2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Eight steals. A bit undisciplined, but very active defensively.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mgS42UimhM

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

yep. he's not only keegan's identical twin, but their games are so damn similar (and that's a high compliment coming from me) with the exception that he's a lefty.

They are both lefty's according to google. Their dad taught them to shoot right handed but I guess he switched back to left handed.

The common opinion is that Kris is a lot less dynamic and more of a traditional 3&D type.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Eight steals. A bit undisciplined, but very active defensively.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mgS42UimhM

Don't know about undisciplined... many of those were swipes at the ball while in good guarding position.

Shot form looks fine... a little rushed it seems but I think he looks like a really solid lotto prospect to me.

 

[Bodhi]

I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.

Pretty accurate... I also think sometimes those "boring" guys or guys with limited upside end up popping and you feel dumb. Desmond Bane was kinda that mold for me. I wanted him because worst case he can shoot the **** out of the ball and handle a bit... then he turned into a monster.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I don’t think Cason Wallace is an NBA star but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s not a 10 year NBA player, barring injuries.

He’d be a great fit for us if we keep all 3 picks.

Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to invest their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

That said, Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.

I'm sure they want dynamic wings... lol at Vando slashing to the rim though... how that gonna end?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

I'm sure they want dynamic wings... lol at Vando slashing to the rim though... how that gonna end?

Better than a 6'2" guard trying to shoot a step-back over Jared Vanderbilt.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.

Has Dick created a single shot for himself all year?

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Has Dick created a single shot for himself all year?

I was watching some of his earlier tape. He has some ball skills. If you recall, Hayward played off the ball most the time at Butler up until the 2nd half of his sophomore year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Here's the thing, I don't think the Jazz ultimately want a ball-dominant star at the PG position. I think they want to play through dynamic wings. They'd rather have guys like Lauri and Vanderbilt slashing to the rim than have a 6'3" guard pounding the ball and shooting a jump shot. I think they're going to spend their draft capital on dynamic, athletic wings as a priority. But a guy like Wallace who is available in the late lottery or mid-1st round would be a good play.

Gradey Dick also has some Gordon Hayward-like ability to create with the ball, and he might also be a good pick in the late lotto or mid-1st.

Right now the best Jazz player is a non-shot creating PF/C. They going to need some kind of PG play. I doubt Wallace makes it out of the lottery. Thin PG class.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Better than a 6'2" guard trying to shoot a step-back over Jared Vanderbilt.

I don't know that it is. He scores on put backs, corner threes and dunks in transition or drop off passes.