spycam1
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Yeah, top 5 seems like a stretch. You could make the case that Anthony Davis isn't even top 5 right now--and I don't see Bagley ever being as good as Davis.
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Yeah, top 5 seems like a stretch. You could make the case that Anthony Davis isn't even top 5 right now--and I don't see Bagley ever being as good as Davis.
Yeah, there is just something slightly off about Bagley to me. It's probably just nitpicking at this point, but his defensive awareness kind of sucks. Like he completely misses rotations that seem incredibly obvious.
Same thing with Ayton. Dude doesnt even try to block shots that seem incredibly easy for someone his size.
IDK, just a lot of ?'s around everyone right now. I'm not sold on anyone but Doncic.
I'm having a hard time committing to Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson, or Bagley. They all have their warts. Miles Bridges is probably the right pick, but at the moment, I might be talked into taking Robert Williams over all three of these guys.
I'm also trying to like Dzanan Musa. There aren't many 6'9" guys with range and a floater game like his. He just isn't a top-shelf athlete. Is it possible for someone with the athleticism of Omri Casspi to be a star in the NBA?
Ayton comes off as a slightly clumsier version of Patrick Ewing. His size and mobility will definitely impact the game, but I don't think he becomes an outright star. Maybe I need to watch him more.
Kostas Antetokuonmbo isn't playing many minutes, but when he plays, he gives me a few flashbacks to Hassan Whiteside at Marshall. I think he'll make it in the league as a defensive 5 and rim runner type.
I'm also trying to like Dzanan Musa. There aren't many 6'9" guys with range and a floater game like his. He just isn't a top-shelf athlete. Is it possible for someone with the athleticism of Omri Casspi to be a star in the NBA?
Ayton comes off as a slightly clumsier version of Patrick Ewing. His size and mobility will definitely impact the game, but I don't think he becomes an outright star. Maybe I need to watch him more.
Kostas Antetokuonmbo isn't playing many minutes, but when he plays, he gives me a few flashbacks to Hassan Whiteside at Marshall. I think he'll make it in the league as a defensive 5 and rim runner type.
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And Musa isnt Omir Casspi athletically. Athleticism isnt his problem at all, he is a good athlete. Shows nice quickness and coordination for a guy his height. The problem is he is built like a toothpick.
lmfao, no way is Kostas anything close to a defensive 5. The dude has a 7'1 wingspan and not even a 9' reach and doesnt even weigh 200 lbs. He is another Thon Maker type, but with less length. That's a bad take. I mean, he could play 5, potentially, against some lineups, but he isnt going to be a rim protector. He is going to be a switchy guy you put in.
And Musa isnt Omir Casspi athletically. Athleticism isnt his problem at all, he is a good athlete. Shows nice quickness and coordination for a guy his height. The problem is he is built like a toothpick.
Park Bites
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Robert Williams is a lite Derick Favors 2.0. He is just so limited right now offensively all he provides is defense. He cant stretch the floor.
Miles Bridges is an anomaly. He isnt shooting it very well but is super athletic. He would make a good PF if he wasnt 6'6" with an average wingspan.
Bagley has a lot of raw talent and he seems to have the work ethic to make himself better unlike Ayton that seems to just coast.
Musa is interesting but i prefer length and he has none. Late first pick and I would love it.
Kostas is very very very raw. I like how he covers the floor with his steps. He is like his brother in that 2 steps from 3pt line to rim (pretty close) Rudy can do that also.
I like what Killian Tillie is doing. He is still very raw too but man he has some great length. He is a decent shooter to boot. again late first pick however.
Hachimura is raw also but I just like his demeanor on the court he seems to really enjoy the game. His work ethic could make him a decent player.
Park Bites
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Jaren Jackson has been kind of blah offensively but has shown some good instincts defensively. He is probably a center more then a PF at this point.
Mo Bamba drives me nuts because he should be crashing the rim on PnRs but he stands around the 3 point line. Reminds me of manute bol
Mo Bamba drives me nuts because he should be crashing the rim on PnRs but he stands around the 3 point line. Reminds me of manute bol
jackson has some popping skill though, and he is super young.
seattlejazzfan
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Jaren Jackson is intriguing as a rare potential 3 and D big.
He has upside for sure. Would be nice if he could put the ball down and pass a bit, but he's got some real shooting touch for a 6'11" big.