2022 NBA Draft - Prospects Discussion

jmuelly · Post #441 » by **jmuelly** » Wed Jun 1, 2022 6:11 pm

I feel a lot of people might be sleeping on Justin Lewis. His decision to leave early caught many by surprise. He’s got the size 7’2 wingspan/strength/athleticism to be successful at the next level. He needs to develop a consistent shot but his movement and form appears capable. Jump from freshman to sophomore years was really promising, just turned 20 in April. Solid defender who hustles on both ends. It’s a stretch to say he’d be the next Butler or Crowder but size wise and athletically there is a lot to like. I’m quite surprised we’ve not heard his name more at the back end of round 1.

BuildingBucks · Post #442 » by **BuildingBucks** » Wed Jun 1, 2022 7:56 pm

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emunney · Post #443 » by **emunney** » Wed Jun 1, 2022 8:19 pm

Want to reiterate that we really should try to pick up Gillespie with a late 2nd if we can. Smart player, highly competitive, and about as good an all-around shooter as you'll see.

Post #444 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 3:44 am

Timme back to Gonzaga

skones · Post #445 » by **skones** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 4:30 am

I just keep coming back to Roddy. His bag just seems super underrated to me. Guy isn't telegraphing his moves, he's very reactionary and smooth when he does it. His off ball passing tells me his spatial awareness is there and the effort level is obviously one of his strengths. He's only going to be available because of his competition level and unique body type, but those that are overlooking him are missing the boat. I just don't see any way he doesn't carve out a long career for himself with underrated upside as a scorer.

AussieBuck · Post #446 » by **AussieBuck** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 8:08 am

Pick the Villanova guy IMO.

Jimmmycrackcorn · Post #447 » by **Jimmmycrackcorn** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 12:52 pm

skones wrote:I just keep coming back to Roddy. His bag just seems super underrated to me. Guy isn't telegraphing his moves, he's very reactionary and smooth when he does it. His off ball passing tells me his spatial awareness is there and the effort level is obviously one of his strengths. He's only going to be available because of his competition level and unique body type, but those that are overlooking him are missing the boat. I just don't see any way he doesn't carve out a long career for himself with underrated upside as a scorer.

completely agree. love everything about him. allow him a couple of months with Suki and i think a lot of teams will regret passing on him.

emunney · Post #448 » by **emunney** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 1:29 pm

skones wrote:I just keep coming back to Roddy. His bag just seems super underrated to me. Guy isn't telegraphing his moves, he's very reactionary and smooth when he does it. His off ball passing tells me his spatial awareness is there and the effort level is obviously one of his strengths. He's only going to be available because of his competition level and unique body type, but those that are overlooking him are missing the boat. I just don't see any way he doesn't carve out a long career for himself with underrated upside as a scorer.

I think he can play lighter than he weighed at the combine and unlock another level of athleticism while still being a huge dude. Checks all the boxes for me.

JonHeist · Post #449 » by **JonHeist** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 7:46 pm

I wish there was a realistic way we could trade up to the tail end of the lotto and grab Mark Williams if he's still there at 12-14ish

Luka Jovic would be a fun gamble, not really sold on him tho -- same goes for Beauchamp if you want a 2-3 more than a 3-4

Wendell Moore seems like the obvious win-now guy that should probably be on the board at 24.

emunney · Post #450 » by **emunney** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 7:50 pm

JonHeist wrote:I wish there was a realistic way we could trade up to the tail end of the lotto and grab Mark Williams if he's still there at 12-14ish

Would do this for either Mark or Jalen Williams, Branham, or Eason depending on the cost.

JonHeist · Post #451 » by **JonHeist** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 7:56 pm

emunney wrote:
JonHeist wrote:I wish there was a realistic way we could trade up to the tail end of the lotto and grab Mark Williams if he's still there at 12-14ish

Would do this for either Mark or Jalen Williams, Branham, or Eason depending on the cost.

Branham could maybe fall to 24, that'd be real nice. Jalen Williams should be there at 24.

SupremeHustle · Post #452 » by **SupremeHustle** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 9:58 pm

You guys see this article breaking down the '22 class into archetypes?

https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nba-draft-player-comparisons-scouting-report-jabari-smith-chet-holmgren

Matches Malone · Post #453 » by **Matches Malone** » Thu Jun 2, 2022 10:56 pm

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Mtsportsfan · Post #454 » by **Mtsportsfan** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 2:27 am

emunney wrote:Want to reiterate that we really should try to pick up Gillespie with a late 2nd if we can. Smart player, highly competitive, and about as good an all-around shooter as you'll see.

Could be our version of Boston's Pritchard. Gillespie seems to have a good basketball IQ and can shoot , both of those things the bucks could really use !

emunney · Post #455 » by **emunney** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 3:57 pm

Seabron would be a great candidate for a 2 year 2 way deal like the one we gave Mamu. Scout Team Giannis.

tski1972 · Post #456 » by **tski1972** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 4:03 pm

Getting some Caris Levert vibes from Dalen Terry. Really starting to like him for the Bucks.

bucksfansince88 · Post #457 » by **bucksfansince88** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 4:33 pm

BuildingBucks wrote:

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He’s nice! Love his game, looks better than Pat and every other wing player not named Middleton we had last season!

jakecronus8 · Post #458 » by **jakecronus8** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 4:53 pm

tski1972 wrote:Getting some Caris Levert vibes from Dalen Terry. Really starting to like him for the Bucks.

Lots to love there, but that jumper is straight up fug.

SirChurros · Post #459 » by **SirChurros** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 5:03 pm

I don’t know if he falls to #24 but I am all-in on Jovic after watching a bunch of his film.

Brewhoopfan · Post #460 » by **Brewhoopfan** » Fri Jun 3, 2022 6:20 pm

emunney wrote:
skones wrote:I just keep coming back to Roddy. His bag just seems super underrated to me. Guy isn't telegraphing his moves, he's very reactionary and smooth when he does it. His off ball passing tells me his spatial awareness is there and the effort level is obviously one of his strengths. He's only going to be available because of his competition level and unique body type, but those that are overlooking him are missing the boat. I just don't see any way he doesn't carve out a long career for himself with underrated upside as a scorer.

I think he can play lighter than he weighed at the combine and unlock another level of athleticism while still being a huge dude. Checks all the boxes for me.

Not many guys with his frame can make it. He'll always be either at a height or speed deficit. Grant Williams is a comp who was able to change his game, but also played against better competition at Tennessee. Roddy is an intriguing prospect, but the odds are against him.