It’s not… all I’ve heard from everyone during the season is man we really need someone like Lonzo/Giddey/Haliburton, etc. Who is the closest player to them in this draft?
Secondly, what exactly does Ausar do better than Black?
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It’s not… all I’ve heard from everyone during the season is man we really need someone like Lonzo/Giddey/Haliburton, etc. Who is the closest player to them in this draft?
Secondly, what exactly does Ausar do better than Black?
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Unlikely both are available at 9 so kind of a moot question for me.
I'd be happy with either, I think, if one is available at 9.
Athleticism? Explosiveness? Speed?
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Also, eye-test on his shot. It just looks better than Black's.
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I think Washington could move Beal to the Heat. He has a no trade clause so they will get less for him and they will have to pick a place he want to be. I think Black is a pretty good fit with Herro (who would definitely be involved in the trade). Dame could be the guy but his passive aggressive comments aren't going to force the Blazers hand. Herro, Lowry or Robinson, picks for Beal is my prediction... and I think the Wiz will draft with this possibility (or reality) in mind.
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I think Beal to Philadelphia is also a possibility.
I think his athletic burst/twitchy movement is (much) better and he’s demonstrated he can thrive off the ball. Neither of their shots are good currently, but gun to my head, I think Ausar shoots with more confidence.
The thing that concerns me is if Black’s shooting doesn’t come around that he is a non-factor off the ball. I like that Ausar has already done well there (while also having some good instincts/chops as a ball-mover in both primary and secondary actions).
Lastly, the only thing that compares with Halliburton/Alonzo/Giddey is that Black is big and is an on-ball player. I see no evidence they are comparable as passers/floor generals. Halliburton is also a deadly shooter so I think that is especially worth pumping the brakes on.
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Do we think this is reliable information?
This is literally the most intel we've received on the Jazz's draft strategy this whole off season.
Good point.
I definitely think we are dangling 16/28 to move up. Not sure I buy Bilal at 9.