2021 NBA Draft

[peZt]

Garuba is undersized C/ PF with the poor offensive game, I know he scored two threes in this game but he's far from being a good shooter or the scorer for that matter , his potential on the offense is very poor on the pro level , especially in the NBA , also he has same physical build , he had two years ago , when he played at U16 FIBA championship , which makes me wonder if he's older than 18 years old Whoever Draft him high , that pick will be wasted.

He was born in Madrid dude...

[Mickey8]

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[No-Man]

Garuba is undersized C/ PF with the poor offensive game, I know he scored two threes in this game but he's far from being a good shooter or the scorer for that matter , his potential on the offense is very poor on the pro level , especially in the NBA , also he has same physical build , he had two years ago , when he played at U16 FIBA championship , which makes me wonder if he's older than 18 years old Whoever Draft him high , that pick will be wasted.

Garuba is born in Spain, his age isn't fake

Also this is not only shallow analysis, it is also false, I actually wonder if you have seen him at all at youth levels because his game was different and he showed ability to drive and kick and create off the bounce, he is a really good passer with feel

His shooting is a work in progress and sure, it could be a zero but it does show signs, but he is not going to be a disaster on offense because he is a smart player that understands the game, can pass and create, knows where to be

Garuba isn't really that undersized when you consider his speed, frame and length, he can play Center in the NBA

[Mickey8]

I have watched every elimination game at Novi Sad Fiba u16 tournament, and his physicality was winning match ups , then he met Prkacin who was physically advanced for his age as well , but much more skilled player than him , and he dominated Garuba. Garuba is about 6"8 center and he's not Zion , physically or athletically , he would get exploited by every skilled center in the league and I don't see him ever being reliable three point shooter, because he doesn't have the touch of the shooter, who ever picks him high in the Draft will regret it , dearly . I think end of the first round or the second round should be his range. I doubt he will have significant career in the NBA league, at best Biyombo type of the career, I wish him the best, I just don't see anything special with him.

[Sea2003]

What're your guys view on Boston? I really like him a lot. I think he could end up being the steal of the draft

[Upperclass]

^ Hes not an nba player imo.. has zero bball IQ on O or D.. just some athletic tools

[tundraknight]

I remember before the college season started BJ Boston was as high as #2 Overall on a couple NBA mock drafts.

Now he may not even be selected in the 1st round.

Talk about a draft stock plummeting.

[clyde21]

if Boston drops out of the top10 it'll be a major coup for anyone that grabs him, he has the makings of an elite scorer in the NBA

[Sea2003]

if Boston drops out of the top10 it'll be a major coup for anyone that grabs him, he has the makings of an elite scorer in the NBA

I agree. Covid wrecked him. I think the lack of training camp hurt Boston the most out of any prospect. You could tell he needed time to get his feet wet. what's really encouraging IMO is his shooting towards the end of the season. He shot 81% from the FT line and 38% for 3 in his last 12 games. I think as we get closer to the draft, Boston’s ranking will start to shoot up.

[Sea2003]

2nd round is a stretch IMO. he hasn't been having that BAD of a season. With his build, he's a sure lottery pick. Also, most Kentucky dudes don't do well( Bam, BJ, Booker, Ingram to a certain extent).

[Monix]

Also, most Kentucky dudes don't do well( Bam, BJ, Booker, Ingram to a certain extent).

Ingram, huh?

[JediMasterRevan]

if Boston drops out of the top10 it'll be a major coup for anyone that grabs him, he has the makings of an elite scorer in the NBA

I really like the kid alot.

Want him in Boston, and not because the name on the back of his jersey would match the name on the front of it.

[SNPA]

if Boston drops out of the top10 it'll be a major coup for anyone that grabs him, he has the makings of an elite scorer in the NBA

His highlights don’t match his numbers. He looks like a smooth NBA wing scorer and then you look at his percentages and it’s ugly. What’s the deal? And how is his defense?

[bondom34]

Deleted my above post, but had said 2nd round maybe take a shot. Think undraftable might be a bit strong but maybe 2nd round.

Numbers wise his season was pretty awful, sub 45%TS and 30% on 3s, a little similar to Hamidou Diallo statistically, only worse. And Diallo was a higher prospect in HS too if I recall. He's probably draftable but like somewhere mid 2nd round? This isn't "struggling" like some other names mentioned. And don't want to sound like I'm trying to trash any of these guys, but don't see it here, not sure there's a precedent for this level of production ending up being a very good NBA player.

Edit:

https://nbadraftcomp.herokuapp.com/advanced/?player=Brandon+Boston+Jr.

His 1st 3 comp is Diallo. And he might end up being maybe a fringe rotation player right now after 3 years of development.

[GSWFan1994]

When you watch BJ Boston you see something. Then you check the numbers and you are disgusted. Historically bad shooting numbers.

There shall be a point when those extremes meet. Of course there needs to be some context in the numbers, but I struggle to think of players who performed THAT bad in college who went on to have fruitful NBA careers.

I hesitate to rank him at all, at the moment. This is a case of a prospect where his athletic testing numbers and interviews will dictate where he will land, or even if he will get drafted at all.

It just takes a single team to like him and give him an opportunity, either via a 2nd round pick, and by being undrafted and later signed on to a G-League contract.

With a gun pointed at my head, though, currently I'd say he's undrafted by now.

[SNPA]

Mathurin. Why isn’t this guy considered top 15? I must be missing something on him cause he looks like he belongs in that late lotto/mid first pack of players to my eye.

[fteru6uhre54ew]

Another good game by Garuba. This kid is growing. I can tell you right now that he is looking like a man. Right now he is a not bad shooter and a threat shooting, since December he has been shooting in almost a 40% with a much better touch and release from three and he is looking better and better as a player much more confortable on the court.

[clyde21]

Mathurin. Why isn’t this guy considered top 15? I must be missing something on him cause he looks like he belongs in that late lotto/mid first pack of players to my eye.

a lot of people have him in that range, he's got an NBA profile and the making of a pretty solid shooter, still young, possible two-way upside, as for why i don't have him ranked is because I don't think he's gonna come out this year, but we'll see.

[3toheadmelo]

BJ Boston is the Kevin Knox of this draft to me. Limited handle, inconsistent jumper and bad defender. Very meh

[clyde21]

been looking more and more into Koprivica, honestly surprised he hasn't gotten any draft talk to this point, seems like he's more draftable than some of the other bigs being talked about, dude's mobile, good athlete, decent rim protector, knows how to set screens and roll, good at a lot of the nuances in terms of being a modern big...i'd take a hard look him late in the 2nd if I am team looking for a 7 footer that get set screens and roll while providing some rim protection.