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SoberasHotRod said:
I just don't understand why people can use their imagination with other prospects, but think that Cason, who was basically good at everything, is a finished product and won't also improve in the areas he needs to in order to be great.
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Don’t you think Cason’s lack of size and/or elite athleticism could limit his ceiling and projection?
 
SoberasHotRod said:
I'm not sure how you are getting that based on their college tape. They were both pretty basic at passing with a few great passes mixed in there. Cason averaged more assists on less turnovers while having the ball in his hands less of the time.

FWIW, I do see how you would project Black to be the better passer in the NBA. This is the main reason I think he has slightly more upside and specifically where I think head height has it's main advantage, by being able to see more of the floor. I think Black is super smart and will figure things out and if his shooting can get to be respectable, he's going to be great in the NBA.

I just don't understand why people can use their imagination with other prospects, but think that Cason, who was basically good at everything, is a finished product and won't also improve in the areas he needs to in order to be great.
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It’s the Desmond Bane Fallacy. Player X is good at stuff but boring… player X is safe but has low upside.
 
ONE LOVE said:
Well we kinda lucked out that WAS needed a PG, are picking before us, are just out of reach of Amen,.. and Black’s shooting is coming around.

It could turn out to be the perfect Storm that we need.
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I mean if Black's shooting actually "came around" I'd be pretty bummed that we didn't get him. He's easily top 6 if you could guarantee his shooting.
 
framer said:
I mean if Black's shooting actually "came around" I'd be pretty bummed that we didn't get him. He's easily top 6 if you could guarantee his shooting.
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Never buy open gym shooting… Derek Lively is banging threes in workouts too. All these guys can shoot in an open gym.

I think Blacks spot up three will end up around 35%ish on a low volume… similar to Ricky Rubio type shooter. I doubt the pull-up ever works well with his klunky mechanics and load/release point. That may be enough because he’s going to be able to finish and draw fouls better than Ricky who sucked at the rim.

You can survive a limited shooter like Black and a non shooter like Walker… you can’t have any other shooting deficiencies on the court with them. That’s my big worry on Black.
 

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SALT LAKE CITY – Dillon Jones has reportedly removed his name from the NBA Draft and will return to Weber State for his senior season. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported the news on Twitter late Wednesday night ahead of the midnight withdrawal deadline. “NEWS: Dillon Jones has withdrawn his name...
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Damn, he was my deep sleeper this year. Think he will be a great pro someday. Hope he really kills it at Weber and gets in the best shape of his life.
 
I think my acceptable picks at #9 are any of the wings forwards in the top 8-9… Amen and Scoot obviously… then Black, Wallace, Dick, Miller… I think the other guys are a bit of a reach.
 
These mocks are crazy. I see us staying at 9 and drafting someone solid.

16 and 28... good question.

I also expect at least one offseason trade for some proven talent (who? no clue! But we cleared cap space for a reason!)
 
Btw No Ceilings has a film interview with Hendricks that came out today. I really like these interviews they do, probably the best insight you will get into personality/mindset for these dudes. Was what turned me on to Dillon Jones because he really stood out from a IQ perspective
 
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Report: OKC Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft

ESPN is reporting that the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft. Who could the OKC Thunder be targeting?
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Wonder where OKC is looking to move up. If they really do love Bilal, maybe they are trying to jump Orlando at 11 (also seems like a very Bilal team).

Could Utah deal with them? Get our 2024 pick back, trade back to 12 and grab JHS. OKC has so many assets you can probably add more, whether it be another pick in 2024 or a handful of 2nd rounders. Last year OKC traded 3 future 1st to New York for the 11th pick.

If Walker/Whitmore aren't there at 9, I would think about it
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
Taylor Hendricks has a twin brother who redshirted at UCF but is only 6'5.

I would be livid
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Part of the reason he went there is they would take both guys… but yeah… I’d be like WTF? Mom was you given him seconds?
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
thunderousintentions.com

Report: OKC Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft

ESPN is reporting that the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft. Who could the OKC Thunder be targeting?
thunderousintentions.com thunderousintentions.com

Wonder where OKC is looking to move up. If they really do love Bilal, maybe they are trying to jump Orlando at 11 (also seems like a very Bilal team).

Could Utah deal with them? Get our 2024 pick back, trade back to 12 and grab JHS. OKC has so many assets you can probably add more, whether it be another pick in 2024 or a handful of 2nd rounders. Last year OKC traded 3 future 1st to New York for the 11th pick.

If Walker/Whitmore aren't there at 9, I would think about it
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I floated this a while ago… unless Hendricks, Walker, or Thompson fell… I’d do this type of deal. I think Wallace/Black/Dick will be there if we move back… JHS is a 16th pick type of dude.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
thunderousintentions.com

Report: OKC Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft

ESPN is reporting that the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to trade up in the 2023 NBA Draft. Who could the OKC Thunder be targeting?
thunderousintentions.com thunderousintentions.com

Wonder where OKC is looking to move up. If they really do love Bilal, maybe they are trying to jump Orlando at 11 (also seems like a very Bilal team).

Could Utah deal with them? Get our 2024 pick back, trade back to 12 and grab JHS. OKC has so many assets you can probably add more, whether it be another pick in 2024 or a handful of 2nd rounders. Last year OKC traded 3 future 1st to New York for the 11th pick.

If Walker/Whitmore aren't there at 9, I would think about it
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If we get JHS out of our first pick I’m turning off the Telly.
 
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