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Do we like the Thompson twins around here? We are kind of shifting tiers for our realistic targets. Feels like picks 3-8 can go a million different ways. I'm excited to watch Walker with Houston in the tourney.
 
seattlejazzfan said:
i think the best way to sell anybody on whitmore is to mention jaylen brown. nearly identical production as freshmen, similar body types (both strong wing types), explosive athletes, but dudes who struggled with the jumbled mess and lack of spacing that is college basketball. whitmore has been significantly more efficient both overall and from three, their rebounding basically identical, etc. both guys really struggled as ballhandlers and Jaylen Brown was able to improve a ton in that area - can whitmore have a similar improvement as a ballhandler? that is the million dollar question.

having said that, i've seen full villanova games probably 15 times this season and i've been mostly disappointed in Cam - you take whitmore based on upside, and realizing villanova is poorly coached and their offense is a disaster that would be difficult for any prospect to play in.
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I think that is a pretty good comparison. That also might be why Ainge ends up targeting him.
 
sip said:
I think that is a pretty good comparison. That also might be why Ainge ends up targeting him.
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yeah, a lot of similarities. but just because brown worked out, doesn't mean whitmore will - it's a risk for sure. helps that you may be able to get whitmore at around 7 or 8, where Brown was drafted 3rd overall. whitmore does feel like an ainge type pick.
 
Bawse Dawg said:
Do we like the Thompson twins around here? We are kind of shifting tiers for our realistic targets. Feels like picks 3-8 can go a million different ways. I'm excited to watch Walker with Houston in the tourney.
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Yes!. They are amazing athletes with great size and strength. They do most everything well above average. The only concern is can they shoot the NBA 3 consistently.
 
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Bawse Dawg said:
Do we like the Thompson twins around here? We are kind of shifting tiers for our realistic targets. Feels like picks 3-8 can go a million different ways. I'm excited to watch Walker with Houston in the tourney.
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The shooting concerns me but the physical tools are amazing and they are both above average ball handlers and passer for their size. Brandon Miller is the clear 3rd pick for me but after that I am having a hard time putting together a list of my preferred players. Maybe I am a little prisoner of the moment with Sidy playing so well but I'm having a hard time justifying most of these projected early lottery guys over him.
 
I do think with Kessler projected as our starting center for the next decade we should prioritize shooting a little more than others. We'll need to surround him with shooters or risk spacing issues.
 
Can I merge Sensabraugh with Sidy? I love the ability to shoot and put the defense on it's heels. I love these guys outside of the top 8 picks. But holy heck, if Ausur can gain a shot then he projects to be better than Amen.
 
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