2022 NBA Draft Talk: Never too soon

SO_MONEY · Post #661 » by **SO_MONEY** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:50 pm

Norseman79 wrote:Can Jalen Williams be a PG? If yes, I could like him at 19

I think he can.

Post #662 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:17 pm

shangrila wrote:And also there's way too many Williams in this draft.

It's a shrink nightmare!

Post #663 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:19 pm

Interesting factoid:

For his junior season, (Eason) transferred to Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, where he played alongside top recruit Jaden McDaniels.

Post #664 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:29 pm

You may call it coach speak, but this same type of thing said here about Eason has been said about former draft picks like LaVine and Edwards. Bet on gym rats.

“The best quality he's got, is usually when kids have success, they relax,” Wade said. “And the more success he's had, the harder he's worked. He was back in here working at 11 at night after the Alabama game. The more success he has, the harder he works, which is usually the exact opposite.”

shangrila · Post #665 » by **shangrila** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:18 pm

Norseman79 wrote:
jpatrick wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Being really strong and super athletic that 6'8" 217 is going to prove large in the NBA. He's going to get a lot of those rebounds we should have been getting in this years playoffs.

I’m not the biggest fan, but I was shocked he weighed in at only 217. He looks and plays bigger.

And as far as height, he’s incredibly long for that height (think Draymond Green) with gigantic hands.

Believe me, I've read the scouting reports, I've watched videos, I've seen all the measurements. I'm looking for a jaron Jackson type not a grant Williams type

JJJ types aren't available at 19, let alone in the 2nd round.

You honestly seem to have unrealistic expectations for what they're able to do.

moss_is_1 · Post #666 » by **moss_is_1** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:48 pm

Eason invited to the green room now.

jpatrick · Post #667 » by **jpatrick** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:59 pm

shangrila wrote:
Norseman79 wrote:
jpatrick wrote:
I’m not the biggest fan, but I was shocked he weighed in at only 217. He looks and plays bigger.

And as far as height, he’s incredibly long for that height (think Draymond Green) with gigantic hands.

Believe me, I've read the scouting reports, I've watched videos, I've seen all the measurements. I'm looking for a jaron Jackson type not a grant Williams type

JJJ types aren't available at 19, let alone in the 2nd round.

You honestly seem to have unrealistic expectations for what they're able to do.

My hope is that if Duren/Williams don’t slide on draft day, we go after Hartenstein in free agency. Elite rim protection and passing from a big man. Might be happy playing 25 minutes with and behind Towns.

Reid cannot be our #2 big. Leaves us with no rim protection.

moss_is_1 · Post #668 » by **moss_is_1** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:02 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:Eason invited to the green room now.

And Beauchamp, Jalen Williams, Tyty Washington.

Post #669 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:10 pm

So odds are pretty strong one of these guys will be the pick at 19. I think Jovic would be about the only other prospect to have a chance in the Top 20.

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KGdaBom · Post #670 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:40 pm

Klomp wrote:Interesting factoid:

For his junior season, (Eason) transferred to Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington, where he played alongside top recruit Jaden McDaniels.

Teammates. It's Karma. We have to pick him.

KGdaBom · Post #671 » by **KGdaBom** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:41 pm

shangrila wrote:
Norseman79 wrote:
jpatrick wrote:
I’m not the biggest fan, but I was shocked he weighed in at only 217. He looks and plays bigger.

And as far as height, he’s incredibly long for that height (think Draymond Green) with gigantic hands.

Believe me, I've read the scouting reports, I've watched videos, I've seen all the measurements. I'm looking for a jaron Jackson type not a grant Williams type

JJJ types aren't available at 19, let alone in the 2nd round.

You honestly seem to have unrealistic expectations for what they're able to do.

Absolutely. You don't get JJJ types at 19 barring either incredible luck or flat out genius.

Norseman79 · Post #672 » by **Norseman79** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:56 am

shangrila wrote:
Norseman79 wrote:
jpatrick wrote:
I’m not the biggest fan, but I was shocked he weighed in at only 217. He looks and plays bigger.

And as far as height, he’s incredibly long for that height (think Draymond Green) with gigantic hands.

Believe me, I've read the scouting reports, I've watched videos, I've seen all the measurements. I'm looking for a jaron Jackson type not a grant Williams type

JJJ types aren't available at 19, let alone in the 2nd round.

You honestly seem to have unrealistic expectations for what they're able to do.

Then you find another position to draft. What the Wolves are able to do or willing to do? They are able to do a lot, including what they should. However, we will see what they are willing to do soon.

_AIJ_ · Post #673 » by **_AIJ_** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:06 am

Dalen Terry for me in the 2nd round. Dude is a dog

moss_is_1 · Post #674 » by **moss_is_1** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:10 am

There's about a handful of those green room guys I don't want at 19. I still think we should be looking at BPA no matter what. If there's a potential star take them.

Duren or Mark Williams would be so nice, too bad they will be gone in all likelyhood.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #675 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 2:55 am

Seeing multiple mocks now with Jalen Williams and Eason off the board by pick 19, kinda my worst case scenario. Also worried the same thing happens at 40 with a bunch of nice players going off the board, because I'm seeing a lot of my pick 40 hopefuls getting mocked late 20s or 30s.

theGreatRC · Post #676 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 4:06 am

Eason, Liddel & Hardy are my top 3 for pick 19 in that order.

I'd look to package 2 out of our 3 2nd round picks to get higher in rd 2 and take Roddy. That'd be a dope draft.

Krapinsky · Post #677 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:04 am

I’d support Eason but I suspect he will go top 10 in this draft. I like him more than Murray, who some are mocking at 4 to Kings. Ironically, Eason would be better fit for them. If he’s at 19 seems like a no brainer for us.

shangrila · Post #678 » by **shangrila** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:32 am

jpatrick wrote:
shangrila wrote:
Norseman79 wrote:
Believe me, I've read the scouting reports, I've watched videos, I've seen all the measurements. I'm looking for a jaron Jackson type not a grant Williams type

JJJ types aren't available at 19, let alone in the 2nd round.

You honestly seem to have unrealistic expectations for what they're able to do.

My hope is that if Duren/Williams don’t slide on draft day, we go after Hartenstein in free agency. Elite rim protection and passing from a big man. Might be happy playing 25 minutes with and behind Towns.

Reid cannot be our #2 big. Leaves us with no rim protection.

Agreed on Reid.

Honestly I think we need to be way more aggressive than just upgrading him though. The West is going to get significantly tougher next season and we need to act accordingly.

Neeva · Post #679 » by **Neeva** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:18 am

theGreatRC wrote:Eason, Liddel & Hardy are my top 3 for pick 19 in that order.

I'd look to package 2 out of our 3 2nd round picks to get higher in rd 2 and take Roddy. That'd be a dope draft.

Yes on Eason and Hardy, can’t see Connelly being interested in a really undersized big like Liddell at 19.

minimus · Post #680 » by **minimus** » Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:58 am

Neeva wrote:
theGreatRC wrote:Eason, Liddel & Hardy are my top 3 for pick 19 in that order.

I'd look to package 2 out of our 3 2nd round picks to get higher in rd 2 and take Roddy. That'd be a dope draft.

Yes on Eason and Hardy, can’t see Connelly being interested in a really undersized big like Liddell at 19.

Well... Connelly paid an undersized Paul Millsap 100 mil for 4 yrs.