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I think you should add jett howard to that also
Most 1st rd picks don't go to the combine anymore so I wouldn't expect him there. The nba needs to make it mandatory for all players to go there and at least get measured.
You're probably right. I think Keyonte George could also challenge to make the end of that list.
I personally wouldn’t trade any picks to move up in the draft. Save those picks for trading for an established star. That’s why you stockpile them.I think instead of Brandon Miller you just save the picks and take budget Brandon Miller aka Taylor Hendricks.
I think that is a little off though.
You're looking at the glass as half empty. GG combines enough size, athleticism, handle, shooting touch, three-level scoring and defensive reactions to mature into a high-impact, two-way wing. He was the #1-rated prospect in his HS class for a reason. Yes, he's an 18 year-old prospect and requires some projection, but his ceiling is very high. When it comes to drafting, especially drafting high, I only care about upside.
That said, the argument against the Jazz taking GG is that they already have a supersized wing who averages 25/9 and is one of the most offensively efficient players in the league. That's what you'd be hoping GG can become in 4 or 5 years.
How about GG Jackson as a Miller substitute? Thoughts on him?
nope. not that I have seen. But you could slot Keyonte in as potentially developing those passing skills in time. He has the same Garland shooting ability.Is there a Darius Garland type in this draft? I feel like we could use one of those…
If that’s the assessment that sounds pretty promising…Miller is a really efficient scorer, but may not have enough wiggle to ever be a shot creator in the NBA. GG is basically all wiggle with questionable everything else on the court. He hits some pretty step back jumpers that look nice when they go in.
Closest thing would probably be Marcus Sasser, but he's a senior.Is there a Darius Garland type in this draft? I feel like we could use one of those…
There's plenty of guys in the NBA who dont wiggle and create shots.Miller is a really efficient scorer, but may not have enough wiggle to ever be a shot creator in the NBA. GG is basically all wiggle with questionable everything else on the court. He hits some pretty step back jumpers that look nice when they go in.
His ceiling isnt that high though. The only thing he does at a high level is score. Awful defender, mediocre shooter, poor intangibles, terrible passer.You're looking at the glass as half empty. GG combines enough size, athleticism, handle, shooting touch, three-level scoring and defensive reactions to mature into a high-impact, two-way wing. He was the #1-rated prospect in his HS class for a reason. Yes, he's an 18 year-old prospect and requires some projection, but his ceiling is very high. When it comes to drafting, especially drafting high, I only care about upside.
That said, the argument against the Jazz taking GG is that they already have a supersized wing who averages 25/9 and is one of the most offensively efficient players in the league. That's what you'd be hoping GG can become in 4 or 5 years.
Very different players.How about GG Jackson as a Miller substitute? Thoughts on him?
Tend to agree, but it depends on move up to who and give up what.I personally wouldn’t trade any picks to move up in the draft. Save those picks for trading for an established star. That’s why you stockpile them.
GG's thing is just size+fluidity combo. I would imagine he's got like a +2 or 3 wingspan on a 6'8 body. But he's very well built for his age. He's going to fill out and be a pretty strong/quick player at his size. Nothing overly explosive, but will be a tough cover.For me the concern with GG is the lack of clear NBA attributes. He's not a good shooter, not super athletic, doesn't have amazing length, bad passing instincts, no defensive instincts, no defensive playmaking ability.....He's good at dribbling for his size, but what is that actually worth? He would look better if he wasn't chucking up fadeways the whole game, but I'm struggling to see how he's a functional NBA player.
His ceiling isnt that high though. The only thing he does at a high level is score. Awful defender, mediocre shooter, poor intangibles, terrible passer.
Of course at the end of the day scoring is king. He's in the 15-20ish range right now. Would not draft him lottery as the Jazz.
Kind of reminds me of Shabazz Muhammad. Another guy who was ranked super high as a Freshman and basically couldnt do anything other than score. Was a very selfish mentality kind of player. Seems like that might be GG.
I personally wouldn’t trade any picks to move up in the draft. Save those picks for trading for an established star. That’s why you stockpile them.