They're both slashers, and potentially elite slashers at this point. Their combination of size, athleticism and handle enables them to blow by a lot of defenders. The shooting is a concern though.
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They're both slashers, and potentially elite slashers at this point. Their combination of size, athleticism and handle enables them to blow by a lot of defenders. The shooting is a concern though.
Are there any wings in this draft that project to be high level play makers?
If our future starting lineup is Sexton, Ochai, Lauri, Kessler (or whoever), then I think you need to find a wing who can play make.
Obviously you build a team around your star, so nothing is set in stone, but there is a potential team there ready to go if everything falls in to place.
If our future starting lineup is Sexton, Ochai, Lauri, Kessler (or whoever), then I think you need to find a wing who can play make.
Obviously you build a team around your star, so nothing is set in stone, but there is a potential team there ready to go if everything falls in to place.
We need a guard better than Sexton more than anything. Fontecchio going to hold the 3 down.
So far, Amen Thompson and Anthony Black are 6'6" and 6'7" playmakers. Also, Jordan Walsh is in that category too, but not sure at what level. Later in the first round, Harrison Ingram might be worth a look.
I wouldn't bet on Sexton and Agbaji being the backcourt of the future. Best case scenario, they'd probably look like Kemba Walker and Courtney Lee.
Maybe, probably, I'm certainly not sold on Sexton, but I'm talking myself in to being hopeful.
I'm not sold, just thinking through different scenarios, thanks.
Amen Thompson > Scoot imo
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I really like Anthony Black if the Jazz are specifically looking for a playmaker. At 18 he's already 6'-7" and projected to be a playmaking guard at the next level. He's a lead guard that can also play off the ball as a wing. He probably needs to get a little better as a scorer this season at Arkansas but he's kind of the perfect archetype for today's NBA game. I will be watching to see if he starts making 3's at an efficient level in college this season. He's already a very good defender who can defend 3 positions and block shots too. He has a little bit of Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons in his game without all their baggage.
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Agreed I would try to avoid taking a 6'-2" guard high in the lottery unless he's a can't miss Ja Morant type. Right now the comparison seems to be Westbrook. He's playing in the G League this coming season so there will be plenty of opportunity to dissect his game.
I would say Thompson is probably the more Russ like player