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Saint Cy of JFC said:
And to add to this, remember GG's Freshman year age is the typical prospect senior year of HS, hell junior year for some of these dudes.
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That is fine... but to me it also illustrates part of the problem... I think he's a guy who's not quite "2 years away from being 2 years away" but its going to be a long project. Those aren't the end of the world, but at #9 there is no way the risk to reward is worth it. At #16 if you want to go that route then fine... but i still would not.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
That is fine... but to me it also illustrates part of the problem... I think he's a guy who's not quite "2 years away from being 2 years away" but its going to be a long project. Those aren't the end of the world, but at #9 there is no way the risk to reward is worth it. At #16 if you want to go that route then fine... but i still would not.
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That's fine, I just don't value anyone at 9 all that highly. Maybe Bufkin? So it would be some intel driven decision (for me) if you think Bufkin is more likely to be taken or if GG is more likely to be taken between picks 10-15.
 
If you like GG cuz you think the size means he can defend and do the extra stuff and is brimming with potential... I think Leonard Miller is the better upside pick to do stuff like that and add some scoring/shooting on top of it at some point.

If you like GG cuz of bucket getting Sensabaugh is a better prospect imo. Now if those guys are gone and you want to grab GG then by all means... but he feels so obviously like fools gold.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
If you like GG cuz you think the size means he can defend and do the extra stuff and is brimming with potential... I think Leonard Miller is the better upside pick to do stuff like that and add some scoring/shooting on top of it at some point.

If you like GG cuz of bucket getting Sensabaugh is a better prospect imo. Now if those guys are gone and you want to grab GG then by all means... but he feels so obviously like fools gold.
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K, but what if you want a player who has a prototype size and athleticism at the 3 spot with advanced footwork (who could possibly still be growing at 18 years old) and has a functional shooting release and half-court scoring ability?
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
If you like GG cuz you think the size means he can defend and do the extra stuff and is brimming with potential... I think Leonard Miller is the better upside pick to do stuff like that and add some scoring/shooting on top of it at some point.

If you like GG cuz of bucket getting Sensabaugh is a better prospect imo. Now if those guys are gone and you want to grab GG then by all means... but he feels so obviously like fools gold.
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Does Miller having visibly clunky shot mechanics move the needle for you? Cuz GG doesn’t have that.

I think it’s easier to tame a young fool than it is to correct something as fundamental as shot mechanics. Miller’s floor is for sure higher but I’m swing-happy after 9.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
K, but what if you want a player who has a prototype size and athleticism at the 3 spot with advanced footwork (who could possibly still be growing at 18 years old) and has a functional shooting release and half-court scoring ability?
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He’s beyond the prototype, though. Players the size of GG don’t move like GG and are almost never as young as GG at this stage of the draft process.

To echo what you already said, if GG doesn’t have the warts (immature and hero ball sick with efficiency to match) he would be a top-5 lock. Grabbing him at 16 is not a reach at all (which is why he’s probably not there, in which case I hope he goes top-8).
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
That is fine... but to me it also illustrates part of the problem... I think he's a guy who's not quite "2 years away from being 2 years away" but its going to be a long project. Those aren't the end of the world, but at #9 there is no way the risk to reward is worth it. At #16 if you want to go that route then fine... but i still would not.
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Agreed. I want someone at 9 that can actually play next season, not someone that can crack the rotation in 2 years.
 
Someone always gets picked earlier than expected. What if the Jazz picked Leonard Miller at #9 since no one obvious fell to 9? Would you freak out? He is tall, long, and athletic. He scores and rebounds great. He could probably put in some time at the 3, 4, and maybe even the 5 in spurts. He gives effect on defense. I've seen/heard him anywhere from around 11 or 12 all the way down into the mid 20s.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
If you like GG cuz you think the size means he can defend and do the extra stuff and is brimming with potential... I think Leonard Miller is the better upside pick to do stuff like that and add some scoring/shooting on top of it at some point.

If you like GG cuz of bucket getting Sensabaugh is a better prospect imo. Now if those guys are gone and you want to grab GG then by all means... but he feels so obviously like fools gold.
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What if we like it cos he’s a combination of both though?
 
And if we are talking rare exceptions and unique cases, how many top prospects choose to go to a terrible basketball college basketball team in a strong conference?

GG made an exceptionally unique choice going to South Carolina.
 
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Someone always gets picked earlier than expected. What if the Jazz picked Leonard Miller at #9 since no one obvious fell to 9? Would you freak out? He is tall, long, and athletic. He scores and rebounds great. He could probably put in some time at the 3, 4, and maybe even the 5 in spurts. He gives effect on defense. I've seen/heard him anywhere from around 11 or 12 all the way down into the mid 20s.
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Absolutely not.
 
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