You're right then they're basically the same person.
Ace Bailey Hype thread
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McGrady was super twitchy and explosive with a guard-like tight handle. Ace hasn’t shown that yet. He’s still developing though. Ace has a decent enough first step, but you can see the Jazz are playing him off of movement to free him up. It’s similar to what the Jazz do with Lauri.
Ace is pretty likely to lead the rookie class in scoring. It should be him or Tre Johnson.
stormkoopacv03
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He's turnaround jumper and mid game is very good and impressive. If any player with that skill in the league, they'll always succeed as an elite player.
Thee Jazz Fan
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No he botched it by his choice of agent and his bad advice and not working out for teams. Has nothing to do with his choice in College. Harper went to the same place and drafted second.
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They are different players. Obviously there are prospects who have succeeded at smaller programs, but the majority don't.
The biggest problem with Ace going to Rutgers is that he wasn’t coached. The poor talent around him obviously makes things more difficult, but a real coach and strong program would have made him look much better. He was leaning into the bad stuff, and there’s just no way Rutgers was going to tell him it was wrong.
The predraft stuff had minimal impact on his draft position compared to his actual play at Rutgers.
The predraft stuff had minimal impact on his draft position compared to his actual play at Rutgers.
Thee Jazz Fan
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He was projected 3rd by everyone till the pre draft process started.
And? Players move up and down the board all the time. Ace was not the clear 3rd best prospect at all. The biggest harm to Ace’s draft stock was his poor play at Rutgers.
Taller early career Ray Allen?
Basketball Novice
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I'll admit that I was very down on Ace pre draft but it's clear that he has some incredible talent. The jumper looks automatic and he has been active defensively/on the boards. The early Rutgers stuff looked bad but he did improve as the college season progressed. If he can improve with attacking the rim/getting free throws, he could be an elite scorer. I'm optimistic that Will Hardy and this coaching staff can get Ace there.
“Dynamic player, think he’s gonna be a helluva player. I love the coaching staff that he’s with; I love that he got drafted to Utah. Good development program over there,” said Durant about Bailey and Jazz after the game.
David Hume
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Our colleague Art is getting some notice.