Black or Wallace?

[NUMBERICA]

**** me, since when does spacing have no impact on 3PT%?

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“bad spacing” usually refers to when a defense can pack the paint with impunity because they don’t fear the offense’s shooting, effectively leaving players to shoot open threes.

So if “bad spacing” effects Black’s ability to shoot threes, it is that he is shooting (probably far) easier shots and still shooting fewer of them and connecting on a smaller percentage. There is also the matter of just watching them shoot.

 

[fishonjazz]

**** me, since when does spacing have no impact on 3PT%?

It can but for one specific player it doesn't necessarily. I mean if he was trying to get lots of 3 point looks and couldn't because he was the only one the defense had to worry about on the outside then sure. But in this case I think the lack of spacing might have actually helped his percentage if the defense was all sagging off into the pain due to poor floor spacing. That would indicate that he was getting lots of open looks from three.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Does the fact that their lengths are basically the same change anyone's vote?

Black only has 1.5'' on Cason with vertical reach, and Cason is an inch longer in wingspan. Their "functional" length is basically equal. Head height is a great luxury for PG's to see over the defense, but so is being low to the ground while still having the length/reach of someone taller.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Does the fact that their lengths are basically the same change anyone's vote?

Black only has 1.5'' on Cason with vertical reach, and Cason is an inch longer in wingspan. Their "functional" length is basically equal. Head height is a great luxury for PG's to see over the defense, but so is being low to the ground while still having the length/reach of someone taller.

I’m honestly kinda stoked with how the measurements worked out. Seems like Cason might slip and someone’s gonna laugh their *** to the bank.

 

[KqWIN]

Hollinger did bring up the idea that Cason's health might be an ongoing issue. Not sure if there is any backing to it, but it does spook me if it is indeed a thing.

 

[DasJazz]

I go for Wallace. He's a menace on defense and his shot is becoming way more reliable and should improve too. I think he has the higher ceiling and can be an immediate difference maker on the defensive end.

 

[Jazz Traveler]

Back problems for Wallace is a red flag for me. Leaning more towards Black in hopes that his offensive game develops.

 

[The Midnight]

Black.

I just trust Tony Jones, and he swears by Black.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Cason Wallace is Jrue Holiday. It is a great comp. Their freshman year stats are eerily similar and their measurements are basically the same.

Jrue is .75 inches taller, but has a shorter wingspan (by 1.5 inches) and standing reach (by .5 inches) in similar measure. Jrue is all of 4.something pounds heavier.

There are other players in this range that are worthy (and I would gleefully take Hendricks and certainly Whitmore above him) and I will be fine with Black if it comes down to it, but I am more than fine if it’s Wallace at 9.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Cason Wallace is Jrue Holiday. It is a great comp. Their freshman year stats are eerily similar and their measurements are basically the same.

Jrue is .75 inches taller, but has a shorter wingspan (by 1.5 inches) and standing reach (by .5 inches) in similar measure. Jrue is all of 4.something pounds heavier.

There are other players in this range that are worthy (and I would gleefully take Hendricks and certainly Whitmore above him) and I will be fine with Black if it comes down to it, but I am more than fine if it’s Wallace at 9.

it's the easiest and most sensible comparison in draft history. wallace is basically jrue 15 years later. physical profile is identical and they have the same strengths and concerns. it doesn't mean of course that wallace will be as good as jrue, but as prospects they are about as similar as we'll ever see.

 

[default]

Black.

I just trust Tony Jones, and he swears by Black.

In yesterday's Locked on Jazz interview with Tony Jones, Tony included Black as one of the players he likes, but he also included Black and Whitmore as the two most likely of the top 10 to bust.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EiaQ5MZWQM

 

[prodigy]

Wallace is a lot more intriguing to me. He does look like a young Jrue out there.

Based off the game I watched my nickname for Black is Hollow Man. When his team has the ball he is invisible and is instead out perving on Hearsky's mom.