That is possible too. I'm just saying yes it could be a very nice pick, but it has a better chance of not being very good. I'm just assuming it will be more like in the teens. That is OK but not worth the hype. I think this pick has more value merged with other assets in a trade than what it would actually get us in the draft.
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I was a little skeptical about the shooting, and still am, but what Wemby has done this season is taken a massive step forward in the way he plays. He's getting to line so much more and attacking the basket more. Previously he was using his size to get off jumpers, and they didn't go in very much. Now he's using his size and skill to get higher quality shots and that's exactly the development he needed. You still get the saucy highlights and crazy jumpers, but he really dominates around the basket and that's great to see.
If you only looked at the highlights and headlines you might get the impression he's a 7'5 AD...but imo he's more of a AD+Porzingis combo than KD.
No Wemby or Bilal at the combine this year as their season will still be session. Shame we won't know if Bilal has grown to 6'10 or 6'11. RealGM is already listing him at 230 lbs which looks to be about a 40 lb gain in a couple weeks 
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The protections make it impossible to game around without relying on dumb luck. As I stated when we made the trade the best case scenario is they try to tank and give themselves a 30-40% shot at a top 4 pick and give us a 60-70% shot at a mid lotto pick. If the absolute worst case scenario happens then that sucks but its a 2.5% chance even if they get to 14... so it would be a bottom 1% outcome. If you think every trade is going to be a bottom 1% outcome then don't make trades.
I think that Lakers pick will be more valuable if we hold it and actually just see it through. The protections are very light but unprotected picks likely still have more value with most GMs.
No Wemby or Bilal at the combine this year as their season will still be session. Shame we won't know if Bilal has grown to 6'10 or 6'11. RealGM is already listing him at 230 lbs which looks to be about a 40 lb gain in a couple weeks
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It's really hard to tell how tall Bilal is lmao. The French League is mostly just 6'3 and under guards and then it's like Vic just being giant.
I would guess Bilal is 6'7.5 in shoes.
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Stop what? talking about the stats of a 2023 draft prospect? Weird request in this particular thread.
Every PG in that league is like 5'10 as well and when he guards them he looks giant lol. When he's matched up with guys that are listed at 6'6 he's definitely a lot taller than them, but I'm sure the French are prone to lie about their height as well. I would guess 6'7/8 but still growing.
I think the American seefood diet will benefit him a lot. Definitely not 230 lbs.
Hugo Besson is a good example of the difference between The French Junior League, the Jeep Elite (top French League), and the NBL (Australian League).
The Australian League isnt very talented, but it is a much more physical league than the Jeep Elite. Important to think about when we are thinking about Rupert vs Bilal.
And SSS, but Hugo was absolute *** in SL last year.
Just something to think about with how far Bilal might be away despite his numbers looking very impressive.
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The Australian League isnt very talented, but it is a much more physical league than the Jeep Elite. Important to think about when we are thinking about Rupert vs Bilal.
And SSS, but Hugo was absolute *** in SL last year.
Just something to think about with how far Bilal might be away despite his numbers looking very impressive.
Even Lamelo struggled in the NBL. The Aussies will chew you up if you're not used to the physicality. I don't really hold it against Rupert that he has a tough time on offense there....but Rupert doesn't have a great track record on offense in any competition. Defensively he's a great prospect though and while the NBL might not make you look great, I do think it's a great development path.
I see that he's about #20 in consensus rankings. He can rise a ton in the predraft process with some good workouts.
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i'll be honest rupert gives me exum ptsd.
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Here is a question... Portland lands the second pick... they don't want to trade Dame and offer #2 straight up for Lauri. Ignore trade rules on salary and assume something neutral could be done.
Not trying to trade Lauri and have no idea what I'd pick... and I really like Scoot. Just curious what others would do.
Not trying to trade Lauri and have no idea what I'd pick... and I really like Scoot. Just curious what others would do.
Sigh...he would be fun to watch...oh and Victor would be cool too.
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Great question.
Probably not. The main reason I want a player like Scoot is to amplify and complement Lauri.
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There is plenty of talent in this draft... I do not trade Lauri in that scenario.
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I’ll be pissed if this is our draft.
I'd be cool with that draft.
Got the safe role player in Cason, the star upside with GG, and the high level role player upside with Bilal.
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I am king of the GG haters (maybe) but I’d be cool with that draft but it would be even better if we got someone else instead of GG at 16.
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And I don’t even have an answer… just awesome that before the season you would have done that 10 times out of 10. Lauri is a great player/asset in his deal.
I do think it speaks to Scoot losing a little shine… I would love to know what kind of non-Lauri and non-Walker offer would get it done. I’m still very much a believer.
Would you do Walker/9 for 2?