2022 NBA Draft Talk: Never too soon

life_saver · Post #261 » by **life_saver** » Mon May 2, 2022 2:31 am

Mamba4Goat wrote:
life_saver wrote:Question for draft experts...is there any realistic chance of a PG prospect (someone who isn't a complete non-shooter) falling to Wolves at #19?

Jaden Hardy had his struggles but he should pan out as a shooter. He’s got a 50/50 chance at being at 19.

Kennedy Chandler (38% from 3) should be around still at 19 too.

What about TyTy Washington Jr? I just googled NBA Mock draft 2022 and a latest CBS Mock draft had Wolves drafting TyTy and he is listed as PG.

Post #262 » by **Mamba4Goat** » Mon May 2, 2022 2:33 am

life_saver wrote:
Mamba4Goat wrote:
life_saver wrote:Question for draft experts...is there any realistic chance of a PG prospect (someone who isn't a complete non-shooter) falling to Wolves at #19?

Jaden Hardy had his struggles but he should pan out as a shooter. He’s got a 50/50 chance at being at 19.

Kennedy Chandler (38% from 3) should be around still at 19 too.

What about TyTy Washington Jr? I just googled NBA Mock draft 2022 and a latest CBS Mock draft had Wolves drafting TyTy and he is listed as PG.

There is a chance that TyTy is still around but I’d put it at a pretty minimal one.

shrink · Post #263 » by **shrink** » Mon May 2, 2022 5:47 pm

Maybe someone already posted this, but MIN lost the coin flip to CHI and has the #19 pick

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minimus · Post #264 » by **minimus** » Tue May 3, 2022 8:56 am

Gabe Brown looks like an interesting candidate for our 49 or 51 pick. Tough 3&D, high motor. You know, Gupta special deal: 4 yrs, multiple team options, 6-8 mil.

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minimus · Post #265 » by **minimus** » Wed May 4, 2022 7:27 pm

I can see Eason available with 19 pick. He is an exceptional defender, but nowhere near NBA caliber player in offense. He does replicate same Vando issues though. Would you be okay to draft him at 19?

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Neeva · Post #266 » by **Neeva** » Wed May 4, 2022 8:28 pm

If he drops yeah no brainer. I think I prefer Sochan though.

BlacJacMac · Post #267 » by **BlacJacMac** » Wed May 4, 2022 9:58 pm

Neeva wrote:If he drops yeah no brainer. I think I prefer Sochan though.

Sochan would be the easy pick if he falls far enough. Would be an outstanding fit.

Post #268 » by **Klomp** » Thu May 5, 2022 7:05 pm

Here's your next Jones/McLaughlin-style PG?

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Post #269 » by **Klomp** » Thu May 5, 2022 8:00 pm

I'm SPRINTING to the podium if Baldwin is still there at 19. He would be absolutely lethal playing off of Towns and Edwards.

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wolves_89 · Post #270 » by **wolves_89** » Thu May 5, 2022 10:32 pm

I think Badwin is an interesting fit and falls in line with how the Wolves have approached the draft in recent years. During Rosas tenure it seemed the objective was to swing for the fences and go with the highest upside draft picks (Edwards and McDaniels being good examples). There's a decent chance that Baldwin will have the most upside of any player on the board at 19, so I could see him as a strong option. I could also see Gupta trading back a little in the first round with Baldwin as the target.

Neeva · Post #271 » by **Neeva** » Thu May 5, 2022 10:41 pm

To bad we fell to 19, but since Memphis has too many players and not enough roster spots 19 for 22 and 29?? Then wolves can draft two of Baldwin jr, Kolokko, Hardy.

Rosas gave up 25 and 33 to move up from 25 to 23 in 2020 draft…

shangrila · Post #272 » by **shangrila** » Fri May 6, 2022 1:19 pm

Here's a more recent look at Baldwin

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He's alright. I'm not sure he helps us in the areas we need it most (rebounding, more defence) but he would help the shooting. I do like him in a similar role to what Prince played, which does have value to us, but overall I have him lower than a few other guys (Liddell and Williams being the main ones).

Post #273 » by **Klomp** » Fri May 6, 2022 9:17 pm

shangrila wrote:He's alright. I'm not sure he helps us in the areas we need it most (rebounding, more defence) but he would help the shooting. I do like him in a similar role to what Prince played, which does have value to us, but overall I have him lower than a few other guys (Liddell and Williams being the main ones).

At this point two years ago, we wouldn't think McDaniels would help in defense ether.

I don't really like drafting to fill needs. It's what causes you to draft Johnson over Cousins, Dunn over Murray, Darko over Melo, etc.

shangrila · Post #274 » by **shangrila** » Sat May 7, 2022 1:09 am

Klomp wrote:
shangrila wrote:He's alright. I'm not sure he helps us in the areas we need it most (rebounding, more defence) but he would help the shooting. I do like him in a similar role to what Prince played, which does have value to us, but overall I have him lower than a few other guys (Liddell and Williams being the main ones).

At this point two years ago, we wouldn't think McDaniels would help in defense ether.

I don't really like drafting to fill needs. It's what causes you to draft Johnson over Cousins, Dunn over Murray, Darko over Melo, etc.

You might not have. I did and from what I remember most scouting reports had McDaniels as a good defender, assuming his immaturity got worked out.

Which is the problem with Baldwin, his issues are both mental (poor rotations, gets lost easily) and physical (poor first step, doesn’t move well laterally, too skinny to play against bigs). Mental can be dealt with, though it’s no guarantee. But his physical limitations might leave him as the bad kind of tweener for the majority of his rookie contract.

As far as need vs BPA, I get that. But I’ve got both Liddell and Williams, among others, as better prospects than Baldwin.

I don’t hate the idea of picking him but he’s not a run to the podium guy either.

Post #275 » by **Klomp** » Mon May 9, 2022 12:13 am

Klomp wrote:I don't really like drafting to fill needs. It's what causes you to draft Johnson over Cousins, Dunn over Murray, Darko over Melo, etc.

I would like to add an addendum to my post. There is a point to where roster fit is important. For example, Derrick Williams would seem to be the antithesis on the surface level to the point above. The fit that is important is whether or not the player can play next to the star you are trying to build around. I think drafting Williams No. 2 could have worked had we not already been building around a PF in the early stages of the PF position going out of style. Those factors plus neither player really having lineup flexibility just piled on to work against us.

KGdaBom · Post #276 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon May 9, 2022 12:38 am

Seems like we don't have any consensus at all regarding who to pick. Come on board let's figure this out.

KGdaBom · Post #277 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon May 9, 2022 12:42 am

Tankathon has us taking Tari Eason almost every time I simulate the draft. Holy sheet that guy put up awesome numbers.
25/10 with 4.5 stocks per game. A little skinny. Not terrible, but would like him a bit heavier.

Baseline81 · Post #278 » by **Baseline81** » Mon May 9, 2022 12:53 am

It's probably been asked, but how far could the Wolves move up by including the 40th pick?

Post #279 » by **Klomp** » Mon May 9, 2022 2:54 am

KGdaBom wrote:Tankathon has us taking Tari Eason almost every time I simulate the draft. Holy sheet that guy put up awesome numbers.
25/10 with 4.5 stocks per game. A little skinny. Not terrible, but would like him a bit heavier.

I'd like him a lot. Many will complain he's another skinny player, but I look more at player skill sets than player builds. With what we ask of players, I believe he fits well.

KGdaBom · Post #280 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon May 9, 2022 2:56 am

Klomp wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Tankathon has us taking Tari Eason almost every time I simulate the draft. Holy sheet that guy put up awesome numbers.
25/10 with 4.5 stocks per game. A little skinny. Not terrible, but would like him a bit heavier.

I'd like him a lot. Many will complain he's another skinny player, but I look more at player skill sets than player builds. With what we ask of players, I believe he fits well.

Kevin Garnett was skinny. He turned out OK.

6'11" at time of draft
217 pounds.

Tari Eason
PF | LSU
6'8"
216 lbs
Sophomore
20.9 yrs