGs to our core, whenever Paul's time is up...find someone in FA (if we have any cap space). So many solid PGs are found in the draft though, even late, and most of the best PGs on teams today that are not max guys are still on the team that took them. Unless they are getting old..but even Curry, Lillard, etc. I think it would be great to find a PG that we could contribute for 4 years on a rookie contract, like a Haliburton.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#112 » by ATTL » Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:32 am

The Baylor guards stock have risen beyond our draft spot I guess.
Is Shariffe cooper actually 6'1"? He looked small on the court.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#113 » by Ghost of Kleine » Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:25 pm

AtheJ415 wrote:Duarte is the guy for us imo if he slides just a bit. Maybe Kispert but Duarte brings a lot more defensively. I don't think we'll draft a PG low 1st round when we already have Paul, Payne, and Carter. Maybe if we move Carter I could see Mitchell.

If we don't actually see Smith as a 4 going forward, I could see Greg Brown too. We have the luxury of taking guys who don't have to play right away, even if Jones tends to prefer the older guys.


I like Duarte well enough. And do see a modicum of Klay in his game. So I wouldn't at all be upset with him as a shooting guard prospect to develop behind Booker. Other really solid considerations would be Moses Moody, Cam Thomas, and Will Richardson. All really accomplished shooters and versatile scorers too!

If we were to draft a point guard in the late first round, My preference given our projected draft range would be: Josh Giddey ( 1st), Ayo Dosunma ( 2nd), Shariffe Cooper ( 3rd).

Donsunma reminds of Jrue Holiday in many ways. Shariffe Cooper reminds of Chris Paul due to his top notch ball handling and his developing shot making abilities. I'd also strongly consider Daishen Nix IF he falls to our range and those other options are off the board.

As for Smith, I still really believe in him, And just think that he needs more burn to develop more. He really hasn't gotten much of a chance ( playing time) due to our situation. But should we indeed look at another backup 4, The names I'd consider most would be: Isiah Todd (1st) As I just see alot of Durant in his smooth and versatile scoring package. Especially for a guy his size! Two other names to consider are Isiah Mobley (2nd), and Amyr Sylla ( 3rd). All of these prospects are long, athletic and very fluid. They're also very versatile positionally.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#114 » by Slim Charless » Sat May 1, 2021 10:28 pm

Ghost of Kleine wrote:
AtheJ415 wrote:Duarte is the guy for us imo if he slides just a bit. Maybe Kispert but Duarte brings a lot more defensively. I don't think we'll draft a PG low 1st round when we already have Paul, Payne, and Carter. Maybe if we move Carter I could see Mitchell.

If we don't actually see Smith as a 4 going forward, I could see Greg Brown too. We have the luxury of taking guys who don't have to play right away, even if Jones tends to prefer the older guys.


I like Duarte well enough. And do see a modicum of Klay in his game. So I wouldn't at all be upset with him as a shooting guard prospect to develop behind Booker. Other really solid considerations would be Moses Moody, Cam Thomas, and Will Richardson. All really accomplished shooters and versatile scorers too!

If we were to draft a point guard in the late first round, My preference given our projected draft range would be: Josh Giddey ( 1st), Ayo Dosunma ( 2nd), Shariffe Cooper ( 3rd).

Donsunma reminds of Jrue Holiday in many ways. Shariffe Cooper reminds of Chris Paul due to his top notch ball handling and his developing shot making abilities. I'd also strongly consider Daishen Nix IF he falls to our range and those other options are off the board.

As for Smith, I still really believe in him, And just think that he needs more burn to develop more. He really hasn't gotten much of a chance ( playing time) due to our situation. But should we indeed look at another backup 4, The names I'd consider most would be: Isiah Todd (1st) As I just see alot of Durant in his smooth and versatile scoring package. Especially for a guy his size! Two other names to consider are Isiah Mobley (2nd), and Amyr Sylla ( 3rd). All of these prospects are long, athletic and very fluid. They're also very versatile positionally.


Where would you rank in comparison the PGs in our range as opposed to trading that pick to let's say Orlando or Chicago? So these kids vs Coby White or Cole Anthony in other words.

I ask cause I think that's a legit possibility. If the Bulls sign Lonzo and the Magic draft Cunningham, both of their young guys will be expandable. Probably easily gotten-even with our low 1st.
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Post#115 » by ATTL » Sun May 2, 2021 12:43 am

If shariffe is actually over 6' I take him with our first. Hes a creator and can get to the rim. Learning behind cp3 for a few years would be ideal for me. He already makes heady plays and knows how to draw the foul.

Buy in for a 2nd rounder and draft isiah todd. I like his potential as a stretch big and see sticks as more of a 4/3 liek Craig or grant than a 4/5.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#116 » by Ghost of Kleine » Sun May 2, 2021 2:30 am

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AtheJ415 wrote:Duarte is the guy for us imo if he slides just a bit. Maybe Kispert but Duarte brings a lot more defensively. I don't think we'll draft a PG low 1st round when we already have Paul, Payne, and Carter. Maybe if we move Carter I could see Mitchell.

If we don't actually see Smith as a 4 going forward, I could see Greg Brown too. We have the luxury of taking guys who don't have to play right away, even if Jones tends to prefer the older guys.


I like Duarte well enough. And do see a modicum of Klay in his game. So I wouldn't at all be upset with him as a shooting guard prospect to develop behind Booker. Other really solid considerations would be Moses Moody, Cam Thomas, and Will Richardson. All really accomplished shooters and versatile scorers too!

If we were to draft a point guard in the late first round, My preference given our projected draft range would be: Josh Giddey ( 1st), Ayo Dosunma ( 2nd), Shariffe Cooper ( 3rd).

Donsunma reminds of Jrue Holiday in many ways. Shariffe Cooper reminds of Chris Paul due to his top notch ball handling and his developing shot making abilities. I'd also strongly consider Daishen Nix IF he falls to our range and those other options are off the board.

As for Smith, I still really believe in him, And just think that he needs more burn to develop more. He really hasn't gotten much of a chance ( playing time) due to our situation. But should we indeed look at another backup 4, The names I'd consider most would be: Isiah Todd (1st) As I just see alot of Durant in his smooth and versatile scoring package. Especially for a guy his size! Two other names to consider are Isiah Mobley (2nd), and Amyr Sylla ( 3rd). All of these prospects are long, athletic and very fluid. They're also very versatile positionally.


Where would you rank in comparison the PGs in our range as opposed to trading that pick to let's say Orlando or Chicago? So these kids vs Coby White or Cole Anthony in other words.

I ask cause I think that's a legit possibility. If the Bulls sign Lonzo and the Magic draft Cunningham, both of their young guys will be expandable. Probably easily gotten-even with our low 1st.


I'd probably rank them fairly evenly in terms of scoring/ offensive potential. However, In terms of playmaking and facilitating ( if we're prioritizing that aspect predominantly), I'd put Giddey and Cooper a tier higher than White and/ or Anthony. Now IF we were fairly confident that we could find a quality veteran guard option via free agency ( post Chris Paul). Then I'd be very intrigued by possibly trading for White or Anthony to boost our backcourt scoring.

But again, For our playmaking/ facilitating interests, I'd rank Giddey and Cooper in a tier ahead of White/ Anthony. :dontknow:

I will say though that if the premise is that we'll be able to resign Paul, And have him mentor Whoever we target, Then I'd likely prioritize:
1- Cole Anthony ( ability to penetrate and score).
2- Ayo Dosunma ( for his ability both defensively and offensively). Very similar to Jrue Holiday honestly.
3- Josh Giddey (Size mismatch potential , And playmaking- Using his size to see over the defenses).
4- Shariffe Cooper- (Advanced ballhandling and playmaking ability).
5- Colby White- ( Cam connection and microwave scoring potential).
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#117 » by Slim Charless » Sun May 2, 2021 2:50 am

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I like Duarte well enough. And do see a modicum of Klay in his game. So I wouldn't at all be upset with him as a shooting guard prospect to develop behind Booker. Other really solid considerations would be Moses Moody, Cam Thomas, and Will Richardson. All really accomplished shooters and versatile scorers too!

If we were to draft a point guard in the late first round, My preference given our projected draft range would be: Josh Giddey ( 1st), Ayo Dosunma ( 2nd), Shariffe Cooper ( 3rd).

Donsunma reminds of Jrue Holiday in many ways. Shariffe Cooper reminds of Chris Paul due to his top notch ball handling and his developing shot making abilities. I'd also strongly consider Daishen Nix IF he falls to our range and those other options are off the board.

As for Smith, I still really believe in him, And just think that he needs more burn to develop more. He really hasn't gotten much of a chance ( playing time) due to our situation. But should we indeed look at another backup 4, The names I'd consider most would be: Isiah Todd (1st) As I just see alot of Durant in his smooth and versatile scoring package. Especially for a guy his size! Two other names to consider are Isiah Mobley (2nd), and Amyr Sylla ( 3rd). All of these prospects are long, athletic and very fluid. They're also very versatile positionally.


Where would you rank in comparison the PGs in our range as opposed to trading that pick to let's say Orlando or Chicago? So these kids vs Coby White or Cole Anthony in other words.

I ask cause I think that's a legit possibility. If the Bulls sign Lonzo and the Magic draft Cunningham, both of their young guys will be expandable. Probably easily gotten-even with our low 1st.


I'd probably rank them fairly evenly in terms of scoring/ offensive potential. However, In terms of playmaking and facilitating ( if we're prioritizing that aspect predominantly), I'd put Giddey and Cooper a tier higher than White and/ or Anthony. Now IF we were fairly confident that we could find a quality veteran guard option via free agency ( post Chris Paul). Then I'd be very intrigued by possibly trading for White or Anthony to boost our backcourt scoring.

But again, For our playmaking/ facilitating interests, I'd rank Giddey and Cooper in a tier ahead of White/ Anthony. :dontknow:

I will say though that if the premise is that we'll be able to resign Paul, And have him mentor Whoever we target, Then I'd likely prioritize:
1- Cole Anthony ( ability to penetrate and score).
2- Ayo Dosunma ( for his ability both defensively and offensively). Very similar to Jrue Holiday honestly.
3- Josh Giddey (Size mismatch potential , And playmaking- Using his size to see over the defenses).
4- Shariffe Cooper- (Advanced ballhandling and playmaking ability).
5- Colby White- ( Cam connection and microwave scoring potential).


Thanks and yes my post was with the idea that we resign CP3 for another cpl years and have him teach a younger guy. I agree with Cole ranking out as the option. He's very young, has the bloodlines and the ability. I imagine his dad and Paul know each other which means I wouldn't be surprised if he and CP3 have met a few times as well.

If the magic get Cunningham, I think they might look to move him as they are already paying Fultz the max.
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Post#118 » by Ghost of Kleine » Sun May 2, 2021 3:55 am

ATTL wrote:If shariffe is actually over 6' I take him with our first. Hes a creator and can get to the rim. Learning behind cp3 for a few years would be ideal for me. He already makes heady plays and knows how to draw the foul.

Buy in for a 2nd rounder and draft isiah todd. I like his potential as a stretch big and see sticks as more of a 4/3 liek Craig or grant than a 4/5.


:nod: :clap:

Yes, Todd would be an absolute steal for us with a 2nd round pick. His size, fluid mobility, silky smooth scoring and high end athleticism remind me alot of Durant honestly. He's just so fluid, smooth and with such a pure shot. He's also really long and lanky just like " Durantula".
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#119 » by bwgood77 » Sun May 2, 2021 4:46 pm

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I like Duarte well enough. And do see a modicum of Klay in his game. So I wouldn't at all be upset with him as a shooting guard prospect to develop behind Booker. Other really solid considerations would be Moses Moody, Cam Thomas, and Will Richardson. All really accomplished shooters and versatile scorers too!

If we were to draft a point guard in the late first round, My preference given our projected draft range would be: Josh Giddey ( 1st), Ayo Dosunma ( 2nd), Shariffe Cooper ( 3rd).

Donsunma reminds of Jrue Holiday in many ways. Shariffe Cooper reminds of Chris Paul due to his top notch ball handling and his developing shot making abilities. I'd also strongly consider Daishen Nix IF he falls to our range and those other options are off the board.

As for Smith, I still really believe in him, And just think that he needs more burn to develop more. He really hasn't gotten much of a chance ( playing time) due to our situation. But should we indeed look at another backup 4, The names I'd consider most would be: Isiah Todd (1st) As I just see alot of Durant in his smooth and versatile scoring package. Especially for a guy his size! Two other names to consider are Isiah Mobley (2nd), and Amyr Sylla ( 3rd). All of these prospects are long, athletic and very fluid. They're also very versatile positionally.


Where would you rank in comparison the PGs in our range as opposed to trading that pick to let's say Orlando or Chicago? So these kids vs Coby White or Cole Anthony in other words.

I ask cause I think that's a legit possibility. If the Bulls sign Lonzo and the Magic draft Cunningham, both of their young guys will be expandable. Probably easily gotten-even with our low 1st.


I'd probably rank them fairly evenly in terms of scoring/ offensive potential. However, In terms of playmaking and facilitating ( if we're prioritizing that aspect predominantly), I'd put Giddey and Cooper a tier higher than White and/ or Anthony. Now IF we were fairly confident that we could find a quality veteran guard option via free agency ( post Chris Paul). Then I'd be very intrigued by possibly trading for White or Anthony to boost our backcourt scoring.

But again, For our playmaking/ facilitating interests, I'd rank Giddey and Cooper in a tier ahead of White/ Anthony. :dontknow:

I will say though that if the premise is that we'll be able to resign Paul, And have him mentor Whoever we target, Then I'd likely prioritize:
1- Cole Anthony ( ability to penetrate and score).
2- Ayo Dosunma ( for his ability both defensively and offensively). Very similar to Jrue Holiday honestly.
3- Josh Giddey (Size mismatch potential , And playmaking- Using his size to see over the defenses).
4- Shariffe Cooper- (Advanced ballhandling and playmaking ability).
5- Colby White- ( Cam connection and microwave scoring potential).[/quote]

Cole Anthony and Coby White are players that got drafted the last couple of years so they are players teams were high on and are on rookie contracts so worth their contracts and teams hold their rights the next 7-8 years.

Would be more likely we get other PGs from those teams...like Fultz or something, but I imagine Orlando keeps him and Cole and gets rid of someone like Fultz or maybe more likely MCW.

Anyway, we won't have much for cap space.

I'd still love to get Jared Cooper in the draft but that's probably tough at this point. I have mentioned Gidden before, but haven't looked into the others much other than the Baylor guards and Giddey. Maybe there is a player as good as Haliburton in this draft. Doubtful though.
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Re: March Madness and 2021 Draft 

Post#120 » by Slim Charless » Sun May 2, 2021 5:21 pm

bwgood77 wrote:Cole Anthony and Coby White are players that got drafted the last couple of years so they are players teams were high on and are on rookie contracts so worth their contracts and teams hold their rights the next 7-8 years.

Would be more likely we get other PGs from those teams...like Fultz or something, but I imagine Orlando keeps him and Cole and gets rid of someone like Fultz or maybe more likely MCW.

Anyway, we won't have much for cap space.

I'd still love to get Jared Cooper in the draft but that's probably tough at this point. I have mentioned Gidden before, but haven't looked into the others much other than the Baylor guards and Giddey. Maybe there is a player as good as Haliburton in this draft. Doubtful though.


See, I don't think there's anyway they get rid of Fultz. They just paid him for one and two, he's the better player than Cole right now. They're rebuilding and that 1st that we would be offering for Cole would go a long way in getting value back for him. They'd already have the Bulls pick and with ours they can make some moves.

If the Magic can get Cade, it's seems like a forgone conclusion that 1 of their other PGs are gone. Fultz, coming off the injury and being paid a ton is gonna be harder to move.

If we're stuck at our pick, I agree with GoK with having Giddey and Cooper high on my list-or if we got very lucky getting Nix. I think I'd still take both Cole and Coby over all the choices, but with Coby it's VERY close and I'll probably have changed my mind on that one by the end of the season.

I think you mentioned $$$ BW, part of the reason that I'm making this move if I'm the Suns is cause if Payne continues his high level of play, he might price himself out of PHX. There's a ton of team with cap room who thought they'd have a shot at Giannis/Kawhi/Gobert. Now, that not's happening. I think our old buddy Oubre might've been looking at the top spot before he tore **** in hand. There's a lot of stupid money out there. If Payne blows up in the playoffs (which I think he will) there will be teams looking for that spark PG off the bench. He's hitting at a fantastic clip for his shots (TS: .575) almost as good as Book and MVPG. We might not be able to match what someone else offers him, if we're trying to sign both DA and Bridges to a new deal.

This way we get a young point for Chris Paul to mentor and get that cap relief.

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